A life without glasses or contact lenses
Glasses that always get in the way, lenses that leave your eyes burning, or simply the wish to move through life more freely: there are plenty of reasons to consider a glasses-free life. For many people, playing sport, swimming, working or travelling without any aid becomes possible from the age of 18. At Brussels Eye Center, nine ophthalmologists guide you through it, with advanced equipment and the expertise of an accredited surgical eye centre. Together, we look at which glasses-replacing treatment best suits your eyes and your lifestyle.
Treatments for a life without glasses or contact lenses
Laser treatment is the best-known way to leave glasses or lenses behind. But an additional lens implant, or a lens replacement later in life, are options too. Our team carries out these treatments with experience and care for every patient.
Laser treatments
From age 18 to 50
Under 50 and keen to see more sharply without the hassle of glasses or contact lenses? Laser eye treatment can improve your vision and give you that freedom back.
- Several types of laser treatment available, depending on your eyes and wishes
- Quick recovery
- Not reversible
- Not suitable for everyone
Extra lens implant
After age 50
Looking for a glasses-free solution that can still be reversed later on? A clear artificial lens, placed in front of your own natural lens, may be just the answer for you.
- Reversible, as we leave your natural lens untouched
- Suitable if you suffer from dry eyes
- Very quick recovery
- More expensive option
- Not suitable for everyone (for example, with a shallower anterior chamber)
- Requires annual follow-up
Lens replacement
After age 50
From the age of 50, your own lens gradually loses its flexibility. A lens replacement then offers a solution: we replace that lens with a multifocal or trifocal artificial lens, so you see sharply again at several distances.
- Your vision stays stable, provided the eye remains healthy
- No risk of developing cataract
- Your ability to see up close and read is restored
- Not reversible
- A follow-up laser treatment is sometimes needed for an optimal result.
- A small chance of still needing glasses afterwards for certain distances.
Four steps to a life without glasses
Pre-operative assessment
Every journey starts with a thorough pre-operative assessment. We run all the necessary eye tests and take the time to get to know your expectations, your daily life and your work. It is best to set aside around two hours for this assessment.
Choosing the treatment
With the results of the assessment, we give you clear advice on the treatment that suits you best. We go through the options together and draw up a plan that fits your way of life and your personal expectations.
Scheduling and treatment
Next, we schedule the treatment and explain how to prepare and what to expect in the days that follow. That way you start your treatment well informed and with peace of mind.
Follow-up
Even after the procedure, we stay by your side for the smoothest possible recovery. During follow-up, we track how your vision develops and adjust the aftercare where needed, so the end result lives up to your expectations.
Our patients’ experiences
For your vision, and a gaze that looks ahead with satisfaction again, we are glad to go the extra mile. Discover how patients found their treatment at Brussels Eye Center.