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LASEK Laser Eye Surgery
LASEK Laser Eye Surgery for Myopia, Hyperopia and Astigmatism
Medical name is “Laser Epithelial Keratomileusus”. Especially means the shaping of the cornea with Excimer Laser by creating a flap as a result of stripping the epithelial layer at the top of the cornea without completely destroying its integrity. Also, LASEK Laser Eye Surgery is a method between LASIK and PRK or TransEpithelial PRK (No-Touch).
After LASEK surgery
Especially, LASEK Laser Eye Surgery may cause moderate pain on the first day and watering and stinging sensation for 2 or 3 days. Generally a soft contact lens is place for protection after the surgery and this contact lens removes after 4 to 5 days, depending on the healing status of the cornea.
Additionally, In this method, the clarity of vision may take up to 1 week. Vision becomes much clearer after the 3rd month, and it is possible for patients to continue their daily lives during this period.
Although this surgery method seems to be painful and negative, such as a longer recovery, it is a safe method that has been used for a long time. Also, it is an alternative and reliable excimer laser method for patients with a thin cornea and a sensitive profile, which prevents LASIK from being perform medically, and who also have a high prescription glasses.
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About our eye surgeons. Presbyopia LASIK Laser Eye Surgery. LASIK Laser Eye Surgery. NoTouch T-PRK Laser Eye Surgery. PRK Laser Eye Surgery. Sensitive Profile Patient Program. LASIK Definition. FAQ. Cataract and Lens Replacement Eye Surgeries. Keratoconus Cross-Linking Surgery. Blepharoplasty Aesthetic Surgeries. Dry Eye Syndrome Treatments. Periodic Eye Examinations.
Eye Preparation
Before a laser can be shooting on to your eye, the epithelial layer on the upper part of your cornea is softened by applying a mixture of BSS Serum and Alcohol. Afterwards, your doctor prepares your eye for laser shooting by lifting the flap without completely destroying the integrity of the epithelial layer.
Laser Shooting
With the push of a button, your doctor directs the robotic laser to your eye. After this stage, the robotic laser finds your eye, locks onto your eye and approaches your eye until the distance to which the laser shot will be fired. After the laser reaches the distance to be shot, your doctor starts the laser shot and the laser process is completed. Afterwards, the robotic laser leaves your eye and returns to its home position.
End of the Surgery
After the laser shot is completed, your doctor will wash your eye with BSS serum. It places the opened flap in the same way. Your doctor inserts soft contact lenses for protection. Finally, the drugs are dripped into your eyes and your surgery is completed. Then you can get up from the table.
First 2-3 Days
From the first hour after the surgery and for 2-3 days, you may experience a moderate stinging or burning sensation. Your vision starts to improve after 2-3 days. During this period, you should definitely not touch your eyes and use the eye drops given to you. On the 2nd or 3rd day of the surgery, your doctor will examine you and remove the soft contact lens placed in your eye.
After 1st Month
At the end of the first month, you must come for examination. The first month examination is very important for your eye health. All tests and examinations are done again. The condition of your eyes is evaluated and information is given about the success of the surgery. The healing process of your cornea continues until the sixth month. The side effects of the surgery, if any, will decrease and disappear during this period. It is recommended that all our patients have eye check-ups every year.
Frequently Ask Questions About LASEK Laser Eye Surgery
At what age can I have LASEK Laser Eye Surgery?
LASEK Laser Eye surgery can be apply to patients aged 18 years and older with suitable eye structure under normal conditions.
Should I choose LASEK Laser Eye surgery or (No-Touch) TransEpithelial-PRK Laser Eye surgery?
LASEK Laser Eye Surgery
If your eye is not suitable for LASIK eye surgery, According to your doctor’s advice LASEK laser eye surgery may be a more comfortable choice for you. Especially in the LASEK method, the patient spends 2-3 days with moderate stinging and burning sensations. Vision improves within 1 week and it may take 3 months to achieve a good vision. Medically, it can be apply with the decision of your doctor in patients whose cornea is below the legal limits, who have undergone retinal detachment surgery and who have Eye glaucoma or who have a special condition.
