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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Corneal transplant in Israel 2024

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While Corneal transplant treatment offers are not be available in Israel, we've selected the TOP offers based on feedback from Bookimed patients.

Highly reviewed
Spain, Barcelona
Ophtalmologist - Jordi Mones
24 years of experience
  • 20+ years of expertise in ophthalmology with Dr. Jordi Mones, who began his career in 2000.
  • Internationally recognized Centro Médico Teknon, attracting celebrities, athletes, and politicians for high-quality care.
  • Inclusive Corneal transplant offer with consultation and a private room during your 3-day hospital stay.
  • 5-day hotel accommodation provided, ensuring comfort before and after the procedure.
  • State-of-the-art medical equipment and modern treatment methods for Corneal transplants at Teknon Clinic.
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4.7
Package price
$9701
Azerbaijan, Baku
Ophtalmologist - Nahid Mammadov
15 years of experience
  • Extensive Experience: Dr. Nahid Mammadov has been performing Corneal transplants since 2009, demonstrating over a decade of expertise in the field.
  • Renowned Clinic: Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku, known for its specializations, including transplantology, attracts patients from Europe, the Commonwealth, Arab League States, and CIS countries.
  • All-Inclusive Offer: The Corneal transplant package includes hospitalization and comprehensive transfer services between the airport, hotel, and clinic.
  • Convenient Stay: The treatment entails a 1-day stay in the hospital and a 7-day stay at a hotel, ensuring comfort and care throughout the recovery process.
  • International Standards: The clinic's commitment to serving a diverse international clientele ensures that the Corneal transplant procedures align with global medical standards.
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5.0
Package price
$4990
Turkey, Istanbul
Ophtalmologist - Abdullah Ozkaya
20 years of experience
  • Extensive Experience: Dr. Abdullah Ozkaya has been a practicing ophthalmologist since 2004, offering over 15 years of expertise in Keratoconus treatments.
  • World-Class Facility: Memorial Şişli Hospital is JCI-accredited, attracting patients from 92 countries for its high-quality Keratoconus care.
  • Comprehensive Offer: The Corneal Transplant package includes preoperative tests, doctor consultations, and all necessary transfers.
  • Short Hospital Stay: Patients only require a 1-day hospital stay and a 7-day hotel stay, facilitating a quick return to normal activities.
  • Advanced Keratoconus Treatment: Memorial Şişli Hospital uses modern equipment and treatment methods to ensure effective Keratoconus management.
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4.6
Package price
$8000
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3 Recent Corneal transplant Reviews in Israel: Check Real Patient Experience

Аида • Consultation with an ophthalmologist
Azerbaijan
Feb 4, 2020

Verified review.
My assessment of the clinic was only because I did not stay there, only about 20 minutes for an OSTA examination. I was expecting a full examination because I was invited to the Ichilov-Surasky clinic, but was only in two private clinics for consultations. I chose the Vital hotel exclusively because of Considerations to be close to the clinic. Thank you very much Bookimed for choosing a clinic for us for 3 months and keeping in touch with us throughout the time that we were there, but their partners who deal with us upon arrival in the country are negligent about worn and not fully perform their obyazonnosti.Im want to advise humanity, we (people with health) eat with the hope of recovery! I wish you all Health and Kindness!

Corneal transplant Overview in Israel

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95%
Surgery Time - 2 hours
Stay in the country - 7 days
Rehabilitation - 30 days
Anesthesia - Local anesthesia
Requests processed - 15215
Bookimed fees - $0
Types of Corneal transplant
  • The treatment strengthens one"s cornea through ultraviolet light and riboflavin, preventing progressive eye conditions.

  • This surgery transplants cornea tissue, improving vision or relieving pain, often featuring quick recovery and minimal scarring.

  • The procedure involves placing tiny rings into the eye to reshape the cornea, improving vision and comfort.

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Step-by-Step Roadmap

Day 1 - Arrival

  • Arrive in the country for your corneal transplant.
  • Settle into your accommodation which is not included in the package.

Day 2 - Pre-Operation

  • Meet with the ophthalmologist for the initial examination.
  • Undergo necessary medical tests including urine tests.

Day 3 - Corneal Transplant

  • Receive the anesthesia for the procedure.
  • The corneal transplant procedure takes 1-2 hours.
  • Post-surgery, stay in the clinic for observation.

Day 4 - Post-Operation

  • Doctor will check your condition and healing process.
  • If no complications, you may be discharged from the clinic.

Week 1-2 - Rehabilitation

  • Attend follow-up appointments with the ophthalmologist.
  • Start using prescribed eye drops and medication.

