I want to start by saying that the…
I want to start by saying that the kindness and professionalism of the staff were genuinely appreciated. From the moment I entered, I was welcomed by a lovely receptionist, and the translator was also very professional and helpful throughout the process. Everyone I interacted with was kind and respectful, which made the overall environment comfortable.
However, considering the consultation fee I paid, I honestly feel that I could have gotten more out of my experience.I am someone who gets quite nervous when visiting doctors. I think part of this comes from being used to having my parents accompany me to medical appointments when I was younger and helping me communicate my concerns. Because of that, I sometimes struggle to explain everything I want to ask during a consultation, especially when I am nervous.I did mention several of my concerns regarding my eyes, and the doctor did ask questions about my lifestyle and work, which I appreciated. In particular, I felt that the questions about my work helped him determine an appropriate glasses prescription for me. I was also given an eye-drop prescription and an eyeglasses prescription.
However, I left the consultation feeling that my main concern had not really been addressed in enough depth.
The primary reason I wanted to see an eye specialist was the unusual colour of my eyes and my concerns about what it could mean for my overall eye health. I was hoping to better understand what the doctor observed, whether there was anything concerning about the colour, whether any further tests or investigations would be appropriate, and what I could realistically do to take better care of my eyes.
I would have really appreciated more education and guidance regarding eye health and lifestyle not only answers to the questions I was able to think of and ask myself, but also the doctor's professional assessment of what he was seeing and what he would recommend.
For example, I left wondering whether there were any lifestyle changes I should consider, whether there were specific things I should avoid, whether I should have additional tests done, or whether the colour of my eyes was something that required further medical investigation. These were questions I had hoped the consultation would help clarify.
I understand that a doctor cannot necesarily provide an immediate solution to every concern,my concern is simply that I would have appreciated a more thorough explanation and a clearer understanding of what was going on and what, if anything, I should do next.
Overall, I am grateful for the kindness and professionalism of the staff, and I appreciated the doctor's attention to my glasses prescription and work environment. At the same time, given the cost of the consultation, I expected a more comprehensive discussion of my primary concern and more guidance about my eye health.I believe a consultation is most valuable when a patient leaves not only with prescriptions, but also with a clear understanding of what the doctor found, what it means, and what the appropriate next steps are.

Antwoord van Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satıcı







