Flow3 Laser: How an Elite Wrestler Returned to Competition in 7 Days

The Story: Champion Wrestler, Crystal Vision in One Week

Ekke Kõu Leitham is a 10-time Estonian champion in Greco-Roman wrestling. He's competed at the European U23 championships and sits in the world's top 10 rankings according to UWW. For someone whose sport demands split-second reactions on the mat, glasses and contact lenses aren't just inconvenient — they're a genuine handicap.

So Ekke made a decision: his myopia wasn't going to limit him any longer.

He chose the Flow3 procedure at KSA Silmakeskus. And the results speak for themselves.

Immediately after the procedure, his vision was sharper than it had ever been in contacts or glasses. Ten minutes post-surgery, still in the procedure room, he lifted the surgical nurse Ave Treyer off her feet — just to show how good he felt. Very much the wrestler's style.

Seven days later, he was back on the training mat. Within two weeks, he was Estonian champion again.

This isn't marketing. This is real.

Where Glasses and Contact Lenses Become Real Problems

If you're not an elite athlete, you might think: "So what's the difference?" But imagine your favourite sport:

• Paddle and tennis — glasses slip down mid-swing, the ball blurs, your peripheral vision narrows
• Triathlon — you can't see underwater without lenses, and swapping glasses between swimming and cycling is its own nightmare
• The gym — glasses fog up and slide with sweat, contacts dry out under the air conditioning
• Swimming — wearing lenses means a sharp spike in eye infection risk. Your glasses stay in the locker, useless
• Surfing and wakeboarding — salt water and glasses don't mix. Contacts and the ocean are even worse
• Skiing and snowboarding — your ski goggles sitting over your glasses? Everything fogs. Everything gets in the way
• Judo, wrestling, MMA — in contact sports, glasses are nearly useless and often banned outright. Contacts don't solve it either; a single impact can shift or dislodge them

Everyone who wears glasses or contacts knows these moments. And every time, you face the same impossible choice: sport, or sight?

With Flow3, you don't make that choice anymore. You see clearly and sharply in every situation.

Why Flow3 is the Athlete's Choice

Not all laser procedures are equal. Flow3 stands apart for three reasons that matter most to active people and competitive athletes:

No corneal flap. Standard LASIK procedures create a flap on the cornea that's folded back and repositioned. In contact sports—where impacts, collisions, and falls happen—that flap adds an extra layer of risk. Flow3 is a surface-based laser procedure. No flap is created at all. That's why militaries across the world prefer it.

The cornea stays structurally stronger. Because Flow3 doesn't create a flap, the cornea's structural integrity is preserved better. For an athlete, this means lower long-term risk, even after years of intense training and competition.

One-week recovery for sports. While your vision stabilises fully over 3 months, you can return to training and competition within days. Ekke was back on the mat in seven. Most athletes clear it within the first week—meaning you're not sidelined by the cure.

How Our Team Chose This For Themselves

At KSA Silmakeskus, the clinical team didn't choose Flow3 for our patients because the marketing was good. The entire team chose it for their own eyes. When the surgeons, nurses, and specialists who perform these procedures every day opt for Flow3 for themselves, that's the truest endorsement you'll find.

Dr. Ants Haavel and his team have performed over 55,000 procedures. They know the difference between good and exceptional. And they chose Flow3 for themselves.

Is Flow3 Right For You?

You don't have to be a wrestling champion to benefit from clear vision without glasses or contacts. Whether you're a weekend runner, a competitive swimmer, someone who hates fogged-up glasses, or simply tired of the daily hassle—Flow3 and our alternative ICB lens replacement are worth exploring.

Suitability depends on your eyes, your prescription, and your lifestyle. That's why we start with a proper consultation.

Ready to see what's possible? Book a quick assessment with us in Tallinn. We'll tell you honestly whether laser, lens replacement, or another solution is best for you.

Because great vision shouldn't mean giving up the sports and life you love.