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Dr Erdem Gelegen

Eye/Lasik Care

22+

Years of Experience

About Dr Erdem Gelegen

<p>Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience in cataract, refractive, retinal, glaucoma, and corneal/anterior segment care. He performs phacoemulsification with premium intraocular lenses. He provides laser vision correction for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. He treats diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, keratoconus, and anterior segment disorders, including corneal transplants.</p> <p>He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 2004. He is known for precise microsurgery and the use of advanced ophthalmic technologies.</p>

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Speciality

• Eye/Lasik Care

Language Spoken

• English

Ophtalmologist

2004–Present – Ophthalmologist at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ, Istanbul, Turkey

All Procedures

Performed by Dr Erdem Gelegen

All Procedures Performed by Dr Erdem Gelegen

Eye/Lasik Care

Eye care and LASIK surgery abroad covers vision correction procedures including LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ICL implantation, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, retinal treatments, and glaucoma management. Options range from simple refractive corrections to complex vitreoretinal and oculoplastic procedures. The cost of eye surgery is a primary driver for medical tourism. A bladeless [LASIK procedure](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/eye-lasik-care/strabismus-surgery-squint-correction) that costs $4,000 to $6,000 at home may be available for $800 to $1,800 abroad at equally equipped laser centers with experienced ophthalmologists and the latest excimer laser platforms. [Leading international eye centers](https://curemeabroad.com/) offer comprehensive pre-surgical corneal mapping, wavefront analysis, and same-day procedures with thorough follow-up care. Patients consistently report receiving more detailed pre-surgical evaluations and unhurried care than they experienced at home. The ophthalmologist's refractive surgery experience and the laser platform's generation are the most important factors. Confirm your surgeon has performed at least 1,000 procedures on the specific laser system. Strict adherence to postoperative eye drop schedules, UV protection, and avoidance of eye rubbing directly impacts visual outcomes and healing.

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