We aim to provide you with the best information to make an informed decision about your vision from your suitability to the treatment options available.
How does laser vision correction help you see better?
Laser vision correction improves vision by permanently reshaping the cornea to correct refractive errors such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness, and astigmatism.
By adjusting the curvature of the cornea, the procedure ensures light is properly focused on the retina, resulting in clearer vision and reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses.
Understanding Laser Vision Correction
The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front surface of your eye, covering the colored iris and dark central pupil. Think of it as your eye’s natural distance lens.
Glasses and contact lenses work by adding an external lens to adjust focus. Glasses sit in front of the cornea, while contact lenses rest directly on it. However, they don’t change the shape of the cornea itself—laser vision correction does.
How Laser Vision Correction Works
Instead of relying on external lenses, laser vision correction reshapes the cornea by removing precise layers of tissue to improve how light is focused onto the retina. This permanent change corrects vision and reduces dependency on glasses or contact lenses.
What to Expect from Laser Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery is generally a quick, comfortable procedure. Most treatments take less than 15 minutes, and many patients notice improved vision within 24–48 hours. Recovery is usually fast, with minimal discomfort.
At Laser Vision SA we use the latest technology to ensure safety and precision, giving you long-term clarity and confidence.
Frequent questions about vision correction
Laser Vision SA have created a series of short videos to help answer the most common questions about Laser Vision correction. Watch the videos below to get quick, expert answers.
Yes, with monovision when one eye is in focus far away and the other in focus for close work. It sounds strange, but for most people, after a few weeks practice, the brain blends both together together well. An alternative is clear lens extraction, similar to cataract surgery, with trifocal lens implants.
Yes. Astigmatism may be corrected by all methods of vision correction including laser vision correction or lens implants.
Laser vision correction can be performed where appropriate on patients from age 18 to 80.