Lasik Surgery in Iran

Why Should We Choose Iran For Laser Eye Surgery? 

In recent years, Iran has been a hub in terms of medical and cosmetic surgeries. It has many well-experienced and knowledgeable ophthalmologists and the most precise and advanced devices in modern and facilitated eye clinics. Therefore, many patients from all over the world prefer to do eye surgery in this country.  

As you know, money talks louder than any factor for medical and cosmetic treatments. Most patients want to have a treatment that has high quality and will get done at a reasonable and low cost. Since the prices of almost all operations have raised dramatically in all countries around the world over the recent years, individuals are becoming motivated to get the surgery they need like LASIK surgery or cornea transplant in this country. This operation is performed in well-equipped hospitals and clinics accredited by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. Iranian ophthalmologists have done hundreds of eye operations every year during their professional careers. Thus, you can ensure that the whole procedure will be explained in detail, the available options you can have will be mentioned, and eventually specific instructions on the recovery period will be given. 

Thanks to our doctors and specialists, Iran is now one of the leading countries in the field of eye surgery and receives many candidates from around the world particularly the Middle East and European countries. Recently, it has set a new record in successful eye surgeries.

In advanced hospitals, patients are presented with excellent quality services and facilities at a low cost. That is why you will be able to save a noticeable amount of money if you want to undergo LASIK surgery in Iran.

Before you undergo any kind of surgery whether medical or cosmetic, you must consult a well-experienced surgeon. Make sure you feel free to discuss your concerns, and desired expectations, and ask questions. After that, doctors will evaluate your overall health condition and choose the best method of treatment based on your needs and expectations. 

Cost of Lasik Surgery in Iran 

Like all other surgeries, the LASIK operation cost in Iran is more affordable compared to other countries in the world. The price of LASIK surgery in Iran mainly depends on many things like the type of device used in the operation or the surgeon's popularity and experience. On average, the cost of a laser eye operation in this country ranges from around $800 to $1,400. This price includes the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia, follow-up medications, doctor’s visit, and clinic services like 3D imaging and post-op optometric examinations. Depending on the surgeon’s level of expertise and reputation, the complexity of the operation, and the clinic, the price might be different.

The quality of eye services and the price of this surgery in Iran are so much lower and incomparable to other countries. For instance, the price of LASIK in the United States, Canada, and Australia, ranges from $2.500 to $3.000 per eye. In European countries such as Spain, Germany, and the United Kingdom, LASIK costs $2.000 per eye.

Undoubtedly, if you aim to lower the price, it’s better to ask a less experienced surgeon to do this operation for you. 

These days, Iran is attracting patients from all over the world because of the high number of patients for LASIK eye operations in this country, the low cost of this operation, the low price of accommodation here, and the knowledgeable and experienced surgeons.

If you decide to have this cosmetic surgery, you can get in touch with us via an online form on the website, or you can contact us via WhatsApp. After that, Ermateb’s coordinator guides you through the next process of your cosmetic operation. Our consultant may ask for your information and records may be required, and now you can plan your trip to this country. Alongside your treatment, you can enjoy your travel by visiting the cultural and historical attractions of this country. We will help you to get the best services you can have during your travel to this country. 

Types of Lasik Surgery in Iran

There are two types of LASIK surgery in Iran that are practiced: standard and custom.

1. Standard LASIK:

This surgery, which is also known as conventional LASIK and traditional LASIK, is safe and suitable for individuals with lower-order aberrations such as hyperopia, myopia, astigmatism, and standard pupil size. The only disadvantage of this method is that, sometimes, the patient may still experience some visual errors after the operation. 

2. Custom LASIK:

In this procedure, the optical aberration is detected by a laser device, and after that, the eye’s deficiency is removed by using an advanced and customized surgical device. This operation is suitable for candidates who suffer higher- or lower-order aberrations and those with large pupil sizes. By performing a custom LASIK operation, the person’s vision will be %100 corrected, and they will not experience any significant side effects. However, this procedure is unsuitable for all candidates; individuals with small pupil sizes, intense astigmatism, and intense myopia are not proper patients for this surgery.  

Best Candidates for Lasik Surgery in Iran

If you have the following features, you can undergo laser eye surgery:

1.Your age is between 18 and 40 with a sufficient corneal tissue thickness.

2.You better not be pregnant because it may change the measured refraction of the eyes.

3. If you have eye keratoconus, infection, cataract, glaucoma, chronic eye dryness, and autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, you should reconsider performing LASIK surgery.

4.The eye number should be stable for at least one year.

5.It is better not to have serious health issues like type 1 diabetes or rheumatism.

6.The size of the pupils must be standard. If the pupils are too large, some vision deficiency can occur after the operation.

7.Your eye number must be less than ten.

8.Suffering from hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism

9.Tired of using contact lenses and eyeglasses.

If you have the following features, LASIK surgery is not an appropriate option for you:

1.DES (Dry eye syndrome) 

2.Taking certain drugs

3.Pregnancy.

4.Have so many recent changes to the vision prescription.

5.Have uneven or thin corneas.

6.Have eye conditions like very dry eyes or glaucoma.

7.Suffering from serious health problems like lupus, diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis.

The Best Ophthalmologist Are Settled In Iran

Fortunately, it has numerous well-experienced ophthalmologists who are experts in recognizing and treating the disease. 

Iranian ophthalmologists and eye surgeons are skillful and highly proficient. They are members of American and European societies of plastic surgery and have passed their education at the top universities of the world such as Oxford, Harvard, or the University of Tehran (the top university in Iran).

Possible Side Effects of Laser Eye Surgery 

Study about standard and safety issues from SAGEPUB says:

While this operation is not painful, you may experience some side effects after the surgery. Some of these complications may last for several weeks, but most of them will disappear in a few days. These complications are:

1.Sensitivity to light

2.Infection and inflammation

3.Diplopia

4.Bad vision at night for some days or weeks after the surgery

5.Under-correction and overcorrection may cause focusing issues in individuals with myopia

Advantages, Disadvantages, and Recovery Process of Laser Surgery 

As with any other operation, Laser eye surgery has some pros and cons. 

Pros such as:

1.Almost no pain

2.Rapid vision recovery process

3.No stitches

4.Low side effects rate

5.Improvement in eyesight

6.You don’t have to contact lenses and wear glasses anymore

And the cons are:

1.Blurry vision may return after some years

2.Corneal damage may occur during the operation which is irreparable

3.Dry eye syndrome or photophobia (fear of light) may happe

4.It is an almost expensive operation. It means some insurance may not cover the price of it. 

5.You may have double vision after the surgery

Generally, the recovery period is a gradual process. After you have done your surgery, you need to rest and so it is better that someone take care of you during this time. For the first few days, you may be allowed to use a plastic shield to protect your eyes while sleeping. It usually takes one week for you to be able to do your normal daily activities. During the recovery period, you might feel burning in the treated eye and itching at times. To prevent possible inflammation and infection, your ophthalmologist will prescribe you eye drops to keep your eyes moist. Do not use any eye drops without your doctor’s prescription.

Lasik Eye Surgery Results

This kind of surgery presents improved vision, so you don’t have to use contact lenses or wear glasses anymore. It is important to say that the outcomes mainly depend on your particular refractive error and other factors. Candidates with a low grade of nearsightedness will have the most success with this eye operation. People who suffer from a high degree of farsightedness or nearsightedness will have less predictable outcomes.

In some cases, pregnancy, hormonal imbalances, or abnormal wound healing might cause the eyes to slowly return to the level of vision they had before. Talk to your specialist if you experienced any vision changes immediately after the surgery.