Detailed corneal screening
Refraction, maps, thickness, tear film and full eye health are interpreted together.
Flagship Laser Vision Correction
Plan clearer vision around your cornea—not a package price.
Detailed suitability testing and coordinated customised Femto-LASIK using WaveLight FS200 femtosecond and SCHWIND AMARIS 750S excimer laser technology.
Two-laser pathway Femtosecond + excimer
JEWCC refractive pathway
A flagship service built around screening, technology and responsible follow-up.
The most important LASIK decision is not the laser setting—it is whether an individual eye should undergo laser correction at all. JEWCC coordinates the journey from assessment and counselling to the operative plan and postoperative care.
Two-laser Femto-LASIK
Laser-created flap followed by computer-planned excimer corneal reshaping.
Individual treatment choice
Customised LASIK, surface treatment or a non-laser alternative is considered according to suitability.
Coordinated follow-up
Written precautions, scheduled reviews and a direct route back to the JEWCC team.
What LASIK changes
The cornea is reshaped so light focuses more accurately inside the eye.
LASIK—laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis—is refractive surgery intended to reduce dependence on spectacles or contact lenses. It changes the focusing power of the clear cornea at the front of the eye; it does not replace the natural lens or treat disease elsewhere in the eye.
In Femto-LASIK, a femtosecond laser creates a hinged flap. An excimer laser then removes a precisely planned microscopic amount of tissue from the underlying cornea to correct myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism within the approved and clinically suitable range. The flap is returned to position and begins adhering naturally.
Suitability before surgery
A suitable prescription is only one part of being a suitable candidate.
An online checklist can prepare you for an appointment, but it cannot clear an eye for surgery. Corneal scans, tissue calculations and a clinical examination are required before a recommendation is responsible.
Potentially suitable
- An adult with a glasses or contact-lens prescription that has been stable for an appropriate period
- A cornea with suitable shape, thickness and predicted remaining tissue for the planned correction
- Healthy or well-managed tear film, lids and ocular surface before final measurements
- No uncontrolled eye disease or medical condition likely to interfere with healing
- A prescription within the treatment range of the selected laser and procedure
- Realistic expectations about residual power, night symptoms, reading glasses and possible enhancement
LASIK may be deferred or avoided
- Changing spectacle power, including fluctuations associated with pregnancy, breastfeeding or unstable diabetes
- Keratoconus, suspicious corneal maps, significant corneal scarring or insufficient tissue for the proposed plan
- Severe or poorly controlled dry eye, active allergy, blepharitis or eye infection
- Certain autoimmune, immune-deficiency or healing disorders and medicines that can affect recovery
- Uncontrolled glaucoma, active uveitis, significant cataract or retinal disease requiring another priority
- Expectations that laser surgery guarantees perfect vision or permanently prevents the need for glasses
Pre-LASIK evaluation
Good measurements protect both safety and visual quality.
Contact lenses can temporarily alter corneal shape. The team will tell you how long to discontinue them before scans and final planning. Bring old prescriptions so stability can be assessed rather than assumed.
Arrange your screeningStable and complete refraction
Distance power, astigmatism and best-corrected vision are measured carefully. A prescription that is still changing can make the result less predictable, so stability over time matters more than a single number.
Corneal topography or tomography
A detailed shape map looks for asymmetry, irregularity and signs of keratoconus or other corneal weakness. This is central to deciding whether laser reshaping is safe and which treatment profile may be appropriate.
Corneal thickness and tissue planning
Pachymetry measures corneal thickness. The proposed correction is then considered alongside flap depth, ablation depth and the tissue expected to remain; a cornea can be too thin or structurally unsuitable even when the power is treatable.
Tear-film and eyelid assessment
Dry eye, allergy and lid-margin inflammation can reduce comfort and visual quality after surgery. Treating the ocular surface before final measurements makes the plan more reliable and recovery more comfortable.
Pupil and optical-zone planning
Pupil size in dim light, corneal diameter and visual needs—especially night driving—help the surgeon discuss glare, haloes and the treatment zone. Device limits and the individual corneal map are reviewed together.
Complete eye-health examination
The lens, pressure, optic nerve and retina are examined as indicated. Cataract, glaucoma, retinal disease, previous infection or another eye condition may change the recommendation or make a different procedure safer.
Technology behind the treatment
Two lasers perform two different, precisely planned jobs.
JEWCC coordinates procedure access after suitability is confirmed. The final platform, treatment profile and operative details are documented during surgical planning; technology supports the surgeon’s judgement rather than replacing it.
WaveLight FS200
Creates the corneal flap with programmable diameter, shape, hinge and side-cut parameters tailored to the operative plan. The manufacturer describes the platform as a femtosecond system for customised LASIK flap creation.
SCHWIND AMARIS 750S
Performs the computer-planned corneal ablation. The 750 Hz excimer platform incorporates multidimensional eye tracking intended to follow eye position while the programmed tissue reshaping is delivered.
Model names describe the planned technology pathway, not a promise that every eye is suitable for LASIK or a specific treatment profile. Availability and the final operative plan are confirmed after evaluation.
The procedure in short
The laser time is brief; the planning and aftercare carry equal weight.
LASIK is usually a day-care procedure under anaesthetic drops. Exact timings, treatment of one or both eyes and medicines vary, so the treating team’s written instructions take priority over general guidance.
