{"id":1768,"date":"2026-10-20T08:50:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T08:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/icl-surgery-turkey\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T12:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T12:55:47","slug":"icl-surgery-turkey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/icl-surgery-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"ICL \/ EVO ICL implantable lens"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Hero (Photo + summary card) Start -->\n<section class=\"page-hero\" id=\"top\">\n\t<div class=\"phero-inner pad with-media container-fluid\"><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"phero-left col-12 col-lg-7\">\n\t\t\t<div data-hero-in><ol class=\"crumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/\">Home: eye surgery in Istanbul<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/treatments\/\">All eye treatments<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">ICL \/ EVO ICL implantable lens<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\t\t\t<h1 class=\"t64 hero-title phero-title\" data-lines>ICL Surgery in Turkey: EVO ICL Implantable Lens in Istanbul<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 phero-lead\" data-hero-in>ICL surgery in Turkey with Laser Istanbul Clinic means a thin, removable lens placed inside your eye to correct high short sight and astigmatism, planned and performed by <strong>Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131<\/strong>. It is often the answer for people told their prescription is too high or their cornea too thin for laser. Your surgeon measures your eyes before recommending anything, you see the full price in writing before you travel, and a personal interpreter stays with you throughout.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"phero-ctas\" data-hero-in><a class=\"pill pill-white\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/free-consultation\/\"><span class=\"pill-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"pill-label\">Get a free ICL assessment<\/span><\/a><a class=\"pill pill-line\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/4915783739465?text=Hello%20Laser%20Istanbul%20Clinic%2C%20I%20would%20like%20some%20information%20about%20eye%20treatment.%20Sent%20from%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Flaseristanbulclinic.com%2Fen%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"pill-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"pill-label\">WhatsApp us: +49 157 8373 9465<\/span><\/a><\/div><ul class=\"phero-meta\" data-hero-in><li><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg>Medically reviewed by <span class=\"ph\">{{surgeon}}<\/span> \u00b7 Last reviewed <span class=\"ph\">{{date}}<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"phero-right has-media col-12 col-lg-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"phero-media\" data-hero-in><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"880\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/icl-implantable-contact-lens.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Tweezers holding an implantable contact lens\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/icl-implantable-contact-lens.webp 590w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/icl-implantable-contact-lens-201x300.webp 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inshort\" data-hero-in><p>An ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) is a soft lens implanted behind the iris and in front of your natural lens. Nothing is removed from the eye, and the lens can be taken out later. It suits adults with stable, high prescriptions or corneas unsuitable for laser. Surgery takes about 20 minutes per eye. In Istanbul, ICL with Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131 starts from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 ICL package price}}<\/span> per eye; hotel and transfers are extra.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- Hero (Photo + summary card) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"what-is-an-icl-lens-and-what-makes-the-evo-icl-different\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"intro-grid row\"><div class=\"intro-side col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>What is an ICL lens, and what makes the EVO ICL different?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal>An ICL lens is a phakic intraocular lens: a corrective lens implanted inside an eye that keeps its own natural lens. &#8220;Phakic&#8221; simply means the eye still has its natural lens, so a <strong>phakic eye<\/strong> is a normal eye that has not had cataract or lens replacement surgery. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) describes these lenses as &#8220;a bit like building your contact lenses into your eyes&#8221;, which is why people also search for them as implantable contact lenses.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal>According to the RCOphth, the Visian ICL is the most commonly implanted phakic lens in the UK and worldwide. It is:<\/p>\n<ol data-reveal>\n<li><strong>Made of Collamer.<\/strong> A soft, flexible material that EyeWiki (American Academy of Ophthalmology) describes as a copolymer of hydroxyethyl methacrylate and porcine collagen. If you have concerns about a material that contains collagen of pig origin, tell your surgeon at your first consultation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Placed behind the iris.<\/strong> The lens sits in the narrow space between the coloured iris and your natural lens, vaulting over the natural lens without touching it. You cannot see or feel it, and it needs no cleaning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Folded and injected through a small opening.<\/strong> Because it unfolds inside the eye, it goes in through a self-sealing entry about 3 mm wide, and it can later be removed through a similar opening.