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# Laserfocus Center for Eye Microsurgery

LaserFocus is Centre for refractive surgery specialized in LASIK and PRK surgeries, located in Belgrade, Serbia.

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- [Summer gift voucher!](https://laserfocus.org/summer-gift-voucher/) - Summer gift voucher of 200€ can be used until the end of September!
- [March gift voucher!](https://laserfocus.org/march-gift-voucher/) - March gift voucher of 100€ can be used during this month!
- [Winter gift voucher](https://laserfocus.org/winter-gift-voucher/) - In the spirit of holidays, we prepared a 200€ gift voucher that you can use until the end of February.
- [Autumn LaserFocus voucher](https://laserfocus.org/autumn-laserfocus-voucher/)
- [Summer LaserFocus voucher until end of September!](https://laserfocus.org/summer-laserfocus-voucher-until-end-of-september/)
- [New Year's LaserFocus voucher](https://laserfocus.org/new-years-laserfocus-voucher-2022-2023/)
- [Summer gift voucher](https://laserfocus.org/summer-gift-voucher-2022/)
- [Easter gift voucher](https://laserfocus.org/easter-gift-voucher-2022/)
- [Winter gift voucher](https://laserfocus.org/winter-gift-voucher-2021/)
- [Summer gift voucher](https://laserfocus.org/summer-gift-voucher-2021/)
- [LaserFocus in Sarajevo](https://laserfocus.org/laserfocus-in-sarajevo/) - Oftalmološka ordinacija "Dr. Sefić“ prva je u zemljama u okruženju koja je ugovorila dugoročnu saradnju sa beogradskim "LaserFocus" Centrom za mikrohirurgiju oka
- ["Viva magazin"](https://laserfocus.org/viva-magazin/) - World and our ophthalmology - New trends
- ["Lisa magazin"](https://laserfocus.org/lisa-magazin/) - "Lisa magazin - Lepa&Srećna"
- ["Glas javnosti"](https://laserfocus.org/glas-javnosti/) - An expert lecture in the field of ophthalmology and refractive eye surgery was held.
- ["Glas javnosti" - dr Mirko Jankov](https://laserfocus.org/glas-javnosti-dr-mirko-jankov/) - Dr. Milan Jankov, ophthalmologist, again in Belgrade.
- [Politika Online](https://laserfocus.org/politika-online/) - Laser and guitar virtuoso.
- [RTS - dr Mirko Jankov ophthalmologist](https://laserfocus.org/rts-dr-mirko-jankov-oftamolog/)
- [Južne Vesti](https://laserfocus.org/juzne-vesti/) - Treatment of keratoconus in Laser focus.
- [Lisa zdravlje](https://laserfocus.org/lisa-zdravlje/)
- [Politika - Otklanjanje katarakte](https://laserfocus.org/politika-otklanjanje-katarakte/)
- [Story - Nemanja Velikić](https://laserfocus.org/story-nemanja-velikic/)
- [Morning show of Happy Television](https://laserfocus.org/jutarnji-program-happy-televizije/)
- ["Info Klinika"](https://laserfocus.org/info-klinika/)
- ["Saveti Lekara"](https://laserfocus.org/saveti-lekara/)
- ["Hipokrat i ja"](https://laserfocus.org/hipokrat-i-ja/)
- ["Vaš bukvar za zdrav život"](https://laserfocus.org/vas-bukvar-za-zdrav-zivot/)
- ["Saveti Lekara" - dr Mirko Jankov](https://laserfocus.org/saveti-lekara-dr-mirko-jankov/)
- [Doc. dr. Vesna Jovanović in the show "Praktična žena"](https://laserfocus.org/doc-dr-vesna-u-emisiji-prakticna-zena/)
- [Doc. dr. Vesna Jovanović "Tako stoje stvari"](https://laserfocus.org/dr-vesna-jovanovic-tako-stoje-stvari/)
- [Dr. Mirko Jankov in the show "Praktična žena"](https://laserfocus.org/dr-mirko-jankov-u-emisiji-prakticna-zena/)
- ["Zdravlje i vi" - dr Mirko Jankov](https://laserfocus.org/zdravlje-i-vi-dr-mirko-jankov/)
- ["Tako stoje stvari" - dr Mirko Jankov](https://laserfocus.org/tako-stoje-stvari-dr-mirko-jankov/)
- ["RTS ordinacija" - dr Mirko Jankov](https://laserfocus.org/rts-ordinacija-dr-mirko-jankov/)
- [New Year Gift](https://laserfocus.org/new-year-gift-2/)
- [Easter gift](https://laserfocus.org/easter-gift/)
- [Winter gift voucher](https://laserfocus.org/zimski-poklon-vaucer/)
- [Happy Easter](https://laserfocus.org/srecan-uskrs/)
- [Summer gift voucher](https://laserfocus.org/letnji-poklon-vaucer/)
- [Winter gift voucher 2015.](https://laserfocus.org/zimski-poklon-vaucer-2015/)
- [Winter gift voucher 2016](https://laserfocus.org/zimski-poklon-vaucer-2016/)
- [Summer gift voucher 2016](https://laserfocus.org/letnji-poklon-vaucer-2016/)
- [Winter gift voucher 2017](https://laserfocus.org/zimski-poklon-vaucer-2017/)
- [Summer gift voucher 2017](https://laserfocus.org/letnji-poklon-vaucer-2017/)
- [Winter gift voucher 2018](https://laserfocus.org/zimski-poklon-vaucer-2018/)
- [Summer gift voucher 2018](https://laserfocus.org/letnji-poklon-vaucer-2018/)
- [New Year gift](https://laserfocus.org/christmas-gift/)
- [Gift for summer 2012](https://laserfocus.org/summer-gift-2012/)
- [Happy Easter 2015](https://laserfocus.org/srecan-uskrs-2015/)
- [Summer gift voucher 2015](https://laserfocus.org/letnji-poklon-vaucer-2015/)
- [New Year's LaserFocus voucher](https://laserfocus.org/new-years-laserfocus-voucher/)
