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Laser Vision Correction (LASIK) in Istanbul
LASIK reshapes the cornea with a laser to correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism, typically ending dependence on glasses or contacts. The treatment itself takes minutes per eye; most patients see clearly within 24–48 hours and need only 2–3 nights in Istanbul.
Like every Maison procedure, it is arranged end to end around one written plan: your photo assessment is reviewed by the clinical team, your quote names the treating specialist with their credentials and itemizes the full price — procedure, hospital, transfers, hotel and aftercare — and your itinerary is built backwards from the medical fly-home clearance rather than an airline’s calendar. In Istanbul, a coordinator and translator accompany every appointment, and your companion’s logistics are planned alongside your own.
Suitability is decided before anything is booked, and honestly: if this procedure will not deliver what you are hoping for — or a smaller treatment would serve you better — the assessment says so plainly, free, and that is the end of any selling. The figures below are typical published ranges to plan around; your own timings are confirmed in writing in your treatment plan.
At a glance
Typical ranges — your written treatment plan confirms your own.
| Treatment time | ~10 minutes per eye |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | Numbing drops |
| Stay in Istanbul | 2–3 nights (typical) |
| Vision usable | 24–48 hours (typical) |
| Screening | On-site corneal scan decides suitability |
| Alternatives | Surface laser (PRK) or lens options if unsuitable |
Who this suits
- Stable glasses prescription for at least 12 months
- Corneal thickness confirmed suitable by on-site scan
- Aged 20+, healthy eyes free of active disease
- Understanding that reading glasses may still be needed later in life
Suitability is confirmed at your free photo assessment — and if this procedure is not right for you, we say so plainly.
How your treatment unfolds
Prescription review before travel; provisional suitability check
Full on-site examination and corneal topography
Same-week treatment if scans confirm suitability
Next-day check; protective drops regimen
Fly-home clearance and remote follow-up
Recovery, honestly
First 24 hours
Gritty, watery eyes for a few hours; rest with shields.
Days 1–2
Vision sharpens quickly; next-day check confirms healing.
Weeks 1–4
Drops continue; avoid swimming and eye rubbing.
Months 1–3
Vision stabilizes to its final level.
Common questions
What if my corneas are too thin?
The on-site scan decides this definitively. If LASIK is unsuitable you are told plainly, and surface laser or implantable lens alternatives are discussed — or no treatment at all.
Is it permanent?
The correction is permanent, though natural age-related changes (like reading vision in your 40s–50s) still occur.
Does it hurt?
Numbing drops mean the treatment is painless; expect a few hours of gritty discomfort afterwards.
Educational content, not medical advice — your plan is set in personal consultation with the treating clinician.
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