Laser eye surgery, widely known as "eye scratching" among the public and refractive surgery in the medical world, is a highly safe and technological procedure applied to permanently correct refractive errors such as myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism.
How is Laser Eye Surgery Applied?
Thanks to developing medical technology, laser procedures are now completed in seconds using entirely painless and bladeless methods. These treatments, which are based on reshaping the cornea (the transparent layer at the very front of the eye), are specifically chosen according to the patient's eye structure, corneal thickness, and eye prescription. The most commonly used techniques are:
- No-Touch: Based on the principle of reshaping the cornea remotely with laser beams without any device contact touching the eye. It is very safe for patients with thin corneas.
- Femto-LASIK: Also known as bladeless laser. The flap creation process is entirely computer-controlled with a femtosecond laser, and then the refractive error is corrected with an excimer laser. The healing process is limited to a few hours.
- SMILE Laser: With the lens extraction technique, a lens-shaped piece of tissue is separated from the cornea with a laser and removed through a tiny incision without creating a flap. Ideal for athletes and occupational groups at risk of impact.
What are the Advantages? Why Should I Have Laser?
- Quick Recovery: A significant clearing in vision begins immediately after the procedure. In LASIK and SMILE techniques, patients can return to their daily lives the very next day.
- Painless Process: Since it is performed using only anesthetic eye drops, no pain, ache, or needle sensation is experienced.
- Permanent Solution: Offers the opportunity to get rid of glasses and contact lens dependence for a lifetime. It eliminates infection risks that may arise from contact lens use.
- Long-Term Economic Contribution: Considering the lifetime costs spent on changing eyeglass lenses, frames, and lens solutions every year, laser treatment is a one-time and much more logical investment.
After a detailed eye scan to be performed by our expert physicians with 3D topography devices, whether your eye is suitable for laser surgery is definitively determined. You can book a detailed appointment at our clinic to get rid of your glasses, engage in sports freely, swim, and see the world clearly when you wake up in the morning.