Cataract Treatment in Turkey — Page 4

JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital runs an ophthalmology department with comprehensive surgical packages. A consultation with an ophthalmologist typically costs around $450. Cataract surgery for one eye runs $1,500–$2,500 and covers all surgeon and facility fees, a 7-day hospital stay, and airport transfers. The surgery for both eyes is around $3,000–$5,000. The clinic performs vitrectomy for associated vitreoretinal issues at about $5,000.

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.

Estophia Hospital uses Johnson & Johnson Synergy and other premium IOL options for vision correction. Dr. Erkan Bulut, a lecturer member in ophthalmology, performs the procedures. A diagnostic consultation costs around $118. Cataract surgery with lens replacement runs $700–1,000, covering doctor fees, nursing, and pre-op tests. The Smart Lens package is around $1,100–1,600 per eye and includes surgery, tests, and airport transfers.

Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu has performed over 20,000 cataract procedures across 23 years of experience, with U.S. training at Wills Eye Hospital. The ISO-certified clinic offers rapid phacoemulsification techniques. An ophthalmoscopy may cost around $88, while a full pre-op consultation package is around $250. Cataract surgery with a monofocal IOL for one eye typically runs $2,343–$2,500, covering the lens and topical anesthesia.

Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital offers cataract surgery with JCI-accredited facilities, performing the procedure with advanced technology. The treatment typically costs around $9,100–$13,400. Dr. Faruk Kaya, an ophthalmologist with expertise in intraocular lens calculations and corneal cross-linking, contributes to the clinic's robust eye care services.

Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.

• The hospital serves patients from the CIS, Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
• A new 80,000 m² campus opened in 2023 in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul.
• Includes 15 operating rooms with one hybrid setup and 130 polyclinic rooms.
• On-site Faculty of Dentistry offers smile design, porcelain veneers, implants, and maxillofacial surgery.
• Interventional radiology department treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis.

Kolan Hospital Group is a JCI-accredited network of 6 hospitals and 2 medical centers in Istanbul. It serves more than 1 million patients each year across cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and ophthalmology. Patients pay 40–50% less than in leading European hospitals.

• Cardiac diagnostic accuracy reaches up to 100% with echocardiography, Holter monitoring, and tilt table testing.
• Oncology department uses 3D radiotherapy with IMRT and physician-designed treatment planning systems.
• The hospital group has 40 operating rooms and 250 beds equipped for intensive care.
• Neurology department uses long-term video-EEG, PET-CT, and SPECT for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Free airport transfers and interpreters available for international patients.

Dr. Seda Çelik specializes in ophthalmology and cataract surgery. The all-inclusive package typically runs $2,900 and covers the surgery, all pre- and post-op testing, consultation, a 1–2 day hospital stay, and nursing services. The clinic is a member of the MEDICANA Health Group and provides a full hospitality package, including free airport transfers, hotel booking, translation services, and a flight ticket.

Marmara University Hospital treats 200,000+ patients each year across 29 departments. It specializes in cardiovascular surgery, oncology, neurosurgery, and orthopedics. Over 6,000 surgeries are performed annually in 29 operating theaters.

• 600 beds including 32 in the intensive care unit. 2,500 medical staff provide care.
• Pediatric cardiac surgery and breast surgery are core strengths.
• 29 operating theaters support high surgical volume and diverse procedures.
• University affiliation means the hospital trains future doctors and specialists.