FAQ

Hair Transplantation

Fue Hair Transplant

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.

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.

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.

In order for a hair transplant procedure to be successfully performed, individual follicular units are extracted from the patient’s donor area and are then transplanted into areas where the patient desires more hair. If someone else’s hair is implanted in your body, your body is likely to consider it as a foreign element and will naturally reject it. In addition, if the severity of hair loss is high and you are experiencing lack of adequate donor hair, then it is probable that a FUE hair transplant will not be the best option for you.

Eye Surgery & Care

Laser Eye Surgery - LASIK

There is no upper age limit for LASIK, but optimal results are achieved between the ages of 25 and 40. People over the age of 40 are most likely experiencing or will soon experience presbyopia, which is the age-related hardening of the natural lens of the eye. Vision in individuals under 25 may continue to fluctuate as their eyes mature. Your eye lens functions like a camera lens, adjusting the focus to enable you to see distant and nearby objects distinctly. This elasticity diminishes with age, and the lens can no longer adapt to the change in distance for near vision. In their forties, most individuals require reading glasses or readers due to presbyopia.

Presbyopia is a problem with the natural lens inside the eye (behind the pigmented iris), whereas LASIK concentrates on refractive errors caused by an abnormally shaped cornea. Laser eye surgery can correct vision issues caused by nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, but it cannot improve presbyopia.

People with presbyopia who wish to rectify their vision may be eligible for clear lens extraction, which corrects presbyopia and other refractive errors by replacing the natural eye lens with an artificial intraocular implant.

PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) is an alternative to LASIK for patients who are not optimal candidates for the procedure. While the two surgeries are comparable in most respects, the construction of the corneal flap is the primary difference. With LASIK, your ophthalmologist creates a small corneal incision using a laser so that the cornea can be reshaped. In contrast, with PRK, your ophthalmologist removes the cornea's outermost layer (the epithelium) to gain access to the cornea. In the subsequent weeks, the epithelium regenerates, but this delays recovery. 

As LASIK yields faster results, it is by far the most prevalent option. However, patients who are not optimal candidates for LASIK may be recommended PRK. Patients with thin corneas, chronic dry eye, or extreme astigmatism fall into this category. Patients who participate in contact sports (and are therefore more susceptible to eye injuries) frequently choose PRK to prevent a potential corneal flap complication.

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.

Cataract Surgery

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.

We do not know the precise cause of cataracts, but we do know that age, sun exposure, smoking, obesity, and high blood pressure all increase the risk of developing cataracts. Fortunately, laser cataract surgery is a renowned simple and effective procedure that can restore your vision.

In addition to being skilled cataract surgeons, our surgeons are widely recognized as Risus Clinic experts. Please contact us for additional information on this procedure.

You will notice an immediate improvement in your vision as soon as the occluded lens is removed from your eye. However, full recovery may take several days or even weeks. You may take prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication to alleviate any discomfort; the pain associated with this procedure is typically minimal.

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The procedure typically takes 10 minutes or less to complete. You must appear early to the surgery center in order to have your eyes dilated. In addition, you will need to remain in the hospital for some time after surgery so that your doctor can confirm that the procedure was successful.

Can I develop cataracts again following cataract surgery?
Cataracts cannot reemerge after surgery has been performed. Another advantage is that IOLs are designed to last a lifetime and are durable.

Can I drive myself home following cataract surgery?
Because sedatives are administered to ensure your comfort during cataract surgery, you will be unable to drive home afterwards. Plan for someone to transport you home from the surgical centre. The positive news is that the majority of patients feel and see well enough to resume driving the following day.

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.

Your need for corrective lenses will depend on the type of IOLs you choose. The Laser Eye Centre of Miami offers a variety of IOLs, some of which can correct refractive errors and allow you to see without the need for glasses or contacts. Discuss IOL options during your consultation with your surgeon.

Glaucoma Treatment

Unfortunately, neither treatment nor surgery can restore vision once it has been lost due to glaucoma. In glaucoma patients, the abnormally high intraocular pressure (IOP) damages the optic nerve and the neurons in the retina (the light-sensitive tissue lining the rear of the eyes).

Glaucoma is a category of eye diseases distinguished by elevated intraocular pressure. You are more likely to develop glaucoma if you have the following risk factors:

  • You are over the age of 60.
  • You are of African descent.
  • You suffer from diabetes or another systemic illness, migraines, or poor circulation.
  • You have an ocular injury history.
  • A parent or grandparent of yours has open-angle glaucoma. (A close relative with glaucoma can increase your risk by four to ninefold.)

This eye disease is more prevalent in people aged 60 and older, but in uncommon cases it can occur at birth or in younger individuals (congenital or developmental glaucoma).

Depending on the severity of the eye disease, glaucoma will vary. Common visual symptoms include the need for more light to see clearly, impaired vision, poor contrast vision, loss of peripheral (side) vision, and glare perception.

As glaucoma progresses, daily activities can be challenging. Observing objects and images with similar tones can be difficult, and light sensitivity and glare on reflective surfaces can exacerbate these difficulties.

You can lessen the impact of these visual glaucoma symptoms by avoiding nighttime driving for safety reasons and by wearing tinted sunglasses and eyeglass lenses to enhance contrast and reduce glare. In most commercial buildings, lenses with a yellow, brown, or amber hue may work best to reduce or eliminate the glare caused by fluorescent lighting.

Glaucoma treatment typically begins with eye drops prescribed to reduce eye pressure and prevent nerve injury. As the disease progresses, laser therapy and surgery may be required to drain the surplus fluid and reduce IOP. MIGS (minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries) operate to drain fluid and control intraocular pressure (IOP) but reduce the side effects of more invasive surgeries by using tiny incisions and microscopic equipment.

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.

Glaucoma Treatment in Istanbul – Risus clinic, the majority of glaucoma patients do not become blind. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, approximately 5 percent of glaucoma patients develop blindness. However, you may suffer from significant visual impairment, which can have a negative impact on your quality of life and independence. Approximately 10% of glaucoma sufferers will experience significant vision loss.

In glaucoma patients, an early diagnosis, appropriate interventions, and follow-up care can stabilize the damage to the optic nerve caused by elevated intraocular pressure, preventing further impairment.