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Why EVO matters.<\/strong> Older ICLs could block the natural flow of fluid inside the eye, so surgeons first made a small drainage hole in the iris (an iridotomy) to prevent a sudden pressure rise. The EVO and EVO+ Visian ICL have a 360-micron central port, a tiny hole in the middle of the lens, that lets fluid flow naturally. EyeWiki and the RCOphth both state that a peripheral iridotomy is no longer needed with EVO lenses in short-sighted patients. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the EVO\/EVO+ ICL on 25 March 2022, and toric versions correct astigmatism as well as short sight.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Technology we use:<\/strong> <span class=\"ph\">{{ICL models used, e.g. EVO \/ EVO+ Visian ICL, spherical and toric}}<\/span>, implanted in a fully equipped, Ministry of Health\u2013licensed operating theatre in Istanbul. Each lens is ordered for your eye from your measurements, so your exact lens power and size are fixed before surgery day.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Table (Table on a dark panel) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel dark\" id=\"who-is-suitable-for-icl-surgery\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>Who is suitable for ICL surgery?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal>ICL surgery is usually offered to adults whose prescription is too high, or whose cornea is too thin or irregular, for laser eye surgery. The RCOphth says patients under 60 who are unsuitable for laser vision correction are often offered a phakic lens, because it corrects a wider range of prescriptions and may be safer if the cornea or eye surface already has problems.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow\"><p data-reveal><strong>The RCOphth&#8217;s general suitability criteria (UK guidance, 2024):<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Criterion<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Usual requirement<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Age<\/th><td data-label=\"Usual requirement\">Over 18 (the US FDA approves the EVO ICL for ages 21\u201345)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Stable prescription<\/th><td data-label=\"Usual requirement\">No change greater than 0.5 D in the last 2 years (FDA: within 0.5 D for 1 year)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Short sight (myopia)<\/th><td data-label=\"Usual requirement\">Up to about \u221223.50 D (FDA-approved EVO range: \u22123.00 to \u221220.00 D)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Long sight (hyperopia)<\/th><td data-label=\"Usual requirement\">Up to about +12.00 D (hyperopic ICLs are not FDA-approved in the US)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Astigmatism<\/th><td data-label=\"Usual requirement\">Up to about \u00b14.50 D (FDA toric EVO: 1.0 to 4.0 D)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Space inside the eye<\/th><td data-label=\"Usual requirement\">Enough depth in the front of the eye; the FDA requires an anterior chamber depth of at least 3.00 mm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p data-reveal>For very high prescriptions, the RCOphth notes that supplementary laser can extend this range, a combination called <strong>bioptics<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"list-card\" data-reveal><h3>ICL is usually not the right choice if you have:<\/h3><ul class=\"check-list\"><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>cataract, glaucoma (the FDA lists moderate to severe glaucoma as a contraindication) or recurrent inflammation inside the eye (uveitis)<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>a shallow front chamber or a narrow drainage angle<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>a low count of endothelial cells, the pump cells on the inner surface of the cornea; the FDA&#8217;s minimum depends on your age and eye depth<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>pregnancy or breastfeeding<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>active eye disease, or retinal or macular disease that needs treatment first<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><p data-reveal><strong>Age and the alternatives.<\/strong> The RCOphth notes that older patients with high prescriptions are more likely to develop cataract after a phakic lens and have already lost most of their natural focusing range, so <strong>after about 50, lens replacement (RLE) is often the better option<\/strong> if laser is not suitable. Laser is generally preferred for lower prescriptions, because it carries very few long-term risks.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>What your examination measures.<\/strong> Expect a refraction with and without dilating drops, corneal topography and thickness, anterior chamber depth, endothelial cell count, pupil size in dim light, the eye measurements used to size your lens, eye pressure and a dilated retina check. High short sight raises the risk of retinal problems, so retinal findings can be reviewed by Op. Dr. Aysan Bayram or Do\u00e7. Dr. Muhammet Derda \u00d6zer before surgery.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Keratoconus.<\/strong> In stable, early-to-moderate keratoconus, published studies report good results with a toric ICL implanted after corneal cross-linking has stopped the condition progressing. Do\u00e7. Dr. \u00d6zer, our cornea specialist, decides whether your cornea is stable enough.