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Overview

Laser eye surgery is a surgical procedure used to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. An excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea, allowing light to focus properly on the retina. This reduces or eliminates the need for glasses or contact lenses.  

Procedure Details

• Procedure: Laser Eye Surgery (Göz Lazer Ameliyatı)
• Duration: Approximately 5-10 minutes per eye
• Anesthesia: Topical anesthesia (eye drops)
• Location: Atlas University Hospital – Istanbul
• Possible Side Effects: Dry eyes, halos (seeing rings around lights), infection (rare).
• Recovery Time: With LASIK, recovery occurs within a day. With PRK, vision begins to improve within a few days, and full recovery may take several weeks.
• Expected Outcomes: Clearer and sharper vision, reduced or eliminated need for glasses or contact lenses, improved quality of life.

Daily Plan

• Day 1:
  • Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to the hospital.
  • Pre-operative consultation and detailed eye examination with your ophthalmologist.
  • Determination of the laser eye surgery technique (LASIK, PRK, SMILE, etc.).
• Day 2:
  • Laser eye surgery.
  • Use of eye drops and rest after surgery.
  • Hospitalization is usually not required, you can be discharged the same day.
• Day 3:
  • Post-operative check-up by your ophthalmologist.
  • Vision check and continue using eye drops.
• Day 6:
  • Return to your country.

Note: For the PRK method, an examination is performed on the 5th day after the procedure. The patient can return home the next day.

Post-Operative Care

• Use your eye drops regularly.
• Avoid rubbing and scratching your eyes.
• Protect your eyes from dust and dirt.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions and schedule a follow-up appointment with a local ophthalmologist after returning to your country.

FAQ

• Q: Is laser eye surgery painful?
  • A: Pain is usually not felt during the surgery. There may be mild discomfort after LASIK surgery, which subsides the next day. With the PRK method, there is pain for the first 2-3 days after surgery. The pain will be gone by the fifth day. Eye drops reduce pain during this process.
• Q: How long will I need to wear glasses or contact lenses after surgery?
  • A: Most people do not need glasses or contact lenses after surgery. However, in some cases, glasses may be required, especially for night vision.
• Q: What are the risks of laser eye surgery?
  • A: Laser eye surgery is generally a safe procedure, but like any surgery, there are risks such as infection and dry eyes. Your doctor will explain the risks in detail.
• Q: Who is suitable for laser eye surgery?
  • A: People who are over 18 years old, in good general health, and have a suitable eye structure and degree of refractive error may be suitable for surgery. Your doctor will assess your eye health and determine if surgery is right for you.