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Revised April, 2024 – Resource, International Patient Center
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ABOUT INTRALASIK IN TURKEY
For the IntraLASIK laser surgery in Turkey eye hospitals apart from improving the person visions, take less than 15 seconds to perform per eye, and the whole Lasik surgery takes 10 minutes. Numbing drops and other medications will be used in the eye to relax the patient. The patient will lie on their back in a reclining chair. The laser will harmlessly pass through the cornea and create rows of bubbles beneath the corneal surface by moving back and forth across the eye. IntraLase laser will stack bubbles around the corneas diameter to create edges of the flap that are determined by the ophthalmologist. Then the flap will be gently lifted to allow for the second step of the Lasik treatment. Once the treatment is completed, the flap will easily get back into position and start healing..
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SUITABLE PATIENTS FOR INTRALASIK
IntraLase eye surgery in Turkey can be an option for patients if they have any one of these human eye vision problems:
- Patients – over the age of 18.
. - Male and female – who are at good health condition.
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- Healthy – mentally and physically.
. - Astigmatism – the cornea curves or flattens unevenly. Astigmatism disrupts focus of near and distant vision.
. - Nearsightedness, myopia – the eyeball is slightly longer than normal or when the cornea curves sharply. The light rays focus in front of the retina and blur distant vision. Objects that are closer can be seen clearly but those that are away can not be seen.
. - Farsightedness, hyperopia – eyeball is shorter than average or the cornea is too flat that light focuses behind the retina instead of focusing on it. This makes the near vision and sometimes the distant vision blurry.
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BEFORE INTRALASIK TREATMENT
- Patients must arrange for someone to come to the surgery with them and to assist them after the surgery.
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- Patients must stop wearing soft contact lenses 7 days before the surgery, toric lenses 2 weeks before the surgery and rigid gas permeable lenses 3 weeks before the surgery.
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- Patients will be taken through some tests before the surgery. The eye will be valuated by using wavefront guided technology and the shape and contour of the cornea will be measured.
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AFTER INTRALASIK TREATMENT
- Patients must avoid shampoo in the eyes for a week.
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- Patients must not watch TV or work on a computer after the surgery.
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- Cosmetics can start to be worn after a few weeks from the surgery.
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- Vision won’t be clear straight away after the surgery. It will take about 2-3 months after the surgery for the eye to heal and vision to stabilize.
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- Patients may be asked to wear a shield over the eye at night until the eye heals.
. - Patients will be prescribed medication and eye drops to use after the surgery.
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RISK OF INTRALASIK TREATMENTS
There is a slight possibility of risks to occur like in every surgery such as;
- Under correction – if the laser removes less tissue than needed, desired result won’t be achieved.
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- Overcorrection – if the laser removes too much tissue from the eye.
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- Visual loss or change – rarely patients may experience loss of vision due to surgical complications.
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- Astigmatism – caused by uneven tissue removal.
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- Glare, halos and double vision – may be difficulty seeing at night. Glare or halos or double vision can occur around bright lights.
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- Dry eyes – can cause a temporary decrease in tear production. Eyes can feel dry up to 6 months from the surgery. Eye drops can be used to help.
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- Infection – inner eye infections.
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DEFINITION OF INTRALASIK
Cornea – transparent part of the eye covering the iris and pupil.
Corneal flap – flap created during surgery, created by cutting through the corneal epithelium
Anesthetic drops – drops given to numb to eye so the patient does not feel any discomfort during the surgery and being awake.
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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 a 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
IntraLASIK Eye Surgery, (iLASIK) will be performed. IntraLASIK surgery usually takes 10 minutes per eye. The surgery can be performed on both eyes on the same day if needed. Once the surgery is over and the patient is feeling better the patient can then go 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 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 IntraLasik surgery in Turkey?
IntraLASIK eye surgery is type of Lasik surgery in which Femtosecond laser device is used to create the flap in the cornea instead of using a scalpel or metal blade. This makes the surgery painless and less harmful.
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2. How is IntraLasik Laser Eye Surgery done?
IntraLASIK takes less than 15 seconds to perform per eye, and the whole LASIK surgery takes up to 10 minutes. Numbing drops and other medications will be used in the eye to relax the patient. The patient will lie on their back in a reclining chair. The laser will harmlessly pass through the cornea and create rows of bubbles beneath the corneal surface by moving back and forth across the eye. The IntraLASIK laser will stack bubbles around the corneas diameter to create edges of the flap, which are determined by the ophthalmologist. Then the flap will be gently lifted to allow for the second step of the LASIK treatment. Once the treatment is completed, the flap will easily get back into position and start healing.
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3. Who can have IntraLasik Surgeries?
Lasik surgery can be done over the age of 18;
- Men and women with near sightedness -myopia.
- Men and women with far sightedness – hyperopia.
- Men and women with astigmatism.
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4. How long does IntraLasik take?
IntraLASIK eye Doctors surgery in Turkey takes around 10-15 minutes to perform per eye.
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5. Devices used in IntraLasik?
During the best hospital IntraLASIK eye surgery an IntraLase Femtosecond Laser device is used to create a flap in the cornea.
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6. How long do I need to stay in Turkey?
The recommended stay for IntraLASIK eye surgery is 2-3 days for consultation before and after the treatment. IntraLASIK eye surgery is done on an outpatient basis so the patient is sent home after the surgery in Turkish medical hospitals.
The patient will need assistance after the surgery to go home and for a few days after the surgery as the eye may be covered for protection.
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7. When can I return to my work?
Patients can return to work after 2 days if they feel healthy and comfortable.
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SUBMIT FORM
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