Table of Contents
What is femto lasik turkey?
Femtosecond-assisted (Femto) laser-assisted in situ keratectomy (LASIK) is one of the laser eye surgeries, and it’s considered the most advanced type; it’s more developed than the normal LASIK procedure.
In femto lasik turkey, they use a femtosecond laser to cut apart (the flap) from the surface of the cornea, then they use an excimer laser to reshape the cornea and fix the vision problem. The procedure lasts a few minutes and is completely painless.
We can see that both LASIK and femto lasik turkey procedures are somehow similar, but the difference is that they don’t have to use a mechanical tool or a blade device.
Who can undergo femto lasik turkey procedure?
Similar to other laser eye surgeries, not all people are eligible to undergo femto lasik in turkey.
In order to be able to undergo femto lasik turkey:
- The patient must be older than 18 years old.
- The patient must have a stable refractive error.
- The patient must not have wound recovery problems.
- The patient must not have Amblyopia, lazy eye, glaucoma, cataracts, uveitis, iritis, ocular hypertension, blepharitis, severe dry eye syndrome, or previous herpes infection.
- The patient must not have diabetes or autoimmune disease.
- The patient must not be pregnant or nursing mother.
What vision problems do we use femto lasik turkey for?
Nearsightedness (myopia): The inability to see far things. Femto lasik turkey can correct
Farsightedness (hyperopia): The inability to see near things.
Astigmatism: A complicated condition that could include myopia and hyperopia or one of them.
What are the side effects after femto lasik turkey?
- Sense of burn, itching, discomfort, or irritation.
- Watering or tearing.
- Hazy or blurred vision.
- Sensitivity to light.
- Halos or glare around lights.
- Redness in the eyes.
What to expect after femto lasik turkey?
After the procedure, the patients must wear a protective shield for about 48 hours to protect the eye from scratching or rubbing. The doctor will remove it at the follow-up appointment.
The patients usually use eye drops to prevent any infections or inflammations.
The patients must avoid using anything like creams or makeup for two weeks after the procedure.
The patients can’t swim or get in hot tubs for two weeks after the operation.
The vision will improve immediately after the procedure; full recovery may take 2--3 days.
The vision may fluctuate in the first few months after the procedure, and that’s normal.
Femto lasik cost turkey
Turkey has been known to be one of the most advanced countries in terms of medical procedures. In addition, femto lasik cost turkey is too affordable prices.
Country |
Total price |
Turkey |
1500€ |
USA |
3200—3500 $ |
Europe |
3500-4500 € |
England |
3000- 4000€ |
Asked questions about femto lasik turkey
Can femto lasik turkey fix presbyopia?
Presbyopia is a progressive loss of the ability to see close objects with age. It usually starts in the early to mid-40s and continues to worsen until about 65 years old.
Actually, there have been some patients who have presbyopia and got treated with femto lasik turkey. However, femto lasik turkey is still not considered the one and only choice to fix presbyopia.
Which is better, normal LASIK or Femto LASIK turkey?
After many comparisons, they found out that both procedures lead to approximately the same results. On the other hand, Femto LASIK turkey has some advantages over traditional LASIK, which are:
- The risk of complications is lower due to the femtosecond laser, which is more precise than the normal blade that is used in traditional LASIK.
- The recovery is quicker in femto lasik turkey, because there is no need for stitches.
- The occurrence and intensity of the side effects are less in femto lasik turkey, because there is no cutting with a blade.
Would I need a second surgery after femto lasik turkey?
The effect of this procedure is permanent; consequently, the patient will not need any further operations.
When can I get back to my normal life?
You can resume your normal activities within the first week after femto lasik turkey, and most people also return to work the next day after the procedure.
Medicsey in Turkey
Your health is our most important concern. Here at Medicsey, we provide you with everything you need to get to know your body and how to keep it healthy. We also have the most developed equipment and a professional team that will ensure you have the best results at the most affordable prices.
Read more about the procedures in Medicsey:
