Hong Kong Baptist Hospital's Laser Refractive Surgery and Cataract Centre has a dedicated team of professionals and a comprehensive range of facilities including a laser refractive surgery theatre, cataract surgery rooms, an optometric room, an ophthalmology consultation room and an audio-visual information centre. The Centre also runs regular public seminars on laser refractive surgery.

LASIK (Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis) is the quickest and most stable method to correct refractive problems. During the surgery, your eye is anaesthetised and an eyelid holder is placed into your eye to prevent blinking. An instrument known as Hansatome Microkeratome is used to cut a flap in your cornea, following which a computer-controlled laser beam vaporises a portion of the corneal tissue to change the shape of the cornea. Finally, the flap is put back in position without any stitches. The benefits of LASIK include less surface area to heal, less risk of scarring and corneal haze, reduced post-operative discomfort and most importantly, a quicker visual rehabilitation (often within a day or so).

IntraLase is an alternative to the traditional microkeratome method used in the first part of the LASIK procedure. It makes LASIK safer by replacing the microkeratome blade with a femtosecond laser, virtually eliminating flap complications and improving the safety and efficacy of LASIK as a result.

IntraLase LASIK

You are likely to be suitable for LASIK if:

	You have reached the age of 18
	You have healthy corneas
	Your eyesight has not changed significantly over the last year

The Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments all approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 1. Zyoptix Diagnostic Workstation It combines data from two different types of diagnostic equipment. Zywave Aberrometer It measures the eye from the centre to the periphery of the pupil and allows doctors to calculate the difference between your day- and night-time vision. Orbscan IIz It analyses the physical shape of your cornea.

Data collected from the aforesaid examinations will be input into the treatment card for surgical use. 2. Technolas 217Z Excimer Laser It uses cool ultra-violet light with the latest flying spot technique to track tiny eye movements and to guide the laser during the LASIK procedure. With the innovative Advanced Personalised Technology (APT) and Dynamic Rotational Eyetracker System (incorporating iris-recognition software), effectiveness of LASIK is further enhanced.

Orignial Price Special Price Pre-operative Assessment $600 $300 Consultation Fee $300 $200

Nidek Intralase Both eyes $13,400 $18,400 One eye $9,400 $12,400

Note (1) Charges include the costs of 5 times of post-operative follow-up visits and the basic medication for the first 2 post-operative appointments.
Note (2) 12-month interest-free installment plan is available (only applicable to designated credit cards)

Public seminars on laser refractive surgery are held regularly, please call the Centre for appointment.

The structure of human eye is similar to that of a camera. When light rays enter the eyes, they pass through the cornea and the lens. The cornea and lens focus an image automatically onto the retina, on which the optic nerve transmits the image to the brain.

Cataract means cloudiness of the lens. If the degree of cloudiness is getting more severe, it may obstruct the passage of light rays, vision will then become blurry. Hyper mature cataract may result in glaucoma and uveitis, or even blindness.

Cataract is mainly caused by natural degenerative process. Other causes include family inheritance, trauma, diabetes mellitus and certain kinds of medication consumption.

No symptoms may be found in the early stage of cataract. Patients may neither suffer from painful nor redness in eyes, while their vision in early stage may remain unaffected. However, when cataract becomes severe, the following symptoms may appear:

	Blurring
	Hypersensitivity to strong light
	Dimmer color sensation
	Poor light sensation when reading
	Frequent change of refractive error

The only and most effective way to cure cataract is surgery. Thanks to the modern medical technologies, removal of cataract and implantation of intraocular lens (IOL) can be performed safely and effectively under surgical microscope. Cataract surgery can be regarded as one of the most successful surgical procedures. More than 95% of cataract patients have their vision improved after the surgery.

With the latest technology, Phacoemulsification, and the use of foldable lens, the size of the surgical wound of cataract surgery has been largely reduced. During the surgery, a small ultrasound probe is inserted into the eye through a very small wound. The ultrasound emitted from the probe will break down the cataract into small pieces, which are then absorbed by one of the orifices on the probe. Finally, the intraocular len (IOL) is implanted.

Prior to the cataract surgery, patients need to undergo A-Scan and keratometry checkup in order to assess the refractive power of the lens. Most cases of cataract surgery can be performed under local anesthesia to free patients from pain. General anesthesia will be applied in special cases, for instance, patients who are unable to follow the instructions and procedures, in children, and in patients who cannot lie down horizontally.

As the wound of Phacoemulsification cataract surgery is very small, suturing is not required in most conditions. Besides, the surgery is safer, faster and more comfortable. Most surgery can be done before the cataract is fully mature. Patients can discuss with their doctor the timing of surgery according to their daily needs.

For cataract surgery, the new cataract surgery rooms are equipped with the latest instruments for Phacoemulsification, delivering high-quality services to the patients.

Phacoemulsification + IOL (ONE eye only) Packages

Services Package 1 (Out-patient) Package 2 (In-patient) Resident Doctor's professional fee and local anaesthesia fee Ultrasound ( A-Scan) Operation Theater and procedure fee Nursing care and treatment Not applicable Bed charge (one night in General Ward) Not applicable Basic pharmacy and materials associated with the procedure 3 Follow up consultations (the first consultation on the post operation day is included) Charges $14,000 $16,000

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:30pm Saturday 8:00am - 4:30pm Closed on Sunday and Public Holiday

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:30pm 2:30pm - 6:00pm Saturday 9:30am - 4:00pm Closed on Sunday and Public Holiday

For enquiries and appointments, please contact us at:
Laser Refractive Surgery & Cataract Centre

Address	:	4/F, Block A, Hong Kong Baptist Hospital
Telephone	:	2339 8422
Fax	:	2304 5839
Email	:	eyecentre@hkbh.org.hk