About Refractive Treatment
Treatment of refractive errors is planned according to the person’s eye structure and lifestyle. Myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses and laser treatments.
Refractive errors arise because light cannot focus exactly on the retina. In myopia distance is blurred, in hyperopia near, and in astigmatism there can be blur and ghosting at every distance. Treatment aims to correct this focusing error.
In suitable candidates, dependence on glasses can be reduced with excimer laser treatments (No Touch Laser, LASIK, SMILE Pro). For the symptoms, see our Refractive Errors page.
Who Is It For and When Is It Used?
Refractive treatment is planned in the following situations:
- Myopia (difficulty seeing far): Glasses, lens or laser when distance is blurred.
- Hyperopia (difficulty seeing near): In cases with strain at near and distance and eye fatigue.
- Astigmatism: In complaints of blur and ghosting at every distance.
- Those wishing to be free of glasses: In suitable candidates with a stable prescription.
- Those who find contact lenses difficult: Laser or lens in people with an active lifestyle.
Treatment Methods
The main methods used in refractive errors:
- Glasses therapy: One of the most commonly used methods, safe and fast at any age.
- Contact lens therapy: Can be preferred especially in people with an active lifestyle.
- Excimer laser treatments: Can be applied in myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism; dependence on glasses can be reduced with modern methods such as No Touch Laser, LASIK and SMILE Pro.
The most suitable method is determined by assessing the corneal structure and prescription stability.
Featured Treatments
Glasses & Lens
Clear vision with glasses and contact lenses that offer a safe, fast solution at any age.
Prescription
The most suitable power is determined by detailed examination.
Contact Lens
The lens option is assessed in suitable candidates.
Check-up
Changes in prescription are monitored regularly.
Fast, Safe Clarity
Excimer Laser
In suitable candidates, dependence on glasses is reduced with No Touch, LASIK and SMILE Pro.
Assessment
Corneal thickness and prescription stability are examined.
Application
The cornea is reshaped to correct the error.
Result
Clear vision is gained quickly and follow-up is carried out.
Clear Vision Without Glasses
Is a life without glasses possible?
Your suitability for laser is decided together based on your cornea and prescription assessment.
Benefits & Aftercare
Benefits of Laser
In suitable candidates, laser markedly reduces dependence on glasses and lenses.
- Clear vision without glasses
- Short procedure and fast healing
- Lasting result
Aftercare & Follow-up
Drops and follow-up are important during the short recovery after laser.
- Drops for a few days
- Avoiding eye rubbing
- Regular check-up examinations