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/laser-suitability-test\/\">Am I suitable for laser eye surgery? Take the 2-minute quiz (a good first check before ICL) <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Table (Table on a dark panel) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Table (Table on a tinted panel) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel\" id=\"older-icl-vs-evo-icl-at-a-glance\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>Older ICL vs EVO ICL at a glance<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow\"><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><\/th><th scope=\"col\">Older ICL (no central port)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">EVO \/ EVO+ ICL (central port)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Fluid flow inside the eye<\/th><td data-label=\"Older ICL (no central port)\">Needed a separate hole in the iris<\/td><td data-label=\"EVO \/ EVO+ ICL (central port)\">Flows through a 360-micron central port<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Laser iridotomy before surgery<\/th><td data-label=\"Older ICL (no central port)\">Usually required<\/td><td data-label=\"EVO \/ EVO+ ICL (central port)\">Not required for short-sighted eyes<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Pupillary block (sudden pressure rise)<\/th><td data-label=\"Older ICL (no central port)\">3.2% (17 of 526 eyes) in the original FDA myopia study<\/td><td data-label=\"EVO \/ EVO+ ICL (central port)\">1 case in 4,196 eyes reviewed (Packer, 2018)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Anterior subcapsular cataract<\/th><td data-label=\"Older ICL (no central port)\">A recognised risk<\/td><td data-label=\"EVO \/ EVO+ ICL (central port)\">0.49% asymptomatic opacities; no visually significant cataracts reported up to 5 years (Packer, 2018)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Corrects astigmatism<\/th><td data-label=\"Older ICL (no central port)\">Toric version available<\/td><td data-label=\"EVO \/ EVO+ ICL (central port)\">Toric version available<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">What we offer<\/th><td data-label=\"Older ICL (no central port)\">Not offered for short sight<\/td><td data-label=\"EVO \/ EVO+ ICL (central port)\"><span class=\"ph\">{{confirm: EVO \/ EVO+ for all myopic eyes}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Table (Table on a tinted panel) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Table (Table on a dark panel) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel dark\" id=\"icl-surgery-cost-in-turkey-price-and-what-is-included\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>ICL surgery cost in Turkey: price and what is included<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal><strong>At Laser Istanbul Clinic, ICL surgery starts from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 ICL package price}}<\/span> per eye.<\/strong> Your surgeon confirms your exact price in writing after reviewing your prescription and scans, before you book anything. ICL prices are usually quoted per eye, because each lens is made to your measurements; check this whenever you compare quotes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow\"><p data-reveal><strong>Typical published ICL prices, per eye (USD, 2025\u201326):<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Where<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Typical price range per eye<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">UK private clinics<\/th><td data-label=\"Typical price range per eye\">$3,350\u20138,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">USA<\/th><td data-label=\"Typical price range per eye\">$3,500\u20139,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Germany<\/th><td data-label=\"Typical price range per eye\">from $2,900<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">UAE<\/th><td data-label=\"Typical price range per eye\">$2,720\u20134,900<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Istanbul (published package prices)<\/th><td data-label=\"Typical price range per eye\">$1,800\u20133,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\"><strong>Istanbul with Laser Istanbul Clinic<\/strong><\/th><td data-label=\"Typical price range per eye\"><strong>from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 ICL package price}}<\/span> per eye<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"note-sm\" data-reveal>Typical ranges published by clinics and price-comparison sites in 2025\u201326, not quotes. Comparing range midpoints, Istanbul is roughly half the UK price. Published Istanbul prices are often packages that include a hotel, so compare like with like.<\/p><div class=\"list-card\" data-reveal><h3>Your ICL price includes:<\/h3><ul class=\"check-list\"><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>full pre-operative examination and scans, including the measurements needed to size your lens<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>ICL surgery by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131, including the lens itself<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>medication and eye drops for your recovery<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>follow-up checks in Istanbul with the same surgeon<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>a personal interpreter, a dedicated coordinator and remote follow-up after you return home<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><p data-reveal><strong>Not included:<\/strong> flights, hotel and airport transfers. Hotel and transfers are a separate charge, and we can arrange them for you if you ask. In the UK, the RCOphth notes that surgery to correct the need for glasses or contact lenses is not available on the NHS and is not covered by private health insurance, so the cost of implantable contact lenses is self-paid wherever you have them.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>What can change the price:<\/strong> a toric lens for astigmatism, a very high prescription, or a combined bioptics treatment. <span class=\"ph\">{{Policy on lens exchange or repositioning if sizing needs correcting, and for how long it is covered.