{"id":2817,"date":"2026-04-17T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/?p=0"},"modified":"2026-04-17T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T07:00:00","slug":"efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"EFC Clinic Eye Treatments 2026: Smart Lens, Excimer Laser, Cataract and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav class=\"toc-block\" style=\"background:#f8f8f8;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:6px;padding:18px 24px;margin-bottom:32px;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight:700;margin:0 0 10px;\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;line-height:2;\">\n<li><a href=\"#eye-team\">EFC Clinic Eye Surgery Team<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#smart-lens\">Smart Lens Implantation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#excimer\">Excimer Laser<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#eye-colour\">Eye Colour Change \u2013 FLAAK<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cataract\">Cataract Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cornea\">Cornea Transplant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#retina\">Retina Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#strabismus\">Strabismus Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#glaucoma\">Glaucoma Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-efc\">Why EFC Clinic?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>EFC Clinic Eye Treatments 2026: Smart Lens, Excimer Laser, Cataract and More<\/h1>\n<p>EFC Clinic is delighted to announce that, following a dedicated meeting with our newly assembled specialist eye surgery team, we are now offering a comprehensive range of ophthalmological procedures at our medical centre. The services now available include <strong>smart lens implantation, excimer laser treatment, eye colour change via the FLAAK method, cataract surgery, cornea transplant, retina surgery, strabismus surgery<\/strong> and <strong>glaucoma surgery<\/strong>. We are proud to share this exciting development with our social media followers and with our partner agencies worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>This article explains each of the eye surgery procedures now performed at EFC Clinic \u2014 who they are suitable for, how they work, and what to expect during recovery. For more information, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/eye-treatments\/\">eye treatments page<\/a> or book online via our <a href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/patient-services\/appointment\/\">appointment page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#EFC_Clinic_Eye_Surgery_Team_%E2%80%94_A_New_Chapter\" >EFC Clinic Eye Surgery Team \u2014 A New Chapter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Smart_Lens_Implantation_Trifocal_Multifocal_Lens\" >Smart Lens Implantation (Trifocal \/ Multifocal Lens)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Who_Is_It_Suitable_For\" >Who Is It Suitable For?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Procedure_and_Recovery\" >Procedure and Recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Excimer_Laser_Eye_Surgery_%E2%80%94_Freedom_from_Glasses\" >Excimer Laser Eye Surgery \u2014 Freedom from Glasses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#LASIK\" >LASIK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#PRK_and_LASEK\" >PRK and LASEK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Candidacy_Criteria\" >Candidacy Criteria<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Eye_Colour_Change_%E2%80%93_FLAAK_Method\" >Eye Colour Change \u2013 FLAAK Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Cataract_Surgery\" >Cataract Surgery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Procedure_and_Recovery-2\" >Procedure and Recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Cornea_Transplant_Keratoplasty\" >Cornea Transplant (Keratoplasty)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Modern_Techniques\" >Modern Techniques<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Retina_Surgery\" >Retina Surgery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Vitrectomy\" >Vitrectomy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Laser_Photocoagulation\" >Laser Photocoagulation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Strabismus_Surgery_Eye_Muscle_Surgery\" >Strabismus Surgery (Eye Muscle Surgery)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Glaucoma_Surgery_Eye_Pressure_Surgery\" >Glaucoma Surgery (Eye Pressure Surgery)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Surgical_Options\" >Surgical Options<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Why_Choose_EFC_Clinic_for_Eye_Surgery\" >Why Choose EFC Clinic for Eye Surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Which_eye_surgeries_are_performed_at_EFC_Clinic\" >Which eye surgeries are performed at EFC Clinic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Is_eye_surgery_painful\" >Is eye surgery painful?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#What_services_are_available_for_international_patients\" >What services are available for international patients?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#How_long_do_I_need_to_stay_in_Istanbul\" >How long do I need to stay in Istanbul?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/efc-clinic-eye-treatments-2026\/#Are_the_results_of_eye_surgery_permanent\" >Are the results of eye surgery permanent?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"eye-team\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EFC_Clinic_Eye_Surgery_Team_%E2%80%94_A_New_Chapter\"><\/span>EFC Clinic Eye Surgery Team \u2014 A New Chapter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By adding a dedicated ophthalmology unit to our multidisciplinary medical centre in Istanbul, EFC Clinic has significantly expanded the range of specialist care available to both domestic and international patients. Our eye surgery team comprises experienced ophthalmologists who work with the latest technology and internationally recognised protocols, with patient safety and individually tailored treatment plans at the core of every procedure.<\/p>\n<p>Every patient undergoing eye surgery at EFC Clinic receives a thorough pre-operative assessment covering corneal topography, refraction analysis, intraocular pressure measurement, biometry, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and retinal examination. For international patients, existing eye examination reports can be assessed remotely before travelling to Istanbul, allowing preliminary candidacy to be established in advance.