Best Clinics for Cataract treatment in Turkey

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has over 21 years in ophthalmology, having performed 25,000+ procedures after a vitreoretinal fellowship at the University of Kansas. Diagnostics like an eye exam or OCT scan start from $50. Cataract surgery with a monofocal IOL may cost around $800–$1,200 per eye, or $1,500–$2,200 for both. All-inclusive packages, which can cover premium Alcon PanOptix trifocal lenses, 3 nights hotel, and transfers, typically run from $1,500 to $2,800.

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.

Assoc. Professor Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin has performed 900+ cataract surgeries, bringing 15 years of experience and femtosecond laser expertise. This JCI-accredited clinic operates a femtosecond laser platform. Diagnostics start from $140 for a consultation, while cataract surgery with IOL replacement typically costs around $2,200. The package for both eyes runs about $5,170 – it includes standard IOLs, surgery, a hospital stay, and airport transfers.

Prof. Dr. Yusuf Avni Yılmaz is the lead ophthalmologist at Anadolu Medical Center, operating under Johns Hopkins Medicine standards. Diagnostics start from $95 for an ophthalmology exam, and a cataract surgery package costs around $2,540 per eye – that covers the procedure and a basic intraocular lens. The surgery uses modern phaco machines for ultrasonic emulsification, typically as an outpatient procedure.

MD Birgi Sönmezer has 31 years as an ophthalmologist, performing 900+ procedures. The JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya offers phacoemulsification with ultrasonic lens fragmentation. Surgery may cost around €1,500 for a monofocal lens or €2,200 for a premium smart lens per eye, including local anesthesia.

Medipol Mega is a JCI-academically accredited hospital with comprehensive international patient services. Prof. Dr. Ali Demircan specializes in cataract phacoemulsification. A full eye examination may cost around $120. Standard cataract surgery for one eye runs $1,750–$5,000 and includes the procedure, a standard IOL, and one-day hospitalization. Packages for both eyes may cost around $3,600, covering the IOL implantation and follow-up.

NP Istanbul Brain Hospital is the first private neuropsychiatric hospital in Turkey focused to treat soul/brain health related conditions. The hospital is No.2 Brain Hospital in Europe.

NP Istanbul Is the pioneer among other Turkish medical facilities to apply therapy with thought-focused medicines and treatment by brain functions measurement.

The hospital has 19 departments, 20 polyclinics, 7 laboratories. The key specialties are neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, addiction treatment. The quality of services is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) and ISO.

Memorial Health Group, with over 25 years of experience, delivers healthcare at international standards across Turkey and worldwide. Its newest facility, Memorial Göztepe Hospital, located on Istanbul’s Asian side, spans 81,000 m² and includes 127 outpatient clinics, 19 operating rooms, over 300 beds, and 55 intensive care units, aiming to set new benchmarks in patient care and regional healthcare standards.

The hospital features cutting-edge systems, including MR Linac, da Vinci XI Robotic Surgery, Hybrid Operating Room, Tomosynthesis Mammography, Lokomat Robotic Rehabilitation, and 512-slice CT for virtual cardiac angiography, alongside AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI, 4D Ultrasound, and Digital PET/CT for precise diagnostics and treatment.

Dr. Ugur Tunc trained at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. The JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem Hospital performs advanced phacoemulsification and toric lens implants. Cataract surgery for one eye may cost around $3,000, covering the procedure and anesthesia. A combined phacoemulsification with a toric lens implant is around $3,200 per eye. A comprehensive package for both eyes runs about $10,000, which includes both procedures and a 15-day hotel stay.

Medicalpoint International Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in İzmir, Turkey. It specializes in cardiology, plastic surgery, transplantology, and reproductology. Accredited by the USA-based Joint Commission International (JCI) since 2011, the hospital maintains high clinical success rates and low infection rates. Serving both adults and children, Medicalpoint International Hospital treats 450 patients annually, with a significant number coming from CIS countries, Africa, the USA, Canada, and Australia.