The day you've been waiting for has arrived… The day to clear up any doubts with one of our professionals and find out if LASIK laser surgery can correct your vision . You've probably already done some research and asked for recommendations. Now, with your appointment scheduled at our clinic in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, we'll tell you what you can expect and what questions we'll be answering during your consultation to determine if LASIK is right for you so you can say goodbye to glasses.
Complete and detailed eye exam for LASIK surgery
When considering LASIK, the first step we take at Clínica Nivaria is a comprehensive eye exam. This determines the health of your eyes, including refractive errors (glasses prescription) and the health of the front (cornea) and back (retina) of your eyes.
This evaluation looks for abnormalities that could prevent you from achieving excellent results during your LASIK surgery. Our specialists also review your medical history and medications to identify anything that could complicate the surgery.
At Clínica Nivaria, we perform tests that are important for surgical decision-making, using sophisticated diagnostic instruments to obtain detailed measurements. These tests are comfortable and painless.
For example, a corneal topographer is used to measure the peaks and surfaces of the cornea. This maps, in great detail, exactly where the laser needs to reshape the surface of the eye. The corneal topographer also measures the thickness of the cornea, which must meet a minimum requirement for the surgery.
The retinal evaluation is performed using a special scanner and camera, allowing our ophthalmologists to see if there are any problems with the retina.
Are you a good candidate for LASIK surgery?
After the eye exams, our doctors will review the data with you during your consultation. They will also check your refraction, monitor your eye pressure, and ensure there are no problems with the front part of your eye (cornea).
After reviewing the results, our exceptional specialists will answer any questions or concerns and discuss how your vision will be after surgery. Our doctors will only recommend surgery to patients who can expect a very good outcome. If appropriate, they will recommend other options that might be more suitable for you.
Some of the factors that can influence whether you are a good candidate for LASIK laser refractive surgery are:
- Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
- Health: You must be in good health without diabetes, hypertension, or uncontrolled autoimmune diseases.
- Eye health: Your eyes should be free from chronic problems such as dry eyes, cataracts, glaucoma, or retinal diseases.
- You must have a stable prescription for glasses or contact lenses: your prescription must be stable for at least 12 months before LASIK surgery.
- Pregnancy: It is best to wait until after delivery, as pregnancy has the potential to affect eye health and glasses prescriptions.
- Expectations: Our doctor will discuss the benefits of LASIK to see if it aligns with your expectations, lifestyle, specific goals for surgery, and reasons for choosing LASIK, etc.
What is LASIK and what to expect?
After one of our doctors reviews the information, expectations, questions, and concerns about your eye health, they will provide you with all the information about the LASIK surgery itself and what to expect during the surgery, the post-surgery period, and recovery.
In LASIK eye surgery, one of our surgeons uses specialized lasers to reshape the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism.
The surgery itself only lasts 5 to 10 minutes per eye, and under ideal circumstances, you can expect to see much better without glasses or contact lenses within 24 to 48 hours after the procedure.
At Clínica Nivaria, we have ophthalmologists and leading surgeons with thousands of surgeries under their belts. Our doctors stay up-to-date on the latest surgical technologies and techniques. For more information, you can view our specialists by clicking on our "Medical Team" link.
At Clínica Nivaria, we are committed to providing our patients with the best vision correction options and the highest level of ophthalmological care. We offer many ways to correct your vision. Don't hesitate to schedule your appointment today!
