Laser vision correction in the Tri-City

You may benefit from laser vision correction if:

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• Age: You are at least 18 years old and your visual defect is stable (no major changes for the last 2 years). Best results are usually achieved in people aged 21-50 years,

   

• General health: You do not suffer from autoimmune diseases, uncompensated diabetes, are not pregnant or breastfeeding,

   

• Eye condition: Your cornea is healthy and of adequate thickness. You have no active eye infection, keratoconus, glaucoma or advanced cataract.

Absolute contraindications:

• age under 18,
• pregnancy and lactation,
• unstable visual defect (change of more than 0.5 D in the last year),
• keratoconus and other corneal ectasias,
• advanced cataract, active glaucoma,
• active inflammation or infection of the eye,
• severe autoimmune diseases (lupus, RA in active phase),
• Uncompensated diabetes with ocular complications.

Relative contraindications (considered on a case-by-case basis): 

• cornea too thin - often the solution is to choose a surface method (PRK, EBK) instead of FemtoLASIK,
• dry eye syndrome — requires early treatment,
• very large visual defects exceeding the range of laser correction - alternatives include phakic lenses or refractive lens exchange.

Nie istnieje jedna „najlepsza metoda". Istnieje metoda najlepsza for your eyes only — selected on the basis of the thickness and shape of the cornea, the severity of the vision problem, your lifestyle (sport, working at a computer) and the pace of recovery you require.

At the Blikpol Ophthalmology Centre, we offer a full range of modern methods of laser vision correction:

FemtoLASIK (£10,900) — the most frequently chosen method in the world. It combines a femtosecond laser (creation of a thin corneal flap) with an excimer laser (reshaping). Fast healing in 1–2 days, return to work usually in 2–3 days. A good choice for most patients with medium and higher vision defects.

SMILE Pro (12,900 zł) — the most advanced method available on the market. Flapless and minimally invasive — a femtosecond laser creates a thin lens (lenticle) deep within the cornea, which is then removed through an incision measuring a few millimetres. Lower risk of dry eye syndrome, short procedure time, rapid stabilisation of vision. Recommended, amongst others, for physically active people and sportspersons.

PRESBYOND® (14,400 PLN) – a laser treatment for presbyopia, i.e. problems with near vision that usually arise after the age of 40. It utilises ZEISS Laser Blended Vision technology, which creates what is known as a ‘blended vision zone’ – one eye is focused more on distance, the other more on near vision, and the visual ranges overlap to improve visual comfort at close range, intermediate distances and into the distance. This method can reduce the need for reading glasses, whether for computer work or everyday activities. 

PRK Standard (5,900 zł) – a surface procedure in which the laser acts directly on the outer layer of the cornea, without creating a flap. Suitable for people with a thinner cornea, those in high-risk occupations (uniformed services, martial arts) and patients for whom FemtoLASIK or SMILE Pro are not possible. Longer recovery time (7–14 days).

EBK standard (7,900 zł) – Epi-Bowman Keratectomy. A safe, minimally invasive surface procedure in which the corneal epithelium is gently lifted using a special instrument (rather than being removed with alcohol or a laser). Personalised EBK further tailors the correction to the three-dimensional map of the eye.

A specific method is always recommended by your doctor following a full assessment — taking into account the thickness of your cornea, its topography, the extent of the defect and your expectations.