Cataract surgery (both eyes) in Italian Eye Hospital

Cataract surgery at the Italian Eye Hospital in Prishtina, Kosovo, restores clear vision using advanced phacoemulsification techniques. Prices for the procedure typically start around $900 per eye, depending on the type of intraocular lens selected. The hospital is affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and features a team of specialists with decades of experience in vision correction.

Experienced Surgical Team

The ophthalmology department includes highly skilled surgeons who have performed thousands of eye procedures. Prof. Ass. Dr. Arsim Hajdari brings over 10 years of experience and has performed 30,000+ procedures. He holds a PhD in Ophthalmology and is a member of several international societies. Dr. Aldo Procopio has practiced for over 35 years and has participated in many humanitarian missions for cataract care. Dr. Afrim Vuçitërna also serves as a dedicated cataract specialist at the hospital.

Advanced Treatment Methods

The hospital uses phacoemulsification, which is a small-incision method to remove the cloudy lens. This procedure often uses topical anesthesia in the form of eye drops, avoiding the need for injections. Most patients can return home the same day as the surgery is done on an outpatient basis. Recovery is typically fast, and patients use eye drops after the procedure to help the eye heal.

Lens Options and Pricing

A pre-operative examination costs around $60 and includes precise measurements with the ZEISS IOL Master. The surgery cost depends on the intraocular lens (IOL) you choose for each eye:

• Monofocal IOL: This standard option costs around $900 per eye.
• Monofocal Toric IOL: Used to correct astigmatism, this lens may cost around $1,100.
• Multifocal IOL: This option helps you see at multiple distances and is around $1,500.
• Trifocal IOL: These lenses offer clear vision for near, intermediate, and far distances for around $1,900.
• Trifocal Toric IOL: The most specialized option for both distance and astigmatism is around $2,300.

To learn more about your options or to book a visit, you can leave a request on Bookimed.