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Revised April, 2024 – Resource, International Patient Center
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ABOUT INTRA CORNEAL RING SEGMENTS IN TURKEY
For the intra corneal ring segments surgery in Turkey eye hospitals starts before a special clip will be attached to hold the eyelid open throughout the surgery and local anesthetic drops will be dropped into the eye to numb the eye, so the patient does not feel any pain or discomfort. A very small incision will be made in the cornea to generate 2 tiny channels using laser. These channels are the locations that the acrylic rings will be inserted into. The rings can be adjusted and rotated to ensure that they are in the correct position to flatten the cornea. The ICR procedure will not take any longer than 15 minutes per eye.
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SUITABLE PATIENTS FOR INTRA CORNEAL RING SEGMENTS
Patients who suffer from myopia or short sightedness.
Patients must be over the age of 21 and have a stable eye prescription not changed over the past 2 years.
Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding will not be able to have the surgery.
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BEFORE INTRA CORNEAL RING SEGMENTS
- Patients must arrange for a friend or relative to come to the surgery and help the patient after the surgery.
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- Patients must not wear contact lenses from a week before the surgery.
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AFTER INTRA CORNEAL RING SEGMENTS
- The eye can feel itchy and patients can feel a small amount of discomfort in the eye which can be prevented by using the drops prescribed by ophthalmologist.
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- Patients can return to their old routine within a week after the surgery.
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RISK OF INTRA CORNEAL RING SEGMENTS TREATMENTS
There is a slight possibility of risks to occur like in every treatment such as;
- Glare, halos or starbursts.
- Eye infection.
- Inhibited night vision.
- Double or blurry vision.
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DEFINITION OF INTRA CORNEAL RING SEGMENTS
Anesthetic drops – drops given to numb to eye so the patient does not feel any discomfort during the surgery and being awake.
Cornea – transparent part of the eye covering the iris and pupil.
Incision – surgical cut made in the skin during surgery or treatment.
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FIRST DAY
The patient will attend a consultation with the ophthalmologist and will be advised about the procedure and their condition. The patient will then be taken through couple of tests that are required before the treatment. If desired, patients can spend the day to rest and attend the clinic the next day.
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SECOND DAY
Intra Corneal Ring Segment eye Surgery in Antalya will be performed. The surgery will take 15 minutes to perform. The surgery is done using Femtosecond laser device to create channels in the eye for suction rings to be inserted and an intra operative ultrasonic pachymetryhe device is also used. Once the surgery ends and the patient feels better, they can return to their settlement with someone accompanying.
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THIRD DAY
Patients will attend a post surgery check up and consultation. If they are approved to be in a good, healthy condition and the surgery results were all successful; the patients are advised with post treatment care requirements and are ready to go back to their normal routine.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
Disclaimer:
Our website contents consist of articles approved by our Web and Medical Editorial Board with the contributions of our physicians. Our contents are prepared only for informational purposes for public benefit. Be sure to consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
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1. What is Intra Corneal Ring Segments in Turkey?
Intra corneal ring segments surgeries are also called INTACS, which is a type of eye surgery that incorporates the positioning of plastic rings on the cornea. This is done to influence the corneas shape so that the vision is improved. The rings are made of acrylic and are carefully inserted into the cornea.
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2. How is the Intra Corneal Ring Segments Treatment done?
The surgery starts with a special clip being attached to the eye to hold the eyelid open throughout the surgery and local anesthetic drops will be dropped into the eye to numb the eye, so the patient does not feel any pain or discomfort. A very small incision will be made in the cornea to generate 2 tiny channels using laser. These channels are the locations that the acrylic rings will be inserted into. The rings can be adjusted and rotated to ensure that they are in the correct position to flatten the cornea. The ICR procedure will not take any longer than 15 minutes per eye.
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3. How long does Intra Corneal Ring Segments Treatment take?
The treatment lasts for around 15 minutes per eye to performed.
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4. Are there any risks of Intra Corneal Ring Segments?
Like every eye surgery by doctors there is a possibility of risks;
- Glare, halos or starbursts.
- Eye infection.
- Inhibited night vision.
- Double or blurry vision.
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5. Devices used in Intra Corneal Ring Segments?
During surgery Femtosecond laser device is used to create channels inside the eye for suction rings to be inserted and an ultrasonic pachymetryhe device is also used.
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6. How long do I need to stay in Turkey?
The treatment is 2-3 days including consultation before and after the treatment is done in Istanbul or Antalya Turkey.
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| . FOR PATIENTS TO ARRIVE IN TURKEY, BEFORE WE ASK THEM TO SEND SOME PICTURES AND PERFORM GENERAL EVALUATION BASED ON THESE. WE DO NOT INVITE PATIENTS WHOSE AREA IS NOT SUFFICIENT OR THOSE FOR WHOM WE BELIEVE THAT THE PROCEDURE WILL NOT YIELD GOOD RESULTS. THEREFORE MOST PATIENTS WHO ARRIVE IN TURKEY KNOWS CONDITIONS AND LIMITS OF THE TREATMENT, WHICH ENSURES OF EXPECTATIONS TO BE MET. . |
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