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"smart-lens\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_Lens_Implantation_Trifocal_Multifocal_Lens\"><\/span>Smart Lens Implantation (Trifocal \/ Multifocal Lens)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Smart lens surgery<\/strong> resolves both cataracts and spectacle dependence in a single procedure. Trifocal and multifocal smart lenses provide clear vision at distance, intermediate, and near ranges with a single implant, eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses in the vast majority of patients after surgery.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_It_Suitable_For\"><\/span>Who Is It Suitable For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ideal candidates include individuals over 40 experiencing presbyopia, patients diagnosed with cataracts, those whose corneal thickness is insufficient for excimer laser treatment, and anyone wishing to correct both distance and near vision in one procedure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_and_Recovery\"><\/span>Procedure and Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Surgery takes approximately <strong>15\u201320 minutes<\/strong> under local anaesthesia with no hospitalisation required. The natural lens is removed by phacoemulsification and replaced with a premium intraocular lens. Most patients begin to see clearly on the first day after surgery; full recovery is typically complete within 2\u20134 weeks. Sunglasses are recommended during the first week to protect from bright light.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"excimer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excimer_Laser_Eye_Surgery_%E2%80%94_Freedom_from_Glasses\"><\/span>Excimer Laser Eye Surgery \u2014 Freedom from Glasses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Excimer laser treatment<\/strong> permanently corrects myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea. The three main techniques \u2014 LASIK, PRK, and LASEK \u2014 are selected according to each patient&#8217;s corneal structure and individual eye parameters.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LASIK\"><\/span>LASIK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most widely performed excimer laser technique. A thin corneal flap is created, the tissue beneath is reshaped by the laser, and the flap is repositioned. Recovery is very fast; most patients achieve clear vision within a day of surgery.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PRK_and_LASEK\"><\/span>PRK and LASEK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Preferred for patients whose corneal thickness is borderline for LASIK. The laser is applied directly to the corneal surface without creating a flap. Recovery takes 3\u20135 days, and long-term outcomes are equivalent to LASIK.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Candidacy_Criteria\"><\/span>Candidacy Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Anyone over 18 with a stable prescription for at least one year and sufficient corneal thickness may be a suitable candidate. Eligibility is confirmed through a detailed pre-operative assessment.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"eye-colour\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eye_Colour_Change_%E2%80%93_FLAAK_Method\"><\/span>Eye Colour Change \u2013 FLAAK Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>FLAAK (Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Anterior Keratomily\u00f6z)<\/strong> technique permanently changes the natural colour of the eye without coloured contact lenses. A colour filter is precisely inserted within the cornea using a femtosecond laser, leaving the eye&#8217;s natural structure undamaged and the procedure fully reversible if desired.<\/p>\n<p>The procedure takes approximately <strong>20\u201330 minutes<\/strong> and does not require hospitalisation. Follow-up appointments take place the day after surgery, then at one week, one month, and three months. Available colours include blue, green, hazel, light brown, and grey. The most suitable shade is selected in consultation with the treating ophthalmologist based on the patient&#8217;s facial features and skin tone.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cataract\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cataract_Surgery\"><\/span>Cataract Surgery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cataract<\/strong> is the progressive clouding of the eye&#8217;s natural lens, leading to a reduction in visual acuity. If left untreated it can result in permanent vision loss, but it is fully treatable with surgery. At EFC Clinic, the <strong>phacoemulsification<\/strong> technique is used \u2014 the cloudy lens is removed using ultrasound and replaced with a clear intraocular lens.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_and_Recovery-2\"><\/span>Procedure and Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Surgery takes approximately <strong>10\u201315 minutes<\/strong> under local anaesthesia. Most patients go home the same day. Vision typically improves noticeably within <strong>24\u201348 hours<\/strong> and full recovery is complete within 4\u20136 weeks. During recovery, patients should avoid rubbing the eyes, swimming, and exposure to dusty environments.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cornea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cornea_Transplant_Keratoplasty\"><\/span>Cornea Transplant (Keratoplasty)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>cornea transplant<\/strong> involves replacing damaged or diseased corneal tissue with donor cornea. Primary indications include keratoconus, corneal scarring, Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, and advanced corneal infections.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Techniques\"><\/span>Modern Techniques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to traditional full-thickness transplants, modern lamellar techniques are now preferred. <strong>DSEK\/DMEK<\/strong> transplants only the posterior corneal layers, while <strong>DALK<\/strong> replaces the anterior layers. These approaches deliver faster recovery, fewer complications, and superior visual outcomes compared to full-thickness transplantation.