}}<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Getting an ICL quote<\/strong> takes three steps: send your current glasses prescription, any recent eye report and, if you have them, corneal topography scans. Your surgeon replies with suitable options and a written quote within <span class=\"ph\">{{response time}}<\/span>.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eye-surgery-packages\/\">Eye surgery packages: what&#039;s included (hotel and transfers are extra) <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Table (Table on a dark panel) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Team (Surgeon cards: 3 surgeons) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"your-icl-surgeon\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sec-head is-center row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>Your ICL surgeon<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-grid row row-cols-1 row-cols-lg-3\"><div class=\"col\"><a class=\"sg-card h-100\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/doctors\/prof-dr-ahmet-satici\/\" data-reveal><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/prof-dr-ahmet-satici-ophthalmologist-istanbul-300x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/prof-dr-ahmet-satici-ophthalmologist-istanbul-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/prof-dr-ahmet-satici-ophthalmologist-istanbul-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/prof-dr-ahmet-satici-ophthalmologist-istanbul-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/prof-dr-ahmet-satici-ophthalmologist-istanbul.webp 806w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><span class=\"sg-body\"><b>Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131<\/b><span class=\"sg-spec\">ICL \u00b7 cataract and premium lens surgery \u00b7 laser eye surgery \u00b7 eyelid surgery \u00b7 squint \u00b7 glaucoma<\/span><span class=\"sg-bio\">An ophthalmology specialist since 1992 and former Professor and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Harran University, with 21 peer-reviewed papers on PubMed. Because he performs laser, ICL and lens replacement, he can recommend whichever of the three suits your eyes, rather than the one he happens to offer.<\/span><span class=\"sg-go\">Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131: cataract, premium lens, laser and eyelid surgeon <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"col\"><a class=\"sg-card h-100\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/doctors\/doc-dr-muhammet-derda-ozer\/\" data-reveal><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/doc-dr-muhammet-derda-ozer-cornea-specialist-istanbul-294x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/doc-dr-muhammet-derda-ozer-cornea-specialist-istanbul-294x300.webp 294w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/doc-dr-muhammet-derda-ozer-cornea-specialist-istanbul-768x784.webp 768w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/doc-dr-muhammet-derda-ozer-cornea-specialist-istanbul.webp 790w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><span class=\"sg-body\"><b>Do\u00e7. Dr. Muhammet Derda \u00d6zer<\/b><span class=\"sg-spec\">Cornea and keratoconus \u00b7 cross-linking \u00b7 corneal transplant \u00b7 retina and uveitis<\/span><span class=\"sg-bio\">&#8220;Do\u00e7.&#8221; stands for Do\u00e7ent, the Turkish title for an Associate Professor. Do\u00e7. Dr. \u00d6zer reviews your case if your scans show a thin, irregular or keratoconic cornea, or inflammation inside the eye. He speaks Turkish and English.<\/span><span class=\"sg-go\">Do\u00e7. Dr. Muhammet Derda \u00d6zer: cornea, keratoconus, retina and uveitis surgeon <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"col\"><a class=\"sg-card h-100\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/doctors\/op-dr-aysan-bayram\/\" data-reveal><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-aysan-bayram-eye-surgeon-istanbul-300x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-aysan-bayram-eye-surgeon-istanbul-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-aysan-bayram-eye-surgeon-istanbul-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-aysan-bayram-eye-surgeon-istanbul-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-aysan-bayram-eye-surgeon-istanbul.webp 806w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><span class=\"sg-body\"><b>Op. Dr. Aysan Bayram<\/b><span class=\"sg-spec\">Cataract \u00b7 laser eye surgery \u00b7 retinal disease<\/span><span class=\"sg-bio\">An ophthalmology specialist since 1999. Highly short-sighted eyes need a careful retina check before and after surgery, which is part of her focus. She speaks English.<\/span><span class=\"sg-go\">Op. Dr. Aysan Bayram: cataract, laser and retina surgeon <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"sec-foot-flow prose\"><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/doctors\/\">Meet all our eye surgeons <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Team (Surgeon cards: 3 surgeons) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Process (Numbered list) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel\" id=\"your-icl-surgery-journey-step-by-step\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t<div class=\"sec-head is-center row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>Your ICL surgery journey, step by step<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t<ol class=\"num-list\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t<li><div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Free online assessment<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Send your prescription and any eye reports. Prof. Dr. Sat\u0131c\u0131 tells you whether ICL, laser or lens replacement is likely to suit you and sends a written quote.