Who is LASIK suitable for?

LASIK is basically suitable for healthy adults aged 18 and over with a stable prescription (no change in dioptre values for at least 1–2 years). Ideally, the cornea is at least 500 micrometres thick and the pupil is less than 7–8 mm wide in the dark. It is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with certain eye diseases (e.g. keratoconus, severe dry eye, glaucoma), systemic diseases (e.g. rheumatism, autoimmune diseases, diabetes affecting the retina) or an unstable prescription.

No, LASIK surgery is usually pain-free. The eye is numbed locally with anaesthetic eye drops – the patient stays awake throughout the procedure but feels no pain. During the operation, patients may only feel slight pressure, but no pain. After the operation, a slight burning, foreign-body sensation or watering of the eyes for 2–6 hours is normal, but this can be well controlled with artificial tears and rest.

How long do the operation and recovery take?

The actual procedure takes only 10–15 minutes for both eyes (the laser treatment itself only seconds to a few minutes). The total time in the clinic (including preparation, waiting time and observation) is about 2–4 hours. Most patients notice a clear improvement in their vision the very next day and can return to their normal daily activities within 24–48 hours – including work, driving and light sport. Complete healing takes about 3–6 months, but most patients feel well again after just one week.

Will I still need glasses after LASIK surgery?

Most patients (over 90%) achieve a visual acuity of 20/20 or better after LASIK surgery and no longer need glasses or contact lenses in everyday life. However, age-related presbyopia can develop from the age of 40–45, making it harder to read up close – reading glasses may then be needed. Patients with very high dioptre values or special visual needs (e.g. driving at night, extreme precision work) may still need glasses for certain activities.

Is LASIK safe? What are the risks and complications?

LASIK is one of the safest surgical procedures in the world, with a success rate of over 95–99% and high patient satisfaction. The risk of serious complications (e.g. infections, retinal problems) is below 1% (about 1 in 1,000 procedures). Common but temporary side effects are: Dry eyes: very common (30-50%) - 3-6 months Halos / glare (rings of light): common (10-20%) - 1-3 months Blurred vision: common (20-30%) - 1-7 days Sensitivity to light: common (20-30%) - 1-7 days Foreign-body sensation: common (20-30%) - 2-6 hours Rare complications can include infections, corneal ectasia (thinning), undercorrection or overcorrection – the risk is minimised by a careful preliminary examination and choosing an experienced clinic.

What happens if the result is not satisfactory? Is there an enhancement?

If the result is insufficient (about 5–10% of cases), an enhancement can be carried out, typically after 3–6 months once the prescription is stable. Many clinics offer a free or discounted enhancement within the first 1–2 years.

Can LASIK prevent or treat age-related long-sightedness (presbyopia)?

No, LASIK only corrects the existing refractive error (short-sightedness, long-sightedness, astigmatism), not age-related presbyopia, which develops from the age of 40–45. Options for presbyopia are: reading glasses, monovision LASIK (one eye for distance, one for near), multifocal contact lenses or refractive lens exchange (RLE).

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LASIK – laser eye surgery

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is the most frequently performed procedure worldwide for correcting refractive errors and one of the safest and most effective ways to say goodbye to glasses and contact lenses for good.

Your Price at GO Medics

from €1,000

Best PriceIncl. consultation & aftercare

Price in DE / AT / CH

€2,000

You save €800

Duration20 minutes per eye

Recovery time24–48 hours

Treatment inCroatia & Slovenia

QualityISO-certified

SupportGerman-speaking

About the treatment

What is LASIK?

LASIK is refractive laser eye surgery in which the cornea (the clear front surface of the eye) is permanently reshaped with a high-precision excimer laser so that light is focused correctly on the retina. The procedure corrects short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism and in most cases reduces or eliminates dependence on glasses or contact lenses.

What does the term FEMTO-LASIK mean?

Femto-LASIK (also called femtosecond LASIK, "laser LASIK" or "all-laser LASIK") is a modern further development of the classic LASIK procedure and is now regarded as the gold standard of refractive surgery for correcting refractive errors such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism.
The only, but essential, difference between classic LASIK and Femto-LASIK lies in how the corneal flap is created. A high-precision femtosecond laser produces ultra-short light pulses (10⁻¹⁵ seconds = one femtosecond = one millionth of a billionth of a second) that form precise microbubbles in the corneal tissue. Through this process of "photodisruption", a wafer-thin, circular corneal flap with an individually adjustable thickness (typically 100–130 micrometres) is created within just 20–30 seconds. The flap is gently folded to the side – completely without a blade, without contact and with micrometre precision. In the next step, the vision correction is carried out with the excimer laser; the flap is then folded back and adheres by itself through natural adhesion – without stitches or glue.

Who is Femto-LASIK suitable for?

Femto-LASIK is suitable for patients with:

Short-sightedness (myopia): Up to about -10 to -12 dioptres
Long-sightedness (hyperopia): Up to about +4 to +5 dioptres
Astigmatism: Up to about 3.5 to 4 dioptres
Sufficient corneal thickness: At least 500–520 micrometres (depending on the strength of the correction)
Stable prescription: No change in dioptre values for at least 1–2 years
Age: From 18 (better from 21), no upper limit with healthy eyes

Success rate and safety

Over 95% of patients achieve a visual acuity of 100% (20/20) or better after Femto-LASIK – a life without glasses or contact lenses is possible for most patients. The procedure is considered safe, precise and proven, with a complication rate of less than 1% (about 0.1–0.3%).

How the treatment works

Preliminary examination: detailed measurement of your eyes. Check of LASIK suitability.
Surgery day: 20 min. per eye. Anaesthetic drops — no injections, no pain.
Follow-up: check-up the next day. Then fit to fly home.

Why GO Medics?

GO Medics connects you with ISO-certified partner clinics in Croatia and Slovenia — with German-speaking support, transparent prices and personal guidance from consultation to aftercare.

Your benefits at GO Medics

Fast recovery: a clear improvement in vision the very next day

Painless: only a feeling of pressure during the procedure, no pain

A permanent result: the correction is stable for life (unless age-related presbyopia sets in)

A high success rate: over 90% reach 20/20 vision or better

No sutures: the flap adheres by itself and heals naturally

Price comparison

DACH region€2,000

GO Medicsfrom €1,000-40%

Savings€800

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