Laser eye surgery in Copenhagen –
say bye to glasses and contact lenses
Laser eye surgery is a vision-correcting treatment in which a precise laser reshapes the cornea to correct vision problems such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism.
In short words: laser eye surgery
What is laser eye surgery?
Laser treatment of the cornea to correct vision problems
Who is it suitable for?
Typically, people between the ages of 20 and 44 with stable vision
Typical age
Under 45 years old
Which conditions can be treated?
Short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism
Result
Clear vision without glasses or contact lenses
PREMIUM LASER EYE SURGERY
No More Glasses with AQUARIUZ Laser
- Laser eye surgery for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
- Free and thorough preliminary examination
- Flap-Free AQUARIUZ Technology
- Treatment tailored to your lifestyle
- Post-operative check-ups
- Reassuring support throughout the entire journey
Forget glasses, contact lenses, and limitations.
Wake up, perform, and stay active without worries.
Imagine waking up in the morning and seeing the clock clearly as the very first thing. Or going for a run in the rain, swimming, doing crossfit, or performing at work without contact lenses that irritate and dry out your eyes. Freedom from glasses is not just about vision correction – it is about the uninterrupted freedom to live your life to the fullest and perform optimally in every possible situation.
Laser Eye Surgery and Contact Lenses
Many people see laser eye surgery as a major decision—and it is. But when you add up the accumulated costs of glasses, contact lens subscriptions, and regular optician visits over the years, laser treatment is a long-term investment. Both in your personal freedom and in your finances.
Laser vs. contact lenses
The overlooked and cumulative risk of contact lenses
Many perceive contact lenses as the most risk-free solution, but the reality is often different. Every single time you touch your eyes, insert a lens, or take it out, you expose the cornea to microscopic scratches and bacteria. For many, contact lenses are a good solution, but some experience dryness, irritation, or limitations in everyday life with long-term use.
An investment in your vision rather than temporary solutions
While contact lenses and glasses are temporary treatments for symptoms that require constant maintenance and replacement, laser eye surgery provides a permanent and structural correction of your vision problem. You eliminate, once and for all, the daily risks and inconveniences associated with having foreign objects on your eyes. However, this does not prevent presbyopia.
Who is suitable for laser eye surgery?
Most candidates for laser eye surgery are:
- over 20 years
- have had a stable prescription for at least 6-12 months
- has healthy eyes
- wishes to reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses
Laser eye surgery is typically not recommended for people with:
- unstable prescription
- certain corneal diseases
- Serious eye conditions
- Pronounced presbyopia
HOW THE PROCEDURE WORKS
The treatment uses a solid-state ablation laser to reshape the cornea and correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The procedure typically takes about 20 minutes per eye. Once the laser reshaping is complete, a soft, protective bandage lens is placed on the eye to support the healing process during the initial recovery period.
That’s how easy it is to get started at Copenhagen Eye Institute
Expected results and healing period
The goal of the PRK procedure is to reduce or completely eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. After the surgery, you can expect to achieve your best-corrected vision without the use of visual aids.
In the first week after the procedure, blurred vision is common, and you should plan to take time off from work or studies during this period. Driving is typically not possible in the initial period following the treatment.
It can take up to three months for vision to fully stabilize – especially when treating farsightedness.
Mild to moderate discomfort or pain is common in the first few days and can be relieved with prescribed pain medication.
PRICES & PAYMENT
The price includes a comprehensive pre-examination, a personalised treatment plan, the procedure, all follow-up appointments, and a treatment guarantee.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Most private health insurance providers in Denmark offer coverage or partial reimbursement for eye specialist consultations and treatments as part of their health plans. It is important that you contact your insurance company before your visit to confirm that they cover the service.
INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS
With a Health+ Credit, you can split the payment of your treatment into smaller, manageable installments without any hassle.
RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTS
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS OF LASER EYE SURGERY
Many perceive contact lenses as the most risk-free solution, but the reality is often different. Every single time you touch your eyes, insert a lens, or take it out, you expose the cornea to microscopic scratches and bacteria. For many, contact lenses are a good solution, but some experience dryness, irritation, or limitations in everyday life with long-term use.
