Which method is the right one for you depends on several factors. The options are laser or lens surgery, depending on the type and severity of the refractive error, your age and other diseases.
Laser surgery:
Short-sightedness | Long-sightedness | Corneal irregularity | |
up to -8 dpt | up to +3 dpt | up to 3 dpt | |
up to -6 dpt | +3 dpt | up to 3 dpt |
Lens surgery:
Short-sightedness | Long-sightedness | Corneal irregularity | |
-6 bis -20 dpt | +3 to +10 dpt | yes (for short-sightedness) | |
from -20 dpt | from +10 dpt | yes |
Combination of laser and lens surgery:
Short-sightedness | Long-sightedness | Corneal irregularity | |
for severe defective vision | |||
The method for treating your defective vision will be determined after a 
consultation and a comprehensive preliminary examination , as the procedure also depends on anatomical prerequisites (pupil size, thickness of the cornea).
