Refraction Laser Eye Surgery (2 Eyes)

Health Guide

Laser surgery has taken its place in the medical world as a surgery that provides clear vision by correcting corneal refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism with Prk-Wavefront, I-lasik or Intralase methods. Laser technology has been used for many years in the treatment of eye diseases.

What is PRK?

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) is a treatment method that aims to correct these defects of patients with refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.

What is LASEK?

Lasek is based on the principle of removing the epithelial tissue in the eye with the help of alcohol. After the laser is applied, the epithelium spreads back to its place. Although safe results are obtained with these two surface methods, patients may experience burning, stinging and watering for 2-3 days. On average, vision becomes clear in 1 week-10 days.

What are the features of PRK/LASEK methods?

• Although the eye degree is small (in myopia and astigmatism up to 3 degrees), it is recommended for some eye structures whose corneal thickness is not suitable for Lasik.
  The eye is anesthetized with only drops, as in the Lasik method.
  The patient does not feel pain during the operation.
  Contact lenses are inserted in order for the epithelium to recover and to protect the eye, and it is removed under the control of a doctor 3-4 days after the operation.

What are the Points to Consider Before PRK Laser Treatment?

Before treatment

There is no harm in the patient's eating on the day of treatment.

The patient;

• Should not wear eye make-up,
  Should not use perfume,
  Should not take blood thinners.
  It is recommended that patients using contact lenses stop using their lenses 1 week before PRK examination and surgery if they are using soft lenses, and 2 weeks before using hard lenses.

What are the advantages of PRK surgery?

Advantages of PRK laser surgeries;

• Since a corneal flap (membrane) is not removed, no scars are formed.
  Patients who do not want to leave a scar often prefer it.
  Since the corneal flap (membrane) is not removed, deterioration in the natural structure of the cornea does not occur.
  Those who have PRK laser surgery do not feel pain and eye pressure does not increase because vacuum is not used during the operation.

What Should Be Considered After PRK Laser Treatment?

The patient, whose laser treatment is completed, is kept waiting for about half an hour and is taken for a control examination. The patient can leave our hospital after this control. First day; It is normal to have blurred vision and stinging, burning and watering in the eyes for 3-4 hours. It is necessary to pay attention to the use of medication as recommended by the doctor. If a headache is felt after laser, a pain reliever that does not have blood thinning properties can be taken. We do not recommend driving a car and going to work on the day of surgery. Avoid being in a dusty environment, the treated eye should not be rubbed, scratched, touched, washed or bathed during the first 24 hours. In the first days, care should be taken not to get soap and shampoo in the eyes. The next day of the operation, there are no side effects that will limit social and business life. If wrinkles are detected in the transparent area on the surface of the eye during the doctor's control the next day or if there is a reaction under the flap (valve), it may be necessary to wash the bottom of the flap. An artificial tear drop recommended by the doctor should be used for approximately 3 - 6 months after the operation.

What is i-Lasik Laser?

Around the world, 80% of the average 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.

The aim of laser treatment is to increase the quality of life of people and to 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 personal and is performed in accordance with the eye structure of the patient as a result of detailed examination and examinations.

Who is i-Lasik Laser Applied to?

For those over 18 years old,
For those with myopia up to 10 degrees, hyperopia 6 and astigmatism up to 4 degrees,
For those whose corneal layer is thick enough,
and for 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 endorsed by the physician.

How is i-Lasik Surgery Performed?

In the i-Lasik application, the entire process is planned specifically for the patient with wavefront and idesign technology, and even the smallest defects 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.

With Blade Laser;

• Unplanned surgical results, flap tears
  High risk in people with thin corneas
  Inability to apply treatment to people with a high eye number
  Higher risk of dry eye
   

With Bladeless Femtosecond Laser;

• Opportunity to create flaps in the planned thickness for those with thin corneal structure
  Opportunity to have laser in people with high eye number
  Lower risk of post-operative dry eye

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