Best Clinics for Optic nerve atrophy Treatment in Turkey: 21 Top-Rated Centers

Dr. Fevzi Akkan has performed Turkey's first bionic eye surgery and brings 23 years of ophthalmology experience. Specialized treatment starts with a consultation from around €80. The comprehensive stem cell therapy program for optic nerve atrophy costs around €6,000 per eye per dose, which covers the injection, 2 nights hospital stay, meals, and controls.

Prof. Abdullah Ozkaya has 23 years in ophthalmology with 900+ procedures and 83+ international publications at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital. The comprehensive ophthalmology consultation costs around $220, including a detailed diagnostic examination and treatment plan. The clinic's conservative approach includes prescription glasses for suitable cases of optic atrophy. Transfers and interpreters are available for international patients.

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, located in Şişli, Istanbul, is Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital, built in accordance with TÜV Hessen Green Building Certificate standards. The hospital covers 50,254 sqm across 18 stories and includes a heliport for air ambulance services. It has 251 patient beds, 51 intensive care beds, and 11 surgery rooms. The hospital is equipped with advanced technology, including the EOS device, the first in Turkey designed to reduce radiation exposure in orthopedic imaging. With JCI and ISO accreditations, it is globally recognized for its inpatient care and safety.

Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er is a 28-year ophthalmology specialist who has performed 12,000+ surgeries. The clinic, Turkey's largest eye disease network, offers 24/7 specialized care. A consultation with an ophthalmologist costs around €150. The all-inclusive stem cell therapy package runs about €6,000 per eye and covers pre/post-op examinations, a 1-night hospital stay, airport transfers, and translation.

Dr. Yousef Albakkar specializes in stem cell therapy for optic nerve atrophy. This regenerative treatment may cost around 4,500 EUR. The preliminary price covers a comprehensive eye examination, visual function testing, stem cell application to both eyes, a 1-day hospital stay, and airport transfers. It is performed at the JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul.

Assoc. Prof. Ozer performed 25,000+ ophthalmic procedures, trained in vitreous and retina at the University of Kansas. At this TEMOS-accredited clinic, diagnostics start from $50 for neuro-ophthalmic exams, with OCT imaging around $220–$330. The stem cell therapy program may cost around $6,444 – it includes genetic counseling, advanced imaging, the procedure, and VIP airport transfers.

Veni Vidi Eye Clinics is a private single-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team is specialized in ophthalmology. Veni Vidi Eye Clinics serves both adults and children. 50,000 patients choose Veni Vidi Eye Clinics to get medical care every year. Patients from CIS, Europe, and Asia visit the clinic most often.

Assoc. Dr. Nesrin Günaydın provides 15 years of specialized ophthalmology experience at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility. A consultation with an ophthalmologist costs around $140, with full eye examinations around $180. Stem cell treatment for optic nerve atrophy runs about $8,000, which covers surgery, necessary diagnostics, anesthesia consultation, and hospitalization.

Dr. Yusuf Avni Yılmaz offers specialized neuro-ophthalmology consultation as the case evaluator for optic nerve atrophy at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center. Diagnostics start from $80 for a basic ophthalmology exam, $80 for an optic nerve OCT scan, and range up to $450 for an orbital MRI. Treatment options include intraocular injections, which may cost around $1,145, and a comprehensive bilateral cataract and glaucoma package typically running $6,470. This package covers surgery for both eyes, lens implants, and hospital admission.

Prof. Mehmet Selim Kocabora, a professor of ophthalmology at Medipol University, leads the clinic's review of optic nerve atrophy cases. This JCI and JCI Academic accredited center offers comprehensive diagnostics starting from $163 for an outpatient exam, plus MRI scans from $450. Conservative neuroprotective therapy runs $1,950–2,000 including a week-long stay, while surgical intervention typically costs around $5,500 per eye or $9,000 for a bilateral package.