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li><div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Measurements and lens order<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>ICLs are made to your measurements, so your full examination must happen before the lens can be ordered. <span class=\"ph\">{{How the lens is ordered for international patients: from scans sent in advance, or after the examination in Istanbul, and how long delivery takes.}}<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li><div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Book your dates<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Plan <span class=\"ph\">{{days in Istanbul for ICL}}<\/span> days in Istanbul. Your coordinator helps you choose dates with your surgeon.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li><div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Full eye examination<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The tests listed above, with your interpreter beside you. If ICL is not right for you, your surgeon tells you and explains the alternatives.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li><div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Surgery on the first eye<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Strong dilating drops widen your pupil. The RCOphth explains that ICL surgery uses anaesthetic eye drops, with light sedation if you need it. A small clip keeps your eyelids open while your surgeon makes tiny self-sealing openings, injects the folded lens, positions it behind the iris and washes out the supporting gel. It takes about 20 minutes per eye, and you go back to your hotel the same day.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li><div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Pressure check within hours<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The FDA advises checking eye pressure 1\u20136 hours after ICL surgery, so any early rise can be treated straight away.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li><div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Second eye<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The RCOphth notes that some centres treat both eyes on the same day, but more commonly the second eye is done a day or more later, once the first eye is recovering well and the lens size is confirmed.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li><div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Final check and home<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your surgeon checks lens position and eye pressure before clearing you to fly. Your coordinator stays in touch, and your surgeon reviews your progress by video at agreed intervals.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<div class=\"sec-foot-flow prose\"><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/how-it-works\/\">How it works: from WhatsApp to surgery to home <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Process (Numbered list) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Process (Timeline) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"recovery-after-icl-surgery-what-to-expect\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>Recovery after ICL surgery: what to expect<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"timeline\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Day of surgery<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Blurred vision while the dilating drops wear off. A clear shield protects the eye on the way back to your hotel.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Days 1\u20133<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vision normally recovers substantially within two to three days. Washing and showering are fine from day one. Gym and jogging can restart from day one.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>First week<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wear the eye shield at night. No swimming. Use antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops exactly as prescribed, leaving at least two minutes between different drops.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Within a few days<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most people can drive again; your surgeon confirms when your vision meets the driving standard.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Up to 6 weeks<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Red blotches on the white of the eye (harmless small bleeds) can take up to six weeks to fade.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>1 month<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Contact sports can restart, not before.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>First few months<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Glare, halos and starbursts, especially from car headlights at night, are common early on and usually improve within a few months.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Every year<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A routine eye health check with an optometrist once a year is enough after an ICL, mainly to watch for cataract.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t<p data-reveal>Report straight away to your surgeon, or to an eye casualty department at home, if you have increasing aching pain, light sensitivity, redness or blurred vision.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Process (Timeline) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"risks-and-side-effects-of-icl-surgery\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"intro-grid row\"><div class=\"intro-side col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>Risks and side effects of ICL surgery<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal>ICL surgery has a strong safety record, but it is surgery inside the eye, and the risks are not zero. These are the figures from the RCOphth, the FDA and the published literature.