Laser eye surgery and lens implants · Istanbul
The decisionis made atyour exam.
At Aperta, LASIK, PRK, SMILE and lens implants always start with a full examination. Read about the treatments, the consultation day and the risks here first.
Where does the light meet?
- Treatments
- LASIK, PRK, SMILE, lens implants
- Questionnaire
- Prepares, never decides
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- Last updated
- 2 October 2026
Our principles
A clinic that informs you first.
Decided at the exam
No form calls you suitable or unsuitable; your surgeon does.
Risks come first
Dry eyes, halos and healing are explained before you visit.
Only what we perform
Every treatment is done here; no superiority claims about equipment.
Readable
Large type, strong contrast, adjustable text.
01Treatments
Four treatments, explained one by one.
Which one may suit you, if any, is decided at your examination.
LASIK Flap laser
How it works
A thin flap is made in the cornea, the tissue below is reshaped, the flap is laid back.
May be considered for
Adults with a stable prescription and thick enough corneas.
While healing
Dryness and fluctuating vision can last a while.
Ask your surgeon
Flap risks and contact sports.
PRK Surface laser
How it works
The outer corneal layer is removed, the surface is reshaped and the layer regrows.
May be considered for
Thinner corneas, or when a flap is not advisable.
While healing
Stinging, watering and light sensitivity in the first days.
Ask your surgeon
When to return to work and screens.
SMILE Small incision
How it works
A thin tissue disc is shaped inside the cornea and removed through a small incision.
May be considered for
Certain ranges of myopia and astigmatism.
While healing
Dryness and fluctuation can still occur.
Ask your surgeon
Whether your prescription is in range.
Lens implant Implantable lens
How it works
A thin lens is placed inside the eye; your natural lens stays and the cornea is not reshaped.
May be considered for
Higher prescriptions or corneas unsuitable for laser.
While healing
Eye surgery; your surgeon plans each eye and the check ups.
Ask your surgeon
Eye pressure and cataract.
| Side by side | LASIK | PRK | SMILE | Lens implant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where it works | Under a flap | On the surface | Inside the cornea | Inside the eye |
| Cornea reshaped | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Flap created | Yes | No | No | No |
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02How the eye focuses
Sharp vision is about where light meets.
The cornea and lens bend light. Rays meeting on the retina give a sharp image; meeting in front or behind, a blurred one. Laser treatment aims to move that point by changing the corneal curve; a lens implant works from inside.
The rays meet on the retina; the image is sharp.
An illustration, not a measurement of your eyes.
03Questionnaire
Four questions. None of them a verdict.
Your answers prepare your consultation. Only an examination decides.
Answers can be health data, so consent sits in this step.
04Consultation day
A long day, easy when you come prepared.
- 1
Welcome
Eye history, medication, expectations.
- 2
Measurements
Prescription, corneal map, thickness, eye pressure.
- 3
Eye surface
Tear film and dryness.
- 4
Drops and retina
Pupils are dilated; vision may blur for hours.
- 5
Surgeon talk
Options and risks; no rushed decisions.
Before
- Leave lenses out as long as our team advises.
- Note any drops you use.
Bring along
After
- Do not drive that day.
- Screens may be hard to read for a few hours.
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05Risks and recovery
What to know before your consultation.
This prepares you for the consent discussion; it does not replace it.
- 01
Dry eyes
Common; usually managed with drops, sometimes longer lasting.
- 02
Halos and glare
Rings or scatter around lights at night.
- 03
Fluctuating vision
Clarity can change during the day while healing.
- 04
Under or over correction
Glasses, lenses or a further procedure may be needed.
- 05
Near vision and age
Laser does not stop age related change; reading glasses may be needed.
- 06
Infection
Uncommon; this is why check ups matter.
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06Surgeons and equipment
Who examines you, and with what.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist
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Consultant Ophthalmologist
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Equipment
- Excimer laser
- Femtosecond laser
- Corneal mapping and thickness measurement
Model details are shared at your consultation.
07FAQ
Questions, answered plainly.
Is there an age limit?
No single limit. Your prescription should be stable; later in life, lens implants may come up.
Is treatment on the same day?
No. Treatment is planned for another day, after results and risks are discussed.
Will I need glasses again?
You might. Laser does not stop age related near vision change.
What will I feel?
Numbing drops are used. Pressure, brief dimming and later stinging are possible.
Why are there no prices?
Turkish health promotion rules do not allow price or campaign information.
08Contact
Request a full examination.
Our team will call to plan a day. This form is not a medical assessment.
- Phone+90 000 000 00 00
- WhatsApp+90 000 000 00 00, text messages
- Emailhello@aperta.example
- LocationIstanbul
- HoursWeekdays and Saturdays, by appointment