Excimer Laser is a UV laser with a wavelength of 193 nm, which is obtained as a result of electrical excitation of the argon-fluoride gas mixture. It has been used all over the world for nearly 30 years in the treatment of refractive errors such as myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia.
Who Is Excimer Laser Treatment Suitable For?
Excimer Laser surgery can be successfully applied to people over the age of 18 who have myopia up to -10 degrees, hyperopia up to +6 degrees, astigmatism up to 6 degrees, and who have a suitable eye structure.
However, those with eye conditions such as glaucoma or keratoconus; People with systemic diseases such as diabetes or rheumatism, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers are not suitable candidates for laser operation.
How is Excimer Laser Treatment Performed?
It is possible to get rid of your glasses and contact lenses in a few minutes with the Excimer Laser, which is the most common method used in the treatment of refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism) all over the world. Accurate focusing and clear vision is provided by reshaping the transparent corneal layer on the eye with the Excimer Laser beam programmed through the computer, depending on the degree of visual impairment. However, this operation should be performed by an experienced physician with good equipment.
Excimer Laser, which has been successfully applied to millions of patients all over the world for the last 30 years, is an effective treatment method. First of all, the degree of refractive error in the eye is calculated and the corneal structure is examined. With the excimer laser, the corneal structure is reshaped with computer aid and the patient gets rid of the glasses.