г. Санкт-Петербург, ул. Ярослава Гашека, 21. Телефон: +7 (812) 324-66-66

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Laser vision correction

St. Petersburg Branch of IRTC “Eye microsurgery” named after academician S.N. Fyodorov is the leading ophthalmic center in North-Western part of Russian Federation that provides 50% of all ophthalmic service in St. Petersburg. Since 1987 we successfully perform surgery that improves or restores visual acuity, including laser vision correction, which is the most popular ocular operation that helps to get rid of spectacles and contact lenses.

Laser vision correction history




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History of surgical vision correction starts in the middle of 70-ties, when academician S.N. Fyodorov and his assistants developed keratotomy technique, and then created a clinics network that performed surgical vision correction. In 10 years those surgeries became massive not only in Russia, but also in USA and other developed countries. A man’s dream came true, it became possible to forget about glasses and contact lenses. Revolutionary changes in refractive surgery techniques are related with the newest laser and surgical methods that appeared in 80-ties and 90-ties of the 20th century. Those achievements provided an opportunity to improve vision and make it closer to the ideal.

Our experience and advantages in laser vision correction

More than century quarter St. Petersburg Branch of IRTC “Eye microsurgery” named after academician S.N. Fyodorov performs refractive surgeries. By now we have performed more than 100,000 operations. Our staff has undergone all the development stages of correction surgery in Russia. Our clinic has highly professional ophthalmic surgeons and among them there are 7 doctors of medical sciences, 20 candidates of medical sciences, 5 acting members of foreign ophthalmic societies.




CRS-Master

For correction of myopia, presbyopia and astigmatism we have several German excimer lasers and femto-second laser VisuMax™ by Zeiss company. Unique operational diagnostic system SRS-Master allows not only to correct all aberrations of the eye (optical imperfections of high order).This technique, which is called Super-vision, makes it possible to achieve visual acuity more than 1,0 and provide maximum comfortable vision in variable contrast and light conditions which is most important for driving at the night time.





St. Petersburg Branch of IRTC "Eye Microsurgery" named after academician S.N. Fyodorov is the only clinic in St. Petersburg that masters the innovative technique ReLEx® Smile, fully performed by femto-second laser inside the cornea, without affecting its surface layers. All procedures of excimer laser correction are absolutely painless, last not more than 15 minutes, and cornea is exposed to laser not more than 45 seconds.

Experienced doctors, most modern equipment and techniques that are individually chosen for each patient contribute to getting the best and stable result as well as a quick recovery of working ability.

Excimer laser correction stages

Booking an appointment for diagnostic examination at excimer laser correction department If You wish to make laser vision correction at our clinic, You can book an appointment for preoperative diagnostic examination by phone: (812) 324-66-66 on weekdays from 9-00 to 17-30. Reservations are made 2-3 months in advance.

Preparation for diagnostic examination

  • It is necessary to stop using contact lenses 5-7 days before the examination so that cornea had its original form.
  • On the day of examination, you will be instilled dilating eye drops. We recommend You not to come to the clinic on your private car, because within a few hours you can experience visual discomfort.

Preoperative diagnostic examination

Preoperative examination helps not only to check the state of Your eyes and visual acuity, but also to determine the vision correction program. To undergo the diagnostic examination, You need to come at office №200 (2nd floor) on the specified date.

For making out medical documentation, You need to have a passport with You. Please, take along all the medical documentation for the last 2-3 years to estimate the dynamic pattern of Your visual acuity for the last 2-3 years

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Usually preoperative examination and consultation take about 2-3 hours. Additional examinations can be done at the same day or another, if necessary, and may require extra payment.

Medical tests delivery

Before laser correction surgery You need to undergo Wasserman reaction or micro reaction blood test. For convenience, it can be done at our clinic on operation day.

Laser correction surgery

Usually, laser vision correction is performed within two weeks after preoperative examination. Do not use makeup on surgery day. You need to have sunglasses with You.

On operation day You need to to come at office №200 (2nd floor) on specified time.

Laser vision correction takes place in a special operating room located on the 1st floor of operating and diagnostic module of the clinic.

How we perform laser vision correction using LASIK, FRK, FEMTO-LASIK, FLEX and SMILE (ReLEx Smile) techniques, You will find in relevant sections of our website.

Medications after laser surgery

After laser correction surgery, You will need to use eye drops as prescribed. Eye drops can be bought at any drugstore before operation.

Postoperative follow-up

You would be recommended by ophthalmologist to undergo a follow-up check the next day after operation. Further examinations are done when necessary and if Your consulting doctor prescribes.

You can view the rules for patients after laser correction surgery

For non-resident patients

If You are a non-resident patient, You may stay in St. Petersburg Branch of IRTC "Eye Microsurgery” hotel. When registering for an appointment, please, make sure you discuss a possibility of staying in our hotel.

We wish you a perfect eyesight with no spectacles or contact lenses for years to come!

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