Eye health is one of the most important factors that directly affect quality of life. Not being able to see clearly makes daily life difficult and has negative effects on education, work life, and social life. The methods commonly known among the public as “laser eye surgery” are in fact referred to in medical literature as refractive surgery. These surgeries are modern methods that aim to permanently correct refractive errors in the eye.

Op. Dr. Diclehan is a physician with many years of experience in laser eye surgery, who closely follows modern technologies and offers personalized solutions to his patients. Thanks to his approach, many patients have been freed from the use of glasses or contact lenses and have gained a higher-quality visual experience.

The Purpose of Laser Eye Surgery

The main purpose of laser eye treatment is to correct refractive errors in the eye and ensure that light focuses properly on the retina. In this way, patients can see clearly without using glasses or lenses.

Improving Quality of Life

For some people, using glasses and lenses means a significant loss of comfort. For those who play sports, have an active business life, work under stage lights, or travel frequently, constantly using glasses or lenses is challenging. Laser treatment directly improves the quality of life for these people.

Aesthetic and Psychological Effect

For some people, glasses can be an aesthetic concern. Especially at younger ages, this situation, which affects self-confidence, can be eliminated after laser surgery. In addition, problems caused by lens use such as dryness, irritation, and risk of infection also end with laser treatment.

Op. Dr. Diclehan emphasizes that laser treatment not only corrects vision but also increases the individual’s self-confidence.

Refractive Errors in the Eye

At the core of laser eye surgery lies the correction of refractive errors. For a clear image to form in the human eye, light must be refracted by the cornea and the eye’s lens and focused onto the retina. If there is a problem in this process, vision disorders occur.

Myopia (Nearsightedness)

Myopia is commonly known as “not being able to see far.” In myopic patients, the eyeball is longer than normal, so the image focuses in front of the retina.

• Distant objects appear blurry
• Near vision is clear
• Problems arise especially when driving, watching a movie, or seeing the classroom board

In myopia treatment, the cornea is reshaped with laser so that light focuses correctly on the retina. Thus, the patient begins to see distant objects clearly.

Hyperopia (Farsightedness)

In hyperopic patients, the eyeball is shorter than normal or the cornea is flat, so the image falls behind the retina.

• Near vision becomes blurry
• Difficulty occurs when reading a book or using a computer
• Headaches and eye strain may be experienced

With laser eye surgery, the curvature of the cornea is changed so that light falls on the retina. In this way, hyperopic patients also regain clear vision.

Astigmatism

Astigmatism is caused by irregular curvature of the cornea or lens surface.

• The image is blurry both near and far
• Ghosting and double vision around lights may occur
• Eye strain is frequent

Laser treatment smooths the irregular surface of the cornea, making the image clear.

Presbyopia (Age-Related Near Vision Loss)

Presbyopia occurs as a result of the eye’s lens losing its elasticity due to aging. It is commonly seen after the age of 40.

• Texts become blurry when reading books
• Near vision is not clear
• It becomes more noticeable especially in the evening

Although laser treatment cannot completely eliminate presbyopia, it can provide near-vision support with some methods. Op. Dr. Diclehan performs comprehensive examinations to determine the most suitable method for the patient in such cases.

The Working Principle of Laser Eye Treatment

The main goal in laser eye surgery is to reshape the corneal layer. By changing the curvature of the cornea, light is correctly focused on the retina. The laser technologies used work with micron-level precision, so the margin of error is very low.

Technologies Used

• Excimer Laser: Reshapes the corneal surface with micron-level precision
• Femtosecond Laser: Used to create a flap without damaging the tissue

These technologies, in the hands of experienced surgeons such as Op. Dr. Diclehan, provide safe and successful results.

Preoperative Process

A detailed eye examination is carried out to determine whether laser treatment is suitable.

• Whether the prescription is stable is checked
• Corneal thickness is measured
• Eye pressure is assessed
• Retina examination is performed

As a result of all these evaluations, it is decided which method is suitable for the patient.

Op. Dr. Diclehan takes patient expectations into account and prepares a personalized treatment plan.

How the Surgery Is Performed

Laser operations usually take 10–15 minutes.

• The eye is numbed with local anesthetic drops
• The patient feels no pain
• The cornea is reshaped with laser beams
• After the procedure, the cornea heals on its own

Patients can return home the same day.

Postoperative Process

After surgery, patients may experience short-term burning, watering, and light sensitivity. These complaints usually decrease within a few days.

• Rest is important in the first days
• Prescribed eye drops should be used regularly
• Follow-up examinations should not be neglected

The recovery period depends on the method applied. For example, in the SMILE and iLASIK methods, the patient usually begins to see clearly the next day, while in PRK this process may take several days.

Advantages

• Greatly reduces or eliminates the need for glasses and lenses
• Provides permanent vision correction
• Performed in a short time
• Has a high success rate
• Improves quality of life

Risks

As with any surgical procedure, laser eye surgery also carries some risks. However, these risks are rarely seen.

• Temporary dryness
• Night glare
• Rare risk of infection
• Undercorrection or overcorrection

Op. Dr. Diclehan minimizes these risks thanks to modern devices and his experience.

Laser eye surgery is a safe and effective method that permanently corrects vision disorders. However, the best method is different for every patient. The advantages and disadvantages of PRK, No-Touch, iLASIK, and SMILE are evaluated according to the individual’s eye structure.

Op. Dr. Diclehan approaches each patient individually, determines the most suitable treatment method, and performs safe procedures with modern devices.