Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır
LASIK eye surgery in İzmir typically costs from $900 depending on the laser technology used and the clinic specialization level. Patients save around 77% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $3,900 on average. Most packages in the city cover pre-operative corneal mapping, the laser procedure for both eyes, post-operative medications, and local transfers.
Bookimed Expert Insight: İzmir clinics often provide a calmer, more personalized service environment than the high-volume hubs in Istanbul. Many local ophthalmologists, like those at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir, have performed over 10,000 surgical cases and hold European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) credentials. Choosing İzmir allows patients to access these high-experience surgeons at centers like EyeWell Clinics while avoiding the logistics surcharges common in capital cities.
| İzmir | Austria | Spain | |
| LASIK eye surgery | from $900 | ≈ $1,800 | from $3,900 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for LASIK eye surgery upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
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Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Pre-Operation
Day 3: LASIK Eye Surgery
Day 4: Post-Operation
Week 1-2: Rehabilitation
Week 3-4
Week 5-6
Please note: Each patient"s recovery is unique and can vary. Always follow your doctor"s advice.
Associate Professor Halil Hüseyin Cagatay, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005) and at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2005–2009). He practices in İzmir and Istanbul. His focus includes cataract surgery, including complex cases, retinal surgery, and oculoplastic surgery. He has particular interest in pediatric eye health, strabismus, ptosis, keratoconus and other corneal disease, glaucoma, retinal disease, and refractive surgery. He routinely performs laser procedures and combined glaucoma and cataract surgery. He also performs DCR, prosthetic eye, eyelid tumor, orbital mass, and trauma surgeries.
Accreditations and achievements include passing the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma Examination. He earned the Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology in Paris in 2016. He became an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology in 2016. His scientific work includes 33 international and 12 national peer-reviewed publications. He has delivered 74 poster or oral presentations, 4 video presentations, and 3 photograph presentations at congresses. He has also contributed to 2 book translations or chapters.
Over 10,000 surgical cases – Dr. Gokce specializes in advanced LASIK techniques at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.
Dr. Arife Esra Kocakaya is an ophthalmologist. She trained at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. She has clinical experience at İzmir Atatürk, Şanlıurfa Balıklıgöl, and İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospitals.
She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, ESCRS, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She co-authored Ophthalmology: From Diagnosis to Treatment (2018). She presented at the XII Republican Congress of Belarus (2018) on dacryocystorhinostomy surgery and nonsurgical blepharoplasty.
She holds certificates from several TOD Skill Transfer Courses, including ptosis, vitreoretinal simulation, eyelid malpositions, the lacrimal system, and aesthetic eyelid and periorbital rejuvenation with botulinum toxin and fillers. She completed BILEP courses in ocular oncology, oculoplastics, cataract, and refractive surgery. She took AAO 2018 cadaver courses in facelifting, blepharoplasty, and oculoplastic surgery. She attended a pre-meeting course of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She trained in corneal topography, orbital imaging, and hands-on cataract surgery. She is certified in CPR.
Over 10,000 surgical cases – Dr. Kilic specializes in refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir.
Written by Anna Shchur