ReLEx Smile General Overview
Anesthesia
Local
Duration of Intervention
10-20 Minutes
Return to Social Life
1 Day
Average Pain After 3 Days
0-1 *
*Pain rating scale: from 0 = absence to 5 maximum pain
ReLEx Smile
Relex Smile Laser treatment (small incision lenticule extraction) is a procedure that is blade-free performed to eliminate the need of using contact lenses or glasses. With Relex Smile technique it is possible to fix myopia and astigmatism problems. In this technique there is no need of making a corneal flap as it is widely preferred in LASIK techniques.
With Relex Smile technique it is possible to fix myopia and astigmatism problems. In this technique there is no need of making a corneal flap as it is widely preferred in LASIK techniques.
As there is no corneal flap made, the healing process is much faster than a LASIK procedure. It only takes a few minutes and in a few days you can have the full result. It is completely blade and flap free.
As a difference from FemtoLASIK, Smile Relex patients do not need to change a few devices as it is performed with only one femtosecond laser device which makes it very practical and easy.
VISUMAX Femtosecond Laser System
It has made a new understanding of refractive eye surgeries.
Visumax Zeiss is the best and most preferred refractive eye surgery tech brand. It uses the latest version of femtosecond laser with high quality transmition and precise cutting skills.
For this reason, VisuMax is the ideal method that can be used for corneal refractive and therapeutic surgeries. It offers different possibilities to the patients.
What are the advantages of Smile ReLEx?
- Corneal incision is 80% smaller than a regular LASIK procedure. In LASIK it is 20mm whereas in Smile ReLEx it is nearly 4mm.
- No need of corneal flap
- Whole structure of cornea is kept as it is. Faster healing.
- After Relex Smile, patients do not usually have dry eye problems because cornea is not damaged and tear ducts can function well.
Table of Contents
- ReLEx Smile
- VISUMAX Femtosecond Laser System
- What are the advantages of Smile ReLEx?
- ReLEx Smile Cost
- ReLEx Smile Reviews
- ReLEx Smile Questions
- What are the main symptoms of eye disorders?
- Will I have a brand new vision after laser treatment? Is there a possibility of having vision problems again after the treatment?
- Is it painful after laser eye surgery?
- Is it true that laser eye surgeries cause dry eye?
- Is is true that laser can not solve astigmatism?
- Is it possible to have a second laser eye surgery?
- How to decide which laser technique is the best?
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ReLEx Smile Cost
Cost of ReLEx Smile operation depending on various factors. Such as the experience of the doctor who will perform the ReLEx Smile operation, and the hospital equipment. In the table below, you can see the comparison of the price of ReLEx Smile operation between Turkey and other countries (USA, Canada, UK, Italy, Spain, Poland, Mexico).
| Country | Cost of ReLEx Smile |
|---|---|
| Turkey | $1250 - $2750 |
| United States of America | $3200 - $6500 |
| United Kingdom | $3900 - $8800 |
| Czech Republic | $2250 - $4750 |
| Poland | $2000 - $3750 |
| Mexico | $2700 - $5500 |
| Italy | $3500 - $8000 |
As can be seen price comparison table ReLEx Smile operation cost in Turkey starting from $1250 per eye and it's 60% more economical comparing with the prices in USA, United Kingdom and Europe. The cost of laser eye surgery in Turkey is lower than in the UK, USA and Europe, but the low operating costs does not mean that the quality of medical service is low quality. For this reason ReLEx Smile one of most popular surgery in Turkey and nearly 40.000 ReLEx Smile surgeries are performed in a year.
The main reasons why patients choose Turkey to have ReLEx Smile surgery:
- All Inclusive Package Price: The most important criteria that people who want to have a ReLEx Smile operation look for and want in terms of price is clarity. Turkey has a price advantage compared to Europe, America or UK with its quality treatment, accommodation, transfer services and all-inclusive price. As TravelMEDI, we would like to remind you that within the ReLEx Smile treatment, treatment costs (such as surgeon fee, medication fee, equipment fees, hospital fee, test fee), accommodation fee, transfer fees between the hospital and the hotel or the airport and the hotel are included in the operation price.
- High Level Healthcare System: Turkey was one of the rare countries that did not experience a crisis in the health system even during the pandemic period, because it has large-scale and systematic health institutions (hospitals, number of experienced doctors, private clinics, well-equipped nurses and assistants). As TravelMEDI, we offer our patients the maximum health service at the most affordable prices in cooperation with experienced specialist doctors and highly equipped hospitals.
ReLEx Smile Reviews
Reviews of our patients who prefer TravelMEDI for ReLEx Smile operation around the world and their ReLEx Smile experience.