Ever wondered what happens during lasik surgery? Then read on to find out what it’s like to undergo the minimally-invasive TransPRK and SMILE procedures here at Clearvision!
TransPRK
TransPRK is an all laser, one-step, no touch, minimally-invasive vision correction procedure which does not require the eye surgeon to cut a corneal flap. With modern technology, TransPRK can eliminate some of the risks in the standard LASIK (cut, flap and zap) procedure such as flap-related medical complications.
Length of surgery: about 5 minutes per eye
- Put on your surgical gown and other protective equipment
- Lie flat and get comfortable on the operating bed.
- A clamp is then used to gently keep your eyelids open
- Numbing eye drops are added so that your eye does not feel anything
- Your eye is lined up in the optimal position for the laser
- You stare straight at the dim green guiding light
Schwind Fixation Light
- The laser starts to ablate the surface cells (you might smell a slight burning smell)
- The laser then starts to reshape the cornea
- Your vision has been corrected!
- A bandage contact lens is placed over the eye to allow the surface cells to safely heal (to be removed after 1 week by the doctor)
You will be able to see immediately after the surgery. But as the surface cells heal in the next few days, your vision will get more blurry.
It should take up to 1 week for the cells to fully heal and for the blur to go away, after which you can resume your day to day activities and go back to work.
You will be given 1 week of medical leave.
SMILE
At Clearvision, we are proud to offer SMILE which has all the benefits of LASIK – a quick recovery with little to no discomfort – while being minimally invasive. A micro-incision of 3.5 mm is made, as compared to a 22 mm flap cut in LASIK. This means there is no risk of corneal flap complications and a very low risk of developing dry eyes.
Length of surgery: about 10 minutes per eye
- Put on your surgical gown and other protective equipment
- Lie flat and get comfortable on the operating bed.
- A clamp is then used to gently keep your eyelids open
- Numbing eye drops are added so that your eye does not feel anything
- Your eye is lined up with the contact glass, which uses low suction pressure keep your eye in position
- You stare straight at the dim green guiding light
ZEISS Fixation light
- The laser creates a lenticule (small lens shaped piece of corneal tissue)
- The laser then seamlessly makes a small micro-incision of 2 mm
- The lenticule is removed through this small incision, changing the shape of the cornea
- Your vision has been corrected!
Your vision will be blurry immediately after the surgery. But your vision will clear up the next day, and continue to get less blurry in the next few days.
It will take around 2 days for your eye to heal and for the blur to go away, after which you can resume your day to day activities and go back to work.
You will be given 3 days of medical leave.
As you can see, lasik surgery is painless, quick and easy. And with our flap-less and blade-less procedures Safe Sight TransPRK and SMILE, the path to clear vision is now safe and comfortable.
Book Your Eye Evaluation
The first step towards clear vision is the lasik suitability evaluation! This is where we find out if your eyes are suitable for lasik surgery, and if so, which types of procedures you’ll be eligible for. It is also the best time to ask our optometrists and doctors any questions you might have before you take the next step.
If you would like to book your suitability evaluation with us,
📞 Call us at 6733 3316
📱 WhatsApp us at 8383 7989
✉️ Email us at doctor@clearvision.com.sg
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The evaluation costs $37.50 and will take around 1 – 2 hours.
It will include a series of eye tests as well as a personal consultation with your lasik surgeon.
Suitability Evaluation Guide
Our suitability evaluations typically take place during these times, subject to availability –
| Mondays | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
| Tuesdays | 9:00 AM 2:30 PM – 5:15 PM |
| Wednesdays | 9:00 AM |
| Thursdays | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
| Fridays | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 2:30 PM – 5:15 PM |
Just let us know which days and times work for you and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
