Would you like to be able to see clearly without glasses or contact lenses as soon as you wake up in the morning? For most people in Switzerland this might sound like a pipe dream, but it's actually possible thanks to laser technology. And there's another bright spot: SWICA will contribute towards the cost.
Eight out of ten people between the ages of 15 and 74 in Switzerland need corrective lenses, according to the latest figures from Optikschweiz, the Swiss professional and trade association for optometry and optics. While over half of this number prefer to wear glasses to correct their vision, around a quarter opt for a mix of wearing glasses and contact lenses.
But it doesn’t have to be like this. Nearly three percent of the Swiss population have already opted for surgery to correct their vision.
A minor operation with major results
Refractive laser surgery refers to all eye operations that can be used to correct faulty vision. The following overview explains the most popular methods, how they work and who they are suitable for:
Not suitable for every eye
Whether you’re a good candidate for eye surgery depends on a number of factors. An initial consultation determines whether you meet the prerequisites for treatment.
Basically, patients must be over 20 years old, as there may still be fluctuations in the severity of their vision problems before this age. Another factor is having a stable glasses prescription. If this has changed during the last one to two years, you cannot have laser treatment.
Expectant or breastfeeding mothers may not undergo eye surgery. The same goes for patients with eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma or retinal disease.
