About Refractive Surgery
What is refractive surgery?
Refractive surgery is an eye surgery used to correct refractive errors in the eye and reduce or eliminate the use of glasses or contact lenses as per the patient's preference. Refractive surgery, which may include surgical reshaping of the cornea, lens implantation, or various methods of lens replacement, is performed depending on the condition of the eye and the suitability of the patient's condition.
What conditions are treated with laser vision correction?
It is used in the treatment of refractive errors such as myopia, astigmatism, and hypermetropia.
How long does laser vision correction take?
Laser correction takes about 4-5 minutes for each eye, pain and pain are not felt. It is very important that the patient feels comfortable throughout the treatment and follows the doctor's instructions. After the end of the treatment, the patient is taken out of the laser room without a bandage.
Types of laser vision correction
There are 13 different methods and advanced technologies used in laser treatment, which is commonly known as vision correction. An eye examination for laser treatment takes about 1.5 hours and requires an examination that includes detailed tests.
Does the refractive error go away after laser correction?
The degree of visual impairment after laser surgery must be brought to a level of +/- 0.50. The task of the laser is to make sure that you can see as well without glasses as you can with glasses. Values of 0.5 and below are no points and are considered successful. If the laser is used while vision is still deteriorating, glasses may need to be worn again. Therefore, the values should not increase for at least 1 year. After laser correction, 95% of patients with myopia and 70% of patients with hyperopia do not require glasses.
To what value is laser vision correction performed?
People with myopia up to -10 diopters, people with astigmatism up to 6 diopters, as well as anyone who needs to wear glasses, but they do not want to wear them, can apply laser vision correction if the eye structure is suitable.
At what age can laser vision correction be performed?
Laser surgery can be performed after 18 years.
Who can receive laser treatment?
- Individuals over 18 years of age
- Individuals with suitable corneal thickness
- Individuals with myopia up to -10 diopters
- Individuals with astigmatism up to 6 diopters
- Individuals with hypermetropia up to +4 diopters
- Individuals who do not have systemic diseases such as diabetes, rheumatism
- Individuals who do not have other eye diseases (corneal sharpening, intraocular pressure, etc.)
- Non-pregnant and non-nursing women
The conditions for laser vision correction are listed above. Contrary to popular belief, laser vision correction is not new. It is a form of treatment that has been used successfully since 1990. Laser treatment, commonly known as laser vision correction, is used to treat refractive errors such as myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism.
Prices for laser vision correction
When determining prices for laser vision correction, the doctor studies in detail the structure of the patient's eyes. An eye examination for laser treatment, which is popularly known as laser vision correction, takes about an hour and a half and requires an examination that includes detailed tests. Prices for laser vision correction are determined as a result of a comprehensive eye examination. You can book an appointment right now to find out which laser method is right for your eye structure and undergo a detailed eye examination.
Prepared by the Dünyagöz Hospital Editorial Board.
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Update Date: 31.01.2023
