Femto LASIK laser eye treatment

If you prefer an even gentler, more precise and innovative option for myopia or astigmatism, we recommend the SMILE® Pro procedure. The available laser treatment options are extensive and can be applied very gently for the patient. Which laser method is best for you can be determined in a personal consultation. For people with an extremely thin cornea, A-PRK or LASEK (laser epithelial keratomileusis) may be suitable alternatives. A lens implant can also be an appropriate solution for some farsighted patients.

As with any treatment, Femto-LASIK carries possible risks and complications, but there is generally no reason to worry. These complications are very rare and can include infection, dry eyes or halos. A flap complication is also possible: opening and closing the corneal flap can lead to slipping or folds. Nevertheless, Femto-LASIK is considered very safe and gentle and has a large number of satisfied patients.

The actual laser correction with LASIK takes only a few seconds on the day of treatment in Stuttgart. Including preparation as well as pre‑ and post‑operative examinations, you should plan for about two hours at the clinic. Otherwise, you do not need to make special preparations for the day of the procedure.

1. Using the high‑precision VisuMax laser, the surgeon creates a wafer‑thin lamella on the cornea (the flap) during Femto‑LASIK. This is folded back like a book cover.
2. The excimer laser then removes tissue from the exposed, insensitive layer of the cornea. This step only takes a few seconds, your refractive error is corrected and your vision is restored. The laser‑assisted removal of corneal tissue changes the corneal curvature and thus the eye’s refractive power.
3. Finally, the flap is repositioned like a natural bandage. The flap adheres immediately to the remaining cornea and closes the eye’s surface completely. Thanks to this natural dressing, you typically do not experience pain after the procedure. This is why patients often find this method particularly comfortable.

It is important that you do not drive immediately after the treatment. Our centre in Stuttgart or Karlsruhe is easily accessible by public transport. More detailed information about the procedure is available here or directly at our laser eye centre.

Immediately after LASIK surgery, your improved vision begins. Your visual acuity is often much better right away. In the first hours after treatment you should still take it easy: avoid straining your eyes and do not rub or touch them. You will receive a detailed follow‑up schedule. Some patients experience dry eyes after the operation; this usually resolves on its own and can be treated with eye drops in consultation with your doctor.

Immediately after LASIK surgery, your improved vision begins. Your sight is often much better right away. However, you should still take it easy for the first few hours after the procedure. Avoid straining your eyes and do not rub or touch them. Some patients report dry eyes after surgery; this usually settles on its own and can be managed with eye drops in consultation with your doctor. It is important that you do not drive immediately after the treatment. Our laser eye centre in Stuttgart or Karlsruhe is easily reachable by public transport. More detailed information about the procedure is available here or directly at our laser eye centre.

Femto‑LASIK is a further development of LASIK. The main difference is that the corneal flap in Femto‑LASIK is created with a femtosecond laser rather than a microkeratome. Nonetheless, conventional LASIK is still used in certain situations where it remains beneficial.

The term LASIK costs generally refers to expenses for LASIK procedures. The Femto LASIK costs refer specifically to the modern variant in which the corneal flap is created with a femtosecond laser instead of a microkeratome. Femto‑LASIK is more precise and gentler, which is reflected in the price: at Bányai Neue Augen, Femto LASIK costs start at €2,200 per eye, with interest‑free installment plans from €71 per month. Classic LASIK procedures without a femtosecond laser are often slightly cheaper but offer fewer advantages in terms of safety and healing.

Femto‑LASIK is an advancement of LASIK and is generally more modern and gentler. It is performed with a high‑precision femtosecond laser that forms a small hinged corneal flap, promoting a faster healing process than conventional LASIK. In some cases, conventional LASIK is still appropriate and continues to provide substantial benefit.

As with any treatment, Femto‑LASIK carries potential risks and complications, but there is usually no reason for undue concern. These complications are rare and can include infection, dry eyes or halos. A flap complication is possible, since opening and closing the corneal flap can cause slipping or folds. Nevertheless, Femto‑LASIK is very safe and gentle and has many satisfied patients. LASIK cannot correct presbyopia. At Frau Doctor‑medic Bányai, the Presbyond laser blended vision method is applied for presbyopia.

Laser eye surgery is well established, and the procedures have been extensively tested and studied. LASIK is a tried‑and‑tested method and is considered very safe. The healing process after conventional LASIK can be somewhat longer than after Femto‑LASIK, and the risk of complications such as infection, corneal irregularities or tear‑film issues is slightly higher—but these complications remain rare.

Both Femto‑LASIK and SMILE® Pro are state‑of‑the‑art procedures performed by highly trained eye surgeons using very precise equipment. Which is best for an individual patient depends on the patient’s refractive error and eye condition. SMILE® Pro is currently considered the gentlest and safest option because flap‑related complications can be avoided.