Excimer Laser is an advanced technology device that reshapes the cornea with ultraviolet light and corrects refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism.
How many types of laser methods are there? What are the differences?
Mainly, there are 3 methods: LASIK, LASEK and PRK. The method to be applied is decided according to the eye numbers and the thickness of the corneal layer.
Who is suitable for excimer laser?
- Those over the age of 18, wearing glasses or contact lenses
- Those whose eye grades have stopped increasing
- Those with myopia up to -14 diopters, astigmatism up to -6 diopters, and hyperopia up to +6 diopters can undergo corneal refractive surgery.
- Those with sufficient corneal tissue thickness
- Those who do not have systematic diseases such as diabetes, rheumatism, lupus
- Those who do not have any other disease (keratoconus, eye pressure, herpes virus infection, cataract, etc.) in their eyes.
Operation Time: 10 minutes
Return to Normal Life: 2-3 working days
Complete Recovery: 20 days
