Best Countries for Corneal Topography Abroad: TOP-12 Clinics

Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler is a private single-specialty eye center, open since 2007. It treats 66,000 patients annually and is a trusted choice for politicians, celebrities, and artists. Core specialties include ophthalmology, ocular oncology, and neurology.

• Holds the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government.
• Certified by TÜV NORD CERT under DIN EN ISO 9001 for quality management.
• Also accredited by the Turkish Medical Association (TMA).
• Popular with patients from CIS countries, Europe, the Commonwealth, and Arab League states.
• Offers comprehensive eye care for both adults and children.

Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya is a specialized ophthalmology clinic treating around 30,000 patients each year. It is part of the Dunyagoz Hospital Group and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government. Its core strengths are ophthalmology, orthopedics and neurology.

• ISO 9001 certified by TÜV NORD CERT, plus accreditation from the Turkish Medical Association.
• Open 24/7, 365 days a year with 17 departments, each on its own floor.
• Spacious play area for children. Professional interpreters available for international patients.
• Located in a modern building in Antalya, operating since April 2010.

Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a private multi-specialty center in Istanbul. It has 100 doctors across 20 departments. The clinic treats adults and children in neurosurgery, oncology, ophthalmology, and transplantology and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government.

• 300 patients from Europe, CIS, the USA, Canada, Australia, and the Arab League visit annually.
• Accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.
• Performs organ transplants and complex brain and spinal procedures.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici's Private Practice is a private, single-specialty ophthalmology clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, treating over 8,000 patients yearly. The lead surgeon, with over 34 years of experience, has performed 25,000+ procedures, including 1,000+ eye surgeries a year, in cataract, LASIK, blepharoplasty, strabismus, and glaucoma care, and has authored 94 peer-reviewed scientific publications.

The surgeon is active in international conferences and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government. Using OCT, corneal topography, and phacoemulsification, the clinic is popular with patients from Europe, the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy is a JCI-accredited private eye center in Istanbul. It treats both adults and children, drawing patients from Europe, the Arab world, and the CIS. Its core specialty is ophthalmology across all subspecialties.

• Sees nearly 50,000 patients each year – among the leading Dunyagoz Group branches for medical tourism.
• Operates 14 departments with 20 doctors, using hundreds of different treatment methods.
• Holds the Turkish government's International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate for international patients.
• Open 24/7, 365 days a year – medical care available at any time.
• Has served the Atakoy area since June 2004.

Italian Eye Hospital is a private ophthalmology center treating 15,000 patients each year. It was the first in Kosovo to offer the TransPRK SmartSurface laser method. The clinic specializes in refractive surgery and medical retina care for both adults and children.

• Over 4,000 successful TransPRK cases completed.
• One of few clinics in the region offering intravitreal injections with Beovu for age-related macular degeneration.
• Affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Has 8 departments and 10 ophthalmologists on staff.
• Most patients come from Europe, the Commonwealth, and the Balkans.

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.

Dr Moïse Tourabaly uses the CSO Sirius+ topographer for high-resolution corneal mapping. This system combines a Placido disc and rotating Scheimpflug camera for precision. It maps both corneal surfaces to detect early keratoconus. Each scan is contact-free and takes only a few seconds per eye. Dr Tourabaly is a former Chef de Clinique at the Hôpital National des Quinze-Vingts. He is a laureate of the Banque Française des Yeux. The exam provides color-coded curvature and thickness maps during the consultation.

Prof. Dr. Tansu Erakgün is an ophthalmology specialist in İzmir, Turkey. The clinic focuses on retinal diseases and vitreoretinal surgery. It also treats cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy of prematurity in children. Prof. Dr. Erakgün designed the Erakgun Spatula Knife for vitrectomy procedures. These instruments are cited in medical literature worldwide.

The team has completed over 15,000 surgeries to date. Single-surgery success rates for retinal detachment reach 90%. Vitrectomy success rates range from 85% to 100%. Prof. Dr. Erakgün is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He also belongs to the European Vitreoretinal Society. The clinic uses advanced techniques like suprachoroidal viscopexy and Tenon patch grafts.

Bangkok Christian Hospital is a multispecialty center in the Bang Rak District of Bangkok, Thailand. The hospital covers oncology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and internal medicine. Its team of 13 doctors treats both adults and children. A dedicated emergency department runs 24 hours a day.

The hospital holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO 27799:2016 certifications for information security. Advanced tools include the Philips Spectral CT7500 for high-speed imaging. The team also uses FibroScan for painless liver assessments. Orthopedic services cover joint reconstruction, spine surgery, and hand microsurgery. International patients get dedicated medical interpreter services.