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Knowledge base: frequently asked questions
In the overview below, you will find the answers to frequently asked questions about Laser eye surgery, Lens implants and Lens replacement. If your question cannot be found here or if you would like additional clarification, please call 0800 0088. We will be happy to help you.
- Can I see the first day after the treatment?
- What can I expect the first week after the treatment?
- Should I choose laser eye surgery or conversion lens implantation?
- Can I become blind by inserting a conversion lens?
- Is there enough awareness about long-term results?
- What can you do if the strength of my eyes is corrected too much or too little?
- How often do complications occur with the insertion of a conversion lens?
- Is it possible to treat complications?
- Is the conversion lens visible to others?
During the treatment
- What type of lenses are implanted during a lens replacement?
- Am I awake during a lens replacement treatment?
- Can I talk to the ophthalmologist during my lens replacement treatment?
- Will I experience pain during the lens replacement treatment?
- Are both eyes treated at the same time and/or in 1 session?
- Am I awake while inserting a conversion lens?
- What happens if I move my eyes or look away while inserting the conversion lens?
- What is the lifespan of the implanted conversion lens?
- Which laser method should I choose? TransPRK, Intralasik or Relex SMILE
- Can a cylinder defect be treated with Relex SMILE?
- What does 'flap' mean in laser eye surgery?
- Why does not every laser eye clinic offer the Relex SMILE method?
- Is the TransPRK treatment better than the Relex SMILE treatment?
- What is laser eye surgery?
- I am very nervous before the treatment what can I do?
- How are my eyes numbed?
- Can I be under anesthesia for the laser eye treatment?
- Will I get a needle in my eye during laser eye surgery?
- How long does laser eye surgery take?
- How can I keep my eyes open for so long during the treatment?
- Can I see well immediately after laser eye surgery?
- Do I feel pain during the treatment?
- Can I talk to the ophthalmologist during my treatment?
- Can someone come with me into the operating room?
- Are both eyes lasered at the same time and/or in 1 session?
- I would like to treat 1 eye at a time, is that possible?
- Can I go blind?
- Can I see the first day after the treatment?
- What can I expect the first week after the treatment?
- When is the final result reached?
IntraLASIK treatment
- Can I become blind after an IntraLASIK treatment?
- Can a cylinder abnormality be treated with IntraLASIK?
- When am I suitable for intraLasik?
- Why is the IntraLasik method cheaper than the ReLEx Smile?
- What are the disadvantages of the flap method?
- What happens if I rub my eyes after the treatment?
- What does the wavefront treatment entail?
ReLEx Smile treatment
- Is post-treatment possible at Relex SMILE?
- Is Relex SMILE only possible with higher deviations?
- What are the long-term results of Relex SMILE?
- Why do so many people choose Relex Smile treatment?
- Why does not every laser eye clinic offer the Relex SMILE method?
- What does 'without flap' treatment mean?
- Why is the ReLEx® SMILE method more expensive than other laser eye methods?
- Why does ReLEx® SMILE not have wavefront technology?
- Why do so many people choose Relex Smile treatment?
- What is the chance that I will see less well after the treatment?
- Why does not every laser eye clinic offer the Relex SMILE method?
- What are trifocal lenses?
- Am I just awake during the treatment?
- Will I get a needle in my eye? Does the laser burn through me?
- Do I feel pain during the treatment?
- Will I have pain after the treatment?
- How can I best prepare for laser eye surgery?
- What is the worst thing that can happen during an eye laser treatment?
- Which is safer: contact lenses or laser eye surgery?
- How is the recovery after the treatment?
- How long will I suffer from dry eyes after the treatment?
- How soon can I go back to work after laser eye surgery?
- Am I not too old for laser eye surgery?
- Can young people (teenagers) already have laser eye surgery?
- Can I see well immediately after laser eye surgery?
- When will my eyesight be optimal again?
- Is laser eye surgery safe?
- Will I get an injection to numb my eyes before the laser treatment?
- Can all eye disorders be treated with laser eye surgery?
- Why should I choose laser eye surgery instead of glasses or contact lenses?
- What is the risk of complications?
- How is it possible that complications occur so little at Visus Oogkliniek?
- What happens if the strength of my eyes is corrected too much or too little?
- Will I see worse in the dark after laser eye surgery?
- Are the results permanent after laser eye surgery?
- What are the long-term results of laser treatment?
- I have a lazy eye. Can I also get laser eye surgery?
- Can I still wear (fun) contact lenses after laser eye surgery?
- Can I go blind?
- When is the final result reached?
After treatment
- Can I still come for a check-up after a few years?
- Will I have pain after the treatment?
- What happens if my prescription is not fully corrected after inserting a conversion lens?
- When will my sight (vision) be optimal again?
- When can I go back to work after inserting a conversion lens?
- When can I exercise again after inserting a conversion lens?
- When can I drive after having an implant lens fitted?
- Can I suffer from dry eyes after inserting a conversion lens?
- What is not allowed after inserting a conversion lens?
