EYE HEALTH AND DISEASES (OPHTHALMOLOGY):
mediglobe health tourism provides you the best treatment for eye (ophthalmology) diseases. Eye (ophthalmology) diseases are diseases that cause deterioration or complete loss of vision due to environmental, genetic, or age-related factors. These disorders can affect the patient’s life in an extremely negative way. While some eye diseases do not show any symptoms in their early stages, most eye diseases may present with one or more of the problems such as severe burning and itching sensation, decrease or narrowing of vision, inability to choose colors, excessive burrs, and discomfort from light. Some eye diseases can progress and cause permanent damage up to vision loss if not treated in the early period. For this reason, it is of great importance to have regular eye examinations and to detect possible diseases in the eyes before they progress. Mediglobe health tourism team plans your whole eye(ophthalmology) treatment process for you.
The medical centre/hospital MEDIGLOBE health tourism contracts with welcomes you from the airport on the specified day and time. Depending on your eye(ophthalmology) pre-treatment program, you will be transferred to your hotel. Depending on the urgency or life-threatening situation of your treatment, you will be provided with a private ambulance from the airport to the health institution where the treatment will be performed.
Treatments in the Department of Eye Health and Diseases are as follows;
- Myopia, Astigmatism and Hyperopia
- Glaucoma, Eye Pressure
- Refractive Surgery
- Cataract
- Retinal Diseases and vitrectomy
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Yellow spot disease
- Eyelid diseases
- Tear duct obstruction
- Strabismus and Lazy Eye
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Corneal Diseases
- Oculoplasty
Applications made in the Department of Eye Health and Diseases;
- Cataract
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Diseases Surgery
- Strabismus and Lazy Eye
- Oculoplastic Surgery
- Refractive Surgery
- Corneal Transplantation
- Excimer laser (LASIK, LASEK, PRK, PTK)
- Argon laser
- YAG laser
- Photodynamic therapy laser (PDT)
- SLT laser
- Femtosecond laser, Femto LASIK
Contact Lens ;
- Myopia – hyperopia lenses
- Astigmatism lenses (toric)
- Kerataconus contact lenses
- Color contact lenses
- Prosthetic colored contact lenses
Tests made;
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- Nerve fiber analyzer (NFA) applications
- Argon laser photocoagulation applications
- Eye ultrasonography
- Pachymetry
- Ultrasonic biometry
- Computerized visual field tests
- Wavefront analysis
- Color vision tests
- Contrast sensitivity
- Wavefront corneal topography
- OPD
- Fundus fluorescein angiography
- Indocyanine green angiography
- Dry eye examinations
- Glaucoma Diagnostic Tests
Surgical Interventions;
- Cataract surgeries
- Glaucoma surgeries
- Vitrectomy surgeries
- Oculoplastic surgery
- Orbital surgery
- Retinal Detachment surgeries
- Strabismus surgeries
- Pterygium surgeries
- Refractive defect correction surgeries
- Keratoconus stop surgery
- Intracorneal rings
- Tear drainage system surgeries
- Eyelid surgeries, Eyelid aesthetics (Blepharoplasty)
- Corneal transplant
- Intraocular drug injections
- Eye Traumas
- Tumor surgeries
- Other surgical interventions
What is refractive eye surgery?
Any surgical procedure that corrects refractive errors (like near-sightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia). It reshapes the cornea or replaces the natural lens to help light focus properly on the retina.
What types of refractive surgeries are available?
- LASIK – Reshapes the cornea using a flap
- PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) – No flap, surface reshaping
- SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) – Minimally invasive, no flap
- RLE (Refractive Lens Exchange) – Natural lens is replaced with an artificial one (good for presbyopia or early cataracts)
- Phakic IOLs (like ICL) – An Implantable lens is added without removing the natural lens
What’s the difference between LASIK, PRK, and SMILE?
- LASIK: Quick recovery, flap-based
- PRK: No flap, longer healing, but good for thin corneas
- SMILE: Tiny incision, good for dry eye-prone patients
Is the surgery painful?
Not during the procedure (thanks to numbing drops). Some mild discomfort or scratchy feeling afterward, especially with PRK.
What is the recovery like?
- LASIK: 24–48 hrs for decent vision
- PRK: Slower—several days to weeks
- RLE/ICL: Fairly quick, a few days. Some blurriness, dry eyes, halos, or glare are common early on.
How long do results last?
Usually permanent, but aging may still cause new issues (like presbyopia or cataracts). RLE prevents cataracts because the lens is already replaced.
Is it safe?
Very safe in skilled hands—over 95–98% satisfaction rates. Complications are rare, but can include:
- Dry eye
- Night glare/halos
- Under correction/overcorrection
- Infections (very rare)
What is a cataract?
A clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which causes blurry vision, glare, difficulty with night driving, and faded colours. It’s a natural part of aging for most people.
When do I need cataract surgery?
When the cataract starts interfering with daily activities like reading, driving, or seeing faces. It’s not usually urgent, but it is based on how much it affects your quality of life.
What happens during cataract surgery?
A tiny incision is made in the eye, the cloudy lens is broken up and removed (usually by phacoemulsification), and a clear artificial lens (IOL) is implanted. Takes ~10–15 minutes per eye.
How long is the recovery time for cataract surgery?
- Vision starts improving in a few days
- Full healing takes about 4–6 weeks
- Most people return to light activity quickly, but avoid rubbing eyes, lifting heavy stuff, or getting water in the eye for a few days
What is a corneal transplant?
A procedure where part or all of your damaged cornea is replaced with donor corneal tissue to restore vision, reduce pain, or fix structural issues.
What types of corneal transplants are there?
- DSEK / DSAEK (Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty): Partial-thickness, replaces the innermost layer
- DMEK (Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty): Ultra-thin layer, very precise, faster healing
- ALK (Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty): For surface corneal issues
The type depends on the condition being treated.
What is the success rate for corneal transplants?
Very high—especially with DMEK and DSEK, which have success rates of 90–95%. Full-thickness transplants also do well, though they have slightly more risk of rejection.
What are common retinal diseases that need surgery?
- Retinal detachment
- Macular hole
- Epiretinal membrane (macular pucker)
- Diabetic retinopathy (with bleeding or detachment)
- Retinal vein occlusion (sometimes)
- Age-related macular degeneration (rarely surgical)
What kinds of surgeries are used for retinal problems?
- Vitrectomy: Removal of the vitreous gel to repair issues (the most common retinal surgery)
- Scleral buckle: A silicone band to support the retina (for detachments)
- Laser photocoagulation: Seals off tears or leaking blood vessels
- Pneumatic retinopexy: A gas bubble is used to reattach the retina
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What is glaucoma?
It’s a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). It can lead to vision loss or blindness if untreated.
What are the types of glaucoma?
- Primary open-angle glaucoma (most common, slow progression)
- Angle-closure glaucoma (sudden, painful, medical emergency)
- Normal-tension glaucoma (damage occurs even with normal pressure)
- Congenital or secondary glaucomas (linked to other conditions or present at birth)