- [Spring LaserFocus voucher](https://laserfocus.org/spring-laserfocus-voucher/)
- [Summer gift voucher](https://laserfocus.org/summer-laserfocus-voucher/)
- [Winter gift voucher](https://laserfocus.org/winter-gift-voucher-2019-2020/)
- [Summer gift voucher](https://laserfocus.org/summer-gift-voucher-2000/)
- [Winter gift voucher](https://laserfocus.org/winter-gift-voucher-2020/)
- [Why did you choose to practice medicine and ophthalmology?](https://laserfocus.org/why-did-you-choose-to-practice-medicine-and-ophthalmology/)
- [What is keratoconus](https://laserfocus.org/what-is-keratoconus/)
- [Scleral lenses](https://laserfocus.org/scleral-lenses/)
- [Refractive surgery](https://laserfocus.org/refractive-surgery/)
- [How important is the patient-doctor relationship](https://laserfocus.org/how-important-is-the-patient-doctor-relationship/)
- [How music affects a surgeon like you](https://laserfocus.org/how-music-affects-a-surgeon-like-you/)
- [Corona virus](https://laserfocus.org/corona-virus/)
- [Katarakta](https://laserfocus.org/katarakta/)
- [LaserFocus in Switzerland](https://laserfocus.org/laserfocus-in-switzerland/) - Since November 2019 LaserFocus and its director dr Mirko Jankov have established a permanent collaboration with the respectable ophthalmological institute in Zürich, headed by the renowned dr Theo Seiler, which is a great recognition for our clinic and the Serbian ophthalmology. Our contact and temporary collaboration last for years, but the origins date back to
- [MASTERCLASS X important jubilee and humanitarian touch](https://laserfocus.org/masterclass-x-important-jubilee-and-humanitarian-touch/) - MASTERCLASS X under the light of an important jubilee and a humanitarian touch On November 3rd, 2018, at the hotel "Metropol Palace" in Belgrade, an international congress in ophthalmology Masterclass X was organized by the clinic "LaserFocus". This meeting which gathered around 120 participants among lecturers, doctors, partners, guests, representatives of the diplomatic corps and
- [Asian International Congress in Ophthalmology](https://laserfocus.org/asian-international-congress-in-ophthalmology/) - The 102nd Annual International Meeting of the Korean Ophthalmic Society was held from 6th – 8th November 2009 in Seoul, South Korea. This international event provided the perfect opportunity for the world's foremost ophthalmologists to present and exchange the very latest information and technological trends in cataract and refractive surgery. The Congress consisted of several
- [27th ESCRS Meeting](https://laserfocus.org/27th-escrs-meeting/) - Over 5000 experts in ophthalmology and refractive surgery from Europe and around the world congregated for this year's Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in Barcelona, Spain. This large gathering of global ophthalmic delegates was organized by one of the most famous non-profit societies, the ESCRS, which has always enjoyed great
- [2009 Congress of Refractive Surgery in Portugal](https://laserfocus.org/2009-congress-of-refractive-surgery-in-portugal/) - A large number of ophthalmic experts from the world over, representatives of ophthalmology and refractive surgery, gathered in Albufiera, in southern Portugal, for this year’s international Congress of Refractive Surgery (CIRP – Cirurgia Implanto-Refractiva de Portugal). This Congress took place from the 5th to the 6th of June, and participants were able to spend these
- [Ophthalmic Foundation of Los Andes](https://laserfocus.org/ophthalmic-foundation-of-los-andes/) - Chile’s leading ophthalmic organization in Los Andes organized an invitation-only ophthalmic event which brought together the foremost global experts in the world of ophthalmology and refractive surgery With his presence, Dr. Jankov enhanced this jubilee occasion marking the 20th anniversary of the formation of this most important of Chilean ophthalmic organizations, by lecturing a full
- [XXXV Congress of Ophthalmology Brazil 2009](https://laserfocus.org/congress-of-ophthalmology-brazil-2009/) - The 35th traditional Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology (XXXV Congresso Brasiliero de Oftalmologia), held from the 24th to the 27th of August in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, attracted a large number of ophthalmic experts from all over the world and represented one of the most important events concerning ophthalmology in Brazil and the region. This year,
- [Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking With Riboflavin](https://laserfocus.org/corneal-collagen-cross-linking-with-riboflavin/) - To assess the 10-year follow-up efficacy and safety of riboflavin ultraviolet A-induced cross-linking (CXL) in a population of pediatric patients aged 18 years and younger with progressive keratoconus (KC).
