Cataract surgery (one eye) in Turkey: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

According to Bookimed, Turkey is a great destination for Cataract Surgery. The country has internationally accredited clinics with modern equipment and highly qualified specialists.

• The success rate of organ transplant at Memorial Şişli Hospital is 90%.
• Hisar Hospital Intercontinental serves 250,000 patients every year.
• Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler performs eye surgeries on 2,500 foreign patients on average each month and attracts more than 40,000 foreign patients to Turkey every year.
• Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.
• Patients from CIS, Balkans, and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care.

Patients who had Cataract surgery in Turkey were satisfied with their experience, according to reviews. They praised the clinics' modern equipment, highly qualified specialists, and attentive and kind attitude to patients. Patients also appreciated the assistance they received from Bookimed, which helped them choose the right clinic and facilitated their stay in Turkey.

Turkey is a popular destination for medical tourism, with a large number of medical tourists coming from different countries. The country offers high-quality medical services at affordable prices, making it an attractive option for patients seeking medical treatment abroad.

Bookimed's rating has revealed the top 5 hospitals in Turkey for Cataract surgery (one eye):

1. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
   
2. Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
   
3. Memorial Şişli Hospital
   
4. Birinci Eye Hospital
   
5. VM Hospitals
   

Bookimed has identified the top doctors in Turkey who excel in performing Cataract surgery (one eye):

1. Remzi Karadag, Ophthalmology, 22 years experience, with 4.0 reviews score
2. Faruk Eroglu, Ophthalmology, 30 years experience, with 5.0 reviews score
3. Ertan Sunay, Ophthalmology, 36 years experience, with 5.0 reviews score
4. Fırat Helvacıoğlu, Ophthalmology, 20 years experience, with 5.0 reviews score
5. Sutan Kaya, Ophthalmology, 19 years experience, with 5.0 reviews score

Healthcare is the key development sector of the Turkish government. The Turkish authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 77 billion liras for healthcare annually.

As a result, 28,000 medical facilities provide excellent medical care in the country. About 50 centers have certificate of JCI (Joint Commission International), the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. To compare, Israel has 20 JCI-accredited facilities, and Germany — only 10 clinics of this type.

In Turkey, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Turkish hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

The main advantage of Turkish resorts is the long beach season. On the Mediterranean coast, it starts in April and lasts until November. In the resorts of the Aegean Sea — from May to October. The most comfortable time for swimming is from mid-June to the end of October. A large influx of tourists is in July-August, when the air temperature is +38°C, and the water warms up to +27°C.

In 2020, the Republic of Turkey has visa-free agreements with 89 states. Some foreigners are exempted from obtaining entry visas, others are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa), and still others must apply for a visa at Turkish missions abroad.

What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.

Visas for travel to Turkey require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:

• ID card
• confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire
• certificate of income and availability of funds ($50 per day per person)
• insurance policy for a stay in Turkey (original and copy)
• 2 photos (5x6)
• visa receipt
• booking of flight and hotel
• medical opinion about the need for treatment.