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Corneal transplant in Turkey: Best Clinics and Costs 2024

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How Much Does Corneal transplant Cost in Turkey?

The average cost of Corneal transplant in Turkey ranges from $6500 to $8000. The offers include a consultation with an ophthalmologist, biochemistry blood test, complete blood count (CBC), language assistance, blood tests, general anesthesia, follow-up examination, transfer airport-clinic-airport, 4* Hotel, and a corneal transplant. Transfer and accommodation are not included.
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Keratoplastyfrom $3000from $1000from $1150
Corneal transplantfrom $19500from $6500from $7475
Corneal ring implantation from $18978from $6326from $7275
Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)from $4770from $1590from $1828

Corneal transplant Packages in Turkey 2024

Liv Hospital Ulus
Turkey, Istanbul
Ihsan Yilmaz
27 years of experience
  • Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz's research on Phacik Intraocular Lenses has been distributed as a handbook to over 300 ophthalmologists.
  • Liv Hospital Ulus utilizes innovative medical technologies like the da Vinci robot-assisted system for surgeries.
  • Included Services: Consultation with a cardiologist, consultation with an ophthalmologist, hospitalization, transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport.
  • Stay Info: 1 day stay in the hospital, 6 days stay in the hotel, included in the price.
Memorial Şişli Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Abdullah Ozkaya
20 years of experience
  • Dr. Abdullah Ozkaya has presented at numerous scientific meetings on ophthalmology.
  • Memorial Şişli Hospital serves patients from 92 countries annually.
  • Included Services: Consultation with a doctor, preoperative tests, follow-up examination, consumable materials, transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport.
  • Stay Info: 1-day hospital stay, 7-day hotel stay, accommodation is not included in the price.
  • Technique: Corneal Transplant.
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin
14 years of experience
  • Dr. Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin has served as a chief assistant in prominent hospitals specializing in eye diseases.
  • Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital is renowned for its eco-friendly design and comprehensive medical services.
  • Included services: Consultation with a doctor, preoperative tests, follow-up examination, consumable materials, transfer airport-clinic-airport.
  • Stay info: 1-day stay in the hospital, 7 days in the hotel (not included in the price).
Valued Med Hub Hospitals
Turkey, Istanbul
Derda Ozer
14 years of experience
  • Dr. Alperen Koc is a specialist doctor and a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
  • VM Hospitals serves patients from Europe Commonwealth, CIS countries, and Arab League States.
  • Included Services: Consultation with an ophthalmologist, hospitalization, transfer airport-clinic-airport.
  • Stay Info: 1 day stay in the hospital, 5 days stay in the hotel (included in the price).
Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Zafer Orkun Toktas
15 years of experience
  • Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas is a renowned neurosurgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.
  • Memorial Ataşehir Hospital has a Joint Commission International (JCI) certificate for international treatment standards.
  • Included Services: Consultation with a doctor, Individual patient room, VIP transfer.
VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Semih Urvasizoglu
12 years of experience
  • Dr. Semih Urvasizoglu has published numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals on ophthalmology.
  • VM Medical Park Florya Hospital serves patients from Europe, the Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries.
  • Included Services: Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks), preoperative tests, consultation with an ophthalmologist, hospitalization, transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport.
Bilge Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Ahmet Satici
32 years of experience
  • Dr. Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical cases in his career.
  • Private Bagcilar Safak Hospital serves 36,000 patients annually.
  • Included Services: Preoperative tests, follow-up examination, language assistance, follow-up visit, consultation with an ophthalmologist, autorefractometry.
  • Stay Info: 0 days stay in the hospital, 0 days stay in the hotel, accommodation not included, transfer not included.
  • Technique: Corneal Ring Implantation.

