Laser Eye Surgery (Refractive Correction)

Excimer or femtosecond laser reshaping of the cornea to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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What is Laser Eye Surgery (Refractive Correction)?

Laser eye surgery uses excimer laser to ablate corneal stroma in a controlled pattern that flattens or steepens the cornea to correct refractive error. A femtosecond laser may be used to create a flap (LASIK) or a small lenticule (SMILE).

Suitable candidates have stable refractive error for at least one year, adequate corneal thickness, no active ocular surface disease and realistic expectations. Custom (wavefront-guided or topography-guided) treatments target higher-order aberrations.

Most common procedures are LASIK, PRK, FemtoLASIK and SMILE. Postoperative vision recovery is rapid for LASIK/SMILE and slower for PRK; long-term outcomes are comparable in most patients.

Symptoms

Myopia (near-sightedness)

Hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Astigmatism

Presbyopia (in selected procedures)

Contact lens intolerance

Asymmetric refractive error

Mild keratoconus (selected cases with cross-linking)

Risk Factors

Thin or irregular cornea

Active keratoconus

Severe dry eye

Connective tissue disease

Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Uncontrolled glaucoma

Active herpes keratitis

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

Persistent visual blur or halos after surgery
Severe pain or photophobia
Sudden visual loss
Signs of flap displacement
Suspected infection (redness, discharge)
Increasing dry eye symptoms

Treatment Methods

Detailed preoperative biometry and topography

LASIK or FemtoLASIK with flap

PRK or LASEK as surface ablation

SMILE for myopia and astigmatism

Wavefront-guided custom ablation

Postoperative steroid and antibiotic drops

Artificial tears and dry eye management

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