Ophthalmology and Laser Center

Ophthalmology is a medical unit that provides services related to eye health and diseases. This unit provides examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation services related to eye health and conditions. An eye examination at Turkiye Hospital is carried out meticulously and in great detail with the latest technological devices and expert staff.

In eye health and diseases, eye examinations are performed. These examinations are performed to monitor eye health, detect eye problems early, and evaluate the functions of the eyes.

In eye health and diseases, various eye diseases are diagnosed. These diseases include cataracts (clouding in the lens of the eye), glaucoma (rise in pressure inside the eye), and macular degeneration (yellow spot disease).

Eye health and diseases are important issues affecting people's daily lives. The eyes are one of the most sensitive organs of our body, and it is essential to maintain eye health.

Eye diseases are conditions that result from changes in the eyes. These changes can cause symptoms such as pain in the eyes, visual disturbances, redness, and spots in front of the eyes.

Eye diseases can occur for a variety of reasons. These causes may include age, genetic predisposition, workplace conditions, smoking, and alcohol use.

Most eye diseases can be prevented or treated. Therefore, it is essential to have regular eye examinations and take measures to protect eye health. For example, measures such as using sunglasses and hats and reducing bad habits can be taken.

What Are The Symptoms of Eye Diseases?

Eye diseases are conditions that result from changes in the eyes. Eye diseases can cause different symptoms, which may vary according to the type of disease. Below are the symptoms of some eye diseases:

• Cataract (blurring in the eye’s lens): It causes symptoms such as visual disturbances, decreased visual acuity, and glow-in-bright lights in the eyes.
• Glaucoma (rise in pressure inside the eye): It causes symptoms such as pain in the eyes, visual disturbances, redness in the eyes, and spots in front of the eyes.
• Macular degeneration (yellow spot disease) causes symptoms such as loss of vision in the eyes, visual disturbances, and decreased visual acuity.
• Dry eye syndrome (lack of moisture in the eyes): It causes burning, pain, itching, and redness in the eyes.
• Eye surface infections: These causes symptoms such as redness in the eyes, pain, and an increase in tear secretion.

The types of eye diseases and symptoms of eye diseases in this list are given as only a few examples. The symptoms of eye diseases can vary according to the type of disease; therefore, if you have problems with eye health, be sure to consult an ophthalmologist.

Treatments Applied in the Department of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is a medical unit that provides services related to eye health and diseases. Different treatment options can be applied for various eye diseases in this section. Below are the treatment options for some eye diseases:

• Elimination of refractive errors (Myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)
  • SMILE Laser 
  • PRK
  • LASIK
  • I-Design
• Surgical Retina & Vitrectomy
• Contact Lenses
• Photodynamic Therapy
• Eye plastic surgery operations
• Cornea & Eye Transplantation 

The treatment options in this list are given as just a few examples. Treatment options for eye diseases may vary according to the type of disease; therefore, if you have problems with eye health, make an eye disease appointment.

FAQ About Ophthalmology 

What should we do for eye health?

• Use your glasses daily or update them if necessary. This will ensure that your eyes focus properly and reduce eye strain.
• When working without glasses or in front of the computer for a long time, rest your eyes regularly. This can be done by closing your eyes for a few minutes or zooming them out in front of the window.
• Use sunglasses and a hat. The sun's rays can damage the eyes, and sunglasses and hats will protect the eyes.
• Get regular eye exams. This is important for monitoring your eye health and detecting eye problems early.
• Follow a healthy diet. Vitamins C, E, and A are essential for the eyes. These items are abundant in fruits and vegetables.
• Light up so that it does not tire your eyes. Excessive bright light can cause eye strain and damage your eyes.
• Choose a suitable pair of glasses. The optical lenses of your glasses ensure that your eyes focus correctly. If your mirrors are chosen the wrong way, they can strain your eyes and cause eye strain.

What are the common diseases in women?

Among the eye diseases that women frequently encounter may include:

• Dry eye syndrome occurs due to the lack of eye moisture. Dry eye syndrome can cause burning, pain, itching, and redness in the eyes.
• Eye surface infections: Infections of the eye surface glands can cause symptoms such as redness in the eyes, pain, and increased tear secretion.
• Glaucoma: Glaucoma is a condition that occurs as a result of an increase in pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma can cause symptoms such as pain in the eyes, visual disturbances, redness, and spots in front of the eyes.
•  Macular Degeneration (yellow spot disease): Macular degeneration is a condition resulting from a change in the eye's lens. Macular degeneration can cause vision loss in the eyes.

Most of the eye diseases on this list are preventable or treatable. Therefore, it is essential to have regular eye examinations and take measures to protect eye health.