What refractive defects can be corrected with LASEK Laser Eye Surgery?
Myopic
People with Myopic eye problem usually have a form of cornea that curves toward the front of the eye. As a result, the light is focused in front of their retina. Therefore this is what causes them to have a blurred image.
Hypermetropic
For people with Hyperopia (Farsightedness), the cornea is flat more than it should be. Therefore light is focused behind the retina. This causes blurry vision in farsighted patients.
Astigmatism
Especially patients with astigmatism tend to develop blurred or double vision due to the abnormal shape of the cornea.
Presbyopia
Presbyopia means aging eyes. Especially with over age 40 or 45, everyone’s reading vision ability blurry as they get older. Reading glasses are need to read papers and mobile phone. Presbyopia LASIK Smart Laser treatment is applied to correct the reading vision with suitable eye structure.
In summary, for people with clear eyesight, Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism and Presbyopia will be well corrected with Laser Eye Surgeries.
When can I return to my normal life after LASEK Laser Eye Surgery?
LASEK Laser Eye Surgery
In the LASEK method, the patient spends 2-3 days with moderate stinging and burning sensations. Vision improves within 1 week and it may take 3 months to achieve a good vision. Medically, it can be apply with the decision of your doctor in patients whose cornea is below the legal limits, who have undergone retinal detachment surgery and who have Eye Blood Pressure, or who have a special condition. Patients who have LASEK laser eye surgery cannot go to work for 2-3 days and cannot drive. They cannot wash their face for up to 1 week. For 2 weeks after the operation, you cannot do make-up or enter the pool and sweaty sports activity.
What is the difference between LASIK and LASEK?
LASEK Laser Eye Surgery
The main difference lies in how the outer layers of the cornea are corrected. Especially the most appropriate method depends on a number of factors including the thickness of your cornea as well as the shape of your cornea as measured with our state-of-the-art technology. With LASIK, a thin flap must be create on the outer layers of the cornea, while with LASEK surgery the surface layer of the cornea is loosened. Sometimes the unique characteristics of your eye can make you an unsuitable candidate for LASIK treatment for example, if you have a thin cornea. If you are nor eligible for LASIK treatment, your doctor might recommend LASEK treatment as an alternative.
Is laser eye surgery right for me?
LASEK Laser Eye Surgery
If you are struggling with the ongoing cost of glasses and/or contact lenses, simply find them to be an inconvenience. Moreover they are affecting your eye health, opting for laser eye surgery could be a great alternative. Around 85% of adults are now suitable for a vision correction surgery procedure. By booking in for a free consultation, we can perform a range of comprehensive tests to assess your suitability for treatment.
When can I go back to work after laser eye surgery?
LASEK Laser Eye Surgery
Your recovery time will depend on a number of factors, including the type of treatment you’ve had. Most LASIK patients return to work within 48 hours of surgery, while for LASEK patients it may take up to seven days. Your eye surgeon will take into account your personal situation, occupation and working environment and offer the best advice for you.
Can I have laser eye surgery while I’m breastfeeding or pregnant?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you will need to wait to be eligible for treatment as hormonal changes could affect your eyesight. Therefore you can consider having laser eye surgery three months after you stop breastfeeding or if you are not breastfeeding you must wait minimum three months after you give birth.
Are both eyes treated at the same time?
With all laser eye surgery procedures, surgery will be perform on a single eye at a time. Especially both eyes must be treat on the same surgery.
What if I blink or move my eye during laser eye surgery?
Especially laser technology used by Smart Laser Eye Centers has a sophisticated “Eye-Tracking” system that follows any eye movement that may occur during surgery. This “Eye Tracking” technology can move at a pace significantly faster than the human eye and ensure that the laser pulses are place only where they should be.
What’s the success rate of laser eye surgery?
Laser Eye Surgery is a highly effective treatment, with both LASIK and LASEK laser eye surgery having very high success rates. Especially we treat, 98.9% achieved 20/20 vision or better following surgery.
