
Laser Eye Surgery 2026 Prices in Turkey
- Kudret Eye Istanbul
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- Medically reviewed by Op. Dr. Mehmet Ali Özdil
What is Laser Eye Surgery?
The question of what is laser eye surgery is among the questions asked by people who want to have this surgery. Thanks to the development of technology, there are great developments in the field of medicine. It is now possible to perform major surgeries even with very small incisions. Laser eye surgery is one of these operations. Although it is possible to get rid of glasses with different methods, laser eye surgery is the most preferred method. In laser eye surgery, the rate of eye damage is very low. For this reason, it is an extremely suitable surgery for people who want to get rid of glasses. Before the operation, the patient's condition should be evaluated and the expectations and the result to be obtained should be reviewed. If a patient is likely to have vision problems again after the procedure, then the surgery should not be performed and the person should be directed to use lenses and glasses. Especially patients with myopia or astigmatism between the ages of 20-35 are the most suitable people for this surgery. In the 35 years and older group, it may be more difficult to decide on this surgery as vision problems may also occur. These patients should be evaluated more carefully. Expectations of patients aged 40-45 years should be discussed. If the result of the operation does not meet their expectations, they should not be directed to the operation. Patients aged 45 and over are in a different situation. Laser surgery is not recommended for these patients, especially because of presbyopia, the age-related loss of near vision. In such cases, multifocal lens surgeries are preferable. With this surgery, both distance and near vision problems are eliminated. There are many methods in the field of eye surgery. Therefore, the patient's condition should be evaluated and the most appropriate solution should be offered.Who Can Have Laser Eye Surgery?
Laser eye surgery, also known as excimer laser treatment, is suitable for people who want to get rid of glasses and lenses. Laser eye surgery is applied to people who do not have very high level eye disorders or very thin corneas. Several tests are performed by doctors to determine whether the eye is suitable for laser surgery. If the person does not have severe eye defects or if there is no problem with the cornea, they can have laser surgery. This surgery can also be used for people with different visual defects. People with conditions such as astigmatism, myopia and hyperopia can also have eye surgery. Thanks to laser eye surgery, eye problems can be treated, the person can completely stop using glasses or their prescription can be reduced. In order to have laser eye surgery, the following conditions must be met:- To be at least 18 years old
- Myopia up to 10, hyperopia up to 5 (depending on the method) or astigmatism up to 5
- Patients whose eye shape and structure are suitable for laser surgery
Is Laser Eye Surgery Permanent?
Laser eye surgery corrects refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, and the results are generally permanent. During the procedure the cornea is reshaped so that light is focused correctly on the retina. This correction aims to remove the optical error behind the prescription. Presbyopia, the age-related loss of near vision, cannot be fully prevented by laser eye surgery, however. This does not mean the surgery has failed; it is part of the natural ageing of the eye. From around the age of 45 in particular, people who have had laser surgery can also develop difficulty with near vision. For this reason the patient's age, expectations and lifestyle must always be assessed before surgery.Which Laser Eye Surgery Method Suits Me Best?
PRK / No Touch Laser PRK and No Touch Laser are applied to the surface of the cornea. No flap is created in the cornea, which makes these techniques particularly suitable for patients with a thin cornea. Recovery takes a little longer than with the other methods, but the results are safe and effective in the long term. iLASIK (Femto LASIK) With iLASIK a thin flap is created in the cornea with a femtosecond laser and the refractive error is then corrected. Its main advantages are quick recovery and no pain during the operation; mild pain or a gritty feeling can follow for a few days. It is preferred for patients with sufficient corneal thickness, and most people return to daily life very quickly. ReLEx SMILE PRO (Lenticule Surgery) ReLEx SMILE PRO works by removing a small piece of tissue formed inside the cornea through a very small incision. The natural structure of the cornea is largely preserved and the risk of dry eye may be lower. It is a modern method often preferred for patients with dry eyes and for people who play sport.Every eye is different. That is why, rather than a "best laser method", the method that suits you best is decided after a detailed eye examination.