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"retina\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retina_Surgery\"><\/span>Retina Surgery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The retina is the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye, responsible for transmitting images to the brain. <strong>Retinal surgery<\/strong> is performed for retinal tears, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, and epiretinal membranes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitrectomy\"><\/span>Vitrectomy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most commonly performed retinal procedure, vitrectomy involves the removal of the vitreous gel and repair of the retina using microsurgical instruments with high-resolution intraoperative imaging.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laser_Photocoagulation\"><\/span>Laser Photocoagulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Used to treat retinal tears and conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, laser photocoagulation is an outpatient procedure that seals or destroys damaged areas of the retina using laser energy, preventing further deterioration.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"strabismus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strabismus_Surgery_Eye_Muscle_Surgery\"><\/span>Strabismus Surgery (Eye Muscle Surgery)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Strabismus<\/strong> is the misalignment of the eyes caused by an imbalance in the eye muscles, affecting both children and adults. Surgery corrects the misalignment by repositioning the affected eye muscles to restore proper alignment.<\/p>\n<p>Children are operated on under general anaesthesia; adults usually under local anaesthesia. The procedure takes <strong>30\u201360 minutes<\/strong> and does not require a hospital stay. Most patients return to daily activities within 1\u20132 days. Early diagnosis and treatment are particularly important in children to protect visual acuity and prevent amblyopia.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"glaucoma\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glaucoma_Surgery_Eye_Pressure_Surgery\"><\/span>Glaucoma Surgery (Eye Pressure Surgery)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Glaucoma<\/strong> is a serious eye condition caused by elevated intraocular pressure that progressively damages the optic nerve, potentially leading to irreversible vision loss if untreated. Because glaucoma is frequently asymptomatic until an advanced stage, regular eye examinations are essential. Surgery is indicated when pressure cannot be adequately controlled with eye drops.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surgical_Options\"><\/span>Surgical Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Trabeculectomy<\/strong> creates a new drainage channel to reduce intraocular pressure. <strong>Tube-shunt implantation<\/strong> involves placing a small implant to regulate pressure. <strong>Laser trabeculoplasty<\/strong> is a minimally invasive laser option that improves drainage. <strong>MIGS<\/strong> (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery) encompasses modern, lower-risk surgical techniques. Annual comprehensive eye checks are recommended for those at risk \u2014 individuals with a family history of glaucoma, elevated intraocular pressure, or over the age of 40.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-efc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_EFC_Clinic_for_Eye_Surgery\"><\/span>Why Choose EFC Clinic for Eye Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>EFC Clinic is a multidisciplinary medical centre in Istanbul operating to international standards. Key advantages of our eye surgery unit include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Specialist, experienced ophthalmology team<\/li>\n<li>Latest-generation laser and microsurgical equipment<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive personalised pre-operative assessment and treatment planning<\/li>\n<li>Airport transfers, accommodation support, and multilingual interpretation for international patients<\/li>\n<li>Transparent pricing and package treatment options<\/li>\n<li>Remote post-operative follow-up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For information about eye surgery at EFC Clinic, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/eye-treatments\/\">eye treatments page<\/a> or reach our team via the <a href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a>. Online bookings can be made through our <a href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/patient-services\/appointment\/\">appointment page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_eye_surgeries_are_performed_at_EFC_Clinic\"><\/span>Which eye surgeries are performed at EFC Clinic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>EFC Clinic now performs smart lens implantation, excimer laser treatment (LASIK\/PRK\/LASEK), FLAAK eye colour change, cataract surgery, cornea transplant, retina surgery, strabismus surgery, and glaucoma surgery.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_eye_surgery_painful\"><\/span>Is eye surgery painful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. All procedures are performed under local or general anaesthesia so there is no pain during surgery. Any mild discomfort afterwards is easily managed with prescribed eye drops and pain relief.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_services_are_available_for_international_patients\"><\/span>What services are available for international patients?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We offer airport transfers, accommodation support, multilingual interpretation (Turkish, English, French, German), and remote post-operative follow-up. Existing eye reports can be assessed remotely before travelling. Full details are available on our <a href=\"https:\/\/epic-bartik.212-227-6-40.plesk.page\/en\/patient-services\/\">patient services page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_I_need_to_stay_in_Istanbul\"><\/span>How long do I need to stay in Istanbul?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Excimer laser and FLAAK typically require <strong>3\u20135 days<\/strong>; cataract and smart lens surgery <strong>5\u20137 days<\/strong>. Cornea transplant and retina surgery require longer follow-up \u2014 <strong>10\u201314 days<\/strong> is recommended.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_the_results_of_eye_surgery_permanent\"><\/span>Are the results of eye surgery permanent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cataract and smart lens procedures are permanent \u2014 the implanted lens lasts a lifetime. Excimer laser results are largely permanent. 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