- [Scientific programme CroCRS 2020](https://laserfocus.org/scientific-programme-crocrs-2020/) - WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear colleagues, on behalf of the Board and Organising Committee of the Croatian Organisation for Cataract and Refractive Surgery, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Vodice at the 15th Virtual Symposium of the CroCRS. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the interest of the health, safety and well-being
- [CroCRS Symposium 2020. Croatia](https://laserfocus.org/crocrs-symposium-2020-croatia/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://laserfocus.org/) - LaserFocus offers advanced refractive eye microsurgery with a patient-first approach, delivering precise results tailored to you.
- [Our team](https://laserfocus.org/about-us/our-team/) - Our team of experts acclaimed throughout the region and the world. LaserFocus is the most sophisticated center for refractive surgery in the region.
- [Anti VEGF therapy](https://laserfocus.org/treatment/anti-vegf-therapy/) - Anti-VEGF therapy is a treatment of injecting an intravitreal drug directly into the vitreous body of the sick eye to avoid side effects of the drug on the body in case it is taken some other way (orally, by injection into the muscle, or intravenously). Due to the risk of an infection, the procedure is
- [Vitrectomy](https://laserfocus.org/treatment/vitrectomy/) - Vitrectomy is one of the most complex surgical procedures in ophthalmology. The goal of this surgery is the reconstruction of the posterior segment of the eye, often in combination with cataract surgery. Indications for Vitrectomy: Complex Procedures of Retinal Detachment The classic surgical procedure of retinal detachment, i.e. “scleral buckling” is indicated in most cases
- [YAG laser capsulotomy](https://laserfocus.org/treatment/yag-laser-capsulotomy/) - YAG Laser Capsulotomy YAG capsulotomy is a laser intervention that can be done several months after the cataract surgery. During cataract surgery, a blurry lens is removed and an artificial intraocular lens implant is placed into the capsular bag inside the eye. The implant is placed with the help of the lens capsule. A few
- [Laser Photocoagulation](https://laserfocus.org/treatment/laser-photocoagulation/) - Retinal laser photocoagulation is a minimally invasive procedure mostly used in treating diabetic retinopathy, to slow or stop the growth of blood vessels...
- [Contact lenses](https://laserfocus.org/treatment/contact-lenses/) - Nowadays on the market, there are numerous types of contact lenses with different uses. Here is a short description of them all.
- [Cornea transplant surgery](https://laserfocus.org/treatment/cornea-transplant-surgery/) - Keratoplasty, i.e. cornea transplant surgery is the most frequently performed transplant surgery in the world. The goal of the procedure is to establish...
- [Cataract surgery](https://laserfocus.org/treatment/cataract-surgery/) - Cataract Surgery The procedure of cataract removal is executed in the operating theater in sterile conditions and lasts about 20 minutes. After cycloplegia (dilution of thepupils), the surgery is executed in local anesthesia using a shot or eye drops. The doctor makes a small incision about 3 mm long at the edge of the cornea.
- [Ferrara rings](https://laserfocus.org/treatment/ferrara-rings/) - Ferrara Rings The alternative treatment of keratoconus is the implantation of Ferrara rings into the cornea. They are indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate keratoconus, where the cornea is asymmetrical and irregular. Implanting the rings to the middle periphery of the cornea makes its central part flattened and more regular, which reduces myopia,
- [Corneal Cross-linking](https://laserfocus.org/treatment/corneal-cross-linking/) - Corneal Cross-Linking The surgical treatment of keratoconus is executed with Corneal Collagen Crosslinking (CXL). The Medical Procedure A new non-invasive therapy with vitamin B2 eyedrops and UV light strengthens collagen and stabilizes the cornea, and therefore stops the progress of keratoconus. The ultra B2 intervention lasts about half an hour and is executed in local
- [The ICL surgery procedure](https://laserfocus.org/treatment/icl-surgery-procedure/) - The ICL Surgery Procedure Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL) are suitable for patients between the ages of 18 and 50, with high-degree refractive errors (high myopia, hyperopia, and high astigmatism). The ICL surgery procedure does not change the structure of the eye, which means that any time and for any reason, the lenses can be removed
- [Laser eye surgery](https://laserfocus.org/treatment/laser-eye-surgery/) - Laser Eye Surgery Laser eye surgery is a reliable way to permanently correct vision. There is a significant number of laser treatments, the most successful being LASIK and PRK. These methods correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, and can, therefore, help you finally get rid of glasses and contact lenses. Laser vision correction has been in
- [The optic nerve](https://laserfocus.org/anatomy-of-the-eye/optic-nerve/) - The optic nerve is responsible for connecting the eye with the brain and it is made up of 1,2 millions of fibres. Its function is to transfer the impulses, which are generated in retina, through its fibers transfer the impulses to the brain, where it is later interpreted as an image. Using the ophthalmoscope, we
- [The macula](https://laserfocus.org/anatomy-of-the-eye/macula/) - The macula occupies the smallest surface in the eye, but one can say that it is crucial for our precise sight. Macule is small and very sensitive, and as a part of retina it is responsible for the central vision. Its diameter is about 5 mm. In the very center of macula are located the
- [The retina](https://laserfocus.org/anatomy-of-the-eye/retina/) - The retina is situated on the posterior part of the eye and functionally it is one of its most important parts. The retina receives light photons and transforms them into neural electrical impulses, which are further transmitted to the brain. It is composed by several different layers and each of them has a very determinate
- [The crystalline lens](https://laserfocus.org/anatomy-of-the-eye/crystalline-lens/) - The lens is situated between the Iris and the vitreous body. It has a shape of a magnifying glass and it’s bulging from both the sides. It is made by several layers: the external membrane (capsula), the crust (cortex) and the core (nucleus). The lens function Refraction – The lens has a refractive power of
- [The pupil](https://laserfocus.org/anatomy-of-the-eye/pupil/) - The pupil is situated in the very center of the iris. It represents a black opening through which the light passes while entering the eye. The size of the pupil itself is controlled by contractions and moving of the iris muscle’s perimeter that changes the opening of the pupil and thus regulates the quantity of
- [Iris](https://laserfocus.org/anatomy-of-the-eye/iris/) - The iris is part of the eyeball’s middle layer. It has an annular shape and is situated behind the cornea. Considering that the iris is an annular muscle (sphincter), its main role is to change the form of the pupil with its contraction and thus to regulate the quantity of light that enters the eye.
