How long does laser treatment take?
The duration of eye laser treatment depends on the technique used:
- Femto-LASIK:
- The laser itself works for only 20 to 40 seconds per eye.
- The entire procedure takes about 5 minutes per eye.
- PRK :
- The laser treatment takes about 50 seconds per eye.
- The entire procedure takes 15 to 20 minutes per eye.
- SMILE ReLEx:
- The laser treatment takes an average of 25 seconds per eye.
- The procedure itself takes about 10 minutes per eye.
Preparation and aftercare:
Although the laser treatment itself takes less than a minute per eye, you should expect a total visit of about 1.5 hours at the eye clinic. This includes:
- Preparation: Disinfection, numbing eye drops, positioning.
- Treatment: Eye laser treatment with the chosen method.
- Aftercare: Brief check-up and explanation of eye drops and recovery.
After treatment, you are not allowed to drive yourself. Therefore, it is important to arrange transportation.