HOW LONG DOES THE CORRECTION FROM THE PROCEDURE LAST?​
The vision correction achieved with AQUA PRK is permanent. However, natural age-related changes such as presbyopia will continue and may lead to a need for reading glasses later in life.
Additionally, after the cornea has been reshaped, it may become more difficult to fit contact lenses in the future.
TREATMENT GUARANTEE
Necessary check-ups and any required fine-tuning are included at no extra cost. If hospital treatment is needed, we will arrange a referral and follow-up examination with an ophthalmologist.
Book a free preliminary assessment, and we’ll evaluate your specific risk profile.
MEET YOUR EYE DOCTOR
Top Surgery
Your safety is built on our experience. At Copenhagen Eye Institute, we place great emphasis on ensuring that you are always treated by top eye surgery specialists.
Our eye surgeon is eye doctor Javier Cabrerizo, with many thousands of successful complex procedures behind him. He continuously stays up to date with the latest international research and medical literature in refractive laser surgery, which is your guarantee of top-level clinical expertise.
For us, treatment does not end when the laser is switched off. The follow-up programme is an integral and essential part of our premium concept. We regularly monitor your eyes as they heal and are always available to answer your questions, so you can feel 100% confident throughout your journey towards your new vision.
The only accredited Aqua PRK surgeon in the Nordic region
Dr. Javier Cabrerizo is the only eye surgeon in the Nordic region who is officially certified to perform Aqua PRK using the Ziemer Akuariuz platform. Certification for this technique requires specialized training directly from Ziemer, as the procedure demands a high degree of precision and technical skill, making the Copenhagen Eye Institute the only place in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland where patients can receive this treatment from an officially certified specialist.
Our expertise in Aqua PRK has made the Copenhagen Eye Institute an international center of excellence for this technique. Eye surgeons and clinics from around the world view our clinic as the gold standard for how Aqua PRK should be performed. From surgical technique and patient selection to the postoperative course and follow-up on results.
We regularly host colleagues in the field of ophthalmology from other countries, where Dr. Cabrerizo personally trains them in the technique and shares the surgical refinements we have developed through our clinical experience. This training role strengthens our position not only as practitioners of Aqua PRK, but also as one of the leading international authorities in the field.
THIS IS WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY
For us, it is not only about your vision, but about creating a sense of security, trust, and an experience where you feel seen and valued from start to finish.
CERTIFICATIONS
Copenhagen Eye Institute is a specialized eye clinic focusing on eye diseases and eye surgery. We are certified to perform both clinical treatments and advanced surgical procedures.
Why Patients Choose Us for Aqua PRK
- The only surgeon in the Nordic region accredited by Ziemer Akuariuz Aqua PRK
- Internationally recognized as a center of excellence for this technique
- A clinic that actively trains surgeons from abroad in Aqua PRK
- A gentler and more advanced refinement of traditional PRK, performed with the highest level of expertise
Aqua PRK with the Ziemer AQUARIUZ system
A New Generation of Laser Surface Correction
Aqua PRK is an advancement of traditional PRK. It is a flapless, surface-based technique that combines laser ablation of the corneal epithelium with correction of the underlying tissue in a single, continuous, water-assisted procedure. Since no permanent flap is created, the cornea remains structurally stronger after treatment, making Aqua PRK particularly well-suited for patients with active lifestyles, including contact sports and water activities. The result is a gentler treatment with a smoother corneal surface, faster visual recovery, and results that rival and in many respects surpass previous surface ablation techniques.
One of only five AQUARIUZ systems in the world
The Copenhagen Eye Institute performs Aqua PRK using the Ziemer AQUARIUZ. It is one of only five systems of this type in the world and the only one in Denmark. Combined with a precise eye-tracking system that maintains accuracy even during slight eye movements, this technology represents the most advanced surface laser correction currently available.
AQUA PRK or LASIK - which laser eye treatment is best?
Both AQUA PRK and LASIK are excellent, safe, and state-of-the-art premium treatments. The main difference lies in how the laser gains access to correct your vision, as well as how your eyes heal afterwards.
At the Copenhagen Eye Institute, we use AQUA PRK because this method results in a strong corneal structure without the need for a flap, making it well suited to active patients.