- [Tears](https://laserfocus.org/anatomy-of-the-eye/tears/) - The lacrimal apparatus (Apparatus lacrimalis) is a part of the eye whose main function is the production and tears drainage. That helps to keep the cornea moist, which is a precondition for its transparency. The composition of the lacrimal apparatus The tears are produced in big lacrimal glands and in small goblet cells, which are
- [Cornea](https://laserfocus.org/anatomy-of-the-eye/cornea/) - The cornea represents the transparent front of the eyeball. Any disorder or lack inside that tissue causes loss of its transparency and bad eyesight. The cornea has an oval (conic) shape and it is transparent because it contains no blood vessels. An importance of the cornea is in the refraction of the light and that
- [Anatomy of the eye](https://laserfocus.org/anatomy-of-the-eye/)
- [Conjunctiva](https://laserfocus.org/anatomy-of-the-eye/conjunctiva/) - Conjunctiva is a transparent thin mucous membrane (tissue), which covers the eye’s sclera and the inner part of the eyelid. The blood vessels inside conjunctiva transfer the blood through the surface of the eye, and thus protect it from possible infections. The conjunctiva also secretes a sticky liquid, which helps refreshing the eye in the
- [Testimonials](https://laserfocus.org/testimonials/)
- [Masterclass](https://laserfocus.org/masterclass/) - For centuries, the motto Masterclass has been carrying the well-known feature of elitism by choosing carefully the most deserving musicians, painters, or actors who were given the privilege to learn from an expert (maestro or master) in a certain artistic field. In this case, it is about the same-named congress held by the ophthalmological clinic
- [MASTERCLASS X under the light of an important jubilee and a humanitarian touch](https://laserfocus.org/masterclass/masterclass-x-important-jubilee-and-humanitarian-touch/) - International congress in ophthalmology Masterclass X was organized by the clinic LaserFocus. The main topics of the lecture were: refractive, cataract...
- [Visual field](https://laserfocus.org/diagnostic/visual-field/) - The visual field is the area the eye sees when it is looking at some stimulus. The dimensions of the visual field with monocular vision (looking with one eye) are: the nasal part, the area toward the nose: 60 degrees (horizontal line)the temporal part, the area around the ears: the normal limit is 100 degrees
- [Keratoconus](https://laserfocus.org/human-eye/keratoconus/) - Keratoconus and the Human Eye Keratoconus is a degenerative disease occurring as a result of the congenitally weak cornea, which, usually in puberty, becomes more progressively curved than usual. Over time this brings to simultaneous corneal thinning and steepening, increase in diopter – especially astigmatism, and decreased visual acuity. In the beginning, wearing eyeglasses enables
- [Glaucoma](https://laserfocus.org/human-eye/glaucoma/) - Glaucoma is a neuropathy – an eye condition that damages the optic nerve, accompanied by high intraocular pressure, changes in the visual field, and gradual loss of vision. High intraocular pressure is caused by increased production or harder flowing out of the aqueous humor from the eye. The built-up aqueous humor creates pressure on the
- [Diabetes](https://laserfocus.org/human-eye/diabetes/) - Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of bad vision in the working population. Several states cause the loss of vision for diabetics, including diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, a bigger risk of retinal vascular occlusion, cataract, and glaucoma. Although a rising number of people are suffering from diabetes, there is a certain optimism for
- [Astigmatism](https://laserfocus.org/human-eye/astigmatism/) - Astigmatism Astigmatism is a refractive error caused by an irregular shape of the cornea or our natural lens. If the cornea and the eye lens are not evenly and regularly curved, but more bulging or flattened in one meridian, light rays in the eye refract irregularly and do not focus to a single point on
- [Age-related Macular Degeneration](https://laserfocus.org/human-eye/age-related-macular-degeneration/) - One of the main eye diseases causing the loss of vision and blindness in the population over 65 is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Since human life is much longer than it used to be, the human population is becoming older, so the loss of vision as a result of macular degeneration is becoming a growing
- [Tomography](https://laserfocus.org/diagnostic/tomography/) - Computerized corneal tomography with Pentacam uses a special system (Scheimpflug) to take qualitative measures of the structural characteristics in the anterior segment of the eye: the cornea, the chamber angle, the iris, and the lens. Tomography measures keratometry (the curvature of the cornea), topography (a map of the anterior and posterior surface of the cornea),
- [Pachymetry](https://laserfocus.org/diagnostic/pachymetry/) - Pachymetry is a diagnostic procedure that measures corneal thickness. It is vitally important when the doctor suspects the patient suffers from glaucoma or keratoconus. The thickness of the cornea also determines other parameters in the eye, such as eye pressure. Precisely measured corneal thickness is a parameter for the preparation of different surgical interventions. Among
- [OCT](https://laserfocus.org/diagnostic/oct/) - OCT is the abbreviation for Optical Coherence Tomography. This method uses harmless laser rays to analyze the optic nerve, as well as neurites (axons) around the optic nerves and in the macula. Each layer and each structure of the retina reflects these weak laser beams in a different way. Reflection is measured and carried through
