Considering life with less reliance on glasses or contact lenses? Explore laser vision correction in Turkey with WeCure, from understanding the procedures to planning your consultation and care abroad
The right treatment starts with a thorough eye assessment. Your surgeon will explain the options, likely benefits and risks before you decide.
Laser vision correction changes the shape of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, to improve focus. Depending on the procedure and your assessment, it may correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness or astigmatism.
The aim is to reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses. It does not guarantee perfect vision, and glasses may still be needed for some activities.
LASIK, SMILE and surface laser treatments work differently. Your eye measurements and health determine which option may be suitable. Availability depends on the treating clinic.
LASIK uses a thin flap in the cornea, beneath which a laser reshapes the tissue to correct focus. In Femto-LASIK, a femtosecond laser creates the flap. The surgeon then returns the flap to its position.
Visual recovery is often relatively quick, although healing and follow-up continue after your sight starts to improve.
SMILE, or Small Incision Lenticule Extraction, uses a laser to create a small piece of tissue inside the cornea. The surgeon removes it through a small opening, without creating a LASIK flap.
It may be an option for suitable patients with short-sightedness and astigmatism. Ask your surgeon whether it is appropriate for your eyes.
These surface laser treatments reshape the cornea after removing its outer cell layer. The main difference between them is how that layer is removed.
The surface cells need time to regrow, so initial discomfort and visual recovery can take longer than after LASIK. The surgeon will explain the treatment and recovery plan for your particular eyes.
A consultation is needed to assess your prescription, eye health and expectations. General suitability usually includes being at least 18 with a stable prescription.
Tell the surgeon about pregnancy or breastfeeding, medical conditions and medicines. These can affect whether treatment is suitable or when it should be considered.
Online enquiries can help you prepare, but cannot replace the eye examinations needed before surgery.
Glasses and contact lenses remain alternatives. If laser treatment is unsuitable, the surgeon may discuss lens-based options, which are different operations with their own risks.
WeCure helps coordinate treatment abroad. Speak to our team about your plans, the information needed for a consultation and the practical arrangements for your stay. Your treating surgeon is responsible for clinical assessment and treatment recommendations.
Tell us what you would like to achieve and ask how the consultation process works. Have a recent prescription available if you have one. Agree how any medical information should be shared securely.
The clinical team examines your eyes and discusses suitable options, alternatives and risks. Ask how long you should stop wearing contact lenses before measurements, as they can affect the shape of your cornea.
Review the recommendation and written costs. Take time to ask questions and understand the consent information. Treatment should proceed only when you are suitable and comfortable with the decision.
Follow the clinic’s instructions for medicines, eye protection and activity. Attend the required reviews and confirm your travel plans with the surgeon. Arrange how follow-up and urgent advice will work once you are home.
The total depends on the recommended procedure and the services included. Request an individual written quote and compare the complete care plan before booking.
Choose care based on clinical suitability and follow-up arrangements as well as price.
Recovery varies with the procedure and the individual. After LASIK or SMILE, some people return to desk work within a day or two. Surface treatments such as PRK, LASEK and TransPRK commonly need a week or longer away from work.
Early improvement does not mean healing is complete. Your surgeon should advise when you can drive, fly, exercise, swim and use eye make-up. Do not drive yourself home after treatment.
Use the prescribed drops, avoid rubbing your eyes and attend the clinic’s reviews. Confirm who to contact if you have a problem during your stay or after returning to the UK.
Ask for your treatment records and a written plan for ongoing care, including any costs. Check insurance cover for planned treatment abroad and complications before travelling.
Seek urgent eye care for worsening pain, redness, light sensitivity or reduced vision after surgery. Do not wait for a routine review or a reply to an online enquiry.
Laser eye surgery can reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses, but every operation carries risks. Common effects include dry eyes, fluctuating or blurred vision, and glare or halos around lights. These often improve, but can persist.
Other complications include infection, healing problems and loss of vision. Additional treatment may be needed, and serious permanent harm is possible. Your surgeon should explain the risks that apply to your eyes and the proposed technique.
Results cannot be guaranteed. Natural changes in your vision can still happen, and you may need glasses later in life. Deciding to keep your glasses or contact lenses is also a valid choice.
No single procedure is best for everyone. Your surgeon should recommend an option after examining your eyes and discussing your prescription, lifestyle and expectations. A technique advertised online may not be right for you.
Numbing eye drops are used during treatment. You may feel pressure, and discomfort can occur afterwards. Surface treatments can be more uncomfortable while the outer cells heal. Ask the clinical team what to expect and how discomfort will be managed.
There is no single stay length suitable for every patient. Agree the examination, treatment and review schedule with the clinic before booking travel. Allow flexibility if healing takes longer or the assessment changes your plan.
Possibly. Laser correction does not stop the natural changes in near vision that occur with age. Discuss reading, computer work and distance vision with the surgeon, rather than assuming one treatment will remove every need for glasses.
No. Corneal laser surgery reshapes the front of the eye. Lens replacement removes the natural lens and replaces it with an artificial one. Implantable lens surgery can add a lens while keeping the natural lens. These options need separate assessment and risk discussions.
Check the surgeon’s qualifications and experience, the clinic facilities, consent process and total costs. Confirm the aftercare plan in Turkey and at home, how to obtain urgent help and what your insurance covers. Discuss your plans with your GP before making final arrangements.
Start with a conversation about your options. Tell the WeCure team that you are interested in laser eye surgery, and ask about the next steps towards a clinical assessment.
There is no need to choose a procedure before your eyes have been assessed.
Please mention laser eye surgery in your enquiry. The clinical team will advise how to provide any records or medical information securely.
This page provides general information and does not replace a consultation or confirm your suitability for treatment. Clinical advice and your individual care plan should come from your treating ophthalmic surgeon.
Read more: NHS: laser eye surgery · Royal College of Ophthalmologists: laser vision correction · NHS: treatment abroad.
