


Prosthetic eye in DrCagatay Eye Clinic
About the clinic
A prosthetic eye at DrCagatay Eye Clinic in Izmir, Turkey, provides a natural appearance for patients who have lost an eye due to injury or disease. The clinic focuses on custom-made acrylic ocular prostheses that match the color and shape of the healthy eye. Patients receive expert care from a specialist certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology.
Advanced Surgical Methods
The clinic uses two main surgical techniques to prepare for the artificial eye. Evisceration is a method that keeps the outer layer and muscles of the eye. This technique helps the prosthesis move more naturally. Enucleation involves removing the entire eye and is often necessary for infections or tumors. Before fitting the prosthesis, the doctor might perform socket reconstruction or repair the eyelids. These steps help the final artificial eye sit comfortably and look realistic.
Custom Acrylic Prostheses
Each ocular prosthesis is made from high-quality acrylic to fit the patient's unique eye socket. An orbital implant is first placed to provide volume and support. The custom shell is then painted to match the healthy eye perfectly. While the prosthesis moves along with the natural eye, it might not follow every rapid movement. These devices typically last about 3 to 4 years before they need replacement. Keeping the prosthesis clean is simple because it does not require daily removal.
Expert Care by Dr. Çağatay
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halil Hüseyin Çağatay leads the treatments at the clinic. He is a FEBO-certified ophthalmologist with over 15 years of experience in the field. Dr. Çağatay has performed over 3,000 surgeries, including complex cases for both children and adults. His expertise covers everything from eyelid reconstruction to the final fitting of the ocular prosthesis.
- Daily care: Use artificial tears to keep the prosthesis shiny and comfortable.
- Natural look: Custom painting matches the color of your natural iris.
- Surgical support: Treatment includes management of contracted sockets and orbital implants.
To learn more about receiving a custom artificial eye, you may leave a request on Bookimed.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Online Consultation with Ophthalmologist | $80 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthetic eye | $2500 - $5000 | |
| Amblyopia treatment | Price on request | |
| Strabismus treatment | Price on request | |
| Strabismus surgery | Price on request |
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DrCagatay Eye Clinic: more details about the clinic
DrCagatay Eye Clinic is a private ophthalmology center located in İzmir, Turkey, specializing in adult and pediatric eye care, with a particular focus on strabismus (eye muscle disorders) and complex ocular motility conditions.
The clinic is led by Assoc. Prof. Halil Hüseyin Çağatay, MD, FEBO, a European Board-certified ophthalmologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. Throughout his career, he has managed more than 3,000 ophthalmic surgeries, with particular expertise in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex eye movement disorders.
Areas of Expertise
DrCagatay Eye Clinic provides diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of ophthalmic conditions affecting both children and adults, including strabismus, double vision (diplopia), amblyopia (lazy eye), cranial nerve palsies, postoperative strabismus, nystagmus, abnormal head posture related to ocular motility disorders, and other complex eye movement disorders. Every patient undergoes a comprehensive ophthalmic evaluation to develop an individualized treatment plan.
The clinic specializes in both primary and revision strabismus surgery for children and adults. Surgical techniques are selected according to each patient's condition, with adjustable sutures used when clinically appropriate to optimize postoperative eye alignment.
Nystagmus and Ocular Prosthesis Care
For selected patients with congenital or acquired nystagmus, the clinic offers surgical treatment aimed at improving abnormal head posture, repositioning the null point, enhancing binocular alignment when possible, and supporting visual function and quality of life. Selected patients may also be evaluated for laser vision correction following a comprehensive preoperative assessment.
The clinic also provides surgical management for patients requiring an ocular prosthesis (artificial eye), including socket reconstruction, treatment of contracted sockets, implant-related procedures, eyelid reconstruction, and preparation for prosthetic eye fitting. After healing, a custom-made acrylic ocular prosthesis is individually designed to match the patient's healthy eye in size, shape, and color, providing a natural appearance and comfortable long-term wear.
International Patient Services
International patients receive support from dedicated medical coordinators throughout their treatment journey. Services include pre-arrival treatment planning, English-speaking assistance, remote consultations, online follow-up after returning home, and all-inclusive treatment packages that may include airport transfers, hotel accommodation, surgery, and postoperative care.
DrCagatay Eye Clinic welcomes both adults and children and treats patients from Turkey, Europe, the United Kingdom, the Balkans, the Middle East, Africa, and other international destinations. The clinic is committed to providing patient-centered ophthalmic care with an emphasis on safety, transparency, advanced surgical techniques, and long-term treatment outcomes.
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Yasemin Sönmez
Nasuh Çeliker
Seda Keleş
Cem Yekta Binici
Volker Kaminski
Yalı, Park Yaşam Mavişehir Ofisleri, 35550 Karşıyaka/İzmir, Türkiye
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