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Ophthalmology in Türkiye — femto-LASIK, cataract phacoemulsification, vitreoretinal surgery.

Full vision correction and ocular microsurgery — Femto-LASIK, ICL, premium IOLs.

What you get
  • Femto-LASIK with 3D wavefront in 15 minutes
  • Premium IOLs by Alcon, J&J, Zeiss
  • Support from diagnostics to follow-up
3 centres · 5 ophthalmic surgeons · recovery within 1–3 days
SECOND OPINION ONLINE

Video consultation with an ophthalmologist — free

Send your refraction, OCT and complaint summary — the surgeon returns a written opinion and plan.

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Upload your discharge summary
Discharge summaries, CT/MRI discs (DICOM), histology slides if available. Up to 200 MB.
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Coordinator reviews
Selects 2–3 professors matched to your diagnosis and stage. Sends them your records.
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Video consultation
The professor responds online — review of histology, protocol, travel plan if needed.
What to send
  • Discharge summaries from inpatient / outpatient care
  • CT or MRI — original DICOM discs
  • Histology report (if available)
  • Slides or blocks for review (optional)
  • Current therapy list
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Free. Confidential. Anna Moroz reads every request personally.
5 PROCEDURES

What we treat in ophthalmology

Full scope of refractive, cataract, retinal and glaucoma surgery.

TREATMENT METHODS

Ophthalmic surgery methods

Femto, Excimer and Phaco laser technologies. Premium IOLs from leading brands.

Femto-LASIK / SMILE
Laser correction of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
2 clinics
Phaco + premium IOL
Sutureless cataract surgery with trifocal or EDoF IOL.
2 clinics
Vitrectomy 25/27G
Micro-invasive vitreoretinal surgery.
2 clinics
MIGS glaucoma
iStent, XEN — minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
1 clinic
OPHTHALMOLOGY · TEAM

Professors you get direct access to

Department heads at JCI hospitals in Türkiye. Direct contact, no middlemen.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Ünal
Director of Novaeye Eye Center; former rector of Akdeniz University (2016–2020)
Novaeye Eye Center, Antalya (private clinic)
Prof. Dr. Hatice Deniz Ilhan
Professor and Head of Ophthalmology
Akdeniz University Hospital
MM
Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Erkan Doğan, MD
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Akdeniz University Hospital
ŞM
Prof. Dr. Şansal Gedik, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Mete Güler
Professor of Ophthalmology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. H. Zeki Büyükyıldız, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology
İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Prof. MD. İhsan Yılmaz
Professor of Ophthalmology
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Prof. Dr. Ömer Faruk Yılmaz, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Prof. Dr. Vedat Kaya, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology
Liv Hospital Ulus
Prof. MD. Osman Murat Uyar
Professor of Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Surgery
Liv Hospital Ulus
Prof. Dr. Rıfat Rasier, MD, PhD
Professor of Ophthalmology
Liv Hospital Ulus
Prof. MD. Mehmet Murat Öncel
Professor of Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Surgery
Liv Hospital Ulus
Prof. Dr. Betül Tuğcu, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology
Liv Hospital Ulus
Burak Akbay, MD, FEBO
Ophthalmologist — Oculoplastic Surgery
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital — Eye Center
Doç. Dr. Nesrin Tutaş Günaydın
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Memorial Göztepe Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Hayati Yılmaz, MD
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital | Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
Doç. Dr. Muhammed Nurullah Bulut
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Memorial Göztepe Hospital
Prof. Dr. M. Giray Ersöz, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology, Head of Retina Unit
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
CLINICS

Clinics where treatment takes place

JCI-accredited hospitals with specialised departments and end-to-end support.

JCI GOLD SEAL
Akdeniz University Hospital

The largest university hospital in Türkiye’s Mediterranean region. 218,348 m² of floor area, 33 specialised departments, 1,267 beds, 8 buildings.…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir

A multidisciplinary Liv Hospital campus on the European side of Istanbul. Opened in December 2016. 60+ departments: cardiology, neurosurgery, oncology,…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

The sixth hospital of the Liv group. Robotic surgery with da Vinci SP Single Port, 3 Tesla MRI, PET/CT, Versa-HD…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
Liv Hospital Ulus

The flagship hospital of the Liv Hospital group in the upscale Ulus district. JCI accreditation and the first SRC certificate…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

The oncology centre of the Memorial network. 320 beds, 15 operating theatres (one hybrid), 49 ICU beds. Full cycle —…

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DIAGNOSTICS

Eye diagnostics

OCT, OCT-angiography, corneal topography, biometry — in one day.

