Last updated: 3/17/2025

Cataract surgery with IOL replacement in Turkey: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

Why do patients choose Turkey for cataract surgery with IOL replacement?

Accredited clinics: JCI-certified hospitals and centers accredited by Turkey’s Ministry of Health provide top-quality care.
Modern techniques and materials: Phacoemulsification, a needle-free and suture-free method, is commonly used. Trifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) are also employed, often eliminating the need for glasses.
High success rates: Cataract surgery with IOL replacement has an impressive 98% efficacy. This significantly improves vision for most patients.
Expert surgeons: Leading ophthalmologists have performed thousands of successful cataract surgeries. They hold certifications from renowned international medical institutions.

Access advanced Cataract surgery with IOL replacement solutions in trusted clinics from $2,500.

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How Much Does Cataract surgery with IOL replacement Cost in Turkey?

The cost of cataract surgery with IOL replacement in Turkey ranges from $2,500 to $3,000, depending on the specific procedure and services included. The standard cataract surgery with IOL replacement for 1 eye costs approximately $3,000. The prices reflect the complexity and inclusivity of the services provided.

Included: Pre- and post-operative controls.

Not included: Cafeteria food and other services, special lenses for astigmatism, and rapid test (if no vaccination), which require additional charges or prepayment.

	Turkey	Austria	Spain
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement	from $2,500	-	from $6,718

The price research is based on updated and verified costs from the Bookimed partner clinics.

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Discover the Best Cataract surgery with IOL replacement Clinics in Turkey: 8 Verified Options and Prices

Memorial Şişli Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Abdullah Ozkaya

21 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is a renowned multidisciplinary medical center renowned for its excellent treatment quality, accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI). It offers a broad range of specialties, including oncology, bone marrow transplant, in vitro fertilization (IVF), neurosurgery, and organ transplant. Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.

The clinic offers Cataract surgery with IOL replacement procedure in Turkey with the help of experienced ophthalmologist Dr. Abdullah Özkaya, who has over 15 years of practice. The offer includes consumable materials, follow-up examination, preoperative tests, consultation with a doctor, transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport, individual chamber and accommodation. The treatment duration is 1 day stay in the hospital and 7 days stay in the hotel.

For more information about the procedure, please follow this link Cataract surgery with IOL replacement in Turkey. For more information about the doctor, please follow this link Dr. Abdullah Özkaya.

Bilge Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Ahmet Satici

33 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Dr. Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical cases in his career.
Private Bagcilar Safak Hospital serves 36,000 patients annually, including many from Europe and the USA.
Included Services: Video or text consultation, preoperative tests, follow-up examination, language assistance, follow-up visit, consultation with an ophthalmologist, autorefractometry, hospitalization.
Stay Info: 1-day stay in the hospital, 0 days stay in the hotel, not included in the price.

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin

15 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Ranked among top facilities in Turkey for eco-friendly design with LEED Platinum certification.
Offers personalized patient care with dedicated coordinators for international patients.
Convenient location, just 5 minutes from Istanbul Ataturk International Airport.
Comprehensive service package includes airport transfer and medical interpreter services.
Comfortable accommodations with free internet, TV, and private bathroom facilities.

Liv Hospital Ulus

Turkey, Istanbul

Ihsan Yilmaz

28 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Achieved an impressive 97% success rate in knee joint surgeries, indicating high surgical expertise and outcomes.
Offers YAG Laser technology for precise cataract surgery, ensuring effective and safe procedures.
Prof. Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz, with 20 years of experience, excels in cataract and retinal surgeries.
Recognized for its Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence, ensuring high-quality surgical standards.
Hosts over 50,000 international patients annually, indicating trust and global reputation.

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Zafer Orkun Toktas

16 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Achieved high patient satisfaction rates for cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
Offers comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care for cataract surgery patients.
Provides personalized treatment plans for cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
Ensures a seamless experience with services like free transfers and language assistance.
Part of a renowned healthcare group serving patients from 92 countries every year.

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Surgery Time - 1 hour

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Derda Ozer

15 years of experience

Omer Kocabiyik

9 years of experience

Faruk Eroglu

32 years of experience

Op. Dr. Faruk Eroğlu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He focuses on retinal diseases, cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and excimer laser therapy. He graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and completed his specialty training there.

