TOP Countries for Glaucoma Treatment — Page 2

DERDA SAGLIK HIZMETLERI is a JCI-accredited eye clinic in Istanbul led by Associate Professor Dr. M. Derda Ozer. It treats nearly 20,000 patients each year, including many from Europe and the Commonwealth. The main focus is cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and retina care.

• Holds TEMOS and EFQM accreditations plus a LEED Platinum eco-building certificate.
• Offers bladeless cataract surgery and SMILE, LASIK, and PRK laser vision correction.
• Employs OCT, corneal tomography, wavefront technology, and digital slit lamps for diagnosis.
• Uses femtosecond lasers and phacoemulsification for minimally invasive cataract removal.
• Provides intravitreal injections and laser therapy for retinal conditions.

KCM Clinic is a ISO-certified specialty hospital in Jelenia Góra, Poland, treating around 2,500 patients a year. Its main specialties are bariatric surgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and minimally invasive spine surgery. The clinic has a collaboration with the Stanford Health system.

• Among the few clinics in Europe using an Olympus 3D visualization system for weight loss surgery.
• Performed over 4,500 knee and hip joint replacements with American Zimmer Biomet implants.
• Leader in endoscopic cervical spine surgeries in Europe – over 3,000 procedures done.
• Package programs for international patients include airport transfer, hotel, meals, and physiotherapy.

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.

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.

Meliva Kardiolita Hospital is the only JCI-accredited hospital in the Baltic States. This private hospital in Vilnius welcomes nearly 300,000 patients annually. Its core specialties include orthopedics, cardiac surgery, plastic surgery, and bariatric surgery.

• 99% success rate in coronary artery bypass, even for high-risk cardiac patients.
• Overall post-surgery complication rate stays under 2%.
• Performs over 500 surgical procedures each year across 33 departments.
• Personal English-speaking coordinator, in-house lab, and on-site rehabilitation center.

TRSC International Eye and Vision Center specializes in advanced ophthalmology with a focus on glaucoma treatment. Dr. Varintorn Chuckpaiwong, an Associate Professor and Director of Cornea & Refractive Surgery at Mahidol University, brings extensive expertise with fellowships at Emory University and Harvard University. The clinic has restored vision in over 100,000 eyes and attracts international patients for its specialized care.

Vienna General Hospital (AKH) offers specialized glaucoma care with advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies. Dr. Stefan Sacu, an award-winning ophthalmologist and member of DGII and ESCRS, specializes in retinal and macular diseases, bringing extensive expertise to glaucoma management. The hospital's ophthalmology department is equipped with high-resolution imaging and innovative surgical techniques.

This Johns Hopkins-affiliated, JCI-accredited center offers glaucoma surgery including trabeculectomy. Dr. Yusuf Avni Yilmaz is a specialist in glaucoma and eye surgery. A consultation with an ophthalmologist is typically around $140, and a vision field examination is around $170. The trabeculectomy surgery for one eye costs around $2,625, which includes anesthesia, routine tests, a 1-day hospital stay, and pharmaceutical materials.

Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku is a JCI-accredited hospital with 100% compliance. It is part of the Turkish Liv Hospital brand. The hospital specializes in heart surgery, plastic surgery, transplantology, and medical check-ups.

• Treats 200,000 patients annually.
• Holds Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and Colorectal Surgery Center of Excellence designations.
• Won multiple Bookimed patient choice awards for check-ups, plastic surgery, and IVF.
• Offers international patients billing support, translation, and help with arrival and accommodation.

Dr. Kadir Kocadag leads the ophthalmology centre at this academic hospital of the University of Cologne. The clinic is equipped for glaucoma diagnostics including OCT and visual field testing. A consultation with an ophthalmologist starts from 350 USD. The comprehensive glaucoma check-up package costs around 1,800–2,180 USD and includes pressure measurement, OCT scans, and a final report.