Suitability test
In this approximately 3-hour testing procedure, we at the Dr. Levinger Eyes chain of medical centers will make sure that your suitable treatment is the most correct and accurate treatment for you.
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In this approximately 3-hour testing procedure, we at the Dr. Levinger Eyes chain of medical centers will make sure that your suitable treatment is the most correct and accurate treatment for you.
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Suitability test
Every year, hundreds of Israelis choose to undergo laser vision correction, wishing to improve their quality of life, feel better and look better.
As a medical procedure conducted out of a personal choice to improve one’s quality of life, we consider precise and meticulous suitability testing for the procedure before the operation to be of utmost importance.
How is the suitability test conducted?
The suitability test examines data such as corneal thickness, prescription (optical condition), corneal topography, intra-ocular pressure, eye and retina conditions and physiological issues such as dryness of the eyes, etc.. The suitability test at the Dr. Levinger Eyes medical centers involves a comprehensive diagnosis of the eye, and takes about 3 hours, including wait times.
For some of those examined who are not suitable for laser vision correction surgery, vision can be corrected through intraocular lens implantation.
What are the examination stages?
- We will open a computerized personal file for you and ask you to fill out a detailed health questionnaire.
- A certified medical technician will conduct an examination including eye photography and corneal scanning, using a topography device and CV scanner, the most sophisticated of its kind in the world.
- A senior optometrist, experienced and certified by the Ministry of Health, will conduct an examination of your visual acuity and vision quality.
- You will be asked to watch a film detailing the various surgical methods for eyeglasses removal.
- An ophthalmologist specializing in cornea will conduct a comprehensive eye examination including examination of the corneal structure and thickness; pupil dilation; examination of the eyeball, fundus, and optic nerve; measurement of intraocular pressure and pupil circumference. It is important to inform the doctor if there have been changes in your vision, or if you are currently experiencing vision problems.
- The ophthalmologist will summarize the examination findings.
- A surgical coordinator will provide you with information for preparation and scheduling of surgery.
If you are found suitable for surgery, the doctor will recommend the appropriate type of surgery for you and will align expectations regarding its results, and will also explain possible side effects and risks. If, according to the examination findings, you are not suitable for laser eyeglasses removal surgery, in some cases, alternative methods of eyeglasses removal can be considered, such as intraocular lens implantation.
Please note! We are here for you! Do not hesitate to ask the ophthalmologist and the surgical coordinator any question that concerns you before the surgery. You can be confident about the results of the examination you underwent with us. At Dr. Levinger Eye Medical Center, we conduct a very meticulous compatibility examination, and if you are found suitable for surgery, you are in the right place! At Dr. Levinger Eyes network, we perform surgeries using all the most advanced methods and the best medical technologies, by senior and skilled ophthalmologists with extensive experience.
Questions and Answers
- You must come to the examination without contact lenses – contact lenses change the shape of the cornea, and therefore affect the examination data.
- You should stop using soft contact lenses at least 72 hours before the examination, hard contact lenses at least 10 days before the examination, and Ortho-K lenses 3 months before the examination. It is recommended to come to the examination with an escort and bring sunglasses, as the examination includes pupil dilation which causes sensitivity to light.
Absolutely! At Eyes chain, we are committed to a policy whereby the ophthalmologist who diagnoses the condition of the eye and vision and determines the appropriate type of surgery for you is also the surgeon.
All our doctors at Dr. Levinger Eyes chain who perform vision correction surgeries for eyeglasses removal are cornea specialists. They are all qualified, skilled, and have accumulated many years of experience through their work as department and unit managers in hospitals, presently or in the past.
At Dr. Levinger Eyes chain, we use the best laser device in the world: Amaris 1050RS. Thanks to this device, the surgical procedure is precise, safe, and particularly short. Read more
The ‘Dr. Levinger Eyes’ chain has especially beneficial arrangements for members of Clalit Platinum, Meuhedet Si, Leumit Gold, and ‘Maccabi Sheli’ in the Be’er Sheva and southern region. Details on the health funds’ websites and at the information center: *3122.
The surgery is performed under local anesthesia by instilling anesthetic drops into the eye, so the patient does not feel pain during the surgery.
The surgery takes about 10-15 minutes.
Recovery is quick, and after just a few days, you can return to a full routine.
Both eyes are operated on simultaneously. In the past, surgeries were performed on each eye separately. However, it was found that separation has no advantage.
The surgery is successful in 95%-98% of those operated on. About 3% of those operated on will need complementary correction. It is important to note the extensive experience accumulated over more than 35 years, since the invention of laser surgeries for vision correction.
The Dr. Levinger Eyes chain has a customer service center active 24 hours a day, even on Saturdays and holidays. It is important for us to be available for you at all times and for any question.
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