Dr. Eroğlu has performed over 10,000 Argon laser procedures, more than 5,000 excimer laser treatments, and over 1,000 cataract surgeries. He is known for his skill in treating diabetes-related eye conditions and using intraocular lens implants.

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Since 2005, he has worked at the Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Eye Health and Diseases Department.

Remzi Karadag

24 years of experience

Dr. Remzi Karadag is a qualified ophthalmologist. He graduated from the Medical Faculty of Gazi University in Turkey. He completed his internship at Numune Scientific Research Hospital in Ankara. Dr. Karadag later specialized in corneal diseases at Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, USA.

He is an active member of several professional organizations. These include the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, KRCB, ASCRS, ESCRS, and the Turkish Medical Association. Dr. Karadag is known for his skills in cataract and refractive surgery. He contributes to the field through both clinical work and research.

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Anonymous • Cataract surgery with IOL replacement

United States of America

Mar 7, 2025

Verified review.

It’s so world changing to be able to see clearly again!

Overall, the experience was very much worth. It’s so world changing to be able to see clearly again! The cost was so much better than in the US, and I was also able to get the lens I wanted that is not available in the US yet. Other than a false assumption about where my hotel was located, and the drivers having difficulty finding me, the only perimeter went pretty smoothly. I’m happy with the outcome. I would only suggest that there be at least one nurse or medical staff besides the doctor who speaks English. Many more paranoid, or less traveled Americans would have a hard time going through that honestly. I feel the service is very worth iit overall, those are just some recommendations to make the service excellent and a no-brainer for Americans who need medical procedures.

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Ala Lucas • Cataract surgery with IOL replacement

United Kingdom

Feb 14, 2025

Verified review.

I recommend it to everyone!

Everything was great! Accessible and high quality counselling from the coordinator Tatiana at Bookmed! Tatiana put me in touch with the interpreter Olga from Special Veni Vidi Eye Health Centre Veni Vidi Göz Caddebostan On the first day I had a quality examination and on the same day I had a lens replacement surgery in one eye. The operation was performed by a wonderful doctor with many years of experience, a professional in her field - Sultan Kaya Unsal. The operation lasted about 6 minutes (for the 1st eye), the 2nd eye was done the next day in 4 minutes 32 seconds! The process was painless and stress free. Today, more than a week after the operation, I can see perfectly, read and write small print! No discomfort ! The recovery process is ongoing! Thank you very much for your labour and competence! I recommend it to everyone!

Everything is very high level!

Loved it all!

About Bookimed service

The team with Bookmed-from the beginning of the cooperation to the post-operative period, provided active and high-quality assistance in everything, including coordinating the transfer! Thank you!

Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Darryl • Cataract surgery with IOL replacement

United States of America

Jan 7, 2025

Verified review.

Everybody there was very professional

I had almost no wait time form the time I arrived until the time I was seen and treated. Everybody there was very professional.

About Bookimed service

Bookimed kept up with my appointments and transportation as though I was their only client. Very Professional!

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Patrick Mallison • Cataract surgery with IOL replacement

AW

Apr 24, 2025

Verified review.

Overall a good experience

The doctor and the team

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Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya

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Fast Facts about Cataract surgery with IOL replacement

Cataract surgery with IOL replacement

This procedure involves removing the cloudy lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens to restore clear vision.

Pros: High success rates of over 95% for improved vision. Quick recovery time with most patients seeing clearly within a few days.

Cons: Potential for minor post-operative complications like dry eyes or halos around lights in less than 10% of cases.

Effectiveness: 98% of patients achieve significantly improved vision.

Duration: 1-2 hours

Recovery: 1-2 weeks

Best for: Individuals with cataracts causing vision impairment, affecting daily activities.

Prices: View costs of other techniques

FAQ about Cataract surgery with IOL replacement in Turkey

These FAQs come from real patients seeking medical assistance through Bookimed. Answers are given by experienced medical coordinators and trusted clinic representatives.

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?

Currency	lira (you also can pay for services in dollars and euros)
Best period for the trip	May-October
Language	Turkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)
Visa	is not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visit
Time difference with Europe	3 hours
Time difference with the USA	8 hours
Capital	Ankara
Medical tourism center	Istanbul
Popular resorts	Alanya, 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.