LASIK (iDesign Wavefront)
What is i-Lasik?
Around the world, 80% of people have a refractive error.
Refractive surgery, which has been applied since 1980 and gives the most reliable results in the treatment of refractive errors, is the laser method. With the developing technology, refractive errors such as myopia (difficulty in far vision), hyperopia (difficulty in near vision), astigmatism (blurring in the image) can be treated with laser.
Laser treatment aims to increase the quality of life of people and enable them to have a more comfortable life. Today, the most widely used treatment method in the world for the treatment of refractive errors is the I-LASIK (Laser-Assisted insitu Keratomilluesis) method. This method is personalized and is performed by the eye structure of the patient as a result of detailed examination and tests.
To whom can the i-Lasik laser be applied?
- Persons over the age of 18
- Persons with myopia up to 10 diopters, hyperopia, 6 and astigmatism up to 4 diopters
- Persons with suitable corneal thickness
- Those who do not have systematic diseases such as diabetes, rheumatism
As a result of the preliminary examination and tests, I-Lasik laser treatment can be applied to people whose eye structure is found suitable for operation by the physician.
How is i-Lasik surgery performed?
In the i-Lasik operation, the entire process is planned specifically for the patient with wavefront and iDesign technology, and even the smallest errors can be corrected with the combination of the eye recognition system. With the use of femtosecond laser, bladeless incisions are possible, thus increasing the success of the treatment.
Wavefront
Wavefront involves sending a light beam to the eye and applying a laser treatment tailored for a specific person, after evaluating the image obtained from the retinal layer. This method is specifically preferred in patients with night vision problems or with dilated pupils, to avoid scattering, diffraction, and haloing around light after laser. After evaluation with special Wavefront analyzing devices, the decision for surgery is made.
iDesign Wavefront
In the first stage, a personal vision profile is prepared by Wavescan technology.
Afterward, a corneal incision is created by femtosecond, without using a blade. Finally, the vision can be corrected by ILASIK.
Data reflected from the beams sent to the eye is detected by a special camera. Such data is sent to the Laser and the intended operation is performed. One of the reasons for preferring a custom-made treatment (Advanced CustomVue™) is the ability to acquire an exact patient-specific three-dimensional visual map with the aid of a Wavefront aberrometer.
During laser treatments, pointing into the intended spot of the eye by the device is of crucial importance.
Therefore, there should be a digital locking system (eye-tracker) between the eye and the device.
In the Wavefront treatment, measuring is performed in the sitting position, while the operation takes place in the lying position. A minor rotational ocular movement may occur while in the lying position. The iris layer of the person is detected by the laser device and can follow the movements in the eye around its axis.
Differences between i-Lasik and Lasik
The difference between i-Lasik surgeries and other surgeries is that individual laser treatment can be performed. In i-Lasik surgery, the entire procedure is planned specifically for the structure of the patient's eye using Wavefront and iDesing, and even the smallest defects can be corrected using a combination of the eye recognition system. In LASIK surgery, a flap of the cornea is opened using a knife called a microkeratome.
Does blurred vision occur after i-Lasik laser treatment?
Blurred vision can occur on the first day of all laser surgeries. This situation is temporary. In the first few days after surgery, the patient may have blurred vision.
How long does the healing process take after the i-Lasik laser?
The day after the i-Lasik operation, the patient is asked to come to the control, after which he can continue his daily life. Full recovery occurs within 10-15 days.
How long does i-Lasik laser vision correction take?
The i-Lasik procedure takes about 10 minutes. In the first stage, a flap is created using femtosecond technology. In the second stage, diopter correction is carried out using an excimer laser. All these stages of the operation take approximately 10 minutes.
Is the result of the i-Lasik laser treatment permanent?
While it is very unlikely that values will return with all laser treatments, it is possible.
How should I protect my eyes after the i-Lasik laser?
It is recommended to wear safety goggles or sunglasses to protect and rest your eyes after surgery. The eyes on the first day should not come into contact with water and in no case should they be rubbed. The patient should use the drops provided to him after the operation regularly and should not delay control.
Prices for laser vision correction i-Lasik
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Prepared by the Dünyagöz Hospital Editorial Board.
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Update Date: 02.06.2023
