Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Sakarya is part of Turkey's leading ophthalmology network, Dunyagoz Eye Hospitals Group. It serves around 18,600 patients each year with full-service eye care.
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Sakarya is part of Turkey's leading ophthalmology network, Dunyagoz Eye Hospitals Group. It serves around 18,600 patients each year with full-service eye care.
Optimed International Hospital treats over 200,000 patients every year and holds accreditation from the American Accreditation Commission International. The ophthalmology department focuses on both pediatric eye screenings and adult strabismus surgery. These screenings are vital for catching conditions like amblyopia before they cause permanent vision loss. The hospital provides a dedicated international department with staff who speak English, Bulgarian, and Romanian to assist with coordination. Patients also have access to advanced diagnostic tools, including OCT and fundus examinations, to help plan their surgical care.
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