Eye problems and problems can negatively affect the routine lives of individuals. In such cases, they need to wear glasses. Individuals with distracted or hectic lives often forget their glasses somewhere. In order to prevent such situations and to achieve an aesthetic appearance, most people prefer laser treatment.
For this reason, laser treatment and LASIK is one of the most widely practiced eye operations today. The LASIK technique is a very special technique. This technique involves removing the anterior part of the cornea in a thin layer with a bladeless laser, then an excimer laser is applied and the eye number is corrected.
LASIK treatment is an operation that can be successful in a short time. LASIK operation, which can be completed within 15-20 minutes, is one of the most widely applied treatments in the world. With the success of specialist doctors and the latest developments in medical eye technology, the popularity of laser treatment and LASIK operation is increasing. Laser treatment and LASIK can be performed on both eyes at the same time. Daily life can be resumed after the operation.
Who Can Have LASIK Treatment?
Laser treatment and LASIK are preferred for eye disorders such as myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia. After the LASIK operation, the number balance in the eyes quickly returns to normal. Patients with eye problems wonder about the possibility of eye number deterioration after this operation. After this procedure, it is very difficult for the eye number to return to its pre-operative state.
Since LASIK treatment is a procedure performed on the cornea, the surface map of the cornea must be smooth. This treatment is not suitable for people under the age of 18 because the problems caused by genetic origin cannot be fully defined before the age of 18.
For this reason, it is a very suitable operation for people between the ages of 18-55. The degree of glasses is also an important factor for you to have the operation. Individuals with 8 degrees myopia, 4-5 degrees astigmatism and hyperopia are suitable for LASIK operation after consulting a specialist.
However, the number of glasses should not have changed in the last 1 year before the treatment. It is recommended that female patients during pregnancy and breastfeeding should not undergo this operation. Laser treatment does not correct lazy eye and only allows you to get rid of glasses.
What is the process after laser treatment and LASIK operation?
This LASIK treatment is prepared for application with anesthesia in the form of eye drops. Retractors are placed under the eyelid. This prevents you from blinking during the procedure. Flap lifting is applied. After this procedure, laser application is started. You may be asked to follow the flashing light during laser application.
When you follow the flashing lights, the laser reshapes your cornea. The flap is restored. Antibiotics are instilled and the procedure is finished. Although laser treatment and LASIK operation are successful, there are some points that patients should pay attention to after the operation.
After the LASIK operation, the eyes should be closed and rested for a few hours. Stinging in the eye is usually felt for 1-2 hours afterwards. However, sensitivity to light and sensitivities such as watering may also be experienced. For this reason, it is recommended that patients wear sunglasses for a while. On the next day after a successful LASIK operation, you can continue your life without glasses.