LASIK: Fast results with minimal recovery time
- Procedure: The surgeon creates a thin flap in the cornea, lifts it aside, applies the laser, and then places the flap back.
- Healing: Fast. Vision is often good the next day and there is minimal pain.
- Fordel: Hurtig heling
- Disadvantage: Creates a permanent flap, which in rare cases can lead to complications in the event of impact or a blow to the eye, and carries a higher risk of dry eyes in the early stage.
AQUA PRK: The strong, flap-free solution for an active lifestyle
- Procedure: The surgeon completely removes the outermost cell layer (the epithelium), applies the laser directly to the surface, and places a bandage contact lens for protection.
- Healing: Slower. It takes 4-7 days for the epithelium to grow back, and vision gradually stabilizes over weeks/months.
- Advantage: Provides a structurally stronger cornea without a flap, allowing you to stay active without concern, with a lower risk of dry eyes and easier options for enhancement (touch-up) treatments.
- Drawback: Can be more painful during the healing period and requires a longer recovery time.
Read more about the difference between AQUA PRK and LASIK.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LASER EYE SURGERY
How long does laser eye surgery last?
The result is permanent and for most people the effect lasts a lifetime. However, the natural aging of the eye and age-related vision can occur later in life, as it does for everyone.
Read more about how long an eye laser surgery typically lasts in our article here
When can you see after laser eye surgery?
We recommend that you take the day off on the day of surgery and the day after. Most people need 1-2 days of recovery and are back to their everyday life quickly without glasses or lenses. Synet forbedres gradvist. Mange oplever fremgang efter den første uge, mens stabilisering kan tage måneder.
What happens on the day of surgery?
On the day of surgery, you will arrive at our tranquil surroundings at Kejsergade 2 in the center of Copenhagen. We recommend taking the day of surgery off so you can take it easy before and after the operation. It’s perfectly normal to be excited or perhaps nervous.
DYou start by receiving numbing eye drops, after which the eye doctor will call you into the operating room. The actual laser treatment takes about 20 minutes per eye. eye.
You will then be allowed to wait in our waiting room before you go home to make sure you are comfortable after the surgery.
How can I best prepare before surgery?
We make sure to give you personalized and thorough guidance before treatment so you know exactly what to do. Typically, we recommend that you:
- Avoids wearing contact lenses in the days leading up to
- Arrives rested and without makeup or eye cream
- Planning transportation home with a relative
- Have over-the-counter painkillers ready at home use if you need them
We go through all the steps with you well in advance, so you can feel completely comfortable and prepared.
What should I be aware of after surgery?
Use eye drops as directed, avoid rubbing your eyes and take it easy at first. We will give you thorough guidance and follow you closely in the days and weeks after treatment.
Is your preliminary survey free of charge?
Yes, our initial consultation is free of charge. We’ll carry out a thorough examination of your eyes, assess your suitability and discuss your needs and preferences with you. You’ll receive honest advice from our experienced clinical optician, and it’s entirely up to you whether you wish to proceed. Book your free initial consultation today and gain clarity on your options. Please note, however, that there is a no-show fee of 300 kr.
How painful is laser eye surgery?
AQUA PRK is not usually painful during the procedure, but some people experience discomfort during the first few days of healing.
Can you take part in sport after laser eye surgery?
Yes. Once they have recovered, most people can return to sport and physical activity.
Can you have laser eye surgery if you wear contact lenses?
Yes, but you will usually need to stop wearing contact lenses before the examination to ensure the measurements are accurate.
Is laser eye surgery safe?
Modern laser eye surgery is a well-documented treatment, but as with all surgical procedures, there are potential side effects.
Take the first step: Book an eye specialist consultation
Are you wondering if laser eye surgery is right for you? Let us examine your eyes and give you a professional answer. At the Copenhagen Eye Institute in Copenhagen K, we have short wait times, and you can often get an appointment with an ophthalmologist as early as the same week.
Book a free preliminary assessment, and we’ll evaluate your specific risk profile.
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Copenhagen Eye Institute is an eye clinic in Copenhagen with short waiting times and specialized treatment.