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Retinal laser is an advanced treatment method used to treat various retinal diseases. In this method, laser beams are focused on the retina. Retinal lasers are specially designed to pass through tissue other than the retina (the lens and cornea) without damaging them. Retinal laser is used to treat a variety of conditions, including diabetic […]

Corneal transplantation is a type of eye surgery in which a donor cornea is used to replace a patient’s damaged cornea. There are two main types of this transplant; if the entire cornea needs to be replaced, it is called penetrating keratoplasty. If only part of the cornea is to be operated on, a lamellar […]

Cataract surgery is a type of eye surgery that involves removing the lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. In fact, this procedure is used to treat a clouded lens in the eye. Cataracts can cause blurred vision and increased glare from lights. If cataracts are interfering with your daily activities, your doctor may […]

Phakic intraocular lenses are another treatment option for severe myopia that can be an alternative to LASIK and PRK surgeries. Results have shown that in some cases, these lenses provide better vision compared to laser procedures. Phakic intraocular lenses are clear and implantable. They are surgically placed between the lens and the iris, or behind […]

LASIK is one of the most precise surgical methods for refractive errors of the eye, which focuses the incoming light rays correctly on the cornea of ​​the eye. The goal of LASIK is to achieve clear and transparent vision. We at the Noorafrin Superspecialty Clinic perform this completely. Uses of LASIK surgery Nearsightedness: When a […]

PRK is one of the first surgical procedures to correct refractive errors of the eye, which is used to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Compared to LASIK, the recovery period for PRK is slightly longer. However, this procedure is widely performed and in some cases has significant advantages compared to LASIK. The mechanism of this […]

In PRK, the surface layer (epithelium) in the center of the cornea is first removed with a special tool. In the Trans-PRK method, or the No-Touch method, the surface layer (corneal epithelium) is removed with a laser instead of being removed manually with a tool, and therefore there is no discomfort during the procedure. Then, […]