1. [Home](/en) 2. Articles # Articles ![Mensen met zonnebril](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E) ### Sunglasses after the eye laser treatment Spectacles with shaded glasses have been in use since the 18th century. These glasses were worn by patients with photosensitive conditions. Such people were able to function in daily life because of these shaded glasses. From about 1920, glasses whic... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/sunglasses-after-the-eye-laser-treatment) Read more ![waterdruppels](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E) ### Dry eyes and watery eyes The human body consists about 60 per cent of water. The percentage had been even higher when we were born. Water is of utmost importance to us, as it is the source of life. It is also the source of our health, especially that of our eyes. Water ke... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/dry-eyes-and-watery-eyes) Read more ![Astigmatisme](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E) ### Eye laser and astigmatism One of the most common misconceptions concerning eye laser surgery is that astigmatism cannot be treated with laser surgery. The lasers of the latest generation treats astigmatism with high precision. In fact, treating astigmatism is more complicated... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/eye-laser-and-astigmatism) Read more ![Follow up](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E) ### After the eye laser treatment Websites of eye laser clinics provides mainly information on various treatments. Eventually, patients choose the clinic where they will be treated depending on the eye laser methods presented. The same applies at Medifocus. As a reference centre for ... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/after-the-eye-laser-treatment) Read more ![vrouw in bed](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E) ### Waking up after an eye laser treatment This is the story of Elke, a 34 year old freelance web designer and a proud mum of two daughters. My love for cycling is what moved me to consider eye laser treatment. I always have been an ardent cyclist. I not only ride to my job, but I also rid... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/waking-up-after-an-eye-laser-treatment) Read more ![Oog](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E) ### Eye laser treatment for sore eyes The excimer laser has long been used to provide people a vision aid-free life. But did you know that this laser has been used to provide healthcare treatments? With its extreme meticulousness, this device is also utilised to treat disorders on the co... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/eye-laser-treatment-for-sore-eyes) Read more ![Nachtzicht](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E) ### Night vision after a laser eye surgery Nobody wants negative side effects after a treatment, whether the risk of occurrence was predicted or not. In reality however, every medicine or every surgical intervention can potentially create a side effect. Most of the time the side effects of la... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/night-vision-after-a-laser-eye-surgery) Read more ![Medifocus zwemmen](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E) ### When can I go swimming after a laser eye treatment Within twenty four hours after the intervention, you may use your tablet or smartphone, read and watch TV, as long as you regularly use the prescribed hydrating eye drops. You were told that you should keep your eyes moist after the laser eye surgery... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/when-can-i-go-swimming-after-a-laser-eye-treatment) Read more ![Contactlenzen](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E) ### Contact lenses For people who think that glasses are irritating, contact lenses might be a solution. However, contact lenses also have some really annoying disadvantages. Every day, you have to put them in and take them out and you have to clean them regularly to a... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/contact-lenses) Read more ![Medifocus ReLEx smile](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E) ### ReLEx smile: the future of laser eye surgery We focus on the state-of-the-art techniques for eye correction. And we are willing to give you our opinion about what can be expected in this area in the future. A new era The newest revolutionary technique for giving patients a new eyesight in... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/relex-smile-the-future-of-laser-eye-surgery) Read more ![handen geven](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E) ### Does laser eye surgery generate lifelong results? The duration of the treatment for PRK and LASIK is short. The correction of the eye is executed in less than 10 minutes. When laser eye surgery is performed with the most recent ReLEx SMILE technique, the intervention can even be performed more rapid... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/does-laser-eye-surgery-generate-lifelong-results) Read more ![Herstellen beide ogen even snel?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E) ### Do both eyes recover at the same speed? Laser eye surgery is usually performed on both eyes at the same time. There are 2 reasons for this. First, with the current techniques the risk for complications has become so low that it is safe to treat both eyes at the same time. Secondly, such a ... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/do-both-eyes-recover-at-the-same-speed) Read more ![autorijden na ooglaserbehandeling](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E "autorijden na ooglaserbehandeling") ### Driving after a laser eye surgery One of the most frequently asked questions is “when will I be able to drive again after a laser eye surgery?”. This is logical, as most people rely on their car for their work and their household. It is rather inconvenient if you are dependent on... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/driving-after-a-laser-eye-surgery) Read more ![ooglaserchirurgie](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E) ### Fables and misunderstandings about laser eye surge Let’s discuss a couple of myths about laser eye surgery. There are quite some stories about laser eye surgery going around. Sometimes these are correct, but sometimes they are purely invented. About the intervention itself, we often hear the fol... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/fables-and-misunderstandings-about-laser-eye-surgery) Read more ![Living without glasses](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E "Living without glasses") ### Glasses, contact lenses or laser eye surgery? Eye problems such as myopia or hypermetropia can always be corrected. There are several possibilities. One can chose to wear glasses or contact lenses or have the eyes corrected through a laser eye surgery. Every solution has its own advantages and d... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/glasses-contact-lenses-or-laser-eye-surgery) Read more ![zwangerschap](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20640%20427'%2F%3E) ### Laser eye surgery during pregnancy The hormonal changes in the body during pregnancy are very drastic. These changes often cause annoying ailments. Morning sickness and mood swings are among the well known pregnancy ailments. What most people don’t know, however, is that these chang... [Read more about Read more](/en/articles/laser-eye-surgery-during-pregnancy) Read more