- [Aberrometry](https://laserfocus.org/diagnostic/aberrometry/) - WAVEFRONT ABERROMETRY – MEASURING THE REFRACTIVE POWER OF THE EYE Wavefront technology is developed for the LASIK procedure, but it is also routinely used in examinations to diagnose vision problems. In the outpatient clinic, we use a phoropter – an ophthalmic testing device with several lenses of different power. Trying out different lenses before the
- [Ocular Biometry](https://laserfocus.org/diagnostic/ocular-biometry/) - With ultrasound or optical biometry, the doctor measures the length of the eyeball, thickness and curvature of the cornea, and the depth of the anterior eye chamber using an ultrasound or a OCT. Based on these data, a biometer calculates in detail the needed intraocular lens for cataract surgery according to different formulas and constants.
- [Dry Eye Test (Schirmer test and BUT test)](https://laserfocus.org/diagnostic/dry-eye-test-schirmer-but/) - Dry eye testing can be done with Schirmer’s and BUT tests. Schirmer’s test This test is used when there is doubt if the patient suffers from a syndrome of decreased tear production. The process consists of measuring the amount of moisture on a small strip of filter paper 5 mm wide and 35 mm long.
- [Focometry](https://laserfocus.org/diagnostic/focometry/) - A focometer is an instrument measuring the dioptric power and optical properties of the patient’s spectacles (glasses). It is possible to measure the diopter strength in gas permeable contact lenses. The doctor does this measurement to check the diopter in the patient’s glasses during his first medical examination, as well as in following medical checks
- [Eye Ultrasound](https://laserfocus.org/diagnostic/eye-ultrasound/) - The eye ultrasound is used to calculate the dioptric power of the intraocular lens (an implant) placed into the eye during the cataract surgery. This examination is also important when optical media are blurred and when the posterior segment of the eye is inaccessible for the examination. It usually happens when there are corneal scars,
- [Corneal Topography](https://laserfocus.org/diagnostic/corneal-topography/) - Corneal topography is a map of the anterior corneal surface. This is a simple diagnostic method based on the fact the tear film on the surface of the cornea functions as a mirror. The basis of this method is Placido-disc technology. By the end of the late 1800s, doctors were evaluating corneal irregularity by assessing
- [Cycloplegia](https://laserfocus.org/diagnostic/cycloplegia/) - Cycloplegia is a temporary paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye usually by means of eye drops, resulting in a loss of accommodation. Due to muscle paralysis, the lens cannot adapt and focus on nearby objects. Similar results also happen with presbyopia when the lens loses its elasticity and cannot focus on close-by objects.
- [Autorefractometry](https://laserfocus.org/diagnostic/autorefractometry/) - Autorefractometry is a method that enables one to automatically determine objective refraction. This is usually the first diagnostic examination, i.e. the initial method to determine refraction (diopter). The principle is to notice the image that is projected on to the retina. Then the doctor determines what diopter is needed to achieve the clearest picture on
- [Myopia](https://laserfocus.org/human-eye/myopia/) - Myopia or short-sightedness is a refractive error where close objects are seen clearly, whereas faraway objects are seen blurred. This disorder occurs if an eyeball is elongated or the cornea is more bulging than normal standard cur-vature. As a result, the light entering the eye refracts irregularly and the rays refract in front of the
- [Diagnostic](https://laserfocus.org/diagnostic/)
- [Cataract](https://laserfocus.org/human-eye/cataract/) - A cataract is a condition when the lens of your eye gets cloudy. The eye lens is a part of the optic system of the eye, which participates in the vision. If it isn’t healthy, it causes visual disturbances. The ideal lens of the eye is transparent which enables clear vision. Babies have such a
- [Presbyopia](https://laserfocus.org/human-eye/presbyopia/) - Presbyopia and the Human Eye Many people are far-sighted (presbyopia) which is a result of growing old. Vision acuity for close objects over time decreases so most people after 40 need eyeglasses for reading. This is a result of the fact that the ocular lens is getting old and loses elasticity and ability to adapt
- [Hyperopia](https://laserfocus.org/human-eye/hyperopia/) - Hypermetropia, Hyperopia, or Far-sightedness Hyperopia, far-sightedness, or hypermetropia is a refractive error of the eye where the vision of faraway objects is mainly clear, whereas close objects are blurred and unclear. Basic reasons for the origin of hypermetropia are that the eyeball is shorter than normal or the cornea is too flattened, so parallel rays
- [Normal Eye](https://laserfocus.org/human-eye/normal-eye/) - The eye is a sensory organ working in pair. It consists of an eyeball, an optic nerve, and auxiliary structures. The eyeball is situated in the eye socket and protected from all sides with skull bones except from the front where it is exposed and open to light so we could see undisturbed. From the
- [Treatment](https://laserfocus.org/treatment/)
- [Newsletter](https://laserfocus.org/newsletter/)
- [Contact](https://laserfocus.org/contact/) - Contact page for Laserfocus Center for Eye Microsurgery
- [Q&A](https://laserfocus.org/questions/) - Q&A section is here for all your questions regarding eye problems. We made this section to help you find the answers to most asked questions in our practice.
