Knowledge base: frequently asked questions

• 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?

Surgery preparation

• Do I need to bring someone with me when I come to the clinic for treatment?
• Can the treatment still be canceled on the day itself?
• Will food/and drink be provided on the day of my treatment?
• How can I prepare myself for my treatment?

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?

Treatments

• What treatment methods does Visus Oogkliniek offer?
• Which treatment method is best for me?
• Where are the treatments performed?
• Is there an age limit for undergoing treatment at Visus Oogkliniek?

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

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?

• 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?

• 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?

After the treatment

• Is it possible to treat complications?
• Will I have pain after the lens replacement treatment?