Best Glaucoma surgery Clinics in the World: 12 Top-Rated Centers

Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er brings 28 years of expertise with 12,000+ eye surgeries performed, trained at leading institutions like Moorfields Eye Hospital London. Glaucoma surgery at Dunyagoz may cost around €3,250-6,000 per eye, typically covering the procedure, 2-3 nights' hospital stay, post-op examinations, and transfers. As part of Turkey's largest eye treatment network, the clinic offers AGV implantation for advanced cases.

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer brings 21 years of experience with 25,000+ glaucoma procedures performed. The glaucoma surgery package may cost around €2,500 – typically covering pre-op evaluation, surgery (trabeculectomy, valve implant, or MIGS), post-op monitoring, and long-term follow-up. Dr. Ozer holds a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship from Kansas University and serves as Associate Professor at Istanbul Yeni Yüzyil University. The TEMOS-accredited clinic provides multilingual support for international patients.

Prof. Ümit Aykan brings 30 years of glaucoma expertise, having performed 900+ procedures and trained at the Glaucoma Research & Education Group in San Francisco. The surgery may cost around €2,500–6,000 per eye, typically covering the procedure, 2-3 nights' stay with companion, transfers, and post-op exams. The JCI-accredited clinic treats 66,000 patients annually and uses multidiode laser therapy alongside valve implantation techniques. Prof. Aykan holds FEBO certification and American Academy of Ophthalmology membership.

Dr. Derda Ozer has performed 900+ glaucoma procedures over 15 years, with specialized training in vitreoretinal surgery. Diode laser treatment may cost around $3,800 – typically covering surgery fees, operating room charges, pre-op tests, and transfers. Dr. Ozer completed an ICO-STAAR surgical fellowship and co-investigated 5 international clinical trials. The outpatient procedure allows same-day return.

Dr. Karaca Umut brings 14 years of ophthalmology experience with over 900 glaucoma procedures performed. Treatment may cost around €3,200–5,500 per eye, typically covering 2–3 nights hospital stay, pre-op checks, and transfers. The JCI-accredited clinic provides SLT laser options at €500 per eye. Dr. Karaca trained at Istanbul University and operates in a facility with ISO 9001 certification.

Dr. Ömer Kocabiyik specializes in glaucoma diagnosis and treatment with 16 years' experience, having published at National Ophthalmology Congresses. The consultation package costs around $410, including ophthalmologist consultation, OCT and pachymetry tests, and computerized visual field test. The JCI-accredited hospital follows international safety standards.

The Clinic of Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici is a private, single-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The clinic focuses on ophthalmology, providing advanced eye care and surgical treatments for both adults and children.

Each year, more than 8,000 patients choose the clinic for diagnosis and treatment. It is particularly popular among patients from Europe, the Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, and Australia.

Italian Eye Hospital specializes in advanced glaucoma treatments, with Dr. Agon Rrusta performing over 10,000 anterior and posterior segment surgeries. He holds memberships in EURETINA, AAO, and EuCornea, with training at Moorfields Eye Hospital. The clinic offers glaucoma surgery starting around $180, depending on complexity. Dr. Rrusta is certified in selective laser trabeculoplasty and wetlab phaco/glaucoma surgery.

Dr. Ugur Yayla has performed 1,100+ eye procedures with 16 years of specialized experience. Glaucoma surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital may cost around $7,400 – typically covering the procedure, OCT scanning, consultation, 1-2 day hospitalization, and transfers. The ophthalmologist completed vitreo-retinal surgery and premature retinopathy fellowships at leading Turkish institutions. The hospital holds a Healthcare Quality Standards Certificate with 95.4/96.4 points and maintains a 4.5/5 patient rating.