- [About us](https://laserfocus.org/about-us/) - LaserFocus is the newest and most sophisticated center for refractive surgery in the region, offering patients a unique approach.
- [Human Eye](https://laserfocus.org/human-eye/)

## Testimonials

- [A world without glasses](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/nemanja-velikic/) - He could not live normally without glasses or lenses and he believed that there was no cure for his problem. Today, he knows that there is one, as well as he knows what the shades of color in the eyes of dear friends look like. The most important thing for a good journalist is to
- [Lasik Intervention](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/marina-hasson-lasik-toronto/) - I am happy to be able to attach a slightly different "testimony" about my experience with the LASIK intervention at the LaserFocus Clinic in Belgrade and about dr Mirko Jankov. I have been living in Toronto (Canada) for 15 years and I have been wearing glasses for 28 long years. Because of an incident of
- [A new life with a twinkle in the eyes](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/bojana-lilic/) - She got used to glasses and lenses since childhood and couldn’t function without them. Now she realized that she can and she enjoys her clear view. From evening to evening, she enters our homes to wish us a good evening. While greeting the viewers of TV Pink, conveying fresh news from the country and abroad,
- [Experience with Lasik intervention](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/anica-dobra-lasik-belgrade/) - I got the idea that I could correct my vision with a laser a couple of years ago, but I gave myself time to find out as much as possible about it, especially whether I am a "candidate" for this type of intervention, to find out exactly what are the risks and what are the
- [I wore glasses and contact lenses for 14 years](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/dorde-baralic-lasik/) - I had been wearing glasses and contact lenses for 14 years; at one point my refractive error had advanced to -6. Without optical aids, I was unable to read anything or even function normally. I used to ask myself how bad the torture was for people who had even greater refractive error than myself. At
- [Healthy eye and satisfied patient](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/mirko-graovac-lasik/) - Although renowned for his high expertise, numerous rewards, and achievements, these are not the facts that distinguish Dr. Mirko Jankov from other professionals in his area. His competitive advantage lies in his love for the profession he chose. Due to his being fond of his calling, Dr. Jankov was obviously able to build through his
- [Delighted when the doctor told me I had no more diopters](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/natalija-pojatar-lasik-valjevo/) - I began wearing glasses at the age of ten. I was advised to wear lenses due to my worsened vision condition. Since that day my daily routine included inserting and removing my contact lenses, scratchy eyes, eyestrain. Through my university days, my vision deteriorated to -11D (diopters) prompting me to decide to undergo refractive surgery.
- [I feel perfect](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/sanja-jovanovic-lasik-pozarevac/) - Two days after the surgery have elapsed. I feel perfectly well. My sight improves on a daily basis and the pictures become ever more clear. I can most frankly say that I got ''new eyes'' and that I regained my sight not only physically but spiritually, as well because I came to know some wonderful,
- [Happy because my problem is solved](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/nadezda-pavlovic-cataract-surgery/) - I'm writing this with a huge smile on my face, elated that my affliction is gone. When I was told upon examination that I had a cataract on my left eye I was scared because I didn't know what to do; it was then that my neighbor told me of Dr. Jankov and how she
- [THANK YOU VERY MUCH Dr. Jankov](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/biljana-mitrovic-cataract-surgery/) - I owe Dr. Jankov a great debt of gratitude. Five months ago he performed cataract surgery on one eye, and on the 3rd of September 2009 he carried out the same operation on the other. I was very relaxed and at ease, with complete trust in him as a surgeon and as a man. He
- [Extremely important eye diagnostics](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/vjera-cakic-split-croatia/) - My eyesight first started deteriorating when I was fourteen years old, and my refractive error became progressively larger until it stabilized at -6.5 when I was in my thirties. At first, I wore glasses but once I had reached -3 I had to revert to contact lenses because they were far less awkward. I contemplated
- [I did PRK because of the thickness of my cornea](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/azra-sose-prk-capljina-bosna-and-hercegovina/) - Million thanks to dear God and my dear doctor who managed to "persuade" me to undergo laser dioptre removal. All compliments to Dr. Sanja and Dr. Jankov. I would recommend to everybody not to be afraid because I believe they are in safe hands. I was not afraid because I fully trusted my dear doctor
- [I have had to wear glasses since I was a child](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/tamara-jovicic-lasik/) - Ever since I was little I'd had to wear glasses, and I'd been wearing contact lenses for the past ten years. After all this time, I decided to rid myself of the need for any visual aids and see properly without hassle :). My ophthalmologist, a dear family friend, recommended Dr. Jankov to me, describing
- [I came to Laser Focus on recommendation](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/stevan-knezevic-lasik/) - I was healthy, I felt great... :) just joking. Before going to see Dr. Jankov I had a refractive error of +2 and cylindrical vision of -3.75 (on both eyes). This caused me a great amount of trouble through life because I constantly had to think about and be wary of wearing glasses, i.e. contact
- [I can only thank Dr. Jankov and the entire LaserFocus team](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/bojana-blecic-lasik/) - I first began having trouble with my eyesight around ten years ago when my farsightedness reached +7. My case was a special one as glasses were of no help, and my blurry vision was accompanied by migraine headaches and constant nausea. Dr. Dijana, my ophthalmologist recommended Dr. Jankov to me, and assured me that he
