Best Clinics for Glaucoma Treatment in the World: 106 Top-Rated Centers

Dr. Ümit Aykan is a glaucoma specialist with 29 years in ophthalmology and 1,100+ procedures performed at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital, an ISO 9001-accredited clinic. Diagnostics such as an eye exam may cost around €125, with an OCT scan around €110. Laser trabeculoplasty typically runs €250 for one eye, including a 1-night stay and transfers. Micro-invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) costs around €6,900, a package covering pre-op tests, 2–3 nights' stay, and interpreter services.

Dr. Omer Kocabiyik has performed over 1,100 ophthalmology procedures since 2017. At the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, diagnostics start from $130 for a consultation, with an OCT test costing $210–235. Glaucoma surgery may cost around $2,200–$3,000 per eye, which is an all-inclusive package for the procedure, anesthesia, materials, airport transfers, and translator assistance.

With 34 years of experience of experience and over 20,000 procedures performed, Dr Phatcharasak Kraisornphongsakul is lead surgeon at ID Clinic Bangkok. This Royal College of Surgeons Thailand-accredited center offers mesenchymal stem cell therapy for glaucoma, an IV infusion of 50 million umbilical cord-derived cells. The treatment package may cost around $6,500 and is all-inclusive, covering the pre-treatment check-up, the infusion, a 3-day hotel stay, and airport transfers.

Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team specializes in neurosurgery, oncology, ophthalmology, and surgery. Valued Med Hub Hospitals provides care for both adults and children. Each year, 300 patients choose the clinic for medical treatment. Patients from CIS countries, Europe & Commonwealth, as well as the USA, Canada, and Australia, visit the clinic most often.

Prof. Abdullah Özkaya has practiced ophthalmology for 19+ years at the Eye Center of Memorial Şişli Hospital, Turkey’s first JCI-accredited hospital. Diagnostics start from $85 for a single-eye visual field test. A comprehensive trabeculectomy surgery package for both eyes costs around $9,300, covering the procedures, all pre-operative consultations, and tests.

Prof. Hamdi Er has 29 years of experience experience with 12,000+ eye surgeries, having conducted postdoctoral research at UC San Diego. His clinic, Turkey's largest eye network, recommends an initial consultation for around $160. Glaucoma surgery per eye typically runs 2,000–6,000 EUR, covering the procedure, a 2-night hospital stay, meals, transfers, and translator services. Experimental stem cell therapy costs around 12,800 EUR including a follow-up package.

Dr. Carlos Vergés is a leading glaucoma specialist with 9 key facts about his practice. Diagnostics start from $270 for OCT scans, with a comprehensive glaucoma evaluation around $703. Surgical options include a glaucoma valve implant package for $4,945–$6,593 and trabeculectomy for $5,495–$8,242, each covering the procedure, anesthesia, materials, and one post-op visit.

Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is Israel's largest multidisciplinary medical facility, ranked among the Top 10 most popular clinics globally for medical tourists. The hospital treats over 400,000 patients annually with a strong focus on advanced neurosurgical and neurological care. Dr. Itzhak Fried, a renowned neurosurgeon trained at Stanford and Yale, leads the functional neurosurgery department specializing in glaucoma-related deep brain stimulation and advanced brain mapping techniques.

Prof. Satici brings 34 years of experience of ophthalmology experience and 20,000+ eye surgeries. His single-specialty practice sees 8,000+ patients annually. Online consultations may cost around $200. For treatment, a trabeculotomy to reduce pressure typically runs $2,000–$3,000 and includes examination and tests. A glaucoma tube surgery is around $3,000, covering the procedure, exam, and tests.

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital is JCI-accredited, ensuring international treatment standards for glaucoma care. Dr. Ayse Yesim Oral, an ophthalmology specialist with over 76 years of experience of experience, has published research on glaucoma and serves as a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.