Eye Surgery in Turkey

What is Eye Surgery in Turkey?

Eye surgery is performed as Laser Eye Surgery in Turkey. Its aim is to correct vision problems due to genetic factors or aging and get rid of contact lenses or glasses as much as possible. Laser eye surgery is performed on the cornea with the latest technology laser equipment by qualified and expert ophthalmologists.

Which type of eye surgery is best?

Turkey is one of the top destinations regarding medical tourism and it is quite developed in the laser eye surgery field. Numerous qualified ophthalmologists provide eye treatments with affordable prices and successful results. In Turkey, you may have your laser eye surgery done with the latest technology in the best hospitals.

What are the 3 types of eye surgery?

The methods of eye surgery are LASIK, LASEK, and PRK. All of them give equally successful results and have slight differences.

LASIK: LASIK is the most-preferred method of laser eye surgery, treating hypermetropia, myopia and astigmatism. In this procedure, the cornea is reshaped and the refractive vision problem is corrected.

LASEK: If the surgeon decides that the patient has a thin cornea, they mostly prefer LASEK instead of LASIK. It is a very similar operation to LASIK, except for its faster recovery process because in LASEK operations, a thinner layer on the cornea is cut.

PRK: PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) is performed on the surface instead of the deeper layers of the cornea. It is preferred if the patient has a thinner cornea layer. The recovery process may take longer than the others in the PRK method.

What is the safest eye surgery method?

All laser eye surgery techniques are considered safe and effective. LASIK is the most-known and common method. Therefore, it is mostly preferred as long as the patient’s condition is suitable for LASIK eye surgery. However, it should be noted that the method to be applied depends on the surgeon’s decision considering the patient’s needs and conditions.

What is the cost of eye surgery in Turkey?

Surgery TR offers Laser Eye Surgery at affordable prices in Turkey, which are much lower than in the UK, USA, and most European countries, starting from GBP 2000. Despite the low costs, Surgery TR provides high-quality treatments by all-inclusive packages.

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FAQ

What not to do when you have eye surgery done?

Most of the activities you should avoid after laser eye surgery are rubbing your eyes for a month, getting shampoo or soap into your eyes, driving until comfortable enough to drive, wearing make-up and so on. Besides, you should regularly use the artificial eye drops and other medications if your doctor prescribed any.

Can I drive after eye surgery?

Driving is not recommended until your doctor allows you to drive, as they know when your eye is recovered and gets comfortable enough to be able to drive with no problem.

What is the advantage of eye surgery with SurgeryTR?

Surgery TR offers budget-friendly and all-inclusive eye treatment packages, starting from GBP 2000. You both have your eye treatment done and explore Turkey during your stay.

Can vision problems be corrected with eye surgery?

Yes, laser eye surgery aims to correct vision problems such as near-sightedness, far-sightedness and astigmatism. It helps you get rid of your everyday contact lenses and glasses, providing you with a better vision without needing them.

How long do I need to stay in Turkey for eye surgery?

3-4 days of stay is sufficient for eye surgery in Turkey since the procedure is very quick.

What is the Smart Lens?

Smart lens is a permanent intraocular lens application that allows seeing far and near distances without glasses. It provides clear near and far vision without glasses in patients with distant and near vision impairment after the age of 40, in cataract patients, and in high-grade eye disorders that cannot be corrected by laser treatment.

Will I look blurry after the Smart Lens operation?

Blurred vision may occur after smart lens surgery. This may be due to various reasons related to surgery, small deviations in lens prescription and the adaptation process to smart lenses. The most common cause due to surgery is corneal edema, which is mostly a temporary condition and usually resolves within a few days.

How long does Smart Lens last?

Smart lens application is a lifelong treatment. The lifespan of these lenses is much longer than a human lifespan.