Cataract treatment in Turkey — get 3 personalized clinic matches

Dr. Semih Urvasizoglu has performed over 35,000 eye surgeries in two decades. He was named Best Doctor in Eye Health by Turkey's Ministry of Health in 2018. The clinic offers Alcon monofocal lenses at $1,100 per eye or Johnson & Johnson Synergy trifocal at $1,750 per eye. Surgery is staged – one eye per day. The package covers surgeon fees, operating room, pre-op tests, medications, and airport transfers. Follow-up lasts 7–10 days in Istanbul. Accommodation is separate. Cash payment is preferred; cards add 20%.

Dr. Kubaloglu has performed over 30,000 eye surgeries in 26 years and published 100+ scientific articles. He's a member of ESCRS and AAO. Cataract surgery with IOL replacement starts at €3,200 for both eyes with a monofocal lens – that includes the procedure, 2 nights in a private room with a companion, meals, airport transfers, and translator service. Multifocal or toric lenses cost more. The clinic holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate and treats 2,500 foreign patients monthly. Final cost depends on lens type chosen after examination.

Prof. Dr. Satici has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries in 33 years and publishes actively – 94 scientific papers to date. He operates at Bilge Hospital in Istanbul, where cataract surgery with IOL replacement starts at $1,965 per eye (cash payment). The package covers consultation, IOL Master lens measurement, surgery under local anesthesia, and follow-up exams. Hotel and airport transfers are not included, but a free hospital room on surgery night is available on request.

Dr. Omer Faruk Oge has performed over 10,000 eye surgeries in 24 years and is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. The clinic holds JCI accreditation and ISO 9001 certification. Cataract surgery for one eye starts at €1,100 – that covers the operation, operating room with latest technology, pre-op tests, anesthesia consultation, medications during hospitalization, private nurse, interpreter, and a free post-op checkup. Airport transfers and hotel after surgery are included.

Dr. Helvacıoğlu has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries and trained at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. He's a member of ESCRS and ICO. Surgery takes 8–10 minutes per eye under anesthetic drops. The typical program runs Monday through Thursday: exam and first eye Monday, check Tuesday, second eye Wednesday, final check Thursday. Prices range €4,500–€7,500 depending on lens type. A €250 exam determines the exact IOL needed. Airport transfers are included; hotel stays are not.