Prof. Dr. Çağatay Çağlar
Professor of Ophthalmology · FEBO-certified · more than 20 years in retina, macula and vitreoretinal surgery.
Lens & laser
Smart Lens & Laser Vision Correction
Explore lens replacement and laser options with a clear assessment pathway.
What this is
Premium intraocular lens surgery and laser vision correction are assessed as individual treatment pathways. They may be relevant for people seeking reduced dependence on spectacles and for cataract patients discussing lens options. Your coordinator can help arrange the assessment process and explain travel support.
What we perform
These are the routes we perform under this heading, and what separates them.
- Trifocal smart lensA premium intraocular lens option designed to support vision across more than one distance.Aims for focus at more than one distance, including near work.
- EDOF smart lensAn extended-depth-of-focus lens option considered for selected visual goals.Extends one continuous range of focus instead of separating it into distinct distances.
- Laser vision correction - PRK/LASIKLaser options assessed for people with suitable corneal measurements and stable prescriptions.Reshapes the cornea instead of replacing the lens, so corneal measurements decide suitability.
Which one applies to you is what the examination decides.
The treatments we perform
Open any one to read how it is carried out, the situations it suits, and what the visit involves.
Trifocal smart lens
A premium intraocular lens option designed to support vision across more than one distance.
Trifocal smart lens surgery replaces the eye's natural lens with an intraocular lens selected after detailed measurements and discussion.
It may be considered by people seeking reduced dependence on spectacles or by cataract patients discussing lens choices. The right option depends on eye health, lifestyle and visual priorities.
Situations this suits
Someone in their sixties whose cataract has started and who wants to stop switching glasses between the car and a book.
Lens replacement is already being discussed, so the conversation is about which lens rather than whether to operate.
A person with a stable prescription who has been told they are not a laser candidate.
A lens-based route can remain open when corneal measurements rule out reshaping.
Someone who can attend the assessment in person and return for follow-up.
Lens selection depends on measurements that cannot be taken remotely.
Situations this does not suit
Anyone expecting to never need glasses again for any task.
No lens design is planned around that promise, and the assessment will say so directly.
A person whose retinal health has not been reviewed.
Retinal findings can change which lens is appropriate, or whether lens surgery is the right conversation at all.
- Needs individual review
Someone who has had previous eye surgery.
Prior surgery changes the measurements the plan depends on, so this needs individual review before anything is discussed.
How the visit runs
- Day 1
Assessment
Eye measurements, ocular health and visual needs are reviewed in person.
- Day 1
Lens discussion
The clinician explains suitable lens categories and the trade-offs relevant to your eyes.
- Day 2
Procedure day
The planned procedure is carried out only after clinical confirmation and informed consent.
- Day 4
Follow-up
Follow-up visits check healing and provide tailored guidance.
While you heal
Vision can fluctuate while the eye heals. Your clinician explains the expected follow-up schedule and when to contact the team with questions.
Some people may still need spectacles for selected tasks. Individual visual adaptation varies.
Where this happens
Questions people ask
What does trifocal mean?
It describes a lens design intended to provide functional focus at more than one distance. Suitability is assessed individually.
Can every patient choose this lens?
No. Retinal health, corneal measurements and visual priorities are among the factors discussed during assessment.
EDOF smart lens
An extended-depth-of-focus lens option considered for selected visual goals.
EDOF lenses are designed to extend the range of focus. The clinician can explain how this differs from other lens designs during a personal consultation.
The discussion includes eye health, planned activities and realistic expectations about unaided vision and possible spectacle use.
Situations this suits
Someone exploring a range of lens designs.
EDOF lenses are designed to extend the range of focus, and the clinician explains how they differ from other designs.
A cataract patient discussing visual priorities.
The discussion includes planned activities and realistic expectations about unaided vision and possible spectacle use.
Someone with a completed clinical assessment.
Lens planning depends on eye health review and measurements.
Situations this does not suit
Someone with eye findings that require another treatment pathway.
The clinician considers ocular findings when discussing whether this lens option is relevant.
Anyone seeking a promise of spectacle independence.
Possible spectacle use and realistic expectations are discussed before treatment.
Someone unable to follow the recommended review plan.
Post-treatment visits monitor healing and answer practical questions.
How the visit runs
- Day 1
Measurements
The team completes the measurements and eye health review needed for lens planning.
- Day 1
Planning conversation
Your clinician discusses lens options in relation to your lifestyle and ocular findings.
- Day 2
Treatment
The planned procedure proceeds after suitability confirmation and informed consent.
- Day 4
Review
Post-treatment visits monitor healing and answer practical questions.
While you heal
The early recovery experience differs between individuals. Follow the personalised instructions provided by your clinical team.
Spectacle needs can remain for particular tasks and are discussed before treatment.
Where this happens
Questions people ask
How is an EDOF lens selected?
Selection follows eye measurements, an ocular health assessment and a discussion of visual priorities.
Will I still need glasses?
Some people may need glasses for certain activities. Your clinician will discuss realistic expectations for your situation.
Laser vision correction - PRK/LASIK
Laser options assessed for people with suitable corneal measurements and stable prescriptions.
PRK and LASIK are laser vision-correction techniques that reshape the cornea for selected refractive errors. They require detailed corneal and eye health assessment.
The procedure type, if any, is chosen after clinical review. This information is educational and does not replace individual medical advice.
Situations this suits
An adult with suitable corneal measurements.
PRK and LASIK require detailed corneal and eye health assessment before a recommendation is made.
Someone with a stable prescription as assessed by the clinician.
The procedure type, if any, is chosen after clinical review.
Someone able to follow aftercare instructions.
Recovery requires the medication and review plan given by the clinical team.
Situations this does not suit
- Needs individual review
Someone with a thin corneal map or other corneal findings that may make laser treatment unsuitable.
Corneal shape and thickness are examined before a recommendation is made.
- Needs individual review
Someone whose prescription has moved within the past year, or who has untreated eye disease.
A stable prescription is assessed by the clinician, and eye health is part of the detailed assessment.
Anyone expecting a guaranteed visual result.
The information is educational and does not replace individual medical advice, and treatment is considered only after suitability confirmation.
How the visit runs
- Day 1
Corneal assessment
Corneal shape, thickness and eye health are examined before a recommendation is made.
- Day 1
Technique discussion
The clinician explains whether PRK, LASIK or another approach may be relevant.
- Day 2
Procedure
Treatment is considered only after suitability confirmation and informed consent.
- Day 4
Aftercare
Follow the medication and review plan given by the clinical team.
While you heal
Vision and comfort can change during the healing period. The recovery timeline varies by technique and individual factors.
Attend every recommended review and contact the clinical team if you have concerns.
Where this happens
Questions people ask
Is PRK or LASIK right for me?
The choice depends on corneal measurements, eye health and your clinical assessment.
How is recovery planned?
The team provides technique-specific aftercare and a follow-up schedule before you return home.
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