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Specialty · Life without glasses
Refractive surgery
Myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia: modern solutions to break free from glasses — personalized assessment in Fez, Morocco.
Refractive surgery corrects the visual defect to reduce, or even eliminate, dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Several techniques exist: the right one depends on your eye, chosen after a complete assessment.
What is refractive surgery?
It changes the eye’s focus, most often by reshaping the cornea with a laser, or by placing an implant. The goal: clear vision without correction, safely.
The main techniques
LASIK
Laser, fast recoveryThe laser reshapes the cornea under a thin flap. Vision recovered in 24–48 hours. For myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
The most commonPRK (surface)
No cuttingThe laser acts on the surface, without a flap: suited to thin or at-risk corneas. Recovery is a little longer.
Thin corneasICL implant
High refractive errorsA lens implanted in the eye, without touching the cornea. For high myopia or corneas not eligible for laser.
ReversibleThere is no single “best” technique: the preoperative assessment (including corneal topography) determines the safest and most suitable solution for your eyes.
Am I a good candidate?
- Stable vision for 1 to 2 years
- Cornea of suitable thickness and shape
- No corneal disease (e.g. keratoconus)
- Being an adult with healthy eyes
ON VIDEO
Refractive surgery on video
Dr Oulehri explains refractive surgery and shares patients' experiences - videos in Darija.
Refractive surgery explained
LASIK, PKR and implant: how to reduce your dependence on glasses.
Refractive surgery with an implant (IPCL)
A solution for very high myopia, assisted by the Callisto system.
PTK - laser corneal treatment
Advanced laser technique to treat certain corneal scars.
Testimonial: after laser correction
A patient shares his experience after laser vision correction.
Testimonial: intraocular implant
A patient shares her experience with the intraocular implant (ICL).
Frequently asked questions
Is the operation painful?
No. It is done under anesthetic drops and lasts a few minutes. Mild discomfort is possible for a few hours afterwards, especially with PRK.
Is the result permanent?
Laser correction is permanent. Presbyopia, however, may appear later with age: it has its own solutions.
Can everyone have surgery?
No. An assessment checks eligibility: thickness and regularity of the cornea, stability of vision, absence of disease. In the case of keratoconus, the laser is contraindicated.