Yes, l am writing this review without wearing glasses or contact lenses, l feel like a miracle has occurred. I had been interested in having eye lens replacement done for a number of years and as it is pretty expensive to have done in Ireland, l had started a Savings plan. I figured that l should have enough saved by the end of 2024. Anyway, while in Turkey 🇹🇷 on holidays with my husband ( he was having extensive dental work completed with Pureada's Dental partner which he is really happy with ) l was soaking up the sun and relaxing. One afternoon myself and my husband were at Pureada's offices meeting Wendy and the team and l noticed that they help facilitate Eye Lens Replacement Surgery. My contact lenses nearly popped out of my head so l asked Wendy and Gwen for more information. The cost was considerably less expensive than having the surgery in Ireland and the Ophthalmologist that they have partnered with comes highly recommended as the team visit him for their eye care themselves and have also used him to carry out lens replacement surgery.
So to cut a long story short l decided to go for a consultation and then make a decision from there. I was accompanied to the clinic by two members of the team, Tuncay ( who is Turkish and speaks perfect English ) and Janet ( who is English and speaks excellent Turkish ) they stayed with me throughout the consultation. I discovered during the consultation that l has astigmatism in both eyes but l was a suitable candidate for the surgery. The surgery is quick, it takes 10 - 15mins per eye. After asking all the questions l needed to ask and having been given details of what the surgery involves l decided to go ahead with it.
My right eye was done one day, the following day l had a check up with the Ophthalmologist and once he was happy with the results of the first eye he went ahead and did my left eye. I was given an aftercare programme and a prescription for eye drops. Janet and Tuncay were not allowed into theatre for obvious reasons but both were waiting outside theatre for me each time. Again they ensured that l was feeling ok and addressed any concerns or questions that l had. I had a final check up two days later and all was looking good.
I am now about 7 and a half weeks post surgery. It can take up to 12 weeks or more for the eyes to fully settle. Once back home Wendy contacted me a number of times and continues to do so to ensure that l'm doing well and have no issues.
I had been wearing glasses the past 12yrs and just never got use to them.
I am so happy to be able see again without glasses it has given me back such freedom. I'm hoping on my next holiday to maybe go snorkeling.
Eye surgery is a big step to undertake no matter where you have the surgery carried out but l can honestly say that l felt very well looked after by Janet and Tuncay and Wendy and Gwen and the fact that they could personally stand over the Ophthalmologist as they had used him themselves.
If thinking of having the treatment done it is really important to follow the after care programme and do what the surgeon advises. It is also really important to manage your expectations and be realistic about the level of vision you may gain after surgery. I don't have bionic vision after the surgery but my sight is at least 80% better than what it was before surgery. I can read and text really well, my distance vision is a whole lot better than what it was but l don't have 20 20 vision but then again l never did have 20 20 vision. All l can say is l am really happy with the results, the treatment and the personal care that l received from Wendy and the team. I would absolutely stand over and recommend Pureada if you are thinking if having this treatment done.