Operation methods
The operation is carried out on an Outpatient Surgery basis. It allows the patient to return home immediately following surgery. In order to desensitise the eyes and constrict the pupils, you will be repeatedly given eye drops prior to the surgery. The eye will eventually become completely anaesthetized. You won’t feel anything! The attending consultant will explain how you should lie down and in which direction you should look. He will lightly open your eye and fix your eyelid with a gentle device that will keep it open.
The next step is the preparation of the cornea for the selected surgery method.
There are 2 methods of how to prepare the cornea for excimer laser surgery for the correction of refractive errors.
1. so called “surface methods”
We use bladeless technology for these procedures. On the surface of the cornea – the epitel ( a flap) is lifted, so that the surgeon can reach the tissue underneath it to change the planned shape of the cornea. The replaced flap will heal naturally over 4 – 5 days.
These methods include PRK, LASEK, Epi-Lasik and Epi-Lasek, differing from each other by the way of epithelium removal either machanicly, by means of alcohol solution or special epikeratome device.
"Super Laser", “ No touch "- non-contact method
Trans-epithelial surface method. Without touching, without pain, with rapid convalescence. This new contactless surface and least invasive method involves two steps to achieve excellent result. First, using a laser with high precision and regularity we remove the top layer of the cornea (epithelium) and then laser adjusts the curvature of the cornea, eliminating refractive errors.
Throughout the treatment patient sees only lights of different colors and focuses on the green flashing light at the center. After laser ablation is finished the cornea is rinsed with cooled solution, we apply drops and cover surface of the cornea with contact lens. It will stay in place for 4-5 days.
See video of eye surgery by non-contact method.
"I looked only at the green light that was flashing, enjoyed colorful light show and after a few seconds it was all over" Thomas S.
Since during this new method we does not use any alcohol, or mechanical device, or vacuum, which traumatize cornea, healing is much faster and pain is significantly reduced. Within 24 hours after surgery, most patients are without any difficulties. It is the least invasive method, and therefore is suitable even for thinner corneas. It Can be used in about 80% of refractive errors.
"I had surgery on Friday afternoon and on Saturday evening I had no discomfort, Sunday was absolutely fine" Veronica B.
2. so called LASIK, Femto-Lasik method
In this method, the corneal shape changes under the surface of cornea. We use a fine sharp knife - a special microkeratome or femtosecond laser to prepare superficial 100 - 130um thick layer of corneal tissue (the flap). Microkeratome or femtosecond laser are fixed to the eye by using vacuum metal ring that is pressed against the eye, the cornea is then flattened into a plane by pressure and corneal flap is created. The vacuum is released, flap is then folded aside and excimer laser makes corneal shape change. Flap is then put back.
Clinical studies have shown that 6 months after the operation result of the operation is the same regardless of procedure. The incidence of clinically significant complications is higher in Lasik and is also not suitable for every patient. The basic prerequisite for successful laser operation is to prevent complications.
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Patients testimonials
Jozef Čurko, Londýn
I had excimer laser surgery in 1998 and I must say that I have to date had no problem with the eyes and I'm happy. I want to thank, you helped me improve my quality of life.
Hudák Róbert
Hello Mr. Juhás, I would like to thank you once again for your work. I underwent operation (I had myopia -2.5 Diop .-) last year in October. I have no complications and in these days or weeks, I feel that it has really stabilized. I see exactly as I "wanted".
Tatiana Špačková, Trenčín
Hello Mr. Doctor. Firstly, I would like to thank you and say how grateful I am for the solution that you suggested to my friend and also regarding my eye laser operation. You're very nice person; really, I have never met with such helpfulness from the doctor. Best regards.
Jana Sivakova, Bratislava
Hello Doctor, in the first place I want to thank you for arranging of my stay and surgery. Accommodation was great and I think the operation was also successful. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Mária Zelemova
Hello, I want to thank you for surgery that after 100 years I can see again and for that you have exceptionally agreed with special date and time of surgery. I am very grateful and as I did not manage to thank you personally, when it was over, let me do it at least via e-mail. Thank you very much for this "miracle".
Sincerely,
Maroš Kulhavy
I would like to thank Prof. Juhás and nurse Mrs Catherine and to all operational staff for repairing my eyes. Now I can devote to the dance and enjoy reactions of viewers without any problems. We have already started teaching Latin and salsa dances here in the UK. We already have first students and we hope it goes better and better. So I wish you all the best.
Sincerely, your patient
Ľubomír Haluza
Hello, let me express my gratitude for your professionalism and all the Oftum team - Mrs. nurse, the doctor and you for your access to the patient. You are the right people at the right place. Approach to the patient and professionalism in the conduct of medical staff is very important. I will spread your reputation as a satisfied patient.
I remain with best regards
Katarína Spišáková
Mr Doctor, Thank you and your team very much for new vision of world.
Sincerely,
Durica Ondrej
Mr Professor. First I want to thank you for a professional approach and surgery of my son. He had great vision problems since childhood, wore thick diopters and now need not to wear any glasses. Once again I thank you and your team, wish you good health and success in treating your patients.
Sincerely,
Andrea Labusová
Hello Doctor,
so now I can tell that I was so afraid of the operation over the weekend and I had no tearing of hair, no climbing on the wall as you told me . I was sleeping most of the time during the weekend, had no pain. I am grateful to finally see. I wanted to tell you personally but on Tuesday when I was at the first check I have not met you. Many thanks :-)) I hope you have a nice day :-))
Radovan Uhler
Thank Oftum and God for the opportunity to operate my eyes, I do not wear glasses already 7 months:) The first four days were a bit painful, but then no longer. I began to see properly after a month. Greetings to the doctor and nurse you are nice, professional and witty!
Jozef Durbak
You were fantastic. When I opened my eye next day, I thought that was a miracle. And it was. Thank you, thank you, thank you .......
Monika Urbánková
I underwent surgery on 9.12. and I'm very happy. I encourage all who think of surgery. My experience is excellent, no major pain after surgery and my vision was comparatively better immediately after surgery and now is excellent. I recommend.
Martin Dudik
My operation was on 30.10.2009, now it has been a year after, and as a sportsman, I am thrilled that I do not have to wear those glasses. The world is a little nicer.
Katarína Kramárová
Today it's exactly one year since I was operated in Oftum center in Bratislava and it is a wonderful feeling not to be constrained by glasses or lenses. This way I would like to thank the specialist staff who carries out their job fantastically.
Peter Švec
My surgery was 9/11/2008 and there is nothing better than being without glasses and have a good vision. I hereby wish to thank all the staff for performing good job. Thank you
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