Week 3-4 - Continued Rehabilitation

  • Continue with the recommended rehabilitation plan.
  • Resume light daily activities as per doctor"s advice.

Month 2-3 - Return to Normal Activities

  • Resume work, sports, and other activities with caution.
  • By the end of the third month, see the final results.

Please note that each patient"s recovery process is unique and may vary. Language assistance is not included in the package, so consider arranging a translator if needed.

What patients like:

  1. Cost.The Corneal transplant cost in Israel ranges from 1530$ to 9701$. Comparatively, the average cost in the US is approximately $25,000, making Israel a more affordable option.
  2. Doctor’s professionalism.. Patients appreciate the high level of expertise and professionalism of the Israeli doctors. They are renowned for their extensive experience and are often members of international medical organizations.
  3. Service level. The service level in Israel's hospitals is highly praised. Patients have noted the welcoming atmosphere and the helpfulness of the coordinators.
  4. Corneal transplant efficacy. The efficiency of corneal transplants in Israel is commendable. Patients have reported quick and effective procedures.
  5. Logistics. Despite the distance, patients find the logistics manageable. The assistance provided by coordinators makes the process smoother.

What patients don't like:

  1. Waiting Time. Some patients have expressed dissatisfaction with the long wait times for appointments and interpreters.
  2. Language Barrier. Non-Hebrew speaking patients occasionally struggle with language barriers, although interpreters are generally provided.

How Much Does Corneal transplant Cost in Israel? Find Out Now

updated 3/27/2024
The average price of Corneal transplant in Israel is $6453, the minimum price is $1530, and the maximum price is $9701.
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Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye) -from $1590 -
Corneal ring implantation -from $6498 -
Corneal transplant -from $7500 -
Keratoplasty -from $1000 -
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Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon
Corneal transplant
4.7 Excellent score 384 reviews
All Inclusive Package

Corneal transplant is a surgery to replace the part of a patient’s corneal tissue with a donor’s one. A donor is a deceased person. The cornea has no blood vessels, so the blood group of a donor is not essential.

Artificial replacement or keratoprosthesis is another type of corneal transplant. In this case, surgeons use eye implants. The procedure is prescribed for those patients who have had the failure of a donor corneal tissue.

Discover the Best Corneal transplant Clinics in Israel: 3 Verified Options and Prices
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Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Highest-Rated Clinic for Corneal transplant
Israel, Tel Aviv
4.4
Good
• 135 reviews

Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility in Israel. Ichilov Hospital was ranked among Top 10 most popular clinics for medical tourists in the world, according to the Newsweek magazine rating.

The strongest specialties at Ichilov are Oncology, Onco-Hematology, Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation, etc.

90% is the average success rate of oncology treatment. Sourasky doctors invent new treatment options, so the hospital has received numerous awards for scientific discoveries.

Over 400,000 patients receive treatment at Ichilov annually.

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accreditations:

World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
World's Best Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Patient choice for Check-up certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Fastest treatment organization certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Joint Commission International  certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
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Pamela Goldstein • Jun 30, 2019
They were extremely helpful and accommodating. The team nade it easy to book the appointment as well as following thru with another appointment . Dr Anouk was extremely thorough and efficient.
4.4
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Rambam Medical Center
Israel, Haifa
5
Excellent
• 1 review

Rambam Hospital is one of the greatest medical centers in Israel. Thousands of international patients visit the medical center every year. It offers more than 1,000 beds for inpatients. It is necessary to mention that the Rambam medical team includes leading Israeli specialists – professors and doctors, some of whom were even awarded the Nobel Prize. Up-to-date equipment and advanced technologies allow these high-level specialists to refine and develop in various realms of medicine.

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Joint Commission International  certificate for Rambam Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Rambam Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Rambam Medical Center
Дарья • Oct 16, 2023
Thank you for your professionalism and help in organizing a video consultation with Professor Zuckerman.
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Sheba Medical Center
Israel, Ramat Gan
5
Excellent
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Sheba Medical Center is one of the best hospitals in Israel and in the world. Newsweek International Magazine ranked Sheba Hospital in TOP 10 world's hospital in 2020. The hospital covers 1,990 specialties and over 1,500,000 patients all around the world visit Sheba Hospital for treatment every year.

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World's Best Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek certificate for Sheba Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Sheba Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Sheba Medical Center
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FAQ about Corneal transplant in Israel

The success rate of corneal replacement

Corneal transplant for keratoconus treatment has 97% success rate.

5-30% of patients have complications after the surgery.

5-7% of graft failures after corneal transplant procedure.

How much does a corneal transplant cost?

