The patient who wants information on refractive surgery center will call stating the purpose of the consultation.
A consultation appointment is set.
The assessment of operability will be made by an assistant who will integrate:
Measurement Autorefractor (Objective analysis) & Refractor (Subjective Analysis)
Ultrasonic pachymetry, and confocal optical
Corneal topography specular
Elevation topography (Orbscan)
Aberrometry
Pupillometry
Iris recognition (Topolyser Vario)
Measurement of ocular tension
Structural analysis of the cornea
Following this assessment, an interview with the surgeon will help to clarify the situation:
Explanation of visual defect
The correction means
The criteria for choosing between alternatives (Femto LASIK or surface)
The expected results
Complications and adverse effects
The practicality and the outcome of surgery
The financial
The social professional impact
Finally a summary will be made with the doctor.
A written report is always given to the patient with the therapeutic detailed proposal.
If the patient wishes to carry out the act, a calendar with the date of the procedure and a new appointment before surgery is scheduled. Visit the new pre-operative at least 5 days before the scheduled surgery.
The review, at least 8 days before the scheduled date includes:
A review of the vision cycloplegic (dilated pupils)
An examination of the fundus
An interview stating the exact place of the intervention
The day of surgery, the patient arrives at the scheduled time.
Greeted by a hostess, the patient is taken to a cabin to spend a holding block (underwear are kept).
The procedure takes about 10 minutes per eye and the patient returns to his home with strict instructions of the surgical team.