Corneal Contact Lens Refractive Surgery Unit

Advanced diagnoses and treatments of diseases associated with cornea, the clear outer layer at the front of the eyeball, are given in this unit. Topographers for precise measurement of cornea, corneal thickness measurement devices, specular microscopy and keratometers for measuring cornea’s refractive power and corneal radius are available in the unit. The unit deals with refractive surgery (correcting refractive disorders with surgical or laser methods). Refractive disorders of healthy individuals who do not want to use glasses or contact lens are corrected with excimer laser. Another field of activity of the unit comprises of contact lenses. The unit is involved in selecting and testing appropriate contact lens as well as informing patients with correct usage and having them practice. Patients should apply to the outpatient clinic to receive service from the unit.