Corneal transplant cost depends on:

  • type of the corneal tissue (donor or artificial)
  • surgery method (penetrating, lamellar or endothelial keratoplasty)
  • price policy of the country where the operation is performed
  • hospital type (private or government)
  • experience of a surgeon (cornea replacement cost is higher when a world-renowned doctor conducts it).

Donor corneal graft price is 50% lower than artificial cornea transplant cost.

The difference between donor and artificial corneal implants depend on the advantages and disadvantages of the grafts.

Human donor cornea

Artificial cornea implant

Pros

Pros

  • 75% is the donor graft success rate
  • natural material
  • suitable for everybody
  • always available
  • alternative for people who are not tolerant to the cornea of a deceased donor.

Cons

Cons

  • not always available
  • rejection risk
  • rejection risk
  • expensive

Additional corneal transplant cost

According to the American National Institutes of Health, 1 out of 3 patients faces rejection after the corneal transplant in the first 5 years. In the case of rejection, a patient needs a repeated operation. A patient pays for additional surgery and diagnostics.

Corneal transplant cost also rises because of frequent eye exams. Patients need to undergo eye tests weekly, then monthly to notice possible complications during the 1st year after the procedure. An eye doctor develops the diagnostics schedule for each patient.

After the operation ophthalmologists can prescribe glasses or contact lenses to improve vision. It also affects the cornea replacement surgery cost.

Discounts

Corneal transplant cost in Asian countries is 35-70% lower than in Europe or the USA. Medical tourists worldwide choose India, Turkey or Thailand for organ transplantation including the cornea replacement.

Healthcare services in India, Turkey, and Thailand are at the same high level as in European countries, Israel or the United States. The economic development of these countries causes low corneal transplant cost. They belong to the states with the less developed economy. Nevertheless, the government spends the significant amount of money on the development of medicine here every year.

Pay attention to the fact that only private clinics offer the high level of medicine and experience of doctors.

You can learn more and ask our Medical Doctors additional questions. Submit a request on the webpage and Medical Doctor will contact you.

How much does corneal transplant surgery cost? Top-5 countries worldwide

Germany

Corneal transplant cost in Germany is individual for every patient. The prices depend on the disease, it’s stage and presence of complications. German eye surgeons use the artificial corneal grafts of high quality. Top-grade materials affect the corneal implants cost. The implants are produced by Carl Zeiss company, the most significant manufacturer of the optical devices in Germany.

Medical centers in Germany work on the deposit system. A patient has to prepay the treatment before arrival at a hospital. The final settlement is made only after discharge. The rest of unused money is returned to a patient. Some clinics work only on full prepayment.

The donor implants are not included in corneal transplant surgery cost in Germany. The Eye Bank regulates the corneal implants cost.

India

Cornea replacement surgery cost in India is much cheaper than in Europe or the USA. A patient can save up to 50% of the money for the operation. The level of medical service in Indian clinics is on the same level.

Indian doctors use analogs of expensive drugs, so-called generics for the treatment of patients. Generics significantly reduce the corneal transplant cost in comparison with other countries.

Thailand

Thailand is another country in Asia, where the eye doctors offer keratoconus corneal transplant cost 30-75% cheaper than in Europe or the US. Quality of service remains at the same level.

Thai doctors undergo internship abroad and exchange the experience with their colleagues from the USA. They provide the new technologies and the innovative methods in medical care, which increases the effectiveness of transplant procedures.

Thai hospitals look like the 5-star resorts. In addition to high-quality treatment, a patient has a good rest. Thai therapies during the recovery period speed up the healing process. A patient restores vision faster and returns to a healthy lifestyle.

The recovery period and accommodation are usually included in cornea replacement surgery cost.

Turkey

Over 500,000 medical tourists choose Turkey for treatment annually. The country is famous for its high level of service and low prices. Corneal transplant cost is 50% lower than in Europe or Israel.

Turkish eye surgeons perform corneal transplant procedures without prepayments. Patients pay the bill only after the postoperative period.

The high quality of healthcare services is confirmed by JCI (Joint Commission International) certificates. The JCI certificate is a guarantee of patients’ safety and the service quality. 46 Turkish clinics have received the certification. For comparison, there are 30 JCI certificated clinics in Israel and only 10 in Germany.

Spain

Corneal transplant cost in Spain varies due to the city and hospital status. The price for the procedure in Barcelona is higher than in Valencia or Madrid.

The price of the corneal replacement also depends on a hospital type. Corneal graft cost is more expensive in private medical centers than in the state ones.

Spanish eye specialists determine the exact donor or artificial cornea transplant cost only after full diagnostics.

This page may feature information relating to various medical conditions, treatments, and healthcare services available in different countries. Please be advised that the content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or guidance. Please consult with your doctor or a qualified medical professional before starting or changing medical treatment.

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