Patient Instructions

Surgery Instructions Vision Correction

Choose the section you need and go directly to the appropriate instructions before surgery, on the day of surgery, or after surgery.

1 Before Surgery 2 Day of Surgery 3 After Surgery

! Important: These are general instructions, and the plan may vary according to your condition and type of procedure. Always follow your doctor’s written instructions.

Before Surgery

Before Vision Correction Surgery

These points and questions help the doctor assess your condition more accurately before surgery.

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Avoid Contact Lenses Before the Examination or Surgery

Stop wearing contact lenses for the period specified by the doctor because they can affect corneal measurements.

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Bring a Companion

It is preferable to have a companion after surgery, and driving immediately after the procedure is not recommended.

Important Questions Before Surgery

Important Information Your Doctor Needs to Know

Please review these questions before your surgery appointment. They help assess dry eye, refractive stability, family history, and factors that may affect the vision-correction decision or plan.

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Do you use lubricating eye drops?
Do you have dry eye?
Do you experience eye burning?
Do you have relatives with keratoconus?
Do you have relatives who use rigid contact lenses?
Do you have relatives who have had intracorneal ring implantation?
Do you have relatives who have had a corneal transplant?
Do you have autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid disease or lupus?
Do you have any chronic diseases such as diabetes?
Do you use systemic medications such as isotretinoin (Roaccutane)?
Has your glasses prescription changed during the past year?
Have you worn contact lenses during the past two weeks?
Do you have relatives who have undergone vision correction surgery?
Do you currently have strabismus, or have you previously been treated or operated on for strabismus?
Do you experience visual problems, discomfort, or difficulty focusing while wearing contact lenses?
Have you had any previous eye surgery?
Do you experience problems with lights at night while wearing glasses?
For women: Are you pregnant or breastfeeding?
For women: Have you been pregnant or breastfeeding during the past three months?

Day of Surgery

Instructions for the Day of Vision Correction Surgery

The surgery-day instructions are divided into preparation before entering and a clear overview of what happens during the procedure.

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We Pay Attention to Every Detail to Support the Best Possible Surgical Outcome

The aim of these instructions is to help you enter surgery feeling prepared and knowing what to do beforehand and what will happen step by step during the procedure.

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Surgery Preparation

Stop Wearing Contact Lenses Before Surgery Do not wear contact lenses for one to two weeks before surgery, or for the period specified by your doctor, because contact lenses can affect corneal measurements and surgical accuracy.

Do Not Use Perfume or Incense Avoid perfume, incense, creams around the eyes, and eye makeup on the day of surgery because fragrances may affect the laser system.

Have a Light Meal You may have a light meal before arrival unless the doctor or clinic has instructed you otherwise.

Arrive Early Arrive at the scheduled time or slightly earlier to complete admission procedures comfortably.

Bring a Companion on the Day of Surgery Vision may be blurred after surgery, so it is preferable to have a companion take you home and drive.

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During Surgery

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The Procedure Is Designed to Be Comfortable I will guide you during the procedure, which is generally quick and straightforward.

The Green Fixation Light During surgery I will speak with you and ask you to follow a green fixation light, which helps keep the eye centered for optimal treatment.

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Do Not Worry About Small Eye Movements An individualized eye registration is performed before surgery so the system can track the eye. If the eye moves significantly, the laser pauses until the eye returns to the appropriate position.

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Precise and Fast Laser Systems The procedure uses WaveLight or SCHWIND laser technology, both designed for fast and precise treatment.

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Reducing Complications A special medication may be used during the procedure to reduce the risk of complications and support healing.

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After the Procedure Eye drops will be applied immediately after the procedure so postoperative treatment starts promptly.

After Surgery

Postoperative Eye-Drop and Treatment Schedule

Start Immediately After Surgery

Treatments Used Immediately After Surgery

Use these treatments immediately after surgery according to the schedule, leaving a 10-minute interval between different eye drops.

Pain-relief eye drop after vision correction surgery

Pain-Relief / Anti-inflammatory Eye Drop

For 3 Days Only

How to UseOne drop every 8 hours for 3 days

Paracetamol

For 3 Days Only

How to UseTwo tablets every 6 hours for 3 days on a regular schedule, not only when pain is present.

Ibuprofen

For 3 Days Only

How to UseOne tablet every 8 hours for 3 days on a regular schedule, not only when pain is present.

