Frequently asked questions about FLAAK (keratopigmentation)
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How much does the procedure cost?
FLAAK (keratopigmentation) costs €7,000 including tax for both eyes.
For a second dye, a €1,000 surcharge may apply.
What are the risks?
Today, no serious complications have been reported (based on 1,200 patients and with more than 10 years of follow-up), no corneal infections, or vision loss.
The only observed adverse effects (dryness or glare) occur mainly in the first few weeks and resolve over time.
How long does the effect of the intervention last?
Is it possible to carry out the examinations and the intervention on the same day?
How much does a touch-up cost and how many touch-ups can be done?
Where does the intervention take place and how much time should be expected on site?
How long is the recovery time?
Recovery is rapid.
You can return home approximately 2 hours after arriving at the clinic and resume your daily activities the next morning. Only swimming is contraindicated for the first week.
If you live far away or abroad, how long should you stay there?
Is FLAAK (keratopigmentation) painful?
What dyes are used?
The dyes used are from the Neoris or Biotic brands, which are currently the only two laboratories to have obtained CE marking.
DR. MAILLON has access to all the dyes from these laboratories.
Can you do FLAAK (keratopigmentation) if you have had LASIK?
What activities are contraindicated after FLAAK (keratopigmentation)?
You can resume daily activities the day after surgery.
Only swimming is contraindicated during the first week.
How long does the procedure last?
What are the post-operative consequences?
Return home or to the hotel one hour later.
Follow-up the next morning with the surgeon.
Eye drops to be instilled for one month (an antibiotic for 15 days and artificial tears for one month).
Can my vision correction change after FLAAK (keratopigmentation)?
Can I have laser vision surgery and FLAAK (keratopigmentation) at the same time?
From what age can I have surgery?
What laser is used?
What are the contraindications to corneal FLAAK (keratopigmentation)?
Contraindications are detected during the pre-operative consultation (corneal dystrophy, keratoconus, cataract, Lasik surgery, etc.)
Is it possible to perform a simulation before performing FLAAK (keratopigmentation)?
It is possible to carry out a simulation before the intervention by going to the NEORIS website for its 3 dyes with different intensities: low, medium and high.