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Eyeglass Removal Surgery: 12 Questions You Must Ask
Eyeglass removal surgeries are one of the most common surgeries in the world.
With a very high satisfaction rate, great safety and technologies that continue to innovate all the time - many Israelis choose to get rid of glasses through surgery.
This is what you need to know before you go for it
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Friday, April 30, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
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Laser eyeglass removal surgeries are one of the most common surgeries in Israel and around the world.
Woman takes off glasses (Photo: ShutterStock)
"Laser surgery to improve vision is one of the most common surgeries in the world of medicine, and today, with the advent of the most advanced testing, diagnosis and treatment devices, the level of safety and surgical success is extremely high," explains Dr. Ami Hirsch, Ophthalmologist and Senior Surgeon, Director medical, eye, Tel Aviv - Azrieli.
Even before the era of sources, masks and humidifiers glasses, many chose surgery to get rid of Ezer eyesight, improve comfort, reduce costs eyeglasses and contact lenses and improve aesthetics. therefore, not surprisingly surgery are One of the most common surgeries in Israel and in the world today, these surgeries are performed using advanced technologies and are characterized by extremely high efficiency and safety, which are also expressed in an exceptional level of satisfaction.
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"Keep in mind that this is a surgery for all intents and purposes, so it is better to choose the safest way and not the cheapest way, in order to maintain eye health and achieve the best result. The process begins with a very strict fit test in which the person suitable for eyeglass removal is checked, and about 25 to 30 percent "Some of the subjects will be disqualified and found unsuitable for surgery for various reasons," says Dr. Hirsch.
We have collected 12 useful questions that are important to ask before you choose a eyeglass removal center.
1. Is eyeglass removal surgery right for me?
For the most part, eyeglass removal surgeries are suitable for those aged 18 and over, who have not had a change in the number of their eyeglasses for more than half a year. The range of numbers that can be corrected by these surgeries ranges from a number up to minus 12 to plus 5 or a cylinder of up to 5. "In a meeting with a specialist ophthalmologist you will find out if laser eyeglass removal surgery is right for you, and if so, in what approach. Will accompany you throughout the procedure, including the surgery itself and its follow-up, "says Dr. Hirsch.
2. Are all eyeglass removal centers the same?
Definately not.
There are about ten medical centers in Israel that offer eyeglass removal surgeries (four of them in the Dr. Levinger Eye chain). The centers differ in size, and in the experience of their medical staff, the warranty policy, the price and the agreements they have with the HMOs' supplementary insurances. Note that there are institutes that offer eye surgeries alongside other treatments, such as aesthetic treatments, and there are institutes that specialize exclusively in eye surgeries.
It is important to know that you are treated with experienced hands.
Eyeglass Removal Surgery (Photo: ShutterStock)
A large institute or a network of institutes nationwide, with a large scope of surgeries, let you know that you are being treated with experienced hands. This is not just in the hands of the surgeon, but of all the supportive medical staff. An old network of centers with a large number of patients also allows you to be impressed by the 'wisdom of the masses' and a greater number of reviews and recommendations. Also, great importance to the number of branches and the nationwide deployment of medical centers.
4. Does the center use the most advanced technology?
Ophthalmology and eye surgery are fields with advanced technological equipment that continues to innovate at a rapid pace. Every few years new and more accurate methods of analysis are developed and implemented, alongside new instruments that enable them. A medical center equipped with the most advanced instrumentation and equipment can provide diagnostic and treatment options that other centers cannot provide. Advanced technological equipment in the field of eye surgery is reflected both in the fit test phase and in the surgery itself, using state-of-the-art and more accurate laser devices.
5. Does the surgeon accompany you from the fit test to the postoperative checkup?
Learning the doctor's involvement in the process is important for the success of the surgery. Surprisingly, in some eyeglass removal centers the doctor who will operate on you will not accompany you throughout the process. This is due to operational or economic considerations. Check that the surgeon is indeed the one who will accompany you through the most important steps: the consultation meeting, the suitability tests, the decision on the surgery, the surgery itself and the reviews that follow.
Also, make sure that you have an address available to contact when the surgeons are not available, and that you will receive a response 24/7 including weekends.
6. What is the seniority, experience and professional background of the doctor who will operate on me?
By simply searching the Ministry of Health website, you will find all the specialist ophthalmologists registered in Israel. On the website you can also find out how many years of experience a doctor has as a doctor in general and as a specialist ophthalmologist in particular. Make sure that the surgeon does have a specialist certificate and a specialist license in the field of ophthalmology.
In addition, many doctors who work in leading centers also serve in senior positions in public hospitals. A Google search for their name could lead you to the professional profile of the doctors in the hospitals. In addition to an internet search, ask for information about the doctor's experience in the specific surgery you plan to undergo. A doctor with experience of thousands of surgeries of one type may be inexperienced in another type of surgery.
7. How are the fit tests performed for the surgery?
About 25 to 30 percent of those interested in eyeglass removal surgery are not suitable for it.
In order to select the patients who will actually benefit from the surgery, a long list of fit tests is performed before the surgery: a medical questionnaire, a vision test and a series of advanced tests.
The diagnostic process should be comprehensive and rigorous and take about three hours.
25 to 30 percent of those interested in surgery are not suitable for it.
Doctor holds glasses (Photo: ShutterStock)
8. What is the center's warranty policy?
Check if the medical center provides a 'certificate of warranty' for the results of the surgery. The warranty certificate can be used with you in the event that there is a retreat in visual acuity even years after the operation. In this case, the center's doctors will examine you and recommend you appropriate treatment within its framework.
9. Does the center treat me as a patient or as a client?
Although eyeglass removal surgery is usually safe medical treatment, it is still a surgical medical intervention for everything and should be treated as such. If there is a sense of marketing pressure, an offer for promotions or benefits that go beyond medical care, exercise discretion.
10. Does the institute provide accessible and available information?
Did you leave the test and the counseling session when you received an answer to all your questions? Have you also been explained about the recovery process, side effects and risk of complications? If the answer to one of these questions is 'no' you should invest some extra thought in choosing the institute where you will perform the surgery. Ask for all the information, consult with friends and family if necessary before making a decision. Professional institutes will maintain their commitment to you, the patient, and make sure you understand all the implications of the surgery.
11. What is the cost of the surgery?
The prices of eyeglass removal surgeries vary depending on the surgical method chosen, the institute itself and its arrangements with the funds of which you are a member. Although every decision we make has weight for economic consideration, at the same time, it is important to remember that this is a medical procedure with long-term consequences.
You should be wary of institutes that offer particularly low prices or marketing promotions that include giving a discount, for other medical treatments in performing the surgery. Do not compromise on experience and professionalism and remember that the cheapest can pay dearly. Low cost of surgery can also be reflected in an older method of surgery and the use of cheaper labor and equipment.
12. Did I receive recommendations off-line as well?
Today it is extremely easy to find reviews and recommendations on surgeons and institutes across the web and the wisdom of the masses is not often mistaken. However, you should rely on the recommendations of friends, family as well as ophthalmologists and optometrists that you are in touch with and trust. They are experienced and they want the best for you.
"Laser eyeglass removal surgeries are one of the safest and most effective operations known in medicine," Dr. Hirsch concludes. "There is no doubt that advanced technologies and groundbreaking research in the field have led to a significant reduction in the incidence of complications and side effects after these surgeries.
However, it is important to remember that an examination procedure conducted in an experienced professional clinic is of crucial importance in the safety of the surgery.
Therefore, choosing the institute and the surgeon's surgeon is critical for an optimal and safe fit on the way to an improved life without glasses or lenses. "
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