Corneal transplant Overview in Turkey

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Surgery Time - 2 hours
Stay in the country - 7 days
Rehabilitation - 30 days
Anesthesia - Local anesthesia
Requests processed - 15215
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Faruk Kaya
25 years of experience
  • Specializes in epithelium-off corneal cross-linking for keratoconus.
  • International training includes advanced ophthalmology in Turkey.
  • Member of the Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie editorial board.
  • Published on corneal transplant outcomes in Journal of Refractive Surgery.
  • Authored book chapters on corneal procedures, published by Springer.
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Анна • Corneal transplant
Belarus
Oct 25, 2021
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"You have wonderful employees, prosperity and all the best!" Return: "About the doctor: "Doctor A
The clinic has a welcoming atmosphere, but the wait for each appointment and an interpreter is sooo long. Doctor A. Ozkaya proved himself to be a professional, answered all our questions, the corneal transplant operation for my one-year-old child was rather quick and effective at the moment. We came across a very polite and excellent Bookimed coordinator Jan, he helped on any even minor issue, contacted the clinic, helped absolutely with everything! You have wonderful employees, prosperity and all the best!
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We came across a very polite and excellent coordinator, Ian, he helped with any even minor issue, contacted the clinic, helped with absolutely everything! You have wonderful employees, prosperity and all the best to you!
Amna • Corneal transplant
United Kingdom
Sep 30, 2024
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Over all we are satisfied with the services
Over all we are satisfied with the services dispit few difficulties and diappointments, thanks
Doctors punctuality
Absence of applanation method to check intra ocular pressure
Аlihon Mamatov • Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
Tajikistan
Mar 24, 2024
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Overall, we are pleased with both the trip and the attitude of the medical staff towards us
I really liked the entire organization of my treatment, starting with the search and offer of a clinic, the organization and coordination of the trip itself. The coordinator from Bookimed, Tatyana, was always in touch and answered all our questions on time. Upon arrival at the airport, we missed (through no fault of our own) the taxi that was supposed to take us to our already reserved hotel. But Tatyana was able to coordinate all the actions so that we easily got to the hotel. Later we called our medical coordinator from the “Veni Vidi” clinic, Olga, who was in touch with us all the time, both during the consultation with Dr. Firat HELVACIOGLU, and during treatment (keratoconus). Olga was ready to translate our conversation (Turkish-Russian languages) with the doctor, but since Doctor Firat speaks excellent English, in which it was more convenient for me to communicate, there was no need for translation. Overall, we are pleased with both the trip and the attitude of the medical staff towards us. We express our gratitude for all this to both Tatyana and Olga. But, as the Doctor informed us, the final results of the treatment will be clear in approximately three months, Alikhon Mamatov
Kind attitude and explanation of Doctor Firat HELVACIOGLU, and coordinator of the Veni Vidi clinic, Olga.
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Tatiana from Bookimed’s attitude towards organizing the trip and towards me was very kind. Regularly kept in touch with all the news and adjusted our actions

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Our Corneal transplant Techniques: What Suits You Best?

When considering Corneal transplant, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:

Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)

This procedure strengthens the cornea by using ultraviolet light and riboflavin drops to halt the progression of keratoconus.

Pros: Stabilizes keratoconus in 90% of cases without needing a corneal graft. Less invasive than keratoplasty with faster recovery.
Cons: May not improve vision significantly. Potential for temporary discomfort and light sensitivity post-procedure.
Effectiveness: 90% stabilization rate.
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Recovery: 1-2 weeks.
Best for: Early-stage keratoconus or corneal ectasia. Suitable for patients with less than 400 microns corneal thickness.
Prices: Cost of Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye) in Turkey from $1590

Keratoplasty

Keratoplasty involves replacing damaged corneal tissue with healthy donor corneal tissue to restore vision.

Pros: High success rate of about 90% for vision restoration. Effective for severe corneal diseases and injuries that other treatments cannot address.
Cons: Requires a donor match, which might take time. Potential risk of rejection and need for long-term medication.
Effectiveness: 90% success in achieving significant vision improvement.
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Recovery: 6-12 months for full recovery.
Best for: Severe corneal diseases, corneal scarring, and vision loss cases. Suitable for patients with significant corneal damage.
Prices: Cost of Keratoplasty in Turkey from $1000

Corneal ring implantation

A minimally invasive procedure where small, crescent-shaped rings are inserted into the cornea to improve vision by reshaping it.

Pros: Minimally invasive with a quick recovery time. Effective in halting keratoconus progression in 85% of cases. No need for donor tissue.
Cons: Not suitable for severe cases with significant corneal thinning. Potential for ring displacement or glare in 5% of patients.
Effectiveness: Success rate of improving vision by at least 2 lines on the vision chart in 80% of patients.
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Recovery: 1-2 days.
Best for: Mild to moderate keratoconus and astigmatism. Suitable for patients not eligible for corneal cross-linking.
Prices: Cost of Corneal ring implantation in Turkey from $6326