- [I feel FREE without wearing lenses](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/mirjana-kovacevic-lasik/) - I visited Dr. Jankov and decided to undergo LASIK surgery because I had been wearing contact lenses since elementary school and had grown extremely tired of them. I learned of Dr. Jankov through the Internet and the more I read about him and his work, the more appealing the idea became, and I felt 100%
- [Incredible relief and happiness that I looked around without any lenses](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/jelena-b-lasik/) - "I first heard of Dr. Jankov through my friend who, with great acclaim, explained that he was the best man to help me; something I never once doubted after having met him later on. Dr. Jankov filled me with unbelievable confidence, not solely as an ophthalmologist but as a person, in the way that he
- [The operation lasted a short time and I talked non-stop with doctor](https://laserfocus.org/testimonial/marija-sevic-lasik/) - As well as hearing of Dr. Jankov through various sources, I also had the pleasure of experiencing his work first-hand, as he had already operated on my elder sister. When I saw how satisfied she was with the results, I instantly decided to undergo the procedure myself. I knew that I was placing myself in

## FAQ

- [How long do the examinations and operation last?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/how-long-do-the-examinations-and-operation-last/) - The pre-operative examination lasts two hours, and on the day of the operation you’ll spend roughly the same amount of time at the clinic. After the procedure, you will be able to go home, without bandages or stitches, using a protective lens only at night-time and eye drops during the day to ensure quicker healing
- [Which factors most affect the level of success of the procedure?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/which-factors-most-affect-the-level-of-success-of-the-procedure/) - There are three important factors which can affect precision: the thickness of the cornea, the size of the patient’s pupils in the dark and the respective level of refractive error to be corrected.
- [How long after the procedure will I be able to return to my daily activities?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/how-long-after-the-procedure-will-i-be-able-to-return-to-my-daily-activities/) - You will be able to return to work and even sport activity two days after the operation itself. However, where water sports are concerned it is better to wait at least a month before resumption and contact sports should be avoided for at least 6 months.
- [Does LASIK hurt?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/does-lasik-hurt/) - No, not at all. LASIK is conducted under local anesthesia in the form of eye drops. No injections or general anesthesia are necessary. The patient only feels a gentle suction on his eye during the creation of the flap. In fact, many patients are pleasantly surprise at how painless the procedure really is.
- [What are the risks involved?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/what-are-the-risks-involved/) - Complications do exist, as in every surgical procedure, but they occur fairly rarely. The usually manifest themselves in the form of occasional glare, haloes and reduced contrast capacity. Some patients experience ‘dry eye’ after the procedure, which can be successfully remedied through a treatment of artificial tears. The degree of success depends on the pre-operative
- [How long after the procedure can the effects be seen?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/how-long-after-the-procedure-can-the-effects-be-seen/) - LASIK does not stop a patient’s refractive error from increasing (this usually happens once the patient reaches 25 years of age) but it eliminates the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. If the eye has completely developed and the cornea has finished growing then the refractive error most often never returns.
- [Who can perform LASIK surgery?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/who-can-perform-lasik-surgery/) - Only ophthalmologists who have been specially trained by authorized instructors in LASIK can perform the procedure, and the more experienced the surgeon the better. This is because LASIK is an operation that depends largely on the ability and experienced of the surgeon performing it. He must also possess certified proof of having undergone specialized training
- [How long before the operation should I stop wearing contact lenses?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/how-long-before-the-operation-should-i-stop-wearing-contact-lenses/) - If you wear soft contacts, you should remove them at least ten days before the procedure, while those patients who use hard lenses must go without for at least a month before an operation.
- [Who is a good candidate for refractive surgery?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/who-is-a-good-candidate-for-refractive-surgery/) - The patient’s refractive power must have been stable for at least year. For most patients, stabilization occurs between the ages of 18 and 21. Children should never undergo PRK or LASIK surgery as they as still developing physically, meaning that their myopia or astigmatism are similarly increasing. Furthermore, healing responses and processes in children are
- [How can my refractive error be corrected?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/how-can-my-refractive-error-be-corrected/) - Various surgical procedures (LASIK, PRK, IOL) are employed depending on the patient’s condition (degree and type of refractive error, corneal thickness, quality and shape of cornea, state of the retina etc.), and the extensive preoperative examination is crucial for the problem to be accurately defined and the right solution to be reached. LASIK can correct
- [How often should diabetics control their vision?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/how-often-should-diabetics-control-their-vision/) - They can do it once a year if they keep sugar levels at normal or slightly elevated, if they take medication and conduct a proper lifestyle, if they’re on a diet and they have no complications. People with any alteration of sugar level should see a doctor every four or six months.
