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Laser eye treatment (refractive surgery) encompasses advanced surgical procedures—including Femto-LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and Wavefront-guided PRK/No-Touch TransPRK—that use ultra-precise excimer and femtosecond lasers to reshape the anterior curvature of the cornea, correcting common refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism) to eliminate or reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
At Gözde International Hospitals, our ophthalmologists utilize diagnostic corneal topography and wavefront aberrometry to customize each laser profile to the patient's individual ocular blueprint.
Clear vision requires light rays to pass through the cornea and natural crystalline lens to focus directly onto the retina. Refractive errors occur when corneal curvature or axial eye length causes light to focus in front of the retina (myopia/nearsightedness), behind the retina (hyperopia/farsightedness), or unevenly across multiple focal points (astigmatism). Refractive laser procedures gently reshape microscopic layers of corneal stroma to restore proper focal alignment.
Leading refractive laser techniques include:
Femto-LASIK (All-Laser LASIK): A femtosecond laser creates a uniform corneal flap; an excimer laser then sculpts the underlying stromal bed in seconds before the protective flap is repositioned without sutures.
ReLEx SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction): A flapless, minimally invasive procedure where a femtosecond laser isolates a thin refractive tissue lenticule inside the intact cornea, removed through a 2 to 3 mm micro-tunnel.
PRK / TransPRK (No-Touch Surface Ablation): Surface procedures where the outermost corneal epithelium is cleared before an excimer laser reshapes the stroma, making it an option for thinner corneas.
The procedure yields two primary clinical outcomes:
Unaided Visual Acuity: Delivers crisp, high-definition 20/20 (or better) uncorrected visual acuity.
Corneal Biomechanical Stability: Customized wavefront algorithms remove tissue conservatively while preserving long-term structural integrity.
Painless, Rapid Protocol: Topical anesthetic eye drops render the procedure painless; active laser ablation takes less than 30 seconds per eye.
Fast Visual Recovery: With Femto-LASIK and SMILE, functional visual acuity is typically achieved within 12 to 24 hours.
Minimal Dry Eye Risk (SMILE): The flapless SMILE technique preserves superficial corneal nerve plexuses, reducing post-operative dry eye sensations.
Freedom from Eyewear: Enables unencumbered participation in sports, swimming, outdoor activities, and professional careers requiring uncorrected vision.
Adults aged 18 and older with a stable refractive prescription for at least 12 consecutive months.
Individuals diagnosed with myopia (up to -10.00 D), hyperopia (up to +4.00 to +6.00 D), or astigmatism (up to 5.00 to 6.00 D).
Patients with adequate corneal thickness and regular corneal topography, free from keratoconus or severe ectasia risks.
Individuals with healthy ocular structures, without uncontrolled glaucoma, cataracts, severe dry eye, or retinal disease.
Patients who are not pregnant or nursing at the time of surgical evaluation.
Ocular Diagnostics: Corneal tomography (Pentacam), pachymetry, pupil assessment, and wavefront aberrometry generate an optical profile.
Topical Anesthetic Eye Drops: Administered directly onto the ocular surface without injections or needles.
Laser Reshaping: An active eye-tracking system monitors involuntary eye movements hundreds of times per second while the laser applies the corrective pattern.
Repositioning or Smoothing: In Femto-LASIK, the flap is smoothed into position; in SMILE, the micro-lenticule is extracted; in PRK, a temporary therapeutic contact lens is placed to protect the surface.
Duration: The entire surgical protocol takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes for both eyes.
Postoperative recovery is quick, requiring adherence to prescribed eye drops.
First 24 Hours: Mild foreign-body sensation, tearing, and light sensitivity are common during the initial hours and subside quickly; protective eye shields are worn while sleeping.
Medicated Eye Drops: A course of antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and preservative-free artificial tear drops is prescribed to support healing and comfort.
Activity Guidelines: Avoid rubbing the eyes, applying eye makeup, or swimming in pools or the sea for the first 2 weeks.
Visual Stabilization: Patients resume computer work and normal daily activities within 24 to 48 hours for Femto-LASIK and SMILE, with full visual stabilization over several weeks.
Refractive Surgeons: Ophthalmologists experienced in cornea and refractive surgery, certified in modern laser platforms.
Multi-Platform Technology: Equipped with advanced excimer and femtosecond laser systems (including Carl Zeiss and Schwind platforms) for customized patient matching.
Detailed Pre-Op Corneal Screening: Comprehensive diagnostics to select the safest refractive procedure for each eye.
VIP Patient Experience: Airport transfers, select hotel accommodations, multilingual patient coordinators, and structured post-treatment follow-up.
Laser eye surgery is a refractive procedure that reshapes the cornea to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Leading methods include SMILE (minimally invasive lenticule extraction), Femto-LASIK (bladeless flap creation with excimer reshaping), and PRK/No-Touch TransPRK (surface ablation).
The procedure is entirely painless thanks to numbing anesthetic eye drops. The laser operates for only 10 to 30 seconds per eye, with the complete in-room procedure taking approximately 10 to 15 minutes for both eyes.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have had a stable eye prescription for at least one year, have adequate corneal thickness, and be free from keratoconus, severe dry eye syndrome, active eye infections, or pregnancy.
With SMILE and Femto-LASIK, functional 20/20 vision is typically achieved within 24 hours, allowing patients to resume desk work and driving the next day. PRK requires 3 to 5 days for epithelial surface regeneration.
Corneal reshaping is permanent. While natural age-related reading vision loss (presbyopia) will still occur after age 40–45, true refractive regression of corrected myopia or astigmatism is rare and can usually be addressed with a minor enhancement.
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