Visual disorders are one of the conditions that greatly affect daily life. Laser eye treatments are one of the most popular treatment methods that eliminate these problems and reduce patients’ dependence on glasses or lenses. We have compiled the most frequently asked questions and answers about laser treatments for you.
1. What is Laser Eye Treatment and Who Can It Be Applied to?
Laser eye treatment is a procedure that reshapes the cornea to correct vision disorders such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. It is an ideal treatment option for people who are 18 years of age and over, whose numbers have been fixed in the last year, and whose eye structure is suitable for laser treatment.
2. What are the Types of Laser Eye Surgery?
There is more than one method in laser eye treatment. The most common among them are:
- Femto-LASIK: Laser treatment applied by creating a valve in the cornea.
- ReLEx SMILE: A minimally invasive laser treatment performed through a smaller incision.
- PRK and LASEK: Treatments performed by applying laser to the corneal surface; It may be preferred for patients with thin corneas.
- No-Touch Laser: A type of treatment performed without eye contact, suitable for patients with sensitive eye structures.
3. Is Laser Eye Surgery Painful?
During laser eye surgery, the eyes are numbed with local anesthetic drops, so the patient does not feel pain. There may be a slight burning or stinging sensation after the procedure, but these effects pass in a short time.
4. Does Laser Treatment Have a Permanent Effect?
Yes, laser eye treatment has a permanent effect. However, depending on age, near vision problems such as presbyopia may occur over time. This does not affect the permanence of laser treatment.
5. What are the Risks of Laser Treatment?
As with any surgical procedure, there may be some risks in laser eye treatment. These may include dry eye, flashes of light at night, or decreased contrast sensitivity. However, with the development of technology, these risks have decreased considerably.
6. When Will I Start Seeing After Laser Eye Treatment?
After laser eye surgery, vision usually begins to clear within a few hours. However, it may take several days to several weeks to achieve full vision.
7. What is the Recovery Process After Laser Eye Surgery?
There may be slight blurred vision or tenderness for the first few days after the procedure. Eye drops and rest speed up healing. Protecting your eyes and avoiding strenuous activities for the period recommended by your doctor will positively affect the healing process.
8. Is it necessary to use glasses or contact lenses after laser treatment?
After laser treatment, most patients are relieved of the need for glasses and contact lenses. However, in rare cases, a very low-ranking number may remain. This condition usually does not affect quality of life.
9. What Should Be Considered Before and After Laser Treatment?
If you are using lenses before the treatment, you should stop using soft lenses 2 weeks in advance and hard lenses 4 weeks in advance. After the procedure, it is necessary to avoid rubbing the eyes, avoid going to the sea or pool, and use the drops prescribed by the doctor regularly.
10. Up to what age can laser treatment be performed?
There is no age limit for laser eye surgery, but it is generally performed on individuals over the age of 18 with stable eye numbers. Different treatments may be recommended for conditions such as cataracts or presbyopia that occur with age.
11. Does Laser Treatment Cause Dry Eyes?
After laser treatment, some patients may experience temporary dry eyes. In this case, this problem is solved with artificial tear drops and dry eye improves within a few months.
12. What is the Success Rate of Laser Eye Surgery?
The success rate of laser eye surgeries performed with developing technology and experienced surgeons is quite high. The majority of patients completely recover from visual impairment after treatment.
In this blog post, we answer the most frequently asked questions about Laser Eye Treatment and ensure that potential patients receive accurate information. You can contact our clinic for the most accurate diagnosis, diagnosis and treatments for your eye treatments.
Eye Health and Diseases Specialist Lasik/Laser Eye Surgeon Op. Dr. Ömer TAKEŞ
Eye Health and Diseases Specialist Lasik/Laser Eye Surgeon Op. Dr. Ömer TAKEŞ, at the Private Eye Health, Diseases and Surgery Practice in Alsancak, Izmir; Cataract, Smart Lens; Trifocal Lens, Laser Surgeries; It serves its patients in Femto-Lasik, Relex Smile, PRK, Lasek, No Touch-Laser, ICL Surgery, Pterygium Surgery, Vitreoretinal Surgery and Eyelid Aesthetics.
Eye Health and Diseases Specialist Op. Dr. Ömer Takeş Eye Clinic offers treatment to patients coming from many cities in the Aegean region, especially Izmir, due to its central location in Alsancak, the apple of the eye of Izmir. In addition, within the scope of health tourism, it provides services to its patients coming from abroad within the scope of both eye treatments and health tourism services.
Op. Dr. Ömer Takeş has more than 50 national and international publications, proceedings and clinical studies. Op. Dr. Ömer Takeş Eye Clinic provides patient satisfaction-oriented service by prioritizing patient health.