Month: March 2024

Effects of iPad, iPhone and Computer Games on Vision in Babies and Children When babies are born, their eyesight is not yet fully developed. Their visual acuity is so low that they can only perceive hand movements. By the sixth month, babies' visual acuity can improve to around 3/10. The development of visual abilities is carried out by complex mechanisms. Visual development starts with the recognition of objects.

Lazerle Tedavi Makula dejenerasyonu ve diğer retina hastalıklarının tedavisinde sıkça başvurulan lazerle tedavi, eski yöntemler arasında yer alır. Bu tedaviyle %50 oranında retinal damarlarda stabilizasyon sağlanır ve görme yetisi korunur. Foto Dinamik Tedavi Uygun retina hastalıklarında tercih edilen bu tedavi, son 10 yıldır kullanılmaktadır. Hastalara özel boyalı bir madde verilir…

Lasik treatment is a highly successful and reliable method that has been applied worldwide in the last 20 years. Especially with the development of technology, the effectiveness of lasik treatment has increased. However, it is important to choose the appropriate patient and to perform the treatment at the appropriate time. Examination Before Lasik Treatment Before lasik treatment, the patient should undergo a detailed eye examination...

Diabetes can progress from temporary visual impairment, including eye problems, to double vision, early cataracts and permanent vision loss. Cataracts are common in diabetics at an earlier age. However, if there are no other eye problems affecting the patient's vision, the patient can usually regain good vision after cataract surgery. Diabetic Retinopathy and Treatment Diabetic...

Laser surgery is a treatment method that uses laser beams to correct refractive and focusing defects. The procedure is performed without the use of a knife, using materials with advanced technology. Laser surgery provides fast and effective treatment, but it is important to pay attention to certain key points for eye health afterwards. Laser Surgery and Eye Health Laser...

The eye, which provides vision, has a very fine and complex structure. It works with basic abilities such as focusing and refraction to perceive light and objects from the outside world clearly. Biological Structure and Function of the Eye The eye has a complex structure that contains many nerve cells.

Excimer Laser Method: Safe and Effective Solution for Visual Defects The excimer laser method has been used for more than 25 years to correct visual defects worldwide. Technological advances in this process have made the procedures for visual defects more successful. Excimer laser application is a safe and effective procedure and requires detailed preliminary examinations.

Plaquenil and Retinal Complications: Highlights and Recommendations Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is a medication used to treat certain autoimmune diseases. Retinal complications have been associated with long-term use of Plaquenil treatment. However, these complications usually occur after a year or more of continuous use. As ophthalmologists, we recommend that patients taking Plaquenil have their eyes checked regularly.

Contact Lens Use During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Observations and Recommendations The Covid-19 pandemic has raised concerns about many aspects of eye health, particularly contact lens wear. Information from different sources offers different recommendations on this issue. First, it is important to make an informed assessment about whether contact lens wear should continue under pandemic conditions. Some researchers...

Risks of Laser in Eye Treatment: Facts and Misconceptions Eye health is an important factor determining people's quality of life. Eye disorders can affect all aspects of life and limit daily activities. The development of laser technology in recent years has been an important milestone in the treatment of eye disorders. However, there are also uncertainties and misconceptions about the risks of laser eye surgery.