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[vc_row][vc_column][tm_heading tag=”h4″ custom_google_font=”” text_color=”primary” text=”Refractive surgery is the set of surgical techniques aimed at correcting myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. It is one of the specialities of the new Santa Creu Ophthalmological Institute in Figueres.”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][vc_column_text]Doctor Marc Carbonell<\/strong> is part of the medical team of the Santa Creu Ophthalmological Institute of the Santa Creu Clinic in Figueres<\/a>, together with doctors Jordi Juvanet, Sergi Prades, Cristina Comas and Lisa Pilar Sturchio.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All the ophthalmological tests performed at the centre use the most modern and advanced technology. One of the techniques included in the list of specialities is refractive surgery.[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_heading tag=”h5″ custom_google_font=”” text_color=”primary” text=”What is refractive surgery?”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][vc_column_text]Refractive surgery is the set of surgical techniques aimed at correcting refractive errors, i.e. myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Its purpose is to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.<\/p>\n

These techniques include procedures performed on the cornea (laser surgery) and procedures to implant intraocular lenses (intraocular surgery), and are indicated depending on the type of refractive defect and the anatomical characteristics of each eye.[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_heading tag=”h5″ custom_google_font=”” text_color=”primary” text=”What refractive surgery techniques are used at the Institut Oftalmol\u00f2gic Santa Creu?”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][vc_column_text]These are Excimer Laser based techniques, i.e. we use Lasik or FemtoLasik, PRK or Advanced Surface Ablation or Intraocular Phakic Lens implantation (ICL, EYECRYL, IPCL).[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Techniques include procedures performed on the cornea (laser surgery) and procedures to implant intraocular lenses (intraocular surgery).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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It is one of the specialities of the new Santa Creu Ophthalmological Institute in Figueres.”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][vc_column_text]Doctor Marc Carbonell is part of the medical team of the Santa Creu Ophthalmological Institute of the Santa Creu Clinic in Figueres, together with doctors Jordi Juvanet, Sergi Prades, Cristina Comas and Lisa Pilar Sturchio. All the ophthalmological tests performed at the centre use the most modern and advanced technology. One of the techniques included in the list of specialities is refractive surgery.[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_heading tag=”h5″ custom_google_font=”” text_color=”primary” text=”What is refractive surgery?”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][vc_column_text]Refractive surgery is the set of surgical techniques aimed at correcting refractive errors, i.e. myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Its purpose is to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. These techniques include procedures performed on the cornea (laser surgery) and procedures to implant intraocular lenses (intraocular surgery), and are indicated depending on the type of refractive defect and the anatomical characteristics of each eye.[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_heading tag=”h5″ custom_google_font=”” text_color=”primary” text=”What refractive surgery techniques are used at the Institut Oftalmol\u00f2gic Santa Creu?”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][vc_column_text]These are Excimer Laser based techniques, i.e. we use Lasik or FemtoLasik, PRK or Advanced Surface Ablation or Intraocular Phakic Lens implantation (ICL, EYECRYL, IPCL).[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][vc_column_text] Techniques include procedures performed on the cornea (laser surgery) and procedures to implant intraocular lenses (intraocular surgery). [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:60″][tm_heading tag=”h5″ custom_google_font=”” text_color=”primary” text=”What is the Lasik or FemtoLasik technique?”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][vc_column_text]Lasik (Laser assisted in situ Keratomileusis) is one of the most widely used techniques in the world for the correction of refractive defects, and has been used for more than 30 years. It consists of lifting a thin layer of corneal tissue to a depth of about 100 microns (which we call a flap) and then applying the excimer laser to shape the corneal curvature and eliminate the refractive error. Finally, the corneal flap is repositioned and adheres without the need for stitches.[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_heading tag=”h5″ custom_google_font=”” text_color=”primary” text=”What would you say to a patient who has doubts?”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][vc_column_text]That it is a safe, quick (lasting about 5 minutes per eye), simple and effective technique, and allows the patient to quickly return to his or her activities.[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_heading tag=”h5″ custom_google_font=”” text_color=”primary” text=”The PRK technique or Advanced Surface Ablation, what does it consist of?”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][vc_column_text]PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) consists of removing the corneal epithelium (which is like the skin of the cornea) and then applying the excimer laser to shape the corneal curvature. Subsequently, a therapeutic contact lens is placed until the corneal surface heals (2-3 days).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_heading tag=”h5″ custom_google_font=”” text_color=”primary” text=”In which cases is PRK recommended?”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][vc_column_text]In patients with low prescriptions, thin corneas or with biomechanical alterations (even in cases where Lasik would be contraindicated) and also in patients who practise contact sports. 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