Choosing a clinic
How to recognise a good laser eye clinic
Anyone looking for a laser eye centre in Switzerland finds many offers and little that is comparable. These seven questions help with any clinic, whatever you decide in the end. Below each one is how we handle it at EyeLaser.
?Who operates on you, by name?
Ask for the name of the surgeon before treatment and for the number of procedures performed. With us Dr. Derhartunian performs all laser procedures personally, around 25’000 refractive procedures to date; as medical director he oversees all medical care and all measurement data.
?How many procedures are available?
A centre with only one procedure can only recommend that one. We have SmartSight, Femto-LASIK, Trans-PRK, PresbyMAX, ICL and lens exchange in house; we recommend what suits your eyes.
?How thorough is the pre-assessment?
A sound recommendation needs more than the prescription: corneal front surface, back surface, epithelial thickness, pupil size and tear film. Ask which devices are used.
?Is the price binding after the pre-assessment?
And what is included: technology, operating time, medication, the check-ups of the first three months? Ask for it in writing. Our fixed prices apply per method.
?Who does the follow-up checks, and where?
Check-ups are what makes quality measurable in the first place. Clarify beforehand how many are included and where they take place. With us: all in Zurich, with the same person.
?What happens if there is a deviation?
Ask under what conditions a correction is included and for how long. With us it is up to ten years, provided you attend the annual check.
?Are you ever advised against it?
A centre that treats everyone is not a good sign. About one in ten enquirers leaves our pre-assessment without a surgery date, with a written assessment instead of a procedure.