Suitability first
Stop contact lenses for the period advised before final measurements. The surgeon reviews refraction, scans, corneal tissue, ocular surface, health history, medicines, occupation and expectations before recommending a procedure.
Femtosecond flap creation
After anaesthetic drops and sterile preparation, the WaveLight FS200 femtosecond laser is used to create the planned corneal flap. Temporary pressure and dimming of vision can occur during this step.
Excimer reshaping
The flap is lifted and the SCHWIND AMARIS 750S excimer laser reshapes microscopic layers of corneal tissue according to the programmed correction while its tracking system monitors eye position.
Reposition and protect
The flap is returned to position and checked. Drops, protective shields and written precautions are provided; the patient needs an escort and must not drive home.
Recovery and aftercare
Protect the flap, use the drops and keep every planned review.
Visual recovery is often fast, but healing is not complete simply because the chart looks clear. Dryness and fluctuation may continue while the ocular surface and corneal nerves recover.
Contact the treating team urgently
for increasing pain, marked redness, discharge, injury, a sudden drop in vision, new severe light sensitivity or symptoms that worsen instead of improving.
- 01First day
Watering, light sensitivity, grittiness and fluctuating blur are common initially. Rest with the eyes closed, use medicines exactly as advised and avoid rubbing or squeezing the eyes.
- 02Early review
The cornea and flap are checked at the scheduled visit. Many people see functionally better quickly, but clarity, dryness and night vision can continue to settle over weeks or longer.
- 03Activity
Keep water, dust, eye makeup and accidental contact away for the period advised. Driving, gym, swimming and contact sports resume only when the treating team confirms it is safe.
- 04Long-term care
Continue routine eye examinations. LASIK does not prevent presbyopia, cataract, glaucoma or retinal disease; always tell a future cataract surgeon that corneal laser treatment was performed.
Informed choice
LASIK can be highly satisfying, but it is elective surgery—not a guaranteed upgrade.
Risk depends on the eye, prescription, device, procedure and healing response. Careful screening reduces avoidable risk but cannot remove every complication.
- Temporary or persistent dry-eye symptoms and fluctuating visual quality
- Glare, haloes, starbursts, ghosting or reduced contrast, especially at night
- Residual short-sight, long-sight or astigmatism; glasses, contact lenses or an enhancement may still be needed
- Flap wrinkles, displacement, inflammation, epithelial ingrowth or another flap-related complication
- Infection, scarring, reduced best-corrected vision or corneal weakening; serious loss of vision is uncommon but possible
- Age-related reading difficulty and later eye disease can still develop despite a good refractive result
Cost and insurance
Choose after the eye is measured—not from a headline package.
The final cost can depend on the procedure, diagnostics, treatment profile, medicines and follow-up. A low advertised price may not describe the same screening or technology pathway.
Most standard health-insurance policies treat refractive laser surgery as elective and do not cover it, although policy-specific or employer benefits can differ. Confirm written eligibility and exclusions directly with the insurer or TPA.
Begin at JEWCC
Start with a suitability consultation close to home.
Call before travelling so the team can guide you about contact-lens discontinuation, previous records and the most suitable appointment. After screening, JEWCC coordinates operative planning and follow-up without presenting the procedure as an in-centre walk-in service.
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Questions worth asking before saying yes.
01Am I eligible for LASIK if my spectacle power is high?
Power alone cannot answer this. The surgeon considers the treatment range of the laser, corneal shape and thickness, the tissue expected to remain, tear film, pupil size and overall eye health. Some high prescriptions are better served by contact lenses, a surface procedure or an implantable-lens assessment.
02Does LASIK guarantee 20/20 vision without glasses?
No medical procedure can guarantee a particular line on the chart. The aim is to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses. Residual power, regression, dry eye, night-vision symptoms or another eye condition can affect the result, and glasses or an enhancement may still be needed.
03What is customised or topography-guided LASIK?
It uses detailed corneal-shape measurements as part of treatment planning rather than relying only on the spectacle prescription. It requires repeatable, high-quality maps and is not automatically the best profile for every eye; the surgeon selects the plan after reviewing all diagnostics.
04Is femtosecond LASIK “bladeless”?
The corneal flap is created with a femtosecond laser rather than a mechanical microkeratome blade. The word does not mean risk-free: flap, inflammation, infection, dry-eye and visual-quality complications remain possible and are discussed during consent.
05How quickly can I return to work or drive?
Many people return to desk work within a few days, but recovery varies. Do not drive on the day of surgery. Driving, screen use, exercise and other activities should resume only when vision, comfort and the postoperative examination make them safe.
06Will I ever need glasses again?
Possibly. LASIK does not stop natural ageing of the eye. Presbyopia commonly creates a need for reading help in the 40s and beyond, while power can change and cataract can develop later. Monovision may suit selected patients but should be discussed and, where possible, simulated before surgery.
07Where is the LASIK procedure performed?
JEWCC coordinates the operative pathway after suitability is confirmed. The procedure date and accredited operating facility are explained directly during planning; preoperative guidance and follow-up are coordinated through the JEWCC team.
08Is LASIK covered by health insurance?
LASIK is commonly treated as elective refractive surgery and excluded from standard health-insurance benefits. Some policies or employer schemes have limited allowances or defined exceptions. Confirm the written policy terms before booking; the insurer or TPA makes the final decision.
Patient information reviewed against US FDA: LASIK US FDA: Candidate precautions US FDA: Risks and limitations Alcon: WaveLight FS200 SCHWIND: AMARIS systems