09:08, 29/08/2022

Advanced technologies in treatment of refractive errors

Saigon Nha Trang Eye Hospital has invested in Visumax femtosecond laser solutions, following Relex Smile, the latest procedure in laser vision correction for myopia (nearsightedness)...

Saigon Nha Trang Eye Hospital has invested in Visumax femtosecond laser solutions, following Relex Smile, the latest procedure in laser vision correction for myopia (nearsightedness), which has been approved for safety and effectiveness by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).


In modern lifestyle, the continuous use of electronic equipment triggers vision impairment and refractive errors. According to the General Department of Statistics, as many as 35% of population in Vietnam has  eyesight problems. Saigon Nha Trang Eye Hospital has applied advanced technologies in vision impairment treatment.

 

1 Refractive error surgery at Saigon Nha Trang Eye Hospital.


Saigon Nha Trang Eye Hospital receives more than 1,000 patient arrivals a year on average. The figure has much increased recently. To assure high quality in eye treatment, in 2021, Saigon Nha Trang Eye Hospital invested in  Carl Zeiss Visumax (Germany), which employs high-performance femtosecond laser technology characterized by its cutting precision, speed and gentle treatment technique.


Saigon Nha Trang Eye Hospital is the first hospital in the Central region and the Highland to apply Refractive lenticule extraction (Relex) small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE), which is used to treat myopia. This is the latest in laser vision correction for myopia, providing outcomes in a minimally-invasive procedure with high precision and safety.  SMILE procedure has been approved by the FDA. The procedure is a huge advance due to its minimal invasiveness, quick healing and less likeliness to get myopia again.


According to Second-degree specialist doctor Nguyen Nam Trung, Director of Saigon Nha Trang Eye Hospital, patients in Khanh Hoa and neighboring areas used to travel to big eye hospitals and centers in Ho Chi Minh City for eye surgery. With high-tech services and reduced costs, Visumax refractive surgery performs the 2 most advanced types of surgeries, Femto Lasik and Relex Smile. Patients in Khanh Hoa Province and surrounding areas can trust Saigon Nha Trang Eye Hospital for the modern treatment of refractive errors.


Nguyen Thi Kim Cuong (Nha Trang City), who has undergone a Relex Smile surgery at Saigon Nha Trang Eye Hospital said: “I have had Relex Smile surgery for 2 weeks. I used to suffer from severe myopia. Before the surgery, my vision was very blurry. Now, I can see clearly. The surgery is very gentle. I am quite satisfied with the results.” Thanks to The Relex Smile procedure, she has recovered quickly.


With experienced health professionals and modern medical equipment, Saigon Eye Hospital Nha Trang is committed to providing the best quality medical services, safe and effective. Saigon Nha Trang Eye Hospital is a prestigious and reliable place for vision restoration.


C.H
Translated by N.T