Eye Surgery in Istanbul, Turkey
Laser eye surgery and lens replacement, planned around your eyes
Eye surgery in Turkey can reduce your need for glasses and treat cataracts. Compare your options and see how your treatment in Istanbul is organised.
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What Is Corrective Eye Surgery?
Corrective eye surgery improves the way your eyes focus, so you can see more clearly with less need for glasses or contact lenses. It can also treat cataracts, when the natural lens inside the eye becomes cloudy.
There are two main approaches. Laser eye surgery reshapes the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, while lens replacement surgery replaces the natural lens with a clear artificial lens.
Every patient is different. An eye specialist assesses your eyes first and recommends the treatment that suits you.
Important: This guide is general information, not medical advice. Suitability, benefits and risks are assessed by a qualified eye specialist.
OUR TREATMENTS
Types of Eye Surgery We Offer
Both are types of corrective eye surgery, but each works in a different way. Choose a treatment to find out how it works, who it suits and what’s included.
Laser Eye Surgery
A laser reshapes the cornea to correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism, so you can rely less on glasses or contact lenses.
Lens Replacement Surgery
Your natural lens is replaced with a clear artificial lens to treat cataracts and reduce your need for glasses, including reading glasses.
Which Eye Surgery Is Right for You?
Laser eye surgery often suits adults who would like to rely less on glasses or contact lenses and whose eyes are otherwise healthy. Lens replacement may be a better option if you have cataracts or have started to need reading glasses.
The right treatment depends on your eyes, and this can only be decided by an eye specialist after a detailed assessment. The specialist also recommends the technique or lens that suits you, so you don’t need to choose one yourself.
Telling us a little about your eyesight is the quickest way to find out what may be possible for you.
Start With a Free Medical Assessment
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answer your questions and explain the next steps.
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COST & PACKAGE
Eye Surgery Cost in Turkey: What’s Included
Your price depends on the treatment and the technique or lens your eye specialist recommends, so we confirm it after your free assessment.
Your quote is written down in full before you book, so you know exactly what’s covered.
What a typical package includes
- Your eye surgery by an experienced eye specialist
- Hotel accommodation: 3 nights for laser, 4 nights for lens replacement
- Specialist eye assessment and follow-up checks
- VIP airport transfers
- A personal translator throughout your stay
- One companion included
- Lifetime patient support
Flights are usually booked separately, so you can choose the dates and airline that suit you.
HOW IT WORKS
Your Journey in Three Steps
Free medical assessment
Tell us about your eyesight, the glasses or lenses you use and your goals. It takes about two minutes.
Your personal plan
We review your details and send you a written plan and quote, before you decide to travel.
Treatment and aftercare
We arrange your hotel, transfers and treatment, and stay in touch after you fly home.
Is eye surgery in Turkey safe?
Eye surgery is widely performed, but like any procedure it carries some risk. Your eyes are assessed by an eye specialist first to make sure the treatment is suitable for you, and your treatment takes place at a licensed private hospital in Istanbul. If it isn’t the right option for your eyes, you’ll be told before you go ahead.
Which eye surgery is right for me?
It depends on your eyes. Laser eye surgery often suits adults who want to rely less on glasses, while lens replacement may be better if you have cataracts or need reading glasses. An eye specialist assesses your eyes in detail and recommends the treatment that suits you.
What is the difference between laser eye surgery and lens replacement?
Laser eye surgery uses a laser to reshape the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. Lens replacement replaces the natural lens inside your eye with a clear artificial lens. Both can reduce your need for glasses, and your eye specialist explains which suits your eyes.
Can eye surgery treat cataracts?
Yes. Cataracts are treated with lens replacement surgery, also known as cataract surgery, in which the cloudy natural lens is replaced with a clear artificial lens. Laser eye surgery doesn’t treat cataracts.
Can eye surgery help with reading glasses?
It can. For many people who need reading glasses from their mid-40s, lens replacement with a multifocal or trifocal lens may reduce the need for them, and some laser options may also help. Results vary, and your eye specialist explains what to expect after your assessment.
How long do I need to stay in Istanbul?
Your package includes hotel accommodation: three nights for laser eye surgery and four nights for lens replacement. Your eye specialist checks your eyes after treatment and confirms when it is safe for you to fly home.
How much does eye surgery cost in Turkey?
The cost depends on the treatment and the technique or lens recommended for you, so there isn’t a single price. Your package includes your hotel stay, VIP transfers and translator support, and we confirm the full price after your free assessment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Eye Surgery in Turkey
Answers to the questions we hear most often about eye surgery. If yours isn’t here, our patient team is happy to help.
Ready to Find Out Which Eye Surgery Is Right for You?
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