Best Countries for Consultation with an ophthalmologist — Page 3

Yonsei JW Dental Clinic is an official provider of the Straumann dental implant system. This private Seoul clinic specializes in dentistry and treats around 5,000 patients each year. Visitors come from Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia.

• Covers both adult and children's dentistry under one roof.
• Uses original Straumann Swiss materials for implant procedures.
• Serves a wide international patient base from four continents.

Döbling Private Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital located in Vienna, Austria. Founded in 1987, the hospital has 160 inpatient beds and is part of the PremiQaMed Group, a healthcare network within the UNIQA Group. The hospital provides diagnostics, surgery, inpatient treatment, and rehabilitation in one location. Patients are treated by the specialist of their choice. The hospital is particularly known for orthopedics, robot-assisted surgery using the da Vinci Xi system, oncology, maternity care, and 24-hour acute medical services.

Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex is the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region. It specializes in orthopedics and transplantology, performing the most successful transplants in Turkey. The hospital holds the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

• 10,000 patients treated annually by 130 doctors across 33 departments.
• Achieved the lowest side effect rate for transplants in Turkey.
• 10 dedicated operating rooms for organ transplant procedures.
• Houses an oncology-bone marrow unit with PET-CT and LINAC.
• Licensed Aeromedical Centre for aviation medical examinations.

BGN Eye Hospital is a Busan-based eye center with over 346,000 vision correction surgeries since 2000. Specializes in Lasik, SMILE PRO, ICL implantation, and cataract treatment. Awarded by Carl Zeiss for laser surgery quality and named Best Hospital for ICL by STAAR.

• SMILE PRO uses the VISUMAX 800 femtosecond laser – the femto laser takes just 10 seconds.
• Slim Fit Lasik makes a precise incision up to 0.08 mm thick. Slim Fit Lasek serves patients with thinned corneas.
• ICL uses a collamer lens through a 0.36 mm micro-incision. The lens is designed to last a lifetime.
• Cataract surgery uses phacoemulsification with Catalys laser, guided by a 3D map of the eye.
• International patients get free 1-day hotel for surgery, free translators, and paid airport transfers.

Dr. Nikolaos Dervenis provides eye examinations in Thessaloniki with over 15 years of experience. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) and completed his specialist training in major UK hospitals. The facility serves 1,200 patients annually, offering assessments for both adults and children. A consultation typically costs around $70–$90. This price covers a comprehensive eye assessment by a specialist who has published over 55 peer-reviewed medical articles. Dr. Nikolaos Dervenis previously served as a consultant in the UK National Health Service.

ID Clinic Bangkok is a private multi-specialty center with a 95–96% success rate for breast lift, rhinoplasty, and tummy tuck stem cell therapy. It specializes in plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, cosmetology, and weight loss surgery. The clinic is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons Thailand.

• Treats 4,000 patients annually from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and Arab League states.
• Uses stem cell therapy for tummy tuck procedures.
• Serves only adult patients – no pediatric care.

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital is a JCI-accredited transplant center with a 99.5% liver transplant success rate. It specializes in organ transplant, IVF, oncology, and neurosurgery. The hospital is part of the Memorial Healthcare Group, serving patients from 92 countries.

• 99% success rate for kidney transplants.
• Over 15,000 IVF procedures with a 65% success rate. Uses advanced methods like ICSI and genetic testing.
• Pediatric organ transplant for children aged 0–5 using small instruments.
• Free airport transfers and interpreter services for international patients.
• Memorial Healthcare Group serves 1.6 million patients from 92 countries annually.

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital is Turkey’s first LEED Platinum-certified hospital. It is part of the country’s largest healthcare network, Memorial Healthcare Group. Its core specialties include oncology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and robotic surgery.

• Kidney transplant success rate of 99% and liver transplant success of 93.5% across the group.
• Magnetom Skyra 3T MRI with 97% less noise, designed for overweight and claustrophobic patients.
• Elekta Versa HD radiotherapy adapts to breathing and cuts treatment time by two-thirds.
• Da Vinci robot provides 3D 15x magnification for kidney transplant and other surgeries.
• Five minutes from Istanbul Airport with free transfers and a personal coordinator for each international patient.

TRSC International Eye and Vision Center is a private single-specialty clinic in Bangkok, Thailand. It has restored eyesight in over 100,000 eyes. The clinic specializes in ophthalmology, LASIK, and ReLEx SMILE.

• First private standalone clinic in Thailand to perform LASIK and ReLEx SMILE.
• Serves international patients from CIS countries, Europe, Asia, USA, Canada, and Australia.
• ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management systems.
• Comprehensive eye exams available for patients aged 13 and older.

Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Istanbul. It treats 10,000+ patients each year. Core specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, spinal surgery, and weight loss surgery.

• Holds ISO 9001 certification from TÜV NORD CERT.
• 90 physicians work across 35 departments.
• Patients come from CIS, Africa, and the Arab League.
• Formerly known as Adatip International Hospital.
• Serves both adults and children.