My experience in Istanbul for LASIK surgery – report from Sunday, October 28, 2007
WHAT, HAVE YOU COMPLETELY LOSED YOUR MIND? Something like that.
“That’s what it sounded like when I came back from my, incidentally, successful laser surgery.”
I told my acquaintances that I would not be having the procedure done in Switzerland.
but had it carried out in Istanbul. Admittedly, I had
I already had a queasy feeling before my departure for Istanbul.
My concerns proved unfounded shortly after landing in Istanbul on July 12th; I immediately felt very well cared for and in excellent hands. The operation went smoothly, however, the
The first 12 hours after the operation are quite unpleasant, but not…
Comparison with the complaints I experienced during my 24 years with
I had semi-rigid contact lenses. The first morning after the operation
It was simply magical and I felt like Alice in Wonderland, I saw
Istanbul seen through literally different eyes. The euphoria was put into perspective.
However, because I suffered from fluctuating vision for a few weeks…
and my eyes and I adjusted to the new state first
had to get used to it. Headaches and light sensitivity and problems
My age-related farsightedness was causing me some problems.
manage. During the follow-up check in Switzerland, the
The ophthalmologist said that this is completely normal (it takes about 6 months until
(it has settled down) and the eyes have been operated on perfectly.
Four months have now passed since the operation and my
Visual acuity stabilizes at 100% and the initial symptoms subside.
They’ve practically disappeared. It does take some patience, but how
As I said, I gladly accepted these complaints in the short term. I bought
because my quality of life has improved considerably. I
I would have the procedure again ANYTIME and my only regret is that
I wish I had the surgery much earlier. One has to…
Just be aware that it may take more or less time.
It will take some time for everything to settle down. Nevertheless, enjoy!
I can see every day without my hated glasses or contact lenses. THERE IS
NO REASON NOT TO TRAVEL TO ISTANBUL AND WATCH THE OPERATION
TO HAVE IT CARRIED OUT. THANK YOU SWISSLASIK.CH!!!!!!!
Simone Hofstetter