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Cataracts can occur in patients of any age (some infants are even born with cataracts), but they do not become significant until after age 60. Due to the difficulty in detecting early-stage cataract symptoms, routine eye examinations are an essential component of maintaining healthy eyes.

Complete Eye Exam in Istanbul – Risus Clinic, it is referred to as the "silent thief of sight," more than half of glaucoma patients are unaware of their condition. High IOP can cause injury to the optic nerve and neurons in the retina before vision changes occur. Glaucoma causes gradual vision loss, impacting peripheral vision first.

Vision loss and blindness caused by glaucoma must be prevented by means of thorough eye examinations. These examinations detect elevated IOP before damage occurs, and the sooner you begin glaucoma treatment, the less likely you are to experience significant vision loss.

The exception is acute angle-closure, which causes sudden vision changes and is accompanied by headache, nausea, severe eye pain, blurred vision, and in some cases rainbow-like halos when gazing at lights. This type of glaucoma is a medical emergency requiring prompt IOP reduction to prevent vision loss.

Hair loss can affect both men and women. While FUE hair transplant is more popular among men, it is also a method widely utilized for women experiencing male pattern hair loss.

Within a few weeks after the operation you may notice some hair loss from the new transplanted area. The transplanted hair will begin to grow again after the inital shedding phase and it will take up to 12-14 months for new hair follicles to grow back strong and healthy.

Usually patients between the ages of 20 and 55 are considered as the most suitable candidates for a hair transplant surgery. At a younger age, hair loss and hair growth pattern can be irregular and hair loss may continue to worsen as you get older. As time goes by, you may have to undergo more procedures. As long as you are in good health there is no upper-age limit for hair transplantation.

Cataracts deteriorate with time. They will impair your ability to drive, read, and see at night over time. Cataract surgery is an elective, so the timing of your procedure is entirely up to you.

If their vision has stabilized, most adults qualify for LASIK. Your eyesight changes during puberty and into your twenties, but your prescription will change less frequently as you reach visual maturity. If your vision prescription remains unchanged for at least one to two years, you may qualify for LASIK.

Candidates for LASIK must have healthy eyes and no medical conditions that could complicate the surgery or recovery. During laser eye surgery, our ophthalmologists need sufficient corneal tissue to construct the LASIK flap. Patients with narrow corneas may be better candidates for PRK or lens exchange.

During your consultation at the Laser Eye Centre of Istanbul, our ophthalmologists will determine if LASIK is the best method for improving your eyesight.