- [Is glaucoma hereditary?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/is-glaucoma-hereditary/) - Glaucoma can be hereditary, therefore regular check-ups are recommended for a patient with a positive family anamnesis of glaucoma.
- [Is a frequent bursting of capillaries in the eye dangerous?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/is-a-frequent-bursting-of-capillaries-in-the-eye-dangerous/) - It is not dangerous for the eye, but it reflects the condition of blood vessels in the body. An internist's check-up is required.
- [Does long reading and watching TV impair the sight and affect the dioptre change?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/does-long-reading-and-watching-tv-impair-the-sight-and-affect-the-dioptre-change/) - Looking at the TV screen or computer monitor for a long time, or reading does not increase the dioptre. Disturbances can occur due to uncorrected refractive defects, but the eyes do not "impair".
- [Can strabismus be corrected by a laser?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/can-strabismus-be-corrected-by-a-laser/) - If strabismus is caused by dioptre, it can be corrected with the laser correction of the sight. It is necessary to consult the doctor who will determine what are the expected results of the laser surgery after a series of preliminary examinations.
- [What to do and what therapy to take after Ultra B2 intervention?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/what-to-do-and-what-therapy-to-take-after-ultra-b2-intervention/) - After the surgery, it is recommended to apply drops for several months, with frequent check-ups. It is very important that the patient follows the instructions properly and that the drops are used regularly. The patient may continue to wear contact lenses.
- [Do I need an escort after the intervention?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/do-i-need-an-escort-after-the-intervention/) - We recommend someone to come with you because your eyesight will be limited after the intervention and the use of public transport can be a risk. Also, you should not drive a car.
- [What type of anesthesia is used during the intervention?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/what-type-of-anesthesia-is-used-during-the-intervention/) - On the day of the intervention, the eye is anesthetized with drops. The whole procedure is painless.
- [When can the lenses be put on after a corneal crosslinking intervention?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/when-can-the-lenses-be-put-on-after-a-corneal-crosslinking-intervention/) - The cornea should be left to recover for at least a month, then you can start wearing the previous contact lenses with a shortened regime. Since complete recovery occurs for 3-6 months after the intervention, the cornea is often partially straightened after the recovery and then weaker contact lenses may be needed.
- [Is there an age limit up to which Ultra B2 can be applied to stop keratoconus?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/is-there-an-age-limit-up-to-which-ultra-b2-can-be-applied-to-stop-keratoconus/) - The intervention should be planned as soon as the progression of keratoconus is established. Since the disease begins at puberty, this method is applied to many patients at a very early age when a progressive form of keratoconus has already appeared. As for the upper limit, the progression of keratoconus in the thirties stops spontaneously,
- [If the dioptre is also corrected by cataract surgery, what to do with the other eye that does not have cataract but has dioptre?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/if-the-dioptre-is-also-corrected-by-cataract-surgery-what-to-do-with-the-other-eye-that-does-not-have-cataract-but-has-dioptre/) - The most often cataract affects both eyes, except that one eye is always affected earlier than the other. If there is a big difference in dioptre, the other lens should also be operated so that the vision would be better and the dioptre equalized.
- [How long do the preparations take, how long does the cataract surgery take, and how long does the recovery take?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/how-long-do-the-preparations-take-how-long-does-the-cataract-surgery-take-and-how-long-does-the-recovery-take/) - The surgery takes about ten minutes. The preparation is quite extensive and detailed in order to prevent complications that can be predicted by a careful preoperative examination. Recovery depends on the type of surgical technique and the type of used anesthesia. At LaserFocus, we use the ultrasound method for cataract removal and drip anesthesia, so
- [What are the symptoms of cataract?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/what-are-the-symptoms-of-cataract/) - In the beginning a worse, blurred vision, light scattering, especially at night. If the cataract progresses, vision can become quite poor so that it interferes with daily activities.
- [Should we await before the cataract “matures” to perform the surgery?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/should-we-await-before-the-cataract-matures-to-perform-the-surgery/) - We don’t have to, it can be operated at any stage. A cataract is not an urgent condition in ophthalmology, so there is no degree of urgency for surgery. It is mainly operated when the patient decides to do it, in other words when the cataract starts bothering him in everyday activities: reading, driving, watching
- [When is the best time for cataract surgery?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/when-is-the-best-time-for-cataract-surgery/) - The doctor will assess the right moment for the operation. The general advice is to remove the cataract when it starts to interfere with a normal way of life and work abilities. Modern and comfortable surgeries do not implicate the cataract should "mature" in order to be operated.
- [Does modern medicine offer a cure for cataract or surgery is the only solution?](https://laserfocus.org/faq/does-modern-medicine-offer-a-cure-for-cataract-or-surgery-is-the-only-solution/) - The surgery simply and permanently solves the problem of cataracts in a short time. That is the only solution for now. There are no medicines.

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