Before undergoing the procedure, it is required to first have a thorough and entirely painless complex eye examination. It takes about 3 hours. It includes complete anamnesis of the patient’s eyesight, establishing the exact dioptre error, detailed examination of the frontal segment of the eye, measuring of the intraocular pressure as well as the tear test. It further includes examination of the intraocular lens as well as the rear segment of the eye.
It is essential to administer special eye drops to dilate the pupil prior to this examination. In this way, it is possible to discover any dislocation of the lens, the loosening of the suspensory apparatus, pathology of the pupil casing or any anomaly of the vitreous humour. It further enables us to examine the retina including the periphery of the central visual field and the optic nerve.
Examination using the unique PENTACAM device is part of the initial examination. The AL-SCAN device enables us to carry out a biometric examination of the eye with a subsequent calculation of the dioptre value of the implanted lens. Should it be necessary, we will carry out other specialised examinations such as the examination of the field of vision, strabismus analysis, OCT etc.
Based on these results, the surgeon will establish whether intraocular eye surgery / cataract surgery is suitable. Having done all of the above and having taken into consideration the patient’s expectations and the specialist’s recommendations, it is possible to determine the ideal type of intraocular lens.
Important information
- Do not wear your contact lenses 3 days prior to your examination. You may wear your glasses.
Remove your make-up thoroughly. - Take with you a form of identification and your current glasses.
- A brief note from your general practitioner is beneficial (it is not compulsory; however, it may be of help to us).
- Do not drive yourself to your examination appointment, your eyesight may be out of focus for 2 to 3 hours after your examination.
- Should you so require, you may arrange for free of charge parking in our underground garage.
The examination is non-binding and is valid for the duration of 6 months. Besides the examination as such, it also includes a free of charge follow-up of the patient in case of the error or finding being unstable whereby it may be required to check-up the patient repeatedly prior to surgery.