LASIK
LASIK is a popular and safe refractive surgery
The surgery takes approximately 10 minutes.
You will feel no pain and your vision will be restored immediately.
LASIK is the most widely performed refractive surgery in the world, using an excimer laser to remove a portion of the cornea to correct myopia and astigmatism, and has become as popular a correction method as spectacles and contact lenses.
LASIK restoration of naked eye visual acuity
The improved vision is usually
considered semi-permanent.
How much will LASIK improve my eyesight? This is perhaps the most important question. According to the data, more than 90% of myopic patients with a naked eye vision of 0.1 or less have their vision restored to 1.0 or better, and more than 97% have their vision restored to 0.7 or better. There is another secret to this high success rate. Before undergoing LASIK surgery, patients undergo a thorough fitting examination, and only those who are deemed suitable for the surgery are operated on after the effectiveness and safety of the procedure have been verified in the preliminary examination.
LASIK facility equipment
Excimer Laser MEL90 Carl Zeiss
The excimer laser is a special high-energy laser that can make precise incisions and ablations with almost no thermal degeneration (burning) of living tissue. LASIK uses this laser to ablate the corneal parenchyma, changing the curvature of the front surface of the cornea. The shape of the cornea can be precisely adjusted using a computer-controlled excimer laser.
The procedure
Almost no pain after the operation.
The patient can see relatively well from the day after surgery.
After anaesthesia, a flap is created with a microkeratome. The flap is turned over and a laser is used to ablate the cornea for ten seconds according to the degree of myopia and astigmatism, based on the data entered into the computer. After the laser ablation, the flap is replaced to complete the procedure. There is almost no pain after the operation and the patient can see relatively well from the day after the operation.
A surgical procedure in which the corneal epithelium is removed by softening with alcohol and myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia are corrected by laser ablation. After surgery, the patient wears contact lenses for a few days to allow the epithelial cells to regenerate. Sight is restored as the epithelial cells regenerate. This surgery is suitable for people who are involved in martial arts such as boxing, have thin corneas or high myopia. The price is the same as LASIK, but regular checks are carried out the next day, 3 days later, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, 4 months and 6 months.
Indications and contraindications for LASIK/PRK
- Myopia -6.0D or less (-6D to -10D is applied with caution)
- Farsightedness +5.0D or less
- Astigmatism -5.0D or less
- Age 18 years and older (those under 20 years of age must have parental consent)
- Corrected visual acuity of 1.0 or more
- Must understand the doctor's explanation
- Must understand the doctor's explanation
- Have a systemic disease (serious diabetes, collagen disease, etc.)
- Pregnant, lactating, or within 3 months after termination of lactation
- Age 17 or younger
- Using Accutane, Roaccutane ( isotretinoin)
- Who cannot understand the doctor's explanation
- Special occupations that do not allow refractive surgery
People who have been taking medication for a long period of time may not be able to undergo the surgery, or may affect your eyes. Please consult your primary doctor in advance
LASIK schedule
The operation takes about 10 minutes, and patients can go home about two hours after arriving at the hospital. All that remains is to relax and rest. At this point, the view of the room becomes clear and distinct. Some people feel as if they are in another world. On this day, they are not allowed to take a bath, wash their face or shampoo.
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Eye examination to determine your suitability for surgery
If you would like to have an eye test to check eligibility for surgery, please arrive one hour before closing time.
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If you would like to have an eye test to check eligibility for surgery, please arrive one hour before closing time.
We will examine you again on another day before surgery and explain in detail the pre- and post-operative precautions and risks of the surgery. You will be asked to remove your soft contacts for 3 days or hard contacts for 3 weeks in advance. You will not be allowed to drive yourself during the preoperative examination, the day of surgery, and the next day's examination.
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- Come to the hospital 1 hour before the surgery
- Wear normal clothes and a hair cap, and wait in the waiting room for surgery.
- After applying anesthetics, go to the operating room.
- Surgery (about 10 minutes)
- Take a 20-minute rest in the relaxation room
- Return home (relax and rest)
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Examination of visual acuity and eye condition.
This is a very important next-day examination for postoperative progress. Even if your vision is good, you will not be able to drive when you come to the hospital.
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1 Week, 1 Month, 3 Months, 6 Months
Most people experience a "different world" when they wake up the next morning. When they come to the clinic for a vision test, they can confirm the "different world" they felt in the morning with a concrete value this time. If there are no problems with your eyes after the examination, you can start your normal life the day after the surgery.
*Vision recovery varies by individual.
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LASIK/PRK Cost
for the exam
| The first exam to check eligibility | 9,000JPYaround |
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| Pre-operative exam/ 1 day exam | The cost is included in the surgery cost |
| Post operative exams | 3,000-6,000JPY around |
LASIK/PRK
surgery cost
| LASIK/PRK | 242,000JPYfor both eyes include 10% tax Japanese Health Insurance do not cover the surgery cost. |
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Re-LASIK surgery cost
If needed, the cost for re-LASIK/PRK fine-tuning surgery is free within 5 years after having done the surgery only at Nanjo Eye Clinic.
Payment
| Pay by cash | Pay by cash We accept only JPY |
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| Credit card | We can take major credit cards |
The cost for Documentations
Each paperwork will cost 3,300 - 5,500 JPY such as documentation for insurance company, referral letter for another doctor or your boss, medical data and doctor's note.