Is it best to choose laser eye surgery or a lens implant?

? Laser eye surgery (LASIK, PRK, SMILE)

Suitable for:

✅ People between the ages of 18 and 45 with stable eye strength.

✅ Those who want a quick and safe correction without an implant.

Benefits:

✔️ Minimally invasive - no implants required.

✔️ Rapid recovery - clear vision within days.

✔️ Durable result, depending on age and strength stability.

Possible disadvantages:

⚠️ Not suitable for high eye strengths (nearsightedness from -10 or farsightedness from +4).

⚠️ May cause dry eyes in some patients.

⚠️ Not suitable in cases of age-related farsightedness (presbyopia), unless combined with monovision.

? Lens implantation (ICL or multifocal implant lenses)

Suitable for:

✅ Individuals 20 years and older, especially for very high strengths where laser eye surgery is not an option.

✅ People with high myopia (nearsightedness to -23), hypermetropia (farsightedness) or astigmatism.

✅ Those who want a reversible and permanent solution.

✅ Individuals with age-related farsightedness (presbyopia) who are considering multifocal lens implantation.

Benefits:

✔️ Corrects high strengths not possible with laser treatment.

✔️ Preserves the natural shape of the cornea - no risk of thinning or dry eyes.

✔️ ICL lenses can be removed or replaced as needed.

✔️ Multifocal implant lenses provide a solution for presbyopia and often eliminate the need for glasses.

Possible disadvantages:

⚠️ Small chance of infection or side effects, such as halos or glare.

⚠️ Recovery time is slightly longer than with laser eye surgery (usually several days to weeks).

⚠️ For multifocal lenses, there may be an adjustment period before the brain gets used to the new way of seeing.

Which option is best for me?

- Younger than 45 with light to moderate eye strength? → Laser eye surgery is usually the best choice.

- High nearsightedness or farsightedness, or thin cornea? → ICL lenses may offer a solution.

- Do you have cataracts or suffer from presbyopia? → Multifocal implant lenses are the best option.

? A t Focus Eye Clinic, we're happy to help you make the right choice. Schedule a screening to find out which treatment best suits your eyes.