Birinci Eye Hospital Helps Restore Sight by PlacidWay | Birinci Eye Hospital

The Birinci Eye Hospital, located in Istanbul, Turkey, helps to restore sight through a variety of refractive surgeries, cornea transplants, and vision care. Joining with PlacidWay, medical resource located in the United States, Birinci Eye Hospital announces its commitment to international patients seeking the best in vision care.

 

 

Birinci Eye Hospital helps to restore sight at their Istanbul, Turkey facility, a $40 million investment in providing the best in vision care services not only for natives of Istanbul, but for international travelers. The facility has recently joined with PlacidWay, a medical resource and provider located in Denver, Colorado, in announcing its commitment to international patients seeking the best in vision care.

The technological infrastructure at Birinci Eye Hospital, coupled with qualified staff provides a wide range of services that meet international standards in vision care. Continually improving technology and innovation, treatments at the facility are designed to increase vision as well as quality of life for patients.

“Our facility supplies service 24/7, offering reliable and professional services without compromising ethical values or high standards of care,” states Op. Dr. Ali Aksu, Board Chairman of Birinci Eye Hospital and specializing in cataract, laser, and glaucoma surgical procedures. “Patient satisfaction is one of the most important success indicators for our facility."

The Birinci Eye Hospital received ISO: 9001 in 2013, the TUV SUD certificate in 2013 and certificates for exceptional quality management systems since 2008. "Highly trained and experienced staff at Birinci specializes in retinal, cataract, and glaucoma surgical procedures as well as cornea transplantation," explains Pramod Goel, CEO and founder of PlacidWay. “Other areas of expertise include pediatric ophthalmology, anesthesiology and rehabilitation, as well as a numerous laser surgery techniques and procedures, providing options for affordable care for most vision correction needs.”

Birinci Eye Hospital utilizes the latest in technologies for cataract surgeries including the Femtosecond laser, promoting micron-level accuracy, and needle-free, blade-free surgery to patients. The technology is considered the safest in the world today, a breakthrough in the field.

The facility offers 41 beds and 25 examination rooms as well as eight operation rooms.  Private patient rooms are rated comparable to a five-star hotel, providing the best in emotional and physical comfort for patients.

 

About the Company:

PlacidWay as a leader in the medical tourism industry, dedicated to offering up to date information and resources regarding medical travel, international providers, treatments, procedures and destinations for international travelers. For press inquiries about PlacidWay or to arrange an interview with Pramod Goel, call +1.303.500.3821 or e-mail info@placidway.com

 

Presbyopia vs Hyperopia: Is There a Difference Between the Two?

Presbyopia is a medical term for a vision problem that occurs as you age. By the time you reach your 40s or 50s, or sometimes later, changes in the lens of the eye make it more difficult for your eyes to differentiate between distant or near objects. That's because the muscles that accommodate this adjustment of the lens changes due to natural aging processes. When the muscles around the lens weaken or thin, you'll notice a difference in your ability to focus on objects closer to you.

Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is also a term that defines presbyopia. Essentially, they're the same thing. An individual with hyperopia or farsightedness has no trouble seeing a distant object clearly and in focus, but closer objects may be blurry.

If you have trouble reading the writing on a pill bottle, a recipe, or even a newspaper or magazine, you may be experiencing presbyopia. In many cases, small print may appear blurred. This is caused because the eyeball has actually shortened, caused by aging lenses that grows stiffer and less flexible as you age. The process makes it increasingly difficult for the lens of the eye to properly bend light rays, and the light rays end up landing on an area in front of the retina rather than behind it, which is required for clear vision.

The best treatment: Presbyopia vs Hyperopia

One of the most common treatment approaches to changes in vision such as presbyopia or hyperopia is optical correction, meaning that you can be fitted with prescription glasses or contact lenses. Many people simply visit their local pharmacy and buy a pair of reading glasses, but these don't provide for changes in individual eye or vision capabilities.

Newer technologies have been developed in recent years. One of those is known as Kamra inlay. This procedure involves the implantation of a very small (smaller than a contact lens) device into the cornea of the eye. This inlay reduces the need of an individual to wear reading glasses.

Presbyopia or hyperopia can grow worse over time, and while not everyone experiences it as they age, by the time you reach your mid-60s, the condition usually stabilizes and your vision remains the same. It is recommended that any individual experiencing vision problems visit your ophthalmologist, optometrist, or eye doctor to determine an adequate treatment plan

How much do common treatments cost?

In the United States, treatments for presbyopia or hyperopia depend on which option is chosen. Prescription glasses and contact lenses may cost between $50 and several hundred dollars, depending on individualized circumstances and needs. The Kamra inlay procedure costs approximately $10,000, performed in less than 30 minutes. Results are immediate.

Who performs these treatments?

Optometrists or ophthalmologist who specialize in the treatment of vision disorders treat individuals diagnosed with presbyopia or hyperopia. Such individuals should be trained, licensed, as will a certified to perform a variety of eye treatments and procedures, including the latest inlay procedure. Ensure that the optometrist or ophthalmologist you choose is board certified by a local, state, or national medical organizations or groups.