Laser removal of dioptres – Summer action

You are only 10 minutes away from enjoying this summer without prescription glasses and contact lenses!
Special price during the summer, instead 100,000 dinars the discounted price is 80,000 dinars for both eyes .

If you have a problem with distance, near vision or have astigmatism and you want to remove your dioptre quickly and painlessly, the right solution for you is laser dioptre removal! Get rid of your glasses this summer with the PRK method , the safest laser eye surgery.

Laser removal of dioptres is a fast, painless and safe method of removing dioptres and astigmatism, and the result is visible immediately! Laser removal of dioptres has been used in the world since the 80s, and until now the methods of vision correction using lasers have become completely perfected and very popular due to their success and simplicity.

It is a painless and reliable intervention that lasts only 10 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia. After the operation, the patient goes home and is ready to return to normal life activities in a few days.

WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR LASER DIOPTRIA REMOVAL?

  • Age: from 20 to 50 years
  • Diopter height: range from -10.0 to +5.0, including astigmatism up to +/-5.0
  • Diopter stability: that the diopter has not changed more than +/- 0.50D in the last year (ie 2 years in high minus diopters and in patients at the lower age limit)
  • A healthy cornea, of sufficient thickness
  • A healthy eye without associated eye diseases, infections or eye injuries
  • No contraindications: pregnancy and breastfeeding, systemic and autoimmune diseases, connective tissue diseases

If you wear contact lenses, it is important to remove them in time before the examination, in order to obtain relevant results at the preoperative examination:

  • Remove soft contact lenses at least 7 days before the examination
  • Remove gas permeable contact lenses at least 14 days before the examination
  • Remove hard contact lenses at least 30 days before the examination

PRK METHOD OF DIOPTRE CORRECTION

We are confident in ourselves and reliably guarantee your success, since we are characterized by many years of experience in this field and thousands of satisfied patients. Namely, we performed the first interventions of laser dioptre removal using the PRK method in October 2006 . Today, it represents our chosen dominant technique due to its success and safety. Patients with dry eyes or thinner corneas may also be candidates for laser diopter removal because this technique does not cut the cornea. You can read the detailed procedure of the PRK operation at this link.

ACCOMMODATION IN SUBOTICA

Our goal is not only a solution to your health problem. We strive to permanently improve the quality of your life by providing you with a better view of the world. Therefore, we are putting at your disposal two two-bed apartments located within the eye center.

You no longer have to look for accommodation in Subotica, wander around the city or pay for a taxi. You don’t know Subotica? Don’t worry, our location is simple – we are right next to the main bus station.

Laser diopter removal – action

  • 40,000 dinars (one eye)
  • Possibility of deferred payment
  • Accommodation in Subotica
  • A team with many years of experience
  • Thousands of satisfied patients
  • Safe and painless intervention
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📞 Schedule an inspection by calling 024 45 45 000 or +381 60 55 75 754 (Viber) .

The action lasts until the end of summer 2023, and the number of available dates is limited.
Get a new look at everything this summer – we’re waiting for you!

Laser removal of diopters – LASIK or PRK?

In most cases, laser removal of diopters is performed using two techniques: LASIK and PRK , which we also use in our eye center to correct patients’ diopters. Both methods are equally successful with the end result of clear vision without the use of glasses or contact lenses. But which one is best for you? Which would Dr. Branka Ivošević recommend? Read below.


How is PRK performed in practice, and how is the LASIK method performed?

Both methods are almost completely painless. A small device is placed on the eyelids to prevent blinking during the intervention.

  • LASIK: A small instrument ( microkeratome ) is placed in the form of a ring that exerts slight pressure on the eye to create a cover (flap). The laser then removes the dioptre in a few seconds using UV rays, completely insensible to the patient. After that, the flap is returned to its place, antibiotic drops are applied and the same procedure is repeated on the other eye if it is necessary to remove the diopter of both eyes. It only takes about ten minutes to remove the dioptres of both eyes by laser.
  • PRK: Unlike LASIK, a microkeratome is not used, but a gentle brush that removes the superficial layer of the cornea (epithelium). Then the laser removes the diopter using UV rays. Finally, in addition to antibiotic drops, a soft therapeutic lens is placed until the epithelium heals. This method also takes ten minutes.

Which technique do you prefer?

