What should I do after laser correction?

It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions and to use the prescribed eye drops regularly. Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes, as well as getting them wet during the first 24 hours. For the first 24 hours, avoid screen time, bright light, and wear sunglasses. Follow-up check-ups will be scheduled after the procedure.

Laser Eye Surgery

Clearer vision. Less dependence on glasses

The Procedure
Expected results
Suitable patients
Side effects and Risks

Laser vision correction is a modern, well-established method for treating myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia (age-related farsightedness).

At VISION Eye Hospital, we use the latest laser technology from the German company SCHWIND. We offer several types of laser vision correction procedures and select the one that is most suitable for you.

Following a comprehensive eye examination, our specialists will recommend the most appropriate procedure to help you achieve the best possible visual outcome.

For Myopia, Hyperopia and Astigmatism

Modern Laser Solutions for Clear Vision

For patients with myopia, hyperopia and/or astigmatism, VISION offers modern laser procedures that can significantly reduce or, in suitable cases, eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.

Today’s technologies allow us to select the most appropriate procedure for each patient. Each method has its own advantages and indications. The choice depends on the type and degree of refractive error, the individual characteristics of the cornea, your lifestyle, and your personal needs.

Following a comprehensive eye examination and advanced diagnostic assessment, our specialists will recommend the procedure that is best suited to you and can provide the best possible visual outcome.

TransPRK

An established, precise and proven laser procedure

TransPRK is a surface laser procedure and one of the most well-established and widely used methods for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

The procedure is performed without direct contact with the eye, using the AMARIS excimer laser from the German company SCHWIND. The laser works directly on the surface of the cornea. Thanks to its exceptional precision, the cornea is individually reshaped according to the specific characteristics of each eye, with the aim of achieving the best possible visual outcome.

TransPRK is characterized by a high level of safety, predictable results, and excellent visual quality, making it a preferred option for a wide range of patients.

LASIK

Fast recovery and proven results

LASIK is one of the most established laser procedures for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. At VISION Eye Hospital, the procedure is performed using the state-of-the-art SCHWIND ATOS femtosecond laser in combination with the SCHWIND AMARIS excimer laser, providing a high level of precision and personalized treatment.

During LASIK, the two lasers work sequentially to provide precise vision correction. The femtosecond laser creates a flap in the cornea, after which the excimer laser reshapes the underlying corneal tissue.

The procedure is known for its rapid recovery, with many patients able to return to their everyday activities as early as the following day.

SmartSight NOVA®

A minimally invasive laser procedure

SmartSight NOVA is an innovative, minimally invasive laser procedure for the correction of myopia and astigmatism.

The procedure is performed using the SCHWIND ATOS femtosecond laser through an exceptionally small incision, helping to preserve the integrity of the cornea. In suitable patients, this may allow for a faster recovery and an earlier return to normal daily activities.

SmartSight NOVA expands the range of laser vision correction options available at VISION Eye Hospital, providing patients with another modern treatment option.

For People Who Are Starting to Need Reading Glasses

After the age of 40–45, almost everyone begins to experience difficulty reading and performing tasks at close range.

For these patients, VISION Eye Hospital offers PresbyMAX® – a laser procedure specifically developed to correct presbyopia (the natural, age-related decline in the eye’s ability to focus on near objects) and to reduce, and in many cases eliminate, dependence on reading glasses.

PresbyMAX®

By precisely reshaping the cornea, the procedure improves vision at near, intermediate, and distance ranges and can significantly reduce, and in many patients completely eliminate, the need for reading glasses.

VISION Eye Hospital is the first in Bulgaria to offer PresbyMAX®.

The procedure is suitable for carefully selected patients with presbyopia following a comprehensive eye examination and individualized assessment.

How Will We Choose the Most Suitable Procedure?

There is no single laser procedure that is best suited for everyone.

The choice depends on:

✔ Your prescription
✔ Your age
✔ The thickness and characteristics of your cornea
✔ Your lifestyle
✔ Your visual expectations

Why Choose VISION Eye Hospital?

Whether the most suitable procedure for you is LASIK, SmartSight NOVA, TransPRK, or PresbyMAX®, the specialists at VISION Eye Hospital will recommend the procedure that best matches your individual needs, visual goals, and lifestyle.

✔ State-of-the-art laser technologies in Bulgaria
✔ Personalized procedure selection based on each patient’s individual needs
✔ Advanced diagnostic testing
✔ A highly experienced team specializing in refractive surgery
✔ Comprehensive follow-up throughout the entire recovery period
✔ Personalized care and attention for every patient
✔ A modern and comfortable environment

Not Sure If Laser Vision Correction Is Right for You?

Book a consultation for a specialized laser vision correction assessment.

Following a comprehensive evaluation, we will guide you towards the most suitable solution for clearer vision and greater freedom from glasses.

Preparing for the procedure

Post-procedure care

Frequently Asked Questions

Generally, laser correction is completely painless because local anesthesia in the form of drops is applied. During the procedure, you may feel pressure, which disappears after the correction is completed. After the correction, you may experience a gritty sensation in the eye, discomfort, sensitivity to bright light, tearing, a feeling of dustiness in the eye, and blurred vision. These complaints gradually subside.

Most patients notice an improvement in their vision within the first few hours after the procedure. During the first few days, vision may fluctuate slightly — periods of clear vision alternate with moments of blurriness, which is completely normal.

Within a few days to a week, vision gradually stabilises and becomes clearer. Most people achieve excellent visual acuity within the first week, and full recovery occurs within several weeks.

It is important to follow your ophthalmologist’s recommendations, use the prescribed drops, and avoid rubbing your eyes or exposure to strong light in the first few days after the procedure.

No. The examination for laser eye surgery includes several specialised tests, some of which require pupil dilation. The procedure itself is performed with a normal (non-dilated) pupil, which is why laser correction cannot be carried out on the same day.

There are two types of corrections: surface procedures (PRK, TransPRK, LASEK) and penetrating procedures (LASIK). The choice is made individually after all parameters of the eye are examined. The doctor determines which method is most suitable and safest for you.

Yes — you can exercise, but with some caution during the first few weeks. Extreme and contact sports require a slightly longer protective period. The eyes need time to fully recover and heal.

No. Laser eye surgery does not cause bleeding, as it treats the cornea, which has no blood supply.

It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions and to use the prescribed eye drops regularly.
Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes, as well as getting them wet during the first 24 hours.
For the first 24 hours, avoid screen time, bright light, and wear sunglasses.

Follow-up check-ups will be scheduled after the procedure.

Equipment

A huge thank you to the entire VISION team! It’s been 4 months since my laser eye surgery to correct my myopia, and I can honestly say that I feel like I’ve been given a new life.

I know how important good Google reviews are, especially because I did my own research before making my decision. So, with both hands, I wholeheartedly recommend putting your trust in VISION!
Nikolay Stephanov

Thank you for making my dream of seeing clearly come true! I feel like a completely new person.

I’m 44 years old, and I’ve been nearsighted and had astigmatism since I was ten. I finally made the decision to go for it and put my trust in you — and the results have been excellent.

I want to tell the whole world what an amazing team I had the privilege of meeting, especially Dr. Dardzhikova and her nurse. She is an incredible doctor and won me over from our very first meeting!

Thank you!

P.S. I wish all doctors were like Dr. Dardzhikova!
Radoslava Toncheva

Amazing professionals! Dr. Dardzhikova is absolutely wonderful. Thanks to her, I can now see crystal clear without contact lenses or glasses. I used to have -8 and -9 diopters. She made one of my dreams come true!
Dayana Ruseva-Kostova