Laser eye surgery

Eligibility criteria

Some of the criteria for laser treatment are: 

• Aged between 21 and 60
• Spectacle or contact lens prescription:
  • has not changed for at least one year.
  • spherical power up to −8 D.
• You have good vision in both eyes with your glasses or contact lenses.
• Good general health

Contraindications

You are not eligible for laser treatment if you:

• are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• have had a viral eye infection or ocular herpes.
• use corticosteroids.
• have diabetes mellitus.
• have a corneal condition, such as keratoconus.
• only wear reading glasses.

Risks

Laser eye surgery is a safe treatment with limited risks:

• dry eyes;
• an eye infection.

Your doctor will discuss the possible risks of laser eye surgery with you.

Reimbursement

• Laser eye surgery is only partially reimbursed. Check with your health insurance fund.
• Some supplementary health insurance policies reimburse all or part of the procedure. Contact your health insurer for more information.