How much does laser eye surgery cost?
Laser Eye Surgery Pricing
The procedure does to treat refractive errors more effectively. Generally Laser Eye Surgery is usually performing on two eyes. Sometimes patients would need correction for only one eye. Therefore price can give for single eye surgeries.
We give laser eye surgery pricing as includes all on the cost.
LASEK Laser Eye Surgery outcomes include the performance of the following actions:
- Laser eye surgery eligibility checks (free of charge).
- Surgery Examination.
- 2 eye drops they use for the first month.
- Protective Glasses.
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Education Information:
After graduating from primary school in Trabzon, Dr. Ofluoglu. He completed secondary and high school in Istanbul. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He successfully completed his ophthalmology residency at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria. He received his specialization equivalency in Turkey from Istanbul University Capa Faculty of Medicine . He worked as an Ophthalmologist at Taksim German Hospital between 1997-2014 as an ophthalmologist.Work experience:
German HospitalGalata Medical AcademyCertificates, Memberships, Scientific Publications:
- Articles Published in International Refereed Journals (Sci&Ssci&Arts And Humanities)
- Traenenwege from Die Endeskopie Der Ablrite. Akuchar, P. Novak,
- Ofluoglu FJ: Steinkogler. Spectrum Der Augenheikunde (1985)
- Volumersatz Der Orbita Myth Bioplastic. FJ Steinkogler, A. Kuchar,
- Novak, A.Ofluoglu Spektrum Der Augenheikunde
- Turkish Ophthalmology Association
- European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons
- American Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgery
Specialized Treatments and Surgeries:
- Retractive Laser Eye Surgery: iLASIK (Femto Lasik), LASIK, LASEK, TransEpithelial PRK (NO TOUCH) and SMILE
- Cataract Surgery (Smart Lens Surgery)
- Keratoconus Treatments – Cross-Linking Surgeries
- Pterygium – Eyelid (Bird Wing) Surgery-
- Dry Eye Disease and Treatments
- Strabismus Treatments
- Glaucoma- Glaucoma Eye Pressure Treatments
- Diabetic Retinopathy – Treatments for Diabetes-Related Eye Diseases
- Macular Degeneration Disease Treatments
Foreign language:
- English
- German
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of VIENNA
35 Years of EXPERIENCE
>35.000 Surgery
Education Information:
He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2000 with the 4th rank. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine . Between 2009 and 2011, he completed his master's degree in cornea, ocular surface and refractive surgery at Harvard Medical School in Boston, US. He qualified the title of associate professor in 2012 and Professor title in 2017 . He has performed over 15,000 surgeries in over twenty years.Academic achievements:
He has received numerous national and international awards (ARVO-Asia Travel Fellowship Grant Award, Gazi Eye Foundation 'Best Scientific Paper Award', ARVO Collaborative Research Fellowship Award, ICO Helmerich Fellowship Award, ICO WOC Fellowship Award, Royal College of) Ophthalmologists Best Reviewer Award, Turkish Academy of Sciences Outstanding Young Scientist Award). Koç University established its own research group with the support of KUTTAM, TÜBİTAK, TÜBA and ARVO.Awards, Memberships, Certificates:
- Ankara University Medical School, 4th rank in graduation (2000)
- International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) “Basic Science Assessment in Ophthalmology including Optics and Refraction” Certificate (2004)
- International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) “Clinical Science Assessment in Ophthalmology” Certificate (2005)
- Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO)-Asia 'Travel Fellowship Grant Award' (2007)
- Gazi Eye Association Scientific Award (2008)
- TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM UBYT Awards
- Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO) 'Collaborative Research Fellowship Award' (2009)
- TOD Glaucoma Symposium Best Oral Presentation Award (2009)
- TÜBİTAK 2219-Postdoctoral Research Fellow Award (2009)
- International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) 'Helmerich International Fellowship Award' (2010)
- The Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) 'Outstanding Young Scientist Award' (2012)
- Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO) 'Developing Country Eye Researcher Fellowship Award' (2015)
- Turkish Ophthalmology Society Scientific Award (2015)
