Here at Clearvision Singapore, we get asked hundreds of questions a day by patients and prospective laser vision correction candidates alike. And so we’ve put together the 5 questions we get asked the most (that easily make up 75% of all the questions asked).
1. Can I go blind from LASIK?
Most people have the misconception that the laser itself is what could cause the blindness (from watching horror movies etc.) But in reality, eye infection after the surgery is the real cause of any form of complications leading to visual impairment. That being said, it is very rare and if infection does occur, it is typically minor.
2. Is the laser bright? Can it hurt my eyes?
The lasers used for LASIK are in fact invisible ultraviolet lasers, and remove such a tiny amount of cells (a fraction of a micrometer) that it is impossible for it to cut or burn through skin – in fact, lasers like our ZEISS Visumax are cold and not hot. There will be no scary bright laser beams firing into your eyes!
3. Will LASIK affect my ability to have cataract surgery?
No, as laser vision correction surgery and cataract surgery take place at a different parts of the eye. Your eye surgeon will need to factor in the new cornea curvature when making the calculation and selection of the intra-ocular lens implant for the cataract surgery.
4. Is LASIK painful?
Lasik surgery is painless! This is because numbing eye drops are applied to your eyes before the surgery. There are no injections involved.
Lasik surgery is quick – it only takes 5 – 10 minutes for your vision to be corrected. Some patients report that they feel a slight pressure in their eyes, but no pain.
5. Are the results of my LASIK surgery permanent?
Yes and no. Your treatment is permanent, but as with every part of your body, your eyes will continue to age and your vision will be affected as you get older. Laser vision correction cannot prevent cataracts and presbyopia, but most patients enjoy many years of focused vision without glasses and contacts.
LASIK surgery is painless and quick, and with our flapless and bladeless procedures like Safe Sight TransPRK and ReLEx SMILE, the path to clear vision is safe and comfortable.
Book Your Eye Evaluation
If you are ready to take one step closer to experiencing a life with new eyes, 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 $55 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.
