Discover our 12 articles and information about Refractive surgery at Centre Médical Bruxelles-Schuman, eye care and eye surgery in Brussels.
Astigmatism (2/2): glasses, contact lenses, laser or implants, how do you correct it?
In the first part of this article, we saw what astigmatism really is: an eye whose optical power varies with direction, with two focal points instead of one. We also saw that it can be regular or irregular, and that it comes from the cornea, from the crystalline lens, or from both at once.
Refractive surgery prices and fees in Brussels
At the Brussels-Schuman Medical Center (Brussels, European quarter), transepithelial PRK is charged 1,500 euros per eye in 2026, that is 3,000 euros for both eyes. Femto-LASIK is charged 2,000 euros per eye, that is 4,000 euros for both eyes. The phakic ICL implant is charged 3,000 euros per eye, that is 6,000 euros for both eyes.
Surgical Information
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Personalized LASIK: Does the Machine Matter More Than the Surgeon?
"Doctor, is your laser the most recent one?" The question comes up often in consultation, and it is a fair one. Modern LASIK platforms offer several treatment strategies, called ablation profiles: optimized wavefront, guided wavefront, topography-guided, and, more recently, ray-tracing guided. Every manufacturer promotes its own. So which one should you choose?
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of frequently asked questions
Refractive surgery
Wondering whether your eyes can be operated on? Here are the key criteria, with an interactive simulator to get a first orientation.
Operated 20 years ago: what happens to the eyes after LASIK?
LASIK is more than thirty years old. Millions of people have been treated worldwide, and the earliest patients now have several decades of hindsight. One question comes up again and again in consultation: “Doctor, does it last a lifetime?”
Refractive surgery: are you eligible?
Living without glasses or contact lenses is now possible for a great number of patients, but not with just any technique, nor at just any age. Eligibility for refractive surgery depends on a set of criteria: your age, the prescription of each eye, the thickness of your cornea and… your lifestyle. In this article, we review these criteria, then offer you an interactive simulator to get a first personalised orientation.
LASIK vs SMILE | Refractive Surgery Brussels
In this article, we compare two refractive surgery techniques to correct myopia: wavefront-guided LASIK (WFG-LASIK) and small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). Discover the results of two independent studies that demonstrate why LASIK is the preferred option for those looking to get rid of glasses or contact lenses.
Anterion: A Revolution in Refractive Surgery
Are you considering refractive surgery to correct your vision? Let us introduce you to Anterion, a cutting-edge biometer that promises to transform your eye surgery experience.