Patients often ask me that. There are compelling reasons why I prefer the PRK technique. My seventeen-year practice has shown me that for the LASIK blade, which really gives a wow effect in the form of a quick recovery, it still cuts the cornea and makes the eye more resistant compared to the PRK technique, where the cornea is not cut and the eye remains much more resistant to any injuries. You never know whether an eye injury will occur during various sports activities or during the performance of various professional activities. In that case, patients whose dioptres were removed using the PRK technique have a much better prognosis, because then the eye behaves like any healthy eye that has not undergone previous surgical intervention. Another great benefit of this technique is that patients who may develop glaucoma at some point in their lives have a much better prognosis, that is, glaucoma will be treated much better and vision will be preserved for longer. Therefore, as a surgeon, I am aware that my decision can sometimes be very fatal for patients, and my personal opinion is that I think long-term about the health of our patients’ eyes.

Which method do you use in practice?

After the examination, the ophthalmologist is obliged to assess which technique the patient is a better candidate for. In a long series of years, performing patient examinations and preparations for laser diopter removal, I have noticed, especially in the last 5-6 years, that young patients come to us who increasingly have pronounced dry eye syndrome. One of the mandatory parts of the examination for this operation is the measurement of the tear film. As dry eye syndrome has become a frequent occurrence, it is another factor that has led me in the direction of making PRK my dominant technique. It can be performed precisely on patients who have dry eye and does not disturb their tear film nearly as much as the LASIK technique does. Another additional benefit of the PRK technique is that it can be performed in patients who have a very thin cornea, and if retreatment is needed (re-removal of the restored smaller part of the diopter over time) it is technically much easier to do because the cornea is thicker after this technique and it is possible to remove almost every “returned diopter”.

What does recovery look like with these two techniques?

Postoperative recovery varies. With the LASIK technique, it is somewhat shorter and the symptoms are very mild. Unlike LASIK, patients after PRK experience some post-operative symptoms such as scratching, burning and tearing and these symptoms last 2 to 3 days after surgery. As far as vision is concerned, the same improvement in vision is obtained with both LASIK and PRK techniques, but the recovery of vision with PRK technique is slightly longer. If you were to ask me personally which technique I would use to remove my diopter, it would always be the PRK technique.

Dr. Branka Ivošević in the operating room
– Dr. Branka Ivošević, Perfect Vision Subotica

We hope that we have answered your questions and at least somewhat dispelled some of your fears. We are always at your disposal for all questions and concerns. Write to us at marketing@kucazdravlja.rs or contact us through our social networks.

One of the key factors for achieving the best sports results is certainly good eyesight. People who wear prescription glasses know very well how much discomfort they represent when performing sports activities. In addition to being uncomfortable and impractical, the glasses are not impact resistant and the lenses can shatter and cause serious eye injuries.

Sports and laser diopter removal

One of the options that, at first glance, seems like an excellent solution is wearing contact lenses . However, what is less known are the numerous complications that can occur as an inevitability of long-term wearing, allergic reactions or poor tolerance of the material from which the lens is made, non-compliance with the wearing and maintenance regimen, as well as physical damage to the lens.

Bearing in mind the above, more and more athletes opt for laser dioptre removal , as a permanent and safe solution that allows them good vision without wearing glasses and contact lenses and a clear focus.

Sports and laser diopter removal
It is a misconception that active athletes are not suitable candidates for this procedure, and this is supported by the fact that numerous world-famous athletes, including Tiger Woods (golfer), LeBron James (basketball player) and Greg Maddux (baseball pitcher), have undergone laser hair removal before. However, there are some guidelines that active athletes (professional or recreational) must follow.
  • The type of sport determines the method of operation

Both techniques (Lasik and PRK) can be used in patients with lower diopters who play non-contact sports (e.g. athletics). If we are talking about rougher sports like handball, football, hockey, wrestling, boxing, etc. the PRK method is most often used due to better preservation of the integrity of the cornea, with less pronounced dryness of the eye.

  • The importance of sticking to the recovery time

Although the effect of laser dioptre removal is visible almost immediately after the end of the procedure, it is necessary to pass a certain period after the operation in order for the inside of the eye to fully regenerate. What is typical for athletes is that they are often very anxious to get back on the field as soon as possible and “test” their new sight. However, it is especially important for them to fully respect the time provided for recovery (sports activities are not advised in the first three weeks). If during a game, training, competition, etc. if the eye is struck, before the cornea has fully recovered, there is a risk of serious damage. Also, if sweat or dirt gets into the eye, damage to the cornea and dangerous infections with permanent consequences for vision can occur.

  • It is a misconception that laser diopter removal is not for athletes

Professional sports are a frequent indication for laser dioptre removal. This operation has allowed many athletes to get rid of their glasses and achieve top results.

Sports and laser diopter removal

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