OCT macula and optic nerve
High-resolution optical coherence tomography.
15 min
Corneal topography + Pentacam
3D corneal map for laser correction and IOL selection.
15 min
Biometry (IOLMaster)
IOL power calculation for cataract surgery.
15 min
Perimetry
Visual field testing for glaucoma and neurology.
30 min
PRICE SNAPSHOT

Ophthalmology pricing — Türkiye vs EU/USA

Final cost is determined by the medical board after reviewing documents. Prices are indicative.

Procedure Türkiye EU / USA Savings
Femto-LASIK (both eyes) $1 800 – 2 800 $5 000 – 9 000 −65%
SMILE (both eyes) $2 200 – 3 200 $6 000 – 10 000 −65%
Cataract Phaco + monofocal $1 200 – 1 800 $4 000 – 6 500 −72%
Cataract + trifocal IOL $2 500 – 3 800 $8 000 – 14 000 −72%
Vitrectomy + gas $3 500 – 5 500 $12 000 – 22 000 −72%
The information on this page is for reference only and does not constitute a medical opinion.
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QUESTIONS

Frequently asked about Ophthalmology

When should I have cataract surgery — at what symptom stage?
Modern cataract surgery is recommended when lens opacity meaningfully impairs your daily activities (driving at night, reading, glare) — not by waiting for the cataract to ripen. Best-corrected visual acuity below 0.5 (20/40) is a typical threshold, but symptoms matter more than the chart. Memorial and Akdeniz ophthalmology perform femtosecond-laser-assisted phacoemulsification with topical anesthesia and same-day discharge.
Should I choose a multifocal or monofocal IOL for cataract surgery?
Monofocal IOLs provide excellent distance vision but require reading glasses (cheapest, fewest visual side effects). Multifocal/trifocal IOLs (PanOptix, AT LISA tri, Synergy) and EDOF lenses (Vivity, Symfony) restore intermediate and near vision in 80-90% of patients, with mild halos/glare in 10-15%. Choice depends on lifestyle, pupil size, astigmatism and ocular comorbidities — assessed pre-op with biometry and OCT.
Am I eligible for LASIK or SMILE laser refractive surgery?
Eligibility requires age ≥18, stable refraction for 12 months, myopia up to -10 D (LASIK) or -10 D (SMILE), astigmatism up to 5 D, corneal thickness ≥480-500 µm and no keratoconus on topography/tomography (Pentacam). SMILE is minimally invasive with a small incision and faster dry-eye recovery; LASIK is more flexible for hyperopia and high astigmatism. Akdeniz, Memorial and Liv refractive surgeons perform full pre-op screening in one day.
How often are anti-VEGF injections needed for wet AMD?
Standard protocols use ranibizumab, aflibercept, brolucizumab or faricimab — 3 monthly loading injections, then treat-and-extend with intervals of 4-16 weeks based on OCT and fluid status. Most patients need 5-8 injections in year one, decreasing to 3-6 in year two. Faricimab and high-dose aflibercept (8 mg) extend intervals further. Memorial and Liv retina services use OCT-A and home Amsler monitoring to optimize re-treatment timing.
Should I treat glaucoma with drops, SLT laser or surgery?
First-line per EGS/AAO guidelines is either prostaglandin analog eye drops (latanoprost, bimatoprost) or selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) — both lower IOP by 20-30%. SLT is now offered as first-line based on the LiGHT trial, with 75% drop-free at 3 years. Surgery (trabeculectomy, XEN gel stent, Preserflo, MIGS) is reserved for progression despite maximal medical/laser therapy. Memorial and Akdeniz offer the full glaucoma armamentarium.
Where do donor corneas come from and how long is the wait?
In Turkey, donor corneas come through licensed eye banks compliant with Ministry of Health regulations, sourced from screened deceased donors with serology and slit-lamp evaluation. Memorial, Liv and Akdeniz typically schedule keratoplasty (DSAEK, DMEK or penetrating keratoplasty) within 2-6 weeks. DMEK is preferred for endothelial disease with 90-95% one-year graft survival and faster visual recovery.
What presbyopia treatments are available after age 50?
Options include multifocal/trifocal IOL implantation (RLE — refractive lens exchange), corneal multifocal LASIK (PRESBYOND laser blended vision), monovision LASIK, and pinhole corneal inlays. For patients over 50-55 with early lens changes, RLE with a trifocal IOL is often the most durable solution because it also eliminates future cataract surgery. Memorial and Liv refractive teams choose based on pupil size, lens status and angle kappa.
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