What are conditions for a surgery? To be eligible for a surgery, you should meet the following required and sufficient conditions: You are at least 18 years old Your parameters for refractive errors, corneal thickness, and corneal map must be within the permissible limits.
How often should I get my eye examinations? You should get eye checked 01 day, 01 week, 1-3-6-12 months after your surgery.
What is the procedure before a refractive surgery? Before the surgery, you will subject to full eye examination steps as follows: Vision, refraction and eye pressure measurement Endothelial cells count to define the corneal central strength and thickness Corneal typography to analyze your corneal structure Based on the obtained parameters, your doctor will advise you of the best treatment.
How long does an examination and surgery take? The examination and consultation by our doctor will take around 1-2 hours. A refractive surgery will take around 15 minutes for eye cleaning with antiseptic solution and about 15 minutes for surgery of both eyes. You may have your examination and surgery on the same day or on 2 different days
How long does it take for me to get back to my normal activities after the surgery? 01 day after a Lasik surgery.
How long does a surgery for both eyes take? It is around 10 – 15 minutes.
Does the surgery cause any pain? A numbing drop will be placed in your eye, the area around your eye will be cleaned, so you will feel no pain at all. After the surgery and when the anesthetic is gone, you will feel a little bit of discomfort which will end after around 4 to 6 hours.
What should I do before my surgery? Before a Lasik procedure, you need to undergo a preliminary examination and get detailed consultation. In addition, in case of wearing contact lenses, you are highly recommended to stop wearing them and keep your eyes clean.
Is there any complication after the surgery? In some cases, you may experience a mild and non-worrying subconjunctival hemorrhage which will then gradually disappear. There are some surgeries after which the patients got infected, and the doctors shall prevent this condition by applying antibiotics. Up to now, there is no patients getting infected at the Japan International Eye Hospital as we are applying a very rigorous and scientific examination and care procedure. In addition, patients can also experience complications with corneal flap (this complication is rare). All our Lasik, ReLEx SMILE surgeries are so far safe.
How long does it take for me to get back to my normal driving, working and makeup? You can drive and work normally after 01 day, and you can make up after 3 days of surgery.
How to take care of my eyes after my surgery? Here is the guidance for your eye care after your surgery: Avoid water in your eyes, wear protective glasses provided by us for the first 3 days after your surgery, and take a shower normally. Avoid playing strong sports or activities for the first 3-5 days, and avoid swimming for 2 weeks Avoid hot spicy foods, alcohol, and stimulants for the first 3 days, then eat normally Use your computer, smart phone, read books and watch TV right 1 day after your surgery; however, it is recommended to take a break every 15-20 minutes to allow your eyes to accommodate new vision and close your eyes for rest upon any eye strain. Apply prescribed eye drops and carry our follow-up examination as instructed by your doctor.
How long does a Phakic surgery take? About 15 minutes for both eyes
How to take care of my eyes after my Phakic surgery? Here is the guidance for your eye care after your surgery: Avoid water in your eyes, wear protective glasses provided by us for the first 3 days after your surgery, then take a shower normally after. Avoid playing strong sports and swimming for at least 2 weeks Avoid hot spicy foods, alcohol, and stimulants for the first 3 days, then eat normally Use your computer, smart phone, read books and watch TV right 1 day after your surgery; however, it is recommended to take a break every 15-20 minutes to allow your eyes to accommodate new vision and close your eyes for rest upon any eye strain. Use prescribed medication and eye drops and carry our follow-up examination as instructed by your doctor.
Can I play sports or do vigorous activities after my Phakic surgery? After 1 month of surgery, you can play competitive sports or vigorous activities
How long can I take my Phakic surgery after my examination? After getting examined and consulted by the doctor, in case you wish to carry out the surgery, you will be required to make a deposit to order your lenses fitting your defined parameters. Normal lenses will reach us after 3-4 weeks. However, in some special cases of complicated parameters or epidemic diseases, waiting time may be 8-10 weeks. After getting the lenses, we will inform you via your registered number and schedule your surgery.
Do I have to wear eye-patch after my Phakic surgery? No. You can see things after the surgery. You have a required follow-up examination after 1 day of surgery, and then you have others after 1 week, 1 – 3 – 6 – 12 months or at any time depending on your working schedule and eye conditions.
How long does the cataract surgery take? It takes around 20 – 30 minutes depending on its complexity.
Does Phaco surgery cause pain, is its incision stitched and are my eyes patched or not? The Phaco surgery usually causes no pain or bleeding, with a very small incision of about 2.8mm only on your corneal edge which requires no stitching and eye bandage after surgery. Postoperative recovery time is very fast.
How is my vision after the surgery? When can I see after my surgery? Your post-operative vision depends on your fundus (retina) conditions which have been examined and diagnosed by the doctor before your surgery. Patients who have surgery in the first stage of cataract often achieve higher vision than the one that have surgery when his/her lens becomes hardened. In most cases, you can see normally in the very first days after your surgery. However, in cases of taking surgery when your lens is too hard, your vision at first can still be blurred, but it will become gradually clear after 1 or 2 days of applying eye drops as instructed by your doctor.
What should I do before my cataract surgery? Before making your decision, you will be examined and diagnosed thorough: - Vision, refraction, eye pressure measurement for post-operative vision diagnosis - Retinal imaging for assessing stability of your fundus (retina) - Retinal B-scan ultrasonography to assess the vitreous body - A-scan ultrasonography and IOL Master measurement to calculate the most exact lens power. Based on the obtained parameters, your doctor shall consult and analyze the artificial lenses’ suitability with your eyes, which serves as a basis for selecting the best lenses for you.
What should I note before, during and after my surgery? You are required to follow your doctor’s instructions concerning the examination steps, and cooperate with him/her during your surgery as well as take medication after your surgery. You also should carry out your follow-up examination timely and keep your eye clean.
How long does it take me to get back to my normal living after the surgery? Around 1 – 3 days.
How long does the surgery take? It may take 40 minutes to 2 hours depending on its difficulty.
Does the surgery cause any pain during and after its implementation? Your eye will be injected with topical anesthetic to make you feel no pain during the surgery. After that, you may feel some aches, as such you may get a sedative to get more comfortable.
What should I note before, during and after my surgery? You are required to follow your doctor’s instructions on the examination steps, and cooperate with them during your surgery as well as take medications after your surgery. In some cases, you should pay attention to the lying position after your surgery (lying on your back, lying on your stomach, etc.). It is very important that you follow our post-operative follow up schedule and keep your eye clean
What are the required conditions for a vitrectomy? On your part: your condition is defected exactly and suited for a vitrectomy. On our part: we must be fully equipped with required equipment, materials and have surgeons are well-trained and experienced in vitrectomy.
How long does it take me to get back to my normal living after the surgery? After 3 – 7 days.