Red Steroid Eye Drop

For 2 Weeks Only

How to UseOne drop every 6 hours for the first 2 weeks, then replace it with the pink steroid eye drop.

Antibiotic

For 2 Weeks Only

How to UseOne drop every 6 hours for 2 weeks

Lubricating Eye Drops

Every hour for 3 weeks, then every 3 hours for at least 6 months

How to UseUse one lubricating drop every hour while awake for 3 weeks, then every 3 hours for at least 6 months.

Important Notes Before Taking the Tablets

The tablets start immediately after surgery and are taken regularly for 3 days, not only when pain is present.
Do not take any of these tablets if you have a known allergy to them.
Do not use ibuprofen if you have a stomach ulcer or bleeding, kidney disease, use blood thinners, have significant heart disease, NSAID allergy or related asthma, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.

Starts After Removal of the Bandage Contact Lens

Treatment Begins After Lens Removal

This treatment does not start on the first day. It begins after removal of the bandage contact lens if one was used.

Artelac gel after vision correction surgery

Lubricating Gel

For at Least 6 Months

How to UseAfter removal of the bandage contact lens: apply lubricating gel every 8 hours for 6 months.

Starts 2 Weeks After Surgery

Pink Steroid Eye Drop

After the first 2 weeks, stop the red steroid eye drop and replace it with the pink steroid eye drop according to the following tapering schedule.

Pink Steroid Eye Drop

For 8 Weeks Only

Pink Steroid Eye-Drop Tapering Schedule

Weeks 3 and 4 After SurgeryOne drop every 6 hours

Weeks 5 and 6 After SurgeryOne drop every 8 hours

Weeks 7 and 8 After SurgeryOne drop every 12 hours

Weeks 9 and 10 After SurgeryOne drop once daily

Expected Symptoms

Normal Symptoms After Surgery

Some symptoms are common during the first hours or days and usually improve gradually.

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Tearing

Increased tearing may occur, especially during the first few hours.

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Burning

This may be accompanied by eye redness.

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Difficulty Opening the Eye with Eyelid Swelling

It may be difficult to open the eye during the first day after surgery.

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Blurred Vision

Blurred vision initially is expected and should improve gradually.

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Instructions After Vision Correction Surgery

Clear, organized instructions to make postoperative care easier during recovery.

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The Most Important Rule After Surgery

Do not rub the eye, use the prescribed drops, and lubricate frequently. Symptoms such as burning, tearing, and blur are commonly expected and generally improve gradually.

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First 3 Days After Surgery

Using Phones and Computers After Surgery

Reduce or avoid phone and device use during the first 3 days to support early healing and visual recovery. If phone use is necessary, use lubricating drops frequently, approximately every 30 minutes, and blink often to improve ocular surface lubrication.

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Important Restrictions

Do not rub or scratch the eye for 2 weeks after surgery.
Kohl and eye makeup: avoid for 2 weeks after surgery.
Perfume, incense, and smoke: preferably avoid during the first week after surgery.
Avoid getting water directly into the eye for 2 weeks.

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Permitted Activities

You may bow and prostrate in prayer immediately after surgery.
You may perform ablution and shower while taking care not to get water directly into the eye.
Skin laser procedures may be performed 5 days after surgery.
Colored contact lenses may be used one month after surgery.

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Sunglasses After Surgery

It is preferable to wear sunglasses indoors and outdoors for the first 4 days.
After that, wear sunglasses outdoors during the daytime for one year.
Car window tinting does not replace wearing sunglasses.
Reduce phone, computer, and television use during the first 3 days and use lubricating drops.

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Exercise & Swimming

Exercise may be resumed 2 weeks after surgery.
Avoid swimming in public/shared pools for one month.
Wear swimming goggles when you return to swimming.
Avoid activities that expose the eye to dust or direct contact during the early recovery period.

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How to Use the Eye Drops

When using more than one eye drop at the same time, leave a 10-minute interval between drops.
Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye or eyelashes.
Use the eye drops according to the prescribed schedule.
If you are unsure, use the Treatment Calculator page to check your current dose. Click Here to Open

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When Should You Contact the Clinic?

Severe or increasing pain that does not improve with eye drops or pain medication.
Sudden or noticeable reduction in vision.
If the bandage contact lens falls out.
Severe redness or abnormal discharge.
If you are unable to attend follow-up appointments

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