Last updated: 2/21/2025

Cataract surgery (both eyes) in Turkey: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

Why do patients choose Turkey for cataract surgery (both eyes)?

  • Accredited clinics: JCI-certified hospitals ensure high standards of care and safety.
  • Modern technologies: Phacoemulsification is a needle-free and suture-free method. It is widely used for precise and efficient cataract removal.
  • High success rates: Cataract surgeries in Turkey boast an impressive 98% efficacy. Significant vision improvement is reported shortly after the procedure.
  • Expert surgeons: Renowned ophthalmologists like Dr. Ahmet Alperen Koç perform hundreds of cataract surgeries annually. This ensures expertise and quality outcomes.

Access advanced Cataract surgery (both eyes) solutions in trusted clinics from $4,500.

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How Much Does Cataract surgery (both eyes) Cost in Turkey?

The average cost of Cataract surgery (both eyes) in Turkey ranges from $3,150 to $4,500. The offers include a consultation with an ophthalmologist, a biochemistry blood test, a complete blood count (CBC), language assistance, blood tests, local anesthesia, transfer airport-clinic-airport, cataract surgery (both eyes), follow-up examination, medications, general anesthesia, and transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport. Accommodation is not included.

Our Cataract surgery (both eyes) Packages in Turkey February 2025

Bilge Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Ahmet Satici

33 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 from Europe, the Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, Australia, and Africa.
  • Included Services: Video or text consultation, local anesthesia, follow-up examination, language assistance, consultation with a surgeon, follow-up visit, consultation with an ophthalmologist, autorefractometry.

Discover the Best Cataract surgery (both eyes) Clinics in Turkey: 24 Verified Options and Prices

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.

Anadolu Medical Center

Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic is certified :

Anadolu Medical Center is a multidisciplinary facility providing American treatment standards at affordable prices in Istanbul (Turkey). Anadolu affiliates with the Johns Hopkins Hospital, one of the best medical facilities in the USA.

Oncology, hematology oncology, urology, neurosurgery, women's health, IVF, and check-up are the leading specialties in Anadolu Hospital.

The medical center is among the Top 10 hospitals in the world according to the Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA), an international organization that promotes excellent standards of health services for medical tourists.

Patients from the United States, the United Kingdom, Romania, Bulgaria, and Azerbaijan choose Anadolu Medical Center.

Summary about Anadolu from patients' reviews:

The Anadolu Clinic is a highly-regarded medical facility located on the coast of the marble sea. It is renowned for its professionalism, cleanliness, and attention to detail. The staff is polite, attentive, and responsive to patients' needs. Highly-trained and skilled doctors are available for comprehensive examinations and treatments, and the recovery room is bright and comfortable with a beautiful view. Patients have benefited from the services of an excellent translator, Elmira, and the support of coordinators Zakhida, Bakhtygul, and Amina, Gayana. The clinic also offers a transfer service from the airport to the hotel and back, as well as booking a hotel conveniently located 10-15 minutes away. Anadolu is the perfect choice for a successful treatment and recovery.

Top 5 Anadolu Advantages: 

  1. Highly skilled and experienced medical staff 
  2. Advanced equipment 
  3. Personal coordinators and interpreters
  4. Pleasant atmosphere 
  5. Wide range of medical services and treatments
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Cataract surgery (both eyes) Overview in Turkey

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85%
Surgery Time - 1 hour
Stay in the country - 2 days
Rehabilitation - 1 day
Anesthesia - Local anesthesia
Requests processed - 15215
Verified patient reviews - 9
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Faruk Eroglu
32 years of experience

Op. Dr. Faruk EROĞLU graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and completed his specialty education there. He has extensive experience in Retinal Diseases, Cataract Surgery, Retractive Surgery, Excimer Laser Therapy, Diabetes and Yellow Spot Treatment and Intraocular Lens Applications. He has successfully performed over 10,000 Argon Lasers, over 5,000 Excimer Lasers and over 1,000 Cataract Surgery surgeries. He is a member of various professional organizations and has been serving his patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Eye Health and Diseases Department since 2005.

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Remzi Karadag
24 years of experience

The doctor graduated from the Medical Faculty of Gazi University in Turkey and completed his internship at Numune scientific research hospital in Ankara. He also had a specialization in Cornea Department of Wills Eye Hospital at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, USA. He is a member of several organizations such as Turkish Ophthalmological Association, KRCB, ASCRS, ESCRS and Turkish Medical Association.

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Ertan Sunay
38 years of experience

Dr. X has a strong educational background, with a degree from Istanbul University School of Medicine, and post-graduate education from ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium. He is a member of several organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. Dr. X is also certified in multiple procedures, including Intralase Surgery, PresbyMAX Laser Surgery, Phakic IOLs Surgery, Corneal Cross-Linking, and Ferrara Rings Application. He has attended multiple seminars and international congresses, such as the Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Retina Specialists.

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Ihsan Yilmaz
28 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz is a distinguished ophthalmologist with over twenty years of experience, specializing in retinal diseases and vision correction surgery. His expertise includes retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery, and LASIK eye surgery. Dr. Yilmaz has made significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology, with over 100 articles, abstracts, and reports published in professional journals.

