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Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
Excimer Laser 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. It is used in the treatment of refractive errors such as myopia, astigmatism, and hypermetropia. Laser surgery can be performed after 18 years.
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.
Refractive Lens Exchange
If the patient is not suitable for Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery, the other option is Refractive Lens Exchange which can be performed at any age from 18 to 90. This process also treats cataracts and patients get rid of glasses for both distance and near vision.
Cataract Surgery
An eye cataract is an eye disease that is often seen in middle-aged and elderly people, as a result of which the lens of the eye behind the pupil loses its transparency over time, causing blurry vision.
People with cataracts begin to see as if they are looking through foggy glass. As the cataract progresses, it significantly reduces vision and negatively affects the life of the patient. A cataract is a disease that can be diagnosed with a simple eye examination. However, should be performed a detailed examination of the patient’s eyes to find out if there are other eye diseases accompanying the cataract. In the examination before drawing up the operation plan, the transparency of the cornea, the structure of the cataract, the position of the lens, the width of the pupil, and the condition of the retina are examined in detail, and the treatment of the patient’s cataract is evaluated from the point of view of the operation.
Symptoms of a cataract
Can cataracts be prevented?
A cataract is manifested by a slight clouding and thickening of the lens of the eye in people with an average age of 50-60 years. However, it can be observed at an earlier age, even in infancy. Cataracts can also occur in diabetics, in those who have had a stroke in the eye, or in those who take cortisone for a long time.
How is a cataract treated?
A cataract that has formed will not go away with medication or glasses. The only treatment for cataracts is surgery. As the cataract progresses, it begins to interfere with the life of the patient, significantly reducing vision. The technology used for cataract surgery and the quality of the lens placed in the eye determine the success of the operation and, most importantly, the quality of the patient’s vision.
How long does cataract surgery take?
Cataract surgery takes about 10 minutes. After the operation, the patient can be discharged on the same day. If a cataract has occurred in both eyes, the operation is carried out at intervals determined by the doctor, and both eyes are operated on at certain intervals.
Will I wear glasses after cataract surgery?
During cataract surgery, the lens placed in the eye can be adjusted so that you can see far or near clearly. Thus, if the eye of the operated person is reconfigured for a long distance, then at a distance, he can see clearly without glasses, and at a near distance, he will need to use glasses. If the lens inserted during the operation is adjusted for close distance, the person will be able to see near without glasses but will need glasses for a far distance. If a multifocal lens is preferred, myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism can be addressed with a single lens.
Does my vision need to be severely reduced to have cataract surgery?
No, the operation can be performed at any stage of the cataract, as soon as the cataract is formed and vision begins to decline.
Does cataract surgery at a very late stage (advanced cataract) affect the success of the operation?
Yes, there is a higher chance of problems with very advanced cataract surgery. In addition, operations for advanced cataracts take longer.
Do I need to get anesthesia for cataract surgery?
During cataract surgery, anesthesia (general anesthesia) is not used, except for children and infants. During cataract surgery for adult patients, various types of local anesthesia are used. When injected around the eye, the eye becomes numb and insensitive, and eye movements are prevented.
Can laser surgery be performed after cataract surgery?
If, after examination, your eye is found to be suitable, laser surgery may be performed.
Severe ocular disorders such as RETINAL DETACHMENTS, GLAUCOMA, KERATOCONUS, VIREOUS BLEEDING, and DIABETIC RETINOPATHY can also be treated in high-tech supported facilities.