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WHAT IS EXCIMER LASER?

WHAT IS SMILE LASER, WHAT ARE THEIR ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES?

Smile Laser

Laser treatment of the eye is one of the most used methods in recent years. In particular, Excimer Laser has been used in the treatment of many eye refractive errors for more than 20 years. This treatment method is performed using a device called Excimer Laser. This device produces ultraviolet light at a wavelength of 193 nm using Arf gas. Excimer laser therapy is generally used to treat myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia. This method is one of the most frequently used methods.

LAZER İÇİN KİMLER UYGUNDUR?

The excimer treatment method can be used in patients over 18 years of age whose Diopter has not changed more than 0.50 since last year. Myopia up to -9.0 and hyperopia and astigmatism up to + 5.0 can be treated this way. Excimer can be used in patients with sufficient corneal thickness, but should not have rheumatism, diabetes, other conditions and Eye Diseases. In Excimer Laser treatment, it is important to examine the eye before surgery. Excimer laser treatment can be applied to people with refractive errors in the eye. The main symptoms of refractive disorders are eye pain, discomfort and visual impairment. Visual impairments such as shortsightedness and farsightedness or astigmatism are refractive errors.

WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE?

Excimer therapy is not used in all patients. Patients who cannot receive this treatment are listed below:

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  • rheumatism patients

  • patients with diabetes

  • Pregnant woman

  • Breastfeeding Women

  • Keratoconus patients

  • Patients with eye pressure (partial)

  • Patients with cataracts

ABOUT EXCIMER TREATMENT

There are a few points to consider before and after laser treatment.

BEFORE TREATMENT:
Eating on the day of treatment is not harmful.
If the medicine is taken regularly, the doctor should be informed.
Eye make-up should not be worn on the day of surgery.
Perfume should not be used on the treatment day.


Treatment process:
A sedative is given 45 minutes before the surgery. The reason for this drug is to reduce excitement.
Before surgery, you will be asked to wear a hairnet and shirt to ensure a sterile environment. Slippers used only in the operating room are also worn.
Before starting treatment, lie behind the laser bed and keep your head straight. After this, an antiseptic solution is applied to your eyelids and covered with a sterile cloth. Then the treatment is carried out according to the method. The operation is comfortable and short.
After the treatment, antibiotic drops are added to your eyes and you can return home after waiting 30 minutes.

POSTOPERATIVE:

It is common for you to have blurred vision after excimer treatment. You may feel stinging, tearing and burning for up to 2 hours after the procedure.
Pain is rare after the procedure and can be relieved with a mild pain reliever.
You should not rub your eyes after the procedure.
You should not wash your face immediately after surgery.
Do not look directly at the TV or computer and do not read books or newspapers.
Do not take a bath or wash your face.
You will need to be examined briefly in hospital the day after treatment.
After this examination, you can continue your normal life.
You should come for a follow-up check during the first week and month after the procedure.
You should not wear make-up for 10 days after the procedure and you should not dive in the sea or pool for 20 days.
You can take a bath after the check-up, but you should prevent shampoo and soap from getting into your eyes.

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