Eyes… They are the most important organs that connect us to life. Many patients from many other countries are being successfuly treated in modern hospitals in Turkey, including laser and other eye operations. You can get rid of your glasses and lenses in 10 minutes with new eye surgery technology, LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis). Lasik is a refractive eye surgery
operation for correcting the vision in order to reduce a person’s dependency on glasses or contact lenses. Turkey is well-equipped and cheap for laser treatments. The clinics in Turkey have accomplished numerous laser operations from all over the world is becoming a center of attraction for eye surgery.

Sample Itinerary for Lasik

Arrival day
You take off from any international airport. Tourka staff will welcome you at Istanbul airport by holding up a sign stating your name. They will take you straight to the hotel, After the hotel check-in, the staff will inform you about your schedule for the next
four days and then you will be taken on a small tour around Istanbul.

Treatment day
From the time you get to the eye clinic it will take about two hours before you're done. If you use hard lenses dont wear them at least 30 days before your lasik treatment. If you use soft contact lenses you shouldn't wear them the week before the lasik treatment. Use your glasses instead.

In some cases a last eye examination will be done and then you get a soothing pill which will help you relax. The results from the preexamination will be controlled by an optician who will also program the laser with your treatment values. The doctor explains
the different steps and what you should bear in mind afterwards. You get to wear a hospital uniform and then you will be washed around your eyes.

When you enter the treatment room you will get some eye drops, which will remove the pain for the next hours. A cloth will be placed over your face and your eye lashes will be taped so that they wont get in the way. To get a clear treatment area and so you wont blink during the treatment, an eyelid holder will be used. It can feel uncomfortable in the beginning but after a short while you wont even know its there.

A special vacuum ring is placed over the eye and after just twelve seconds a thin flap of the cornea is made and is folded back. You might feel a light pressure against the eye and during the actual laser treatment you wont see a thing. After just one minute the treatment is done and the flap is put back in place where it'll attach itself. Since vision recovery is very fast, most people can have the treatment on both eyes at the same time.

After the treatment you get some eye drops and a temporary bandage. When everything is done, you get to sit in the waiting room for about half an hour. When the bandage is taken off the doctor will examine your eyes and after that you will be given a
small bottle of eye drops to use the next 10 ten days. Use dark sunglasses until the post-examination is made.

When the anastesia wears off the eye might sting and tear alittle but it goes away within a few hours. Most people feel little or no discomfort.

Post examination
The day after the treatment your eyes are examined and your vision is tested. Most patients have by now vision acceptable for driving.

The first three days after the treatment you should avoid soap, mascara and rubbing your eyes. Be sure to use sunglasses when in sun light. Stay away from bathing in swimming pools the first week. In purpose of precaution and for faster healing of your eyes
you'll receive eye drops that you should use for ten days after the treatmet.

Guided tour in Istanbul
The guided tour around Istanbul goes on for two days and we'll visit many historic places like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, the Grand Bazaar and different museeums. On wednesday evening we'll dine at first class Turkish restaurant and have a bite of real Turkish cuisine. (Turkish cuisine is considered to be the third best in the world) On the next day, tour continues and those who like shopping will have a great time in Taksim, Istiklal Street and the shopping centres.