Understanding the Benefits of ReLEx Smile: New Laser Vision Correction
04 September 2019
Why is Laser Vision Correction so expensive?
Yes. Laser Vision Correction(LVC) is expensive compared to purchasing a pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses. But, have you take into account the total amount of expenses that you had spent and will be spending from the moment you get your first pair of glasses until the estimated time you forgo your eyeglasses? Without you noticing, the total amount on eyewear and contact lenses can double or triple the amount of LVC. Furthermore, investing on your own eyesight is much more worthwhile than on a vehicle. The average car age is 11 years according to European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) and a car is 10 times more expensive than LVC. So, LVC is a long term investment with great cost savings.
What about side effects of Laser Vision Correction?
The common side effects are like dry eyes, glares, haloes and fluctuating vision. These are usually temporary and will subside within 3 months’ time. What is 3 months of patience compared to years of blurry vision? One just have to be patient for approximately few months to regain stable vision and full adaptation of your new vision, some may just need a few weeks’ time to fully enjoy their renewed vision. To clarify further, the fluctuating vision is not hazy or blurry that can stop you from your normal daily activities. Most of the patients’ vision immediately improves 80% better, then reaches 100% within a few days. However, the vision may be slightly clearer or blurrier for the first few months (up to +/-0.50D).
Benefits of ReLEx Smile Procedure
With ReLEx Smile technology, 92% of the patients are able to achieve 20/20 or 6/6 vision on Day 1 after the procedure. [1] [2] ReLEx Smile is the latest Laser Vision Correction (LVC) procedure, utilising a Single Step Laser – Femtosecond, it offers the most advantages among other LVC methods. It is minimally invasive, flapless and bladeless. Thanks to the cutting edge technology of ReLEx Smile, it offers fast healing, minimal discomfort, lesser risk of dry eye, excellent predictability of visual outcomes and preservation of the corneal biomechanical stability. So, can you trade 1 day for a life time of clear vision?
References:
- http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jdms/papers/Vol14-issue11/Version-9/K0141194453.pdf
- https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/9/e010993
