Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
Turkey, Istanbul
Ümit Aykan
31 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
Glaucoma treatment in Istanbul typically costs from $2,800. The final price depends on the specific surgical technique, whether lasers or physical implants are used, and the clinic's specialization. Patients save around 60% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $7,000 on average. Most Istanbul clinics provide comprehensive care including ophthalmologist consultations, local anesthesia, and diagnostic tests like autorefractometry.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul is Turkey's undisputed hub for high-volume ophthalmology, concentrating more JCI-accredited eye centers than any other Turkish city. You can find exceptional value by choosing professors who maintain private practices within major hospital networks. For instance, Dr. Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgeries. This level of master-tier experience is available at a fraction of Western costs.
| Istanbul | Austria | Spain | |
| Glaucoma treatment | from $2,800 | ≈ $3,500 | from $3,000 |
| Trabeculotomy | from $2,100 | ≈ $3,300 | from $5,600 |
| Laser trabeculoplasty | from $900 | ≈ $1,500 | from $2,800 |
| Laser iridotomy | from $600 | ≈ $800 | ≈ $380 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Glaucoma treatment upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
Bookimed is committed to your safety. We only work with medical institutions that maintain high international standards in Glaucoma treatment and have the necessary licenses to serve international patients worldwide.
Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your Glaucoma treatment journey.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - Glaucoma treatment
Day 4 - Post-operation
Week 1 - Rehabilitation
Week 4 - Final Result
Please note that each patient"s recovery time and experiences may vary. Language assistance will be provided if necessary. Accommodation and transfer services are not included in the treatment package.
34 years of clinical expertise and 20,000+ surgical cases performed – Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici is highly respected in ophthalmology.
Dr. Hamdi Er is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. He completed fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Doheny Eye Institute. Dr. Er specializes in retinal transplantation and vision correction surgery. He works at a hospital treating 62,000 eye patients annually.
Dr. Derda Ozer is an ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in ocular oncology and surgical retina treatments. Dr. Ozer has published over 35 research papers in journals like Cornea and International Ophthalmology. He focus on imaging and new treatments for vascular eye diseases.
Dr. Ozer brings specialized glaucoma expertise from his fellowship at Wills Eye Institute and 22 years in ophthalmology. He now serves as Associate Professor at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University.
Istanbul has specialized eye networks and JCI-accredited medical groups known for glaucoma care. Leading facilities like Dunyagoz Eye Hospital and Veni Vidi Eye Centers offer diagnostic tools and surgical procedures for international patients. These include trabeculectomy and laser trabeculoplasty.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While large hospital groups are prestigious, specialized practices often perform more surgeries. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici’s practice treats 8,000 patients a year with a single-doctor focus. This concentrated experience usually leads to better surgical results, especially for complex glaucoma cases.
Patient Consensus: Patients value surgical experience over hospital branding. Patients report that dedicated eye hospitals like Dunyagoz feel more specialized than general medical centers.
Glaucoma treatment in Istanbul focuses on lowering intraocular pressure. This is done through prescription eye drops, laser trabeculoplasty, and surgery like trabeculectomy. Highly specialized centers use diagnostics like OCT. They then create customized medical or surgical protocols to manage chronic cases and prevent permanent vision loss.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many patients seek general ophthalmology, Istanbul offers a massive experience gap. For example, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici at his private practice has performed over 20,000 procedures. Veni Vidi Eye Clinics surgeons often exceed 40,000 surgeries. As a result, these high-volume specialists handle delicate drainage procedures with much more precision. This sets them apart from general eye clinics.
Patient Consensus: Patients say that specialized eye hospital chains offer better safety and more complete follow-up care. Most recommend choosing a doctor based on surgical experience instead of the hospital brand for complex cases.
Recovery from glaucoma surgery in Istanbul typically takes 2 to 4 weeks for initial healing. However, vision may fluctuate for several months. Patients undergoing minimally invasive laser treatments often return to light activities within 72 hours. However, invasive surgeries like trabeculectomy require stricter rest periods.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Recovery starts quickly. However, high-volume clinics like Dunyagoz Etiler serve over 60,000 patients annually. They focus on long-term stability. Data shows that some top Istanbul surgeons have performed over 20,000 procedures. They emphasize that pressure improvement often comes before visual clarity returns. Choosing a JCI-accredited facility means you get standardized monitoring to manage these vision fluctuations safely.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize that vision can remain blurry for 1 to 4 months. This can happen even after successful surgery. Most advise planning for 2 weeks of limited activity to protect the surgical result.