Laser vision correction - where's the best?

Glasses can be a stylish accessory that complements our image. If, however, we can only see the world through thick glasses, after which everything is blurred or foggy, then the situation is somewhat less comfortable. In this case, it is worth thinking about laser vision correction, which will allow us to be spectacle wearers by choice rather than by necessity.

When deciding on such a procedure, the first thing we need to do is to find a clinic with experienced specialists and modern equipment. Where is the best place to have laser vision correction and what should guide the choice of doctors?

Laser vision correction - is it worth it?

Korekcja wzroku metodą LASIK to bezpieczny zabieg, który można zastosować w przypadku większości wad i przypadków. Z punktu widzenia pacjenta nie jest ani zbyt skomplikowany, ani bolesny, ani uciążliwy. Lekarz przy pomocy wiązki promieni laserowych modeluje rogówkę w taki sposób, by przywrócić nam prawidłowe widzenie: uwypukla ją (w przypadku nadwzroczności), spłaszcza (w przypadku myopia) lub zaokrągla (gdy korygowany jest astygmatyzm). Możliwe jest też usunięcie 2 wad podczas jednego zabiegu (np. krótkowzroczności połączonej z astigmatism).

Rozważając wykonanie laser vision correction, trzeba uświadomić sobie dwie istotne kwestie: po pierwsze, nie każdy może być zakwalifikowany do tej operacji, a po drugie – istnieje minimalne ryzyko wystąpienia powikłań. O kwalifikacji do zabiegu LASIK decyduje okulista, po przeprowadzeniu szczegółowych badań. Przeciwwskazaniem może być m.in. nieustabilizowana, wciąż pogłębiająca się wada wzroku, stożek rogówki, jaskra czy odwarstwienie siatkówki. Natomiast do skutków ubocznych zalicza się np. dry eye disease, problemy z widzeniem po zmroku, efekt „halo” (czyli wyraźna poświata wokół źródeł światła czy oświetlonych przedmiotów), zapalenie rogówki, zaburzenia kontrastu.

Once we know both the advantages and disadvantages of laser vision correction and decide to undergo such a procedure, it is time to find the best possible ophthalmic clinic where laser vision correction procedures are performed. We should remember that the experience of the doctors is a kind of guarantee of our safety and the success of the operation. Before making a choice, it is therefore worth considering several factors:

1. A good, proven ophthalmologist.
2. Opinions. The way to approach the patient.
3. Technology and equipment used for treatments.
4. Range of services.
5. Cost of treatment.
6. Location.

Innovative technology and high-end equipment

For laser vision correction to be carried out successfully, the right equipment is essential. When reviewing the offers of surgeries and clinics, it is a good idea to take some time to check what equipment they use and how it relates to the latest advances in civilisation in this field.

Our eye clinic in Sopot boasts world-class equipment, thanks to which we perform the procedure using innovative technologies. In this way, we minimise the risk of side effects and increase the precision of vision correction.

A range of medical services

One indication of the clinic's quality is also the wide range of examinations and treatments it offers. As a result, we can be sure that we will receive comprehensive care before, during and after the procedure, and that we will be able to count on professional help in case of complications.

Koszt laserowej korekcji wzroku

Laserowa korekcja wzroku to zabieg medyczny, który nie jest refundowany przez NFZ – pacjent ponosi zatem pełny koszt operacji. Ceny są zróżnicowane w zależności od lokalizacji kliniki, jej reputacji, wykorzystywanych technologii i sprzętu, a także od metody (np. EpiLASIK, SBK-LASIK, femtoLASIK, iLASIK).

When comparing price lists, however, it is worth being careful that cost does not become the sole and final deciding factor in our choice. Experienced specialists, high-quality services and excellent private medical care are a combination that is unlikely to be one of the cheapest - so a price that is too low may even arouse suspicion. If we have already made the decision to undergo LASIK treatment, it is better to wait a little longer and set aside the necessary sum rather than hastily suggesting the lowest cost.

Some clinics - including Blikpol - offer an instalment system. Thus, we do not have to dispose of the entire sum at once, but spread the payment over several parts, making the laser vision correction procedure more accessible to a larger group of people. Details of prices at our Sopot clinic can be found at Price list for laser vision correction.

Location of the eye clinic

Is the location of the clinic - or more precisely, its distance from our place of residence - really important? In this case, individual preferences play a key role. If we are keen to return to our daily activities and work as soon as possible after the surgery, as well as to have loved ones present immediately after the operation, we may look for a centre located as close as possible. On the other hand, sometimes it is worth going even to the other end of Poland to use the services of reputable specialists and, above all, to increase your chances of success of the surgery. Our clinic in Sopot is visited not only by patients from Gdansk, Gdynia or other towns and cities in Pomerania, but also from much more distant parts of the country. As LASIK does not require staying in hospital, coming for such a procedure to the Tricity also provides an opportunity to plan a short holiday by the sea, which will help us to recuperate.