Lens Replacement Surgery in Istanbul, Turkey
Clearer vision for cataracts and reading glasses
Lens replacement surgery in Turkey can treat cataracts and reduce your need for glasses, including reading glasses. Here’s how it works, who it suits and how your treatment in Istanbul is organised.
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What Is Lens Replacement Surgery?
Lens replacement surgery replaces the natural lens inside your eye with a clear artificial lens, known as an intraocular lens (IOL). The new lens stays in place permanently and helps your eye focus again.
When the natural lens has become cloudy, the operation is called cataract surgery. When a clear lens is replaced to reduce the need for glasses, it is known as refractive lens exchange (RLE).
There are different types of replacement lenses, such as monofocal, multifocal and trifocal lenses. The right lens varies from patient to patient, so you don’t need to choose one yourself: your eye specialist recommends it after assessing your eyes.
Important: This guide is general information, not medical advice. Suitability, benefits and risks are assessed by a qualified eye specialist.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Lens Replacement Surgery?
Lens replacement surgery may suit you if cataracts are making your vision cloudy or blurred, if you have started to need reading glasses, or if you would like to rely less on glasses for near and far vision.
Whether it is right for you depends on your eyes, and this can only be decided by an eye specialist after a detailed assessment. If another treatment would suit you better, such as laser eye surgery, the specialist will tell you.
Telling us a little about your eyesight is the quickest way to find out what may be possible for you.
What Happens During Lens Replacement Surgery?
Every treatment is planned around your eyes. How long it takes varies from patient to patient, and your eye specialist explains each step before you begin.
Specialist assessment
Your eyes are examined in detail by an eye specialist, who confirms whether the treatment suits you.
Choosing your lens
The specialist recommends the replacement lens that suits your eyes and explains what to expect.
Lens replacement
Carried out at a licensed private hospital in Istanbul, with our team supporting you.
Aftercare
Before you fly home, you are given clear aftercare advice, and you can reach our team on WhatsApp.
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COST & PACKAGE
Lens Replacement Surgery Cost in Turkey: What’s Included
Your price depends on the treatment and the type of 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
- Lens replacement surgery by an experienced eye specialist
- 4 nights’ hotel accommodation
- 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.
WHY GALYA HEALTH
Why Choose Galya Health for Lens Replacement Surgery in Turkey?
Because your journey deserves more than just surgery.
Experienced eye specialists
Your eyes are assessed and treated by experienced eye specialists, who recommend the lens that suits you.
Licensed private hospitals
Your treatment takes place at a private hospital licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health, with modern equipment.
One-on-one care and follow-up
Your care is planned around you, with one coordinator looking after you from your first message to your follow-up at home.
Coordinator and translator support
Someone who speaks your language is with you at the hospital and throughout your time in Istanbul.
Lifetime patient support
Our support doesn’t end when you fly home. Your team is there for advice and follow-up for as long as you need it.
Officially authorised
Galya Health is authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health for international health tourism, and licensed as a travel agency.
Free medical assessment
Tell us about your health, goals and expectations. It takes around two minutes and comes with no obligation.
Specialist Review & Personalised Plan
Your medical information is reviewed by our specialist team. If treatment is suitable for you, we’ll prepare a personalised plan including your procedure, hospital stay, accommodation and quotation.
Your Journey in Istanbul
From your pre-operative tests and hospital admission to your treatment and recovery, everything is carefully coordinated for you. Your Galya coordinator is by your side throughout your stay.
Ongoing Support at Home
Our support doesn’t end when you fly home. Your Galya coordinator is always just a message away.
YOUR JOURNEY WITH GALYA
Clear steps.
Personal support.
One dedicated team.
From your first message to your follow-up at home,
one coordinator looks after every step, so you always
know what happens next.
Is lens replacement surgery in Turkey safe?
Lens replacement surgery is a widely performed eye operation, but like any procedure it carries some risk. Your eyes are assessed by an eye specialist first to make sure it 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.
What is the difference between lens replacement and cataract surgery?
They are the same operation: your natural lens is replaced with an artificial lens. It is called cataract surgery when the natural lens has become cloudy, and lens replacement or refractive lens exchange when a clear lens is replaced to reduce your need for glasses. Cataract surgery in Turkey follows the same process.
Am I suitable for lens replacement surgery?
Many people with cataracts, or who need reading glasses or glasses for both near and far, can be considered. Suitability depends on your eyes. An eye specialist assesses them in detail and confirms whether lens replacement is right for you, or whether another treatment would suit you better.
What types of replacement lenses are there?
Replacement lenses include monofocal lenses, which focus at one distance, and multifocal or trifocal lenses, which are designed to help with near, intermediate and distance vision. The right lens varies from patient to patient, and your eye specialist recommends the one that suits your eyes and lifestyle after your assessment.
Can lens replacement surgery correct astigmatism?
In many cases, yes. Special lenses, known as toric lenses, can correct astigmatism at the same time. Whether this suits you depends on your eyes, and your eye specialist confirms this after your assessment.
Will I still need reading glasses after lens replacement?
It depends on the lens chosen for you. Multifocal and trifocal lenses can reduce the need for reading glasses for many people, while with some other lenses you may still use glasses for reading. Results vary, and your eye specialist explains what to expect with the lens recommended for you.
How soon can I fly home after lens replacement surgery?
This varies from patient to patient. Your eye specialist checks your eyes after treatment and confirms when it is safe for you to fly. Your stay in Istanbul is planned with this in mind, and your hotel accommodation is included in your package.
Can cataracts come back after lens replacement?
No. Once the natural lens has been replaced, a cataract can’t grow back. Some people later notice their vision becoming cloudy again because the thin membrane behind the new lens thickens. This is sometimes called a secondary cataract and is usually treated with a simple laser treatment.
Is lens replacement better than laser eye surgery?
Neither is better for everyone. Laser eye surgery reshapes the cornea and often suits younger adults, while lens replacement may be a better option if you have cataracts or need reading glasses. Your eye specialist recommends the treatment that suits your eyes after your assessment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Lens Replacement Surgery in Turkey
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