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Revised April, 2024 – Resource, International Patient Center
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ABOUT RELEX SMILE IN TURKEY
The patient eye is anesthetized with eye drops and a lid speculum is positioned to prevent the eye from blinking. A refractive lenticule and small incision is created inside the intact cornea.
The lenticule is then removed through the incision with minimal disruption to the corneal biomechanics.
Removing the lenticule will change the shape of cornea and achieving the desired refractive correction.
The surgery procedure is then undertaken using a Visumax femtosecond laser as single step. The procedure takes around 10-15 minutes on each eye.
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BEFORE RELEX SMILE
- Hard contact lenses must not be worn from 3 weeks before the surgery.
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- Soft contact lenses must not be worn from a week before the surgery.
. - Patients must stop taking any medication and herbal supplements a day before the surgery.
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- Patients must not wear makeup before the surgery.
. - Patients must arrange for someone to come to the hospital with them and assist them for at least a day at home.
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AFTER RELEX SMILE
- Medication including eye drops which may be prescribed by the ophthalmologist must be taken correctly on time.
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- Patients can return to work after 2-3 days from the surgery.
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- Patients must avoid wearing make up and cosmetics and lenses for at least 2 weeks after the surgery.
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- Patients can return to their normal activities within 2-3 days.
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RISK OF RELEX SMILE TREATMENTS
There is a slight possibility of risks to occur like in every surgery such as;
- Halos.
- Starbusts.
- Dry eyes.
- Corneal ectasia.
- Optical imbalance.
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DEFINITION OF RELEX SMILE
Cornea – transparent part of the eye covering the iris and pupil.
Astigmatism – the front surface of the eye is less round and more irregular in shape so the image does not focus clearly on the retina in the back of the eye, which can result in poor vision and glare.
Lid speculum – an instrument used to keep the eyes wide open and free from blinking.
Incision – surgical cut made in the skin during surgery or treatment.
Short sightedness – objects that are closer can be seen clearly but those that are away can’t be seen.
Corneal ectasia – inner layers of the cornea weakening.
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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
Relex Smile doctor eye surgery in Turkey is performed. Surgery usually takes 10-15 minutes for each eye. If the treatment is done on both eyes then the duration will take 25 minutes using Visumax Femtosecond laser device. The surgery is done with local anesthetic and once the surgery is over and the patient is feeling better, they are able to go to their settlement.
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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 Relex Smile in Turkey?
Relex SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) is latest laser eye surgery technique available used to treat short sightedness with or with out astigmatism.
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2. How is the Relex Treatment done?
The patient is given anesthesia drops to numb the eye. A refractive lenticule and small incision is created inside the intact cornea. The lenticule is then removed through the incision with minimal disruption to corneal biomechanics.
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3. How long does Relex Treatment take?
The treatment lasts for around 10-15 minutes per eye to perform.
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4. How long do I need to stay in Turkish hospitals?
The surgery is done on an outpatient basis so the patient is sent home the few hours after the surgery.
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5. Are there any risks of Relex?
Like every surgery there is a possibility of risks;
- Halos.
- Starbusts.
- Dry eyes.
- Corneal ectasia.
- Optical imbalance.
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6. Devices used in Relex?
During treatment the Femtosecond Laser is used in surgery.
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7. 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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8. When can I return to my work?
Patients are able to return to work after 2 days and 1 week is advised to start after.
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