EXCIMER LASER TREATMENT

Excimer Laser is a laser technology developed for the correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism through the cornea which is the outermost layer of the eye. Intraocular lens applications are alternative methods for people who are not suitable for Excimer Laser treatment.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR EXCIMER LASER EYE SURGERY?

Patients 18 years old and older, whose eye-glasses number has not changed more than 0.5 diopter in the last year, who have myopia up to 12 diopters (number), astigmatism up to 6 diopters (number), hyperopia up to 6 diopters. Corneal structure must be examined to make sure a patient is eligible for Excimer Laser Surgery

PRE-EXAMINATIONS FOR EXCIMER LASER EYE SURGERY

Certain examinations and measurements are required before Excimer Laser Surgery. Visual acuity is measured with eye-glasses and contact lenses. Computerized eye exam is performed to determine the exact eye numbers. Biomicroscopy: The eye is examined in detail with a microscope. Cornea map examination and corneal thickness measurement are performed with corneal topography. The level of small optical irregularities that impair vision quality called “aberrations" are acquired with wavefront analysis . After measuring the intraocular pressure and pupil width, dilated fundus examination (DFE) is performed by expanding the pupil to examine the retina (nerve) layer of the eye. Finally, dry eye test is performed to determine whether the eye produces enough tears to keep it moist. A Specialist has the ultimate decision on the patient’s eligibility for Excimer Laser Surgery and the operation phase is started.