Femtosecond Laser (Laser Vision Correction)

Femtosecond laser technology is the foundation of modern, bladeless laser vision correction, used to treat refractive errors such as short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. Working with ultra-fast, low-energy pulses, the laser performs the most delicate steps inside the cornea with great precision and without a mechanical blade. It powers several well-known correction methods, in which the laser either creates a thin protective corneal flap or shapes a small disc of tissue to be removed. The aim is the same: to reduce or remove a person's need for glasses and contact lenses, with a fast recovery.