Cornea & refractive care
Corneal assessment distinguishes disease treatment from elective vision correction. Corneal shape, thickness, eye health and realistic visual goals determine suitability.
Treatments in this specialty
Procedure guides
Times are planning guides, not national averages or guaranteed schedules. They reflect published provider examples and patient guidance. The treating team confirms the individual plan, time needed near the clinic and fitness to travel. Waiting lists are not included.
Femto-LASIK vision correction
A femtosecond laser creates a thin corneal flap, then an excimer laser reshapes the underlying cornea to correct selected refractive errors. Corneal thickness, eye health and prescription stability determine suitability. PRK and SMILE are different procedures.
- Time
- About 10–15 minutes; clinic visit longer
- Appointments
- 1 treatment day + several reviews
DMEK corneal transplantation
Replaces the damaged innermost corneal layer with donor tissue, often for Fuchs endothelial dystrophy. An air or gas bubble supports graft attachment. It differs from a full-thickness corneal transplant.
- Time
- Provider example: about 60 minutes
- Appointments
- Surgery + early checks + long-term follow-up
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Clinical terms
Use these clinical terms when discussing a referral or looking for a provider. Focused care areas may sit within a broader medical specialty.
- Cornea & refractive care
- Hornhaut- und refraktive ChirurgieGermanRohovková a refrakční chirurgieCzech
Treatments & services
Explore specific procedures, investigations and care services. The clinical team confirms which options fit the individual case.
Corneal cross-linking
Stabilising progressive keratoconus.
DMEK endothelial keratoplasty
Replacement of the inner corneal layer.
Penetrating keratoplasty
Full-thickness corneal transplantation.
LASIK
Corneal laser correction of refractive error.
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
Surface laser vision correction.
Small-incision lenticule extraction
Laser refractive correction for suitable eyes.
Phakic intraocular lens implantation
Lens implantation without removing the natural lens.
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Planning your care
Ask the treating service for a written plan. Appointment numbers and time away depend on the procedure, results and individual needs.
- What examination is needed before treatment, and are staged procedures or treatment of both sides planned?
- Ask for separate dates for treatment, healing reviews, adjustments and any final restoration or device fitting.
- Which restrictions and follow-up arrangements apply before travelling or returning to normal activities?
Sources & availability
These references provide clinical background. The guide is not a confirmed service menu for every centre or both countries, and cited organisations are not necessarily RAUQ partners. Confirm eligibility, availability and international patient access with the centre.
Guide content and sources checked 29 October 2026.