Eye Surgery in Istanbul

Gokce Nacar

Apr 01 1273 read

Turkey ranks first in the world, in terms of the number of ophthalmic surgeries for foreign patients, as 40,000 operations were performed within last year.

British patients are on the list of patients coming to Istanbul with the intention of performing eye surgeries, followed by the Germans, and then patients from the Middle East.

Turkey has made great progress in treating many diseases in the field of eye treatment, especially in terms of using laser technologies, which has led to an increase in its attraction to foreign patients. Most of the patients prefer treatment in the surgical centers in Istanbul, which are especially popular with European and Arab tourists.

Causes of Eye Problems

Eye problems have many and differ according to the causes that cause them. The most important of which are genetic causes or aging. Some diseases also cause problems in the retina, especially high blood pressure. There are also seasonal causes that cause eyes to be allergic, especially in the spring seasons. One of the most common causes of dry eyes is using electronic screens for long hours. Some diseases are also transmitted by direct infection from an infected person to another one.

An overview of some of the medical services and eye treatment in Istanbul

Laser and Lasik Technologies In Istanbul

The use of lasers has developed a lot in the field of ophthalmology as it is safe, non-painful and highly effective, and thus does not lead to making patients nervous, reduces bleeding associated with surgery, and reduces side complications. LASIK is performed by using laser beams to correct vision and modify the cornea. Where a thin layer of the cornea is removed, leaving a small part attached to the eye, returning it to the back, and then focusing the laser beams according to the degree of visual impairment, returning the cornea to its place, and placing a contact lens as a bandage.

Retinal Diseases Treatment in Istanbul

One of the important consequences of neglecting the treatment of retinal detachment is an irreversible loss of vision, due to retinal atrophy or chronic visual inflammation, which makes the entire eye vulnerable to atrophy.

Surgical treatment of retinal diseases is always the best choice.

The goal of surgery, in this case, is to correct the tears and cuts that cause the retina to separate by using a laser or a cold retinal probe to restore the retina to its position as it pushes the back wall of the eye from the outside towards the retina by hanging tapes or parts of silicone or removing the vitreous part and the eye is injected With silicone oil or propane gas, which replaces the vitreous and restores the normal pressure inside the eye.

Lens İmplantation in Istanbul

Intraocular lens implantation is used in two main cases:

• The first case is after removing the natural lens in the event that it becomes cloudy in what is called cataract.
• The second case, which is mainly done for the purpose of correcting refraction of the eye, corrects the cases of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. This is done either by implanting a lens over the natural lens or with the replacement of the transparent natural lens (such as cataract surgery).

Photodynamic Laser Retina Treatment in Istanbul

A therapeutic procedure used in ophthalmology that involves the use of lasers over the retina to intentionally burn a specific part of the retina (burning of the retinal pigment epithelium) for therapeutic purposes.

Eye Cosmetic surgeries (Eye beautification) in Istanbul

Some people may be surprised at the concept of eye beautification, but there is an entire branch of eye beautification, and these are the most prominent eye cosmetic operations that are performed in eye hospitals and clinics in Istanbul:

• Beauty process Sunken eyes
• Plastic surgery for protruding eyes
• Cosmetic surgery eyes squint
• Operations to widen narrow eyes
• Asian eye treatment
• Operations to treat dark circles around the eyes
• Operations for treating eyelids wrinkles
• Laughter wrinkles treatment and removal operations
• Treatment of puffiness under the eyes and bags in the area around the eyes
• Heavy eyelids treatment

Advantages of Getting Eye Treatment In Istanbul

• The temperate climate, charming landscapes, and ancient tourist places.
• Accreditation of health facilities on the latest internationally approved systems of care.
• Availability of doctors with high levels of experience and speaking different languages.
• The presence of many medical facilities accredited by the Joint Commission International.
• Providing treatment services at a high level of quality and at low costs.
• Providing accompanying services, post-treatment services and the recovery period.
• Availability of Turkish airlines' airlines to all parts of the world.
• The Turkish Ministry of Health's constant interest in developing treatment systems and medical and tourism facilities.