{"id":2621,"date":"2026-02-20T17:58:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T17:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/cirugia-laser-ocular\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T15:46:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:46:06","slug":"laser-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/en\/laser-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"ivo-topbar\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Announcement\">\n  <div class=\"ivo-topbar__inner\">\n    <div class=\"ivo-topbar__text\">\n      We are now seeing patients at our new clinic facilities.\n      <a class=\"ivo-topbar__link\" href=\"\/contactar\/\">Book an appointment \u2192<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <button class=\"ivo-topbar__close\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close announcement\">\u00d7<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script>\n  (function () {\n    var STORAGE_KEY = 'ivo_topbar_closed_v1';\n    var bar = document.querySelector('.ivo-topbar');\n    var btn = 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style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-ast-global-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85c93cafec3a730f97948f1b6ab685e2\" style=\"font-size:60px;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Laser Surgery<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left headerSubtitle has-ast-global-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-0a91fc0a862e4f36950d9ad24965da28\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Enjoy a life without glasses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a78bdf22a4a7fa5bc1016dce59735fda\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;font-size:22px\">Correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using excimer laser<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center padding-0-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mmf4s277-9q4f8c\" class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized has-custom-border\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1493\" height=\"1212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-olly-720598-1-1493x1536-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-olly-720598-1-1493x1536-1.jpg 1493w, 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:56%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading serif has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">What is excimer laser?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The excimer laser is a technology that reshapes the cornea with high precision to correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The goal is to improve visual quality and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The key to success is not &#8220;just the laser&#8221;, but the <strong>correct candidate selection<\/strong>, pre-operative measurements, and a fully personalised surgical plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:44%\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mmf4hnlg-pt6f7u\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/laser-excimer-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/laser-excimer-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/laser-excimer-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/laser-excimer-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/laser-excimer.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f71e4903 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:70px;padding-left:50px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8e96f76c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:16px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:18px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:18px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-233c1dad16700b692bc55fca84927ed0\" style=\"color:#c5f362;margin-bottom:8px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Myopia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-16827ac864ffb0e0c4d3705a3b28f88d\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Difficulty seeing at a distance. The laser adjusts the corneal curvature to improve focus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:16px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:18px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:18px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a6e9a5c461b2210cd9a438f2097ee1e8\" style=\"color:#c5f362;margin-bottom:8px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Hyperopia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ff5a1e2b9becef0838c491da34c02977\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Difficulty seeing up close (and sometimes at a distance). Focus is optimised by modifying the corneal shape.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:16px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:18px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:18px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4bf925e4a5c7f5b0bcfc3cfe41b13959\" style=\"color:#c5f362;margin-bottom:8px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Astigmatism<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8c4f66d838cb03cb2bc28a8a52f50887\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Distorted vision caused by corneal irregularity. The treatment aims to regularise focus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e2530888 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:70px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:70px;padding-left:50px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7fc3d43a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading serif has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px;text-transform:none\">The pre-operative evaluation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Before recommending laser surgery, we perform detailed measurements to confirm that the procedure is suitable for your eye and to define the most precise treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Safety depends on variables such as corneal thickness, topography, tear quality, and refractive stability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading serif has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px;text-transform:none\">The personalised plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Complete refractive study<\/strong> and prescription stability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Topography and corneal analysis<\/strong> to plan the treatment profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Ocular surface evaluation<\/strong> (dryness, inflammation, tear quality).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Discussion of goals<\/strong>: habits, work, night driving, sports.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2516bdc3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f7fbfc;padding-top:70px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:70px;padding-left:40px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">Request a laser surgery assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">If you want to correct myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism and reduce your dependence on lenses, we can evaluate your case and clearly explain the best option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:14px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:28px;font-size:18px\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8020005b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:70px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:90px;padding-left:50px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center serif has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is everyone a candidate for excimer laser?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">No. The indication depends on corneal measurements, refractive stability, and eye health. A prior assessment is essential to confirm safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will I notice the visual improvement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It depends on the technique and each patient&#8217;s eye. In general, there is progressive improvement in the first few days, with subsequent stabilisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can laser surgery be associated with dry eye?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The ocular surface is always evaluated before the procedure. If dryness is present, it can be treated beforehand to improve comfort and results.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are now seeing patients at our new clinic facilities. Book an appointment \u2192 \u00d7 Laser Surgery Enjoy a life without glasses Correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using excimer laser What is excimer laser? 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