No-Touch Laser Treatment
It is one of the most popular and preferred laser methods among laser treatments. No-Touch Laser Treatment reshapes the cornea using an excimer laser. It is designed for the treatment of myopia and astigmatism. No-Touch Laser Treatment is hands-free. No microkeratome blade or laser is used to create the flap. In addition, laser duration is important for patient comfort and compliance. No-Touch Laser Treatment is a fast treatment. The laser procedure takes an average of 10 to 60 seconds depending on the number being corrected. It is possible to get rid of glasses with no-touch laser treatment.
What is No-Touch Laser?
No-touch laser is an advanced application of PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) and LASEK methods. Although it is popularly known as “eye lining”, we do not actually make an incision in the corneal tissue in this method. No-Touch Laser is preferred in patients with thin corneas.
What is No-Touch Laser used for?
No-touch laser is designed for the treatment of myopia and astigmatism.
What to Know About No-Touch Laser:
A personalized examination should be performed.
The suitability of your eyes for No-Touch Laser should be determined.
The examination usually takes 1 hour.
Before the examination, soft contact lenses should not be worn for at least 1 week and hard contact lenses should not be worn for at least 2 weeks.
Driving is not recommended for a few hours after the examination.
Comfortable clothes should be preferred on the day of surgery.
Make-up and perfume should not be worn before the procedure.
Eyes are not closed up after the procedure, and wearing sunglasses is recommended.
Driving is not recommended after treatment.
Eyes should not be rubbed after No-Touch Laser.
Sports, swimming and sauna activities can be done after 2 weeks.
On the 4th day, 1st month, 6th month and afterwards, annual follow-up examinations are performed.
Is No-Touch Laser Treatment Permanent?
Or “Would my eye number revert back after No-Touch Laser treatment?”
The aim of No-Touch Laser treatment is to permanently get rid of glasses and contact lenses. If the most accurate laser is applied to the appropriate eye at the appropriate time, the possibility of recurrence is very low.
Is there an age limit for No-Touch Laser?
No-Touch Laser treatment is not performed before the age of 18. Generally, laser treatment can be performed until the age of 40. Since presbyopia starts at the age of 40 on average, treatment with multifocal or trifocal lenses (smart lenses) becomes more suitable. Whether the patient is more suitable for laser or smart lenses is determined after a detailed examination.
What are the advantages of No-Touch Laser treatment?
The advantages of No-touch Laser can be listed as follows:
Laser treatment is performed without contact.
Since there is no contact, the risk of infection is very low.
Since there is no flap, there are no flap-related complications.
No incisions are made.
It is very fast and comfortable
Since no vacuum is applied to the eye, there is no risk of retinal tear.
Is No-Touch Laser risky?
No-touch laser is a very safe procedure if performed on appropriate eyes and by a specialized doctor.
What are the Risks / Complications of No Touch Laser?
As with any surgery, no touch laser treatment has some complications. However, these risks are extremely rare. It is a very safe procedure if performed by a specialist doctor in appropriate eyes. No-touch laser is one of the most reliable laser applications with its special tissue recognition system.
Is No-Touch Laser the best laser method?
The best result is achieved by choosing the right patient and the right laser method after a detailed examination.
While “Lasik” may be the best option for one patient, “No-touch laser” may be the best option for another patient and sometimes “SMILE laser” may yield the best result.
Does laser surgery have an effect on the development of cataracts in advanced ages?
Since laser treatment is performed on the cornea, there is no effect on cataract development.
How long should my eye numbers be unchanged before laser treatment?
Eye numbers should not have increased within the last year. Whether there is an increase is evaluated in detail in your eye examination before the procedure.
To which degree can numbers be corrected with No-touch Laser?
Myopia up to -6 D and astigmatism up to -3.0 D can be corrected.
How long does No-Touch Laser take?
No-touch laser treatment is a very fast and comfortable procedure. The laser duration varies between 30 to 60 seconds depending on the number corrected.
How is No-Touch Laser treatment performed?
A detailed eye examination is performed to determine the suitability of the eye for the procedure before the no-touch laser treatment. Since the eye is not contacted with any instrument during the treatment, the risk of infection is very low. No-touch laser treatment is a flap and incision-free treatment. After the no-touch laser treatment, a contact lens is placed in the eye. This contact lens is removed on the 4th or 5th day. There is no pain or soreness during the treatment.
What is the recovery process after No-Touch Laser?
The reason why we place contact lenses after the procedure is to make the patient’s healing process more comfortable. After the laser, the vision level gradually increases within days and can reach the best vision level in a few weeks. During this period, the patient can see and do all their work. After a couple of weeks, they can engage in many activities such as driving, sauna-bath, etc. Total refractive stability is achieved in 6 months as in all other laser methods. In other words, improvements at the micro level continue.
Can I have laser surgery twice?
If your cornea is thick enough and the measurements show that you are eligible, a second No-touch Laser treatment can be performed. But most patients do not need a second procedure.
Can I use my phone after laser surgery?
We do not want you to look at your computer, phone and read intensively on the first day.
Ankara No-Touch Laser Prices 2024
You can call us to get detailed information about Ankara No-Touch laser prices. You can make an appointment with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Köşker, an expert in the field of eye diseases.