Cataract Surgery in Turkey: Cost, Safety & Hospitals
Sourced, dated facts on cost, safety and the most popular hospitals, to help you make an informed decision.
In short
Cataract Surgery in Turkey costs on average $1.3k (typically $975 to $1.7k). That is roughly 76% less than in United States. We list 15 popular hospitals for this procedure.
Sourced data · as of 2025 · 3 sources.
Average cost
$1.3k
as of 2025
Typical range
$975 to $1.7k
Savings vs home
up to 76%
vs United States
Popular hospitals
15
- 15 hospitals listed on CureMeridian
- 4.2★ from 57,956 Google reviews
- Up to 76% less than at home
- Sourced 2025
Scores are calculated by our algorithm, not paid for by hospitals.
Cost of Cataract Surgery in Turkey
Cataract Surgery in Turkey costs on average $1.3k, ranging from $975 to $1.7k.
- Low
- $975
- Average
- $1.3k
- High
- $1.7k
Typically includes: Surgeon's fees, Post-op consultation.
Usually excluded: Medications, Travel insurance.
Sourced data · as of 2025 · 3 sources.
Savings vs your home country
Compared with prices at home, Cataract Surgery in Turkey can cost substantially less. Figures compare the average price in each market.
| Home country | Cost at home | You could save |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.5k | 76% |
| the UK | $2.2k | 41% |
| Canada | $3.8k | 66% |
| Australia | $4.1k | 68% |
| New Zealand | $3.5k | 63% |
| Ireland | $2.8k | 54% |
Wait times
Typical wait for Cataract Surgery in Turkey is around 7 days.
- Turkey: ~7 days
- United States (public system): ~45 days
- the UK (public system): ~90 days
- Canada (public system): ~90 days
- Australia (public system): ~60 days
- New Zealand (public system): ~90 days
- Ireland (public system): ~120 days
About Cataract Surgery
Cataract Surgery abroad typically involves local anaesthesia, about 1h in surgery, usually outpatient, a minimally-invasive approach.
Read the full Cataract Surgery guide for how the procedure works and what to expect.
Is Cataract Surgery in Turkey safe?
Here is the factual safety picture, hospital ratings and track record, country health context, and published outcome statistics.
- Published success rate
- 98%
- Serious complication rate
- 1%
- Revision rate
- 1%
Population averages from published data, not a personal prognosis. Outcomes vary by individual; discuss your case with a qualified clinician.
Country health context: life expectancy 77 years.
US travel advisory: Exercise Increased Caution.
Risks & complications
Being straight about risk is part of an informed decision. Cataract Surgery carries procedure and travel-specific risks.
Travelling after surgery: Minimal, avoid eye strain during flight.
Activity restrictions: Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activity for 1 week.
Informational only, not medical advice. Discuss your individual risk with a qualified clinician.
Popular hospitals for Cataract Surgery in Turkey
These hospitals are frequently chosen for Cataract Surgery, ranked by patient ratings and review volume. Scores are calculated by our algorithm, not paid for by hospitals.
Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital
Istanbul
4.7(9,719)
320-bed hospital holding the world's first LEED Platinum certificate for a full-service hospital, equipped with next-generation cancer treatment technology.
Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Atakent Hospital
Istanbul
4.2(2,956)
262-bed JCI Academic Medical Center affiliated with Acibadem University, combining clinical care with academic research and training across all major departments.
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Istanbul
4.4(1,346)
125+ bed JCI-accredited facility (opened 2021) with 7 advanced operating theaters including robotic surgery; strengths in oncology, cardiac surgery, and regenerative medicine.
BHT Clinic Istanbul Tema Hospital
Istanbul
3.9(2,530)
450-bed smart building (LEED Gold) with hybrid operating rooms; the first general hospital in Turkey to earn international quality certification on its inaugural inspection.
Dünyagöz Etiler Hospital
Istanbul
4.5(2,073)
Turkey's pioneering private eye hospital chain (founded 1996), JCI-accredited, performing 600 examinations and 150 surgeries daily from a 12-story facility, serving 147 countries.
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Istanbul
4.2(1,830)
JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital with 170 beds and CAP-accredited laboratories; treated 8,000+ international patients from over 40 countries.
Medistate Kavacık Hospital
Istanbul
3.4(1,325)
120-bed hospital recognized as Turkey's first "environmentally friendly" hospital; offers services across 21 specialties bridging Istanbul's European and Asian sides.
Veni Vidi Eye (Istanbul Bakırköy)
Istanbul
4.6(1,248)
Turkey's first private eye clinic and laser center (30+ years), performing 50,000+ procedures annually with ophthalmologists each having 30,000-40,000 cases of experience.
Medstar Antalya Hospital (Memorial Group)
Antalya
4.7(7,442)
124-bed hospital within Memorial Health Group, awarded 5 stars by Turkey's Ministry of Health and named Best Hospital by Forbes Turkey for four consecutive years.
Bahçelievler Hospital — Medical Park
Istanbul
4.7(9,719)
242-bed, 19-story JCI-accredited hospital operating since 2007; a reference center for cardiovascular surgery, oncology, and neonatal intensive care.
VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
Istanbul
4.0(6,133)
400-bed JCI and ISO-accredited hospital (since 1993) spanning 62,000 sqm with da Vinci robotic surgery and a dedicated stroke center; one of the longest-operating Medical Park facilities.
Göztepe Hospital — Medical Park
Istanbul
4.0(5,650)
JCI-accredited 293-bed complex comprising Turkey's first private cancer hospital; winner of Best Hospital in Turkey 2021 by International Medical Travel Journal.
İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi VM Medical Park Florya
Istanbul
4.0(2,868)
300-bed JCI-accredited hospital combining academic excellence with the VM approach; renowned for organ transplantation (6,000+ transplants) and reproductive medicine.
Kolan International Hospital Sisli
Istanbul
3.6(2,803)
JCI-accredited since 2017 with 174 beds, located in central Sisli district; specialized in neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, and vascular surgery.
Egepol International Hospital
Izmir
3.9(314)
325-bed private hospital with 1,000+ professionals featuring the largest adult and neonatal ICUs in the region; Turkey's first solar energy-powered hospital.
Recovery & logistics
Plan your Cataract Surgery trip around 0 nights in hospital.
- 0 nights in hospital
- ~3 days total trip
- safe to fly home after ~2 days
- back to work in ~3 days
Typical recovery timeline (population averages, not a personal prognosis)
- Immediate RecoveryVision may be blurry, rest eyes.
- Initial HealingVision stabilizes, avoid eye strain.
- Full RecoveryVision continues to improve.
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Why Turkey for Cataract Surgery
What draws patients to Turkey for this procedure.
- Growing ophthalmology hub
- Latest phaco equipment models
- Experienced cataract surgeons
- Modern eye surgery clinics
- Istanbul medical tourism center
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- 15 hospitals listed on CureMeridian
- 4.2★ from 57,956 Google reviews
- Up to 76% less than at home
- Sourced 2025