Laser eye surgery in Ghent — Dr. Isabel Pinxten
Laser eye surgery in Ghent: the procedure takes place at Laser Vision Clinic Ghent (Zwijnaarde), where Dr. Isabel Pinxten operates several days a week. You stay close to home for the laser treatment.
Why patients from Ghent choose Dr. Pinxten
Dr. Isabel Pinxten is THE specialist for laser eye surgery in Flanders. Patients from all over Belgium (and certainly from Ghent) choose her for her experience, personal approach and state-of-the-art technology.
The expert in laser eye surgery
With more than 700 laser procedures and lens implants per year, Dr. Pinxten is one of the most experienced refractive surgeons in Belgium.
Board member Laser Vision Clinics
Partner and board member of Laser Vision Clinics, the largest laser centre in Belgium with locations in Ghent and Antwerp.
Personal approach
No assembly line. Dr. Pinxten takes the time to examine your eyes thoroughly and to choose the technique that fits your life.
Cutting-edge technology
Zeiss VisuMax 800 for SMILE Pro, MEL 90 excimer laser and Pentacam HR. Top level thanks to the scale of Laser Vision Clinics.
Short waiting times
For a free screening you usually get an appointment within the week — both for the pre-assessment in Knokke and for the procedure itself.
One point of contact
Dr. Pinxten personally follows you up: from the first screening to the last check 3 months after treatment.
How simple laser eye surgery is from Ghent
As a resident of Ghent you only need to come to Knokke once for the pre-assessment and then for the follow-up visits. The procedure itself takes place at Laser Vision Clinic Ghent (Zwijnaarde).
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Free screening and pre-assessment in Knokke
A first short visit at our practice in Knokke to check whether your eyes qualify for laser surgery, followed by a full pre-assessment.
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Procedure at Ghent (Zwijnaarde)
The laser treatment itself takes place at Laser Vision Clinic Ghent (Zwijnaarde). Easily reached from Ghent.
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Aftercare in Knokke
Follow-up after 1 day, 1 week, 1 month and 3 months — all at our practice in Knokke, included in the price.
As a resident of Ghent you are minutes away from Zwijnaarde: direct access via E40 and E17, large free parking. The pre-assessment can be arranged on site or in Knokke as you prefer.
The largest laser centre in Belgium
Dr. Pinxten is partner and board member of Laser Vision Clinics, the largest eye laser centre in Belgium. With locations in Ghent (Zwijnaarde) and Antwerp (Deurne) the centre performs thousands of laser procedures every year. This scale allows continuous investment in the latest equipment and the strictest quality standards.
- Zeiss VisuMax 800 femtosecond laser: SMILE Pro and Femto-LASIK
- MEL 90 excimer laser: LASIK and LASEK/PRK
- Pentacam HR for precise corneal topography
- Highly trained team of ophthalmologists and optometrists
Zwijnaarde — easily reached via E40 and E17, large free parking.
Deurne — close to Ring R1, easy by car or tram.
Easily accessible from Ghent
Our practice in Knokke is easy to reach from Ghent, both by car and by public transport. We welcome patients from all over Belgium.
By car
Zwijnaarde is 10–15 minutes from the centre of Ghent via R4 and E40. For follow-up visits in Knokke, count about 50 minutes via the N49.
Travel time Knokke ↔ Ghent: approx. 50 minutes
Public transport
The laser centre in Zwijnaarde is reachable by tram (P+R) and bus. For Knokke, take a direct train from Gent-Sint-Pieters (approx. 1 hour).
Parking
Large free parking at Laser Vision Clinic Ghent. In Knokke, free parking in the green zone on weekdays.