CLEAR Laser Eye Surgery

CLEAR laser eye surgery is designed to correct common refractive errors that prevent light from focusing accurately on the retina. It is primarily recommended for individuals with myopia (nearsightedness) and can also effectively treat astigmatism, reducing or eliminating dependence on glasses and contact lenses.

Using advanced Corneal Lenticule Extraction technology, CLEAR vision correction precisely reshapes the cornea to restore sharper, clearer distance vision while preserving its natural strength. The result is high-quality visual outcomes with minimal disruption to the eye's surface and a faster recovery for most patients.

CLEAR eye treatment is ideal for individuals who want to reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contact lenses. While the procedure is highly advanced, suitability depends on a comprehensive eye examination performed by an experienced eye specialist. You may be a suitable candidate for CLEAR refractive surgery if you:

• Are 18 years or older with a stable spectacle or contact lens prescription.
• Have myopia (nearsightedness) up to -10.00 D, with or without astigmatism up to 5.00 D (subject to clinical evaluation and regional approvals).
• Have healthy corneas with adequate corneal thickness, more than 500 microns.
• Wish to enjoy greater freedom from glasses or contact lenses.
• Do not have active eye infections, progressive corneal disorders (such as keratoconus), severe dry eye disease, or uncontrolled eye conditions.

CLEAR refractive surgery is performed using the advanced Ziemer FEMTO LDV Z8, a low-energy femtosecond laser that completes the entire procedure using a single laser platform. It creates a highly precise lenticule within the cornea, allowing accurate tissue separation while preserving surrounding healthy tissue.

This advanced technology delivers predictable corneal vision correction, helping patients achieve excellent visual outcomes with enhanced precision and consistency.

Since CLEAR eye treatment involves only a small incision and preserves more corneal nerves than flap-based procedures, many patients experience less disruption to the eye's natural tear film. This helps reduce the likelihood of post-operative dry eye while supporting a more comfortable healing experience.

Most patients notice improved vision within the first few days and can return to their normal daily routine soon after surgery, following their eye specialist's advice.

Whether you're an athlete, fitness enthusiast, frequent traveller, or simply enjoy an active lifestyle, CLEAR laser eye surgery offers the confidence of a flap-free procedure. Because there is no corneal flap, there is no risk of flap displacement from accidental eye trauma after healing.

Combined with long-lasting CLEAR vision correction, the procedure allows you to enjoy greater freedom from glasses and contact lenses while embracing an active, unrestricted lifestyle.

Once your treatment plan is finalized, the advanced Ziemer FEMTO LDV Z8 femtosecond laser creates a thin, lens-shaped piece of tissue called a lenticule within the cornea. This highly accurate process is completed without creating a corneal flap or using an excimer laser. The laser also creates a tiny 2–3 mm micro-incision, making CLEAR laser eye surgery a truly flapless laser eye surgery that preserves more of the cornea's natural structure.

Through the small micro-incision, the surgeon carefully separates and removes the lenticule created inside the cornea. This precisely controlled Corneal Lenticule Extraction naturally reshapes the cornea, allowing light to focus accurately on the retina. By correcting the eye's refractive power, CLEAR eye treatment effectively addresses myopia and astigmatism, delivering sharp, natural vision while preserving more corneal tissue and nerves than conventional flap-based procedures.

Following the procedure, the tiny incision heals naturally without stitches, allowing the cornea to recover while maintaining its structural integrity. Most patients notice a significant improvement in vision within the first few days, with visual clarity continuing to stabilize over the following weeks. With proper post-operative care and follow-up, CLEAR vision correction offers long-lasting freedom from glasses or contact lenses for suitable candidates, helping them return to their everyday activities with greater confidence.

The laser delivers thousands of precisely controlled femtosecond pulses in rapid succession, allowing highly accurate Corneal Lenticule Extraction. This high-frequency performance helps create smooth tissue planes, improves surgical precision, and contributes to predictable CLEAR vision correction outcomes tailored to each patient's prescription.

The Ziemer FEMTO LDV Z8 features an advanced docking system that stabilizes the eye gently during the procedure while maintaining optimal alignment throughout treatment. This controlled positioning enhances surgical accuracy, improves patient comfort, and allows the laser to deliver highly consistent corneal vision correction with exceptional precision.

CLEAR refractive surgery is completed using a single femtosecond laser platform that creates both the lenticule and the tiny 2–3 mm micro-incision without requiring a corneal flap or an excimer laser. This streamlined, minimally invasive approach preserves more of the cornea's natural strength while delivering precise, long-lasting vision correction with a comfortable recovery experience.