- Is it possible to remove the implanted conversion lens again later or does it remain in place permanently?
Payments
- What payment methods can I use to fulfill my payment?
- When must the amount be paid for the treatment at the latest?
- Is there a possibility for financing or to pay in installments?
- Can I be reimbursed for refractive surgery (laser eye surgery or lens implantation) from my health insurance?
- Can I get a reimbursement from my health insurance if I have a cataract?
- Do I need an itemized invoice to claim compensation from the insurer?
- What are the costs if I need a retreatment?
- Is the prescribed medication (eye drops) included in the treatment rate?
- Are the treatment costs tax deductible?
- Can you specify the invoice with VAT rate?
- Can I pay in installments?
- What are the costs for a check-up after a treatment?
- What is the cost of eye drops after treatment?
After the treatment
- Will I have pain after the treatment?
- How often should I come for a check-up after laser eye surgery?
- Can I come to the check-up alone after a laser eye treatment?
- Heb ik droge ogen na de behandeling?
- When is the final result reached?
- When can I go back to work/study after laser eye surgery?
- When can I exercise again after laser eye surgery?
- When can I drive after laser eye surgery?
- Is there a chance of permanent dry eyes after laser eye surgery?
- My vision fluctuates after my treatment, why?
- Will I see the dark to scatter light sources after laser eye surgery?
- Can I have sex after the treatment?
- When can I go to a party or festival, amusement park again?
- Can I drink alcohol after the treatment?
- Can I still wear (fun) contact lenses after laser eye surgery?
Why VISUS Eye Clinic?
- Why should I choose Visus Oogkliniek for an IntraLASIK treatment?
- Why does Visus Oogkliniek offer a lifetime warranty?
- What should I look for when choosing a refractive surgery clinic?
- How can Visus Oogkliniek offer the lowest price guarantee?
- What do we mean by the best technology?
- Are the doctors certified NGRC, NOG?
Intake - Extensive Preliminary Examination
- Is an extensive preliminary examination mandatory prior to treatment?
- How long should the contact lenses be removed before a pre-examination appointment?
- Where can I buy cheap glasses?
- What are the costs for an extensive preliminary investigation?
- How long does an extensive preliminary investigation take?
- Which eye drops are used in the preliminary examination?
- Can I return home by car after the preliminary examination?
- Can I go back to work after the preliminary examination?
- I have a prism in my glasses, can they also be lasered?
- Can a lazy eye be treated?
- Is it possible to have a pre-examination and treatment on the same day?
- How long are the measurements of the preliminary investigation valid?
Safety
- Is laser eye surgery risk-free?
- Can I become blind from laser eye surgery?
- What complications occur with laser eye surgery?
- Is it possible to treat complications?
- Will my strength be exactly “0” after the treatment?
- Is long-term laser eye surgery safe?
- What happens if I move my eyes or look away during laser eye surgery?
- Will I be off glasses for the rest of my life after laser eye surgery?
- How is it possible that after the treatment I need reading glasses that I didn't have before the treatment
- How long do Implant lenses last?
- Can a lens replacement treatment treat a cylinder defect?
- Am I awake during a lens replacement treatment?
- How long will it take for me to recover after a lens replacement treatment?
- Is a lens replacement treatment painful?
- Is a lens replacement treatment right for me?
- Can I drive after a lens replacement treatment?
- Why does Visus Oogkliniek use the trifocal lenses from Zeiss?
- What is the difference between cataract surgery and lens replacement treatment?
- What can I do if my vision is not really sharp after a lens replacement treatment?
- Can I go blind?
- What is the lifespan of the implanted artificial lenses?
- What can I expect the first week after the treatment?
- Is it possible to remove the implanted lens later or will it remain in place permanently?
Lens Replacement Treatment
- Is it possible to treat complications?
- What can you do if the strength of my eyes is corrected too much or too little?
- What happens if I move my eyes or look away during the lens replacement surgery?
- What is the difference between cataract surgery and lens replacement treatment?
- What are the long-term results of a lens replacement?
- Who are suitable for a lens replacement with premium lenses?
- What is the lifespan of the implanted artificial lenses?
- When are you suitable for a lens replacement with premium lenses?
- How long does a lens replacement treatment take?
- Are both eyes treated at the same time and/or in 1 session?
- How often should I come for a check-up after the lens replacement treatment?
- Can I come to the checkup alone after a lens replacement treatment?
- I see circles around lamps after my lens replacement treatment, why?
- When can I go back to work after a lens replacement?
- When can I exercise again after a lens replacement?
- When can I drive again after a lens replacement?
- Can I get cataracts in the future after lens replacement treatment?
- What does the Catalys method involve in lens replacement?
- Why is the Catalys method recommended for lens replacement?
- Do I feel pain during the Catalys treatment?
- Am I awake while inserting a conversion lens?
- Can I talk to the ophthalmologist during my treatment?
- Do I feel pain during the treatment?
- How long does it take to place a conversion lens?
- Are both eyes treated at the same time and/or in 1 session?
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