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Huguette • Cataract surgery (both eyes)
Seychelles
Sep 17, 2021
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"Definitely i'm going back next year for another surgery
During the pandemic, and partial lockdown in the country, ophthalmology services were suspended. And most countries were under lockdown too. I came across bookimed.com while browsing. At first i was not convinced enough, thought it was a scam. But i was desperate as my brother was completely blind, i travelled all the way to Istanbul. The drivers were very nice, good service, well on time. The hospital staff were very welcoming, and the translator was great. Very much appreciated with the support from bookimed.com, otherwise i won't be to make it to Istanbul. Special Thanks to doctor Mesci, very great job. Definitely i'm going back next year for another surgery. Thanks again bookimed.com
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Very much appreciated with the support from bookimed.com, otherwise i won't be to make it to Istanbul. Special Thanks to doctor Mesci, very great job. Definitely i'm going back next year for another surgery. Thanks again bookimed.com
Anonymous • Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
United Kingdom
May 22, 2024
Verified review.
I was blown away by how professional and eager to assist the staff were
I had lens replacement and cataract surgery and was blown away by how professional and eager to assist the staff were. It was followed up by Bookimed a week later since Id returned home. They even refunded me some of my original payment even though I hadn't requested it as they found an error on the calculations. I know it's concerning to travel and have operations but from my experience you truly have nothing to worry about. I will definitely look at further surgery via this company and hospital.
About Bookimed service
I had lens replacement and cataract surgery and was blown away by how professional and eager to assist the staff were. It was followed up by Bookimed a week later since Id returned home. They even refunded me some of my original payment even though I hadn't requested it as they found an error on the calculations. I know it's concerning to travel and have operations but from my experience you truly have nothing to worry about. I will definitely look at further surgery via this company and hospital.
Ситора • Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
Uzbekistan
Nov 3, 2023
Verified review.
And of course, a big thank you to Anastasia, an employee of the Bookimed website ❤️
I am very pleased that I made my choice and trusted the doctor, Professor Abdullah Ozkaya. It was this doctor who inspired confidence at our first meeting, was attentive, and answered all questions clearly and correctly. The clinic did not play any significance for me when choosing. Before that I was in 3 other clinics. But the doctors in those clinics did not inspire confidence in me. I think every person should find their own doctor. And a lot depends on the translator, how correctly he will translate everything. In other clinics, translators were incompetent. And of course, a big thank you to Anastasia, an employee of the Bookimed website ❤️
About Bookimed service
Very competent employees. Anastasia special love and gratitude. She was always in touch and answered all questions. More than once she was not rude or rude. If only there were more such dedicated people to their work
Loay Harun • Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
United Kingdom
Jan 13, 2023
Verified review.
"Thank you Anastasia from Bookimed
I contacted the clinic via Bookimed.com before arrival and supplied them with my medical reports. They picked me up from the airport and sent me to my hotel. I requested having eye lens laser replacement asap so I can go back home a week after the operation. I arrived at the clinic early morning and was received by Anastasia, a health assistant supporting the patients and helping with the translation. I did all the pre operations test and then met with Dr. Remzi Karadag. He checked my test results and performed more tests, then confirmed my suitability for the operation. I had one eye operated on same day and the other eye the next day. I was issued with eye drops and information on how to look after my eyes during convalescence. A week on, so far so good. I am not using glasses anymore but full restoration of vision will take a month or maybe more. Thank you Anastasia from Bookimed.com and Anastasia and Dr. Remzi from Veni Vedi for the treatment and proffesionality
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Yes, very satisfied. Thank you for everyone who supported during my stay here

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Fast Facts about Cataract surgery (both eyes)

Cataract surgery (both eyes)

This ophthalmology procedure involves replacing the cloudy lenses in both eyes with clear intraocular lenses to restore vision.

Pros: Simultaneous correction of vision in both eyes leads to balanced visual improvement and convenience. 95% of patients report significant vision enhancement post-surgery.
Cons: Longer recovery time compared to single-eye surgery as both eyes need healing. Slightly higher risk of complications due to operating on both eyes at once.
Effectiveness: 98% success rate in achieving clear vision with multifocal lenses.
Duration: 2-3 hours for both eyes.
Recovery: 1-2 weeks for initial recovery.
Best for: Individuals with cataracts in both eyes seeking simultaneous vision correction.
Prices: View costs of other techniques

FAQ about Cataract surgery (both eyes) in Turkey

What is the level of medicine in Turkey?

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.

What should you know about Turkey before the trip?

Currencylira (you also can pay for services in dollars and euros)
Best period for the tripMay-October
LanguageTurkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)
Visais not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visit
Time difference with Europe3 hours
Time difference with the USA8 hours
CapitalAnkara
Medical tourism centerIstanbul
Popular resortsAlanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris

What hotel services are provided here?

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.

When is the best time to travel to Turkey?

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.

Do I need a visa?

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.

What documents are required to apply for a visa to Turkey for treatment?

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.