Laser Vision Correction

Laser vision correction at Toronto Vision Eye Center is a medical procedure through which we aim to reshape the visual ability of people who suffer from refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The technique relies mainly on the excimer laser and the femtosecond laser to reshape the surface of the cornea with micrometer precision, in a way that lets the eye focus light correctly onto the retina and helps people with weak sight do away with glasses and contact lenses completely.

Laser vision correction works by adjusting the focusing power of the eye through a change in the curvature of the cornea. In cases of nearsightedness, the overly curved cornea is flattened, while in cases of farsightedness the cornea is made more curved. In cases of astigmatism, the laser smooths out the irregular surface of the cornea until it becomes perfectly even, putting an end to the scattered vision and chronic headaches linked to this condition.

Vision correction techniques at Toronto

At Toronto Vision Eye Center we offer tailored solutions based on the physiology of each patient's eye. The techniques available through us include:

1. LASIK: this technique works by lifting a thin layer from the surface of the cornea, applying the laser to correct the curvature, then returning the layer to its place. It is known for a fast recovery that does not go beyond 24 hours.
2. Femto LASIK: the safest version in the world of vision correction, where the femtosecond laser is used instead of the surgical blade to lift the corneal layer. This offers extreme precision and lowers the chances of dryness after surgery.
3. Femto SMILE: the newest vision correction technique in the world, in which a small piece of corneal tissue is removed through a microscopic opening of no more than 2 mm, with no need to lift a flap or layer of the cornea. As a result it fully preserves the stability and strength of the eye tissue.
4. Implantable contact lenses (ICL): we offer this definitive solution at Toronto for patients who have thin corneas or severe degrees of weak sight (beyond minus 10 diopters), where a permanent lens is placed behind the iris to provide vision of the highest quality.

Steps that come before vision correction at Toronto

No decision is made about any vision correction procedure at Toronto until the patient has gone through a strict screening protocol that includes:

• Pentacam topography: to draw a 3D map of the front and back surfaces of the cornea and to rule out keratoconus.
• Corneal thickness measurement (pachymetry): an essential step to make sure there is enough tissue to perform the correction safely.
• Wavefront eye mapping: to treat the fine optical distortions that ordinary glasses cannot address.

The Femto SMILE Pro device (VISU MAX 800), the latest in the world of Femto SMILE

At Toronto Vision Eye Center we offer you the Femto SMILE Pro device, the VISU MAX 800, the latest and safest vision correction technology in the world and the most precise of all. It is the newest and most advanced generation in Femto SMILE Pro surgery, and it has brought a real leap forward in the correction of refractive errors.

Why did we choose the VISU MAX device at Toronto?

Alongside the great experience of our doctors at Toronto Vision Eye Center, the VISU MAX device gives them exceptional control during correction, for results that are safer and more effective.

Among its most notable features:

• Record speed: the device is extremely fast, as treating a single eye with the laser takes less than 10 seconds, which keeps the procedure time to the absolute minimum compared with other techniques.
• Comprehensive treatment: the device treats every case of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, and is also used with great precision in ring implantation for keratoconus patients.
• Personalized to the eye: vision is corrected based on the unique measurements of each eye, which ensures custom, ideal visual results for every case.
• An integrated safety system: the device has smart sensors that stop the laser instantly if the patient makes any sudden movement or if a technical error is detected, a reassuring feature that removes any possibility of complications.
• Flapless correction: with this device, Femto SMILE Pro corrects sight through an extremely small opening, with no need to lift a flap from the cornea, so the strength of the eye tissue is preserved.
• A comfortable experience: because it does not need to touch the surface of the eye, along with its great speed, the patient feels completely at ease, with a lower risk of infection or discomfort after surgery.

Why choose Toronto for vision correction?

Toronto Vision Eye Center gives the greatest attention to every case undergoing vision correction, in order to reach the best possible outcome without pain, through:

• Advanced technology: we use laser devices fitted with an eye tracker system that makes sure the laser lands in the correct spot even as the patient moves.
• No pain: the whole procedure is done under local anesthetic drops, and the patient does not need to be admitted, leaving the center as soon as it is finished.
• Lasting results: the results of surgery are permanent and last for life in most cases, as long as the procedure is done after the eye has stabilized, above the age of 18.

After surgery, cases are followed up continuously, with patients advised to use lubricating drops and others that reduce inflammation for a set period, and given a set of instructions to follow until they have fully recovered, such as not rubbing the eye or letting water reach it directly for a week, while visual activity such as using a phone or watching television can resume from the very next day.