ReLEx SMILE

The patient’s eye is anaesthetized with eye drops and a lid speculum is positioned to prevent the eye from blinking. A refractive lenticule and small incision is created inside the intact cornea.

The lenticule is then removed through the incision with minimal disruption to the corneal biomechanics.

Removing the lenticule will change the shape of the cornea and achieving the desired refractive correction.

The surgery procedure is then undertaken using a Visumax femtosecond laser as a single step. The procedure takes around 10 minutes on each eye.

The surgery is suitable for both males and females over the age of 18 and between 40 who are at a good health condition both mentally and physically.

• Patients must arrange for someone to come to the hospital with them and assist them for at least a day at home

• Patients must not wear makeup before the surgery

• Patients must stop taking any medication and herbal supplements a day before the surgery

• Soft contact lenses must not be worn from a week before the surgery

• Hard contact lenses must not be worn from 3 weeks before the surgery

• Patients can return to their normal activities within 2 to 3 days

• Patients must avoid wearing make up and cosmetics and lenses for at least 2 weeks after the surgery

• Patients can return to work after 2 to 3 days from the surgery

• Medication including eye drops which may be prescribed by the ophthalmologist must be taken correctly on time

With every surgery there are some risks, with ReLEx SMILE there is a slight possibility of complications to occur like

• Halos

• Starbusts

• Dry eyes

• Corneal ectasia

• Optical imbalance

Cornea – transparent part of the eye covering the iris and pupil

Astigmatism –the front surface of the eye is less round and more irregular in shape so the image does not focus clearly on the retina in the back of the eye, which can result in poor vision and glare

Lid speculum – an instrument used to keep the eyes wide open and free from blinking

Incision – surgical cut made in the skin during surgery or treatment

Short sightedness – Objects that are closer can be seen clearly but those that are away can’t be seen.

Corneal ectasia –inner layers of the cornea weakening

The ReLEx SMILE Eye Surgery will be performed. The surgery usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes for each eye. If the treatment is done on both eyes then the duration will take up to 25 minutes using a visumax Femtosecond laser device. The surgery is done with local anesthetic and once the surgery is over and the patient is feeling better, they are able to go to their settlement.

Patients will attend a post surgery check up and consultation. If they are approved to be in a good, healthy condition and the surgery results were all successful; the patients are advised with post treatment care requirements and are ready to go back to their normal routine.

• Trip schedule may vary. medicTurkey patient relations will provide you a detailed trip schedule before the travel.

• For details on accommodation, transportation and other services, please check the SERVICES page.

The patient is given anesthesia drops to numb the eye. A refractive lenticule and small incision is created inside the intact cornea. The lenticule is then removed through the incision with minimal disruption to the corneal biomechanics.

The surgery usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes for each eye. If the treatment is done on both eyes then the duration will take up to 25 minutes.

The surgery is done on an outpatient basis so the patient is sent home a few hours after the surgery.

The recommended stay in Turkey for ReLEx SMILE eye surgery is 2-3 days including consultation before the surgery and after the surgery.

The surgery is available for both males and females who are between the age of 18 – 40 who are at a good health condition and mentally and physically healthy.

Patients are able to return to work after 2 days from the surgery, but are advised to return to work after a week to reduce risks of injury.

With every surgery there are some risks, with ReLEx SMILE there is a slight possibility of complications to occur like

• Halos
• Starbusts
• Dry eyes
• Corneal ectasia
• Optical imbalance