Femtosecond laser in Prof. Or Kaiserman

Femtosecond laser vision correction at the clinic of Prof. Or Kaiserman in Petah Tikva, Israel, provides advanced options for treating myopia, astigmatism, and cataracts. The center uses the Zeiss VisuMax femtosecond laser and the Allegretto WaveLight excimer laser to correct vision with high precision. Prof. Or Kaiserman, an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology with 110+ peer-reviewed publications, leads all surgical procedures.

Advanced Laser Methods

The clinic offers several laser-assisted techniques tailored to the needs of the patient. These methods use light energy to reshape the cornea or create precise incisions without traditional surgical blades.

• SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction): This method uses the Zeiss VisuMax laser to correct myopia up to -10 diopters. It requires only a tiny 2-4 mm incision. Because there is no corneal flap, healing is faster and the risk of dry eye is lower.
• FemtoLASIK: The Zeiss laser creates a thin 0.1 mm flap in the cornea. Then, the Allegretto WaveLight laser reshapes the tissue. Most patients return to work and driving within 24 hours.
• Corneal Ring Implantation: For patients with keratoconus, the femtosecond laser creates precise channels in the cornea. Transparent rings are placed in these channels to flatten the corneal cone and improve vision.
• Laser Cataract Surgery: Prof. Or Kaiserman uses his developed "viscochop" method. The surgery takes about 15 minutes under local anesthetic drops. Patients can choose multifocal or toric lenses to improve both near and far vision.

Expertise of Prof. Or Kaiserman

Prof. Or Kaiserman is a specialist in cornea and laser surgery. He serves as the director of the cornea and dry eye clinic at Barzilai Medical Center. After completing a fellowship at the University of Toronto, he has focused on innovative eye care. He has published 110+ international papers and is a recognized Associate Professor at Ben-Gurion University. His experience helps in managing complex cases, including vision correction for active lifestyles and keratoconus treatment.

Safety and Recovery

Every procedure starts with a full suitability exam. This includes 3D corneal topography, thickness measurements (pachymetry), and tear film assessment. Patients must stop wearing soft contact lenses 3 days before the exam. Hard lenses must be removed 2 weeks before the appointment. The laser correction itself takes between 5 and 10 minutes per eye.

Recovery is managed through a structured follow-up schedule. Patients visit the clinic 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month after surgery. Additional checks continue up to one year. During the first few weeks, patients use antibiotic and lubricating drops. It is important to avoid swimming, eye rubbing, and makeup during the early healing phase to help the eyes recover properly.

If you are considering laser vision correction, you can request a consultation through Bookimed to learn about your options.