- International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) WOC2106 Travel Fellowship Grant Award (2016)
- Turkish Medical Association, Most Successful medical doctor of the year (2016)
- Turkish Ophthalmology Association
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
- European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER)
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
- European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
Specialized Treatments and Surgeries:
- Corneal Transplant
- Complicated Cataract surgery
- Retinitis Pigmentosa Wharton jelly stem cell treatment
- Refractive Laser Eye Surgeries
- Keratoconus Cross-Linking
- ring therapy
- Hard-hybrid innovative contact lenses
- Dry eye (Autologous serum, IPL, LipiFlow treatment)
- Glaucoma (eye pressure)
Foreign language:
- English
- Turkish
Harvard MEDICAL School
22 Years of EXPERIENCE
>15.000 Surgery
Education Information
He completed primary, secondary and high school in Baku. He graduated from Azerbaijan Medical Faculty in 2010. He completed his ophthalmology residency in Baku National Ophthalmology Center Azerbaijan . He was entitled to receive the Presidential Scholarship of the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2014, and completed the equivalence of specialization in Turkey in the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Selcuk University in 2014-2018, and worked as a research assistant and ophthalmologist at the university until 2018. He worked as an Ophthalmologist at Private LIV Hospital Nation between 2019-2022.Work experience:
- Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine
- Private LIV Hospital Ulus
Certificates, Memberships, Scientific Research:
- Peroperative developing choroidal detachment and its management.
- Surgical Approach in Posterior Polar Cataract.
- Iatrogenic retinal artery occlusion caused by cosmetic facial autologous fat filler injections.
- Effect of Smoking on Ocular Surface and Corneal Nerves.
- Lupus choroidopathy in a patient with discoid lupus erythematosus.
- Endophthalmitis and its treatment with early parsplanavitrectomy.
- Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
Specialized Treatments and Surgeries:
- Retractive Laser Eye Surgery: iLASIK (Femto Lasik), LASIK, LASEK, Trans Epithelial PRK (NO TOUCH) and SMILE
- Cataract Surgery (Smart Lens Surgery)
- Keratoconus Treatments – Cross-Linking Surgeries
- Pterygium Surgery
- Dry Eye Disease and Treatments
- Strabismus Surgery
- Glaucoma- Glaucoma Eye Pressure Treatments
- neuro ophthalmology
- Retinal Diseases Treatments
- Oculoplasty
- Uveitis Diseases
- Ectropion and entropion surgery – Eyelid deformity treatments
- Enucleation and Evisceration Prosthetic Eye Surgery
Foreign language:
- English
- German
- Russian
- Azerbaijani
- Turkish
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of Selcuk
12 Years of EXPERIENCE
>8.000 Surgery
Patients Reviews
Definitely avoid low-cost LASEK Laser Eye Surgery
You may think that an inexpensive laser eye surgery is right for you. This might be fine if you're buying a cheap TV, but it's not worth the gamble with your eyesight. But as you know, having cheap eye surgery means sacrificing technology, physician quality, medical care and sterile conditions, and most importantly, taking risks. The issues that fall on a patient who wants to have laser eye surgery and should pay the most attention; The hospital with the latest technology excimer laser and imaging devices, sterile environment and experienced doctors and clinical team should be selected. We would like to remind all our patients that they only have two eyes and that the most important and most sensitive sense organ is their eyes.
None of these things are more important than your eye health, and we do not compromise on quality and cutting-edge technology. We offer you our prices in a very understandable, fair and affordable way.
There are no hidden costs in our pricing. We make Laser Eye Surgery affordable for you.
Forget about your year-round expenses for your eye lenses, eyeglasses expense and more importantly, losing your eyeglasses and lenses!
Don't you want to get rid of all the trouble and expense related to your glasses and lenses? Tired of living with your glasses or contact lenses?
Imagine how nice it would be to dive, ski, jog, bike and exercise freely at the bottom of the sea without needing any of these!
We want you to know that we are 100% committed to the best possible laser eye treatment for your eyes.