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Results.<\/strong> In the FDA clinical trial that led to the 2022 approval of the EVO ICL, 75.9% of patients had 20\/20 vision or better and 98.9% had 20\/32 or better without glasses at six months, and 90.5% of eyes were within 0.50 D of the planned correction. The RCOphth reports that over 95% of patients are satisfied with phakic lens surgery. A Cochrane review of three randomised trials (228 eyes, myopia \u22126.0 to \u221220.0 D) found that phakic lenses lost less best-corrected vision at one year than excimer laser, gave better contrast sensitivity and were preferred by patients; those trials used older lens models.<\/p><div class=\"list-card\" data-reveal><h3>Common, usually temporary side effects:<\/h3><ul class=\"check-list\"><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Glare, halos and starbursts<\/strong>, especially at night and with very high prescriptions. The FDA notes that if your pupil in dim light is larger than the lens optic, glare and halos are more likely, which is why your pupil size is measured.<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Mild eye-surface discomfort<\/strong> in the first months, often more in one eye than the other.<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Fluctuating vision<\/strong> in the early weeks.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"list-card\" data-reveal><h3>Less common risks:<\/h3><ul class=\"check-list\"><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Raised eye pressure.<\/strong> With the EVO ICL, an early pressure rise is usually caused by supporting gel left in the eye and is fixed with a further washout (RCOphth). Sudden pressure rises from pupillary block are much less common than with older lenses. This is also why ICL is not offered if you have moderate to severe glaucoma.<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Sizing problems.<\/strong> Lens size is predicted statistically, and in about 1 in 40 cases the ICL needs to be exchanged for a different size (RCOphth). A toric lens may need a small rotation to optimise the astigmatism correction.<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Cataract earlier in life.<\/strong> This is the main long-term risk. The FDA labelling states that the risk increases with each year and may be higher in older patients and those with higher myopia. If cataract develops, the ICL is removed during normal cataract surgery and a new lens implant is placed.<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Loss of corneal endothelial cells.<\/strong> Mean cell loss was 2.3% at six months in the EVO FDA trial and 2.6% across 21 studies (Packer, 2018). Some patients with the older lens lost more than 30% at 5\u20137 years, so the FDA advises periodic cell counts while the lens is in place.<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Infection<\/strong> inside the eye is very rare: about 1 in 6,000 (RCOphth).<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Retinal detachment.<\/strong> High short sight itself raises this risk. The RCOphth says ICL implantation does not increase it; the FDA labelling says the relationship is undetermined. Learn the warning signs: a dark shadow in your vision, flashing lights or a sudden shower of floaters.<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Serious, permanent loss of vision is very uncommon<\/strong> after ICL implantation, according to the RCOphth.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><p data-reveal>Your surgeon explains your personal risks in writing and through your interpreter before you sign anything.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/glaucoma-surgery-turkey\/\">Glaucoma treatment and surgery in Turkey (why eye pressure is checked before and after ICL) <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/retina-surgery-turkey\/\">Retina surgery: vitrectomy and retinal detachment <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) End -->\n\n\n<!-- FAQ (FAQ accordion) Start -->\n<section class=\"faq pad\" id=\"faq\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"faq-grid\">\n\t<div class=\"faq-side\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>ICL surgery in Turkey: frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"acc\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item is-open\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a1\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q1\">How much does ICL surgery cost in Turkey?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q1\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>ICL surgery in Istanbul typically costs about $1,800\u20133,500 per eye on published price lists (2025\u201326), compared with about $3,350\u20138,700 per eye at UK private clinics. With Laser Istanbul Clinic, ICL starts from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 ICL package price}}<\/span> per eye, including your examination and scans, the lens, surgery, medication, follow-up checks, interpreter and coordinator. Hotel and transfers are extra. Your exact price is confirmed in writing after your free assessment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a2\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q2\">What is an ICL lens?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q2\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>An ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) is a thin, soft lens implanted inside the eye, behind the iris and in front of your natural lens. It corrects short sight, long sight and astigmatism like a contact lens, but you cannot see or feel it and it needs no cleaning. Nothing is removed from your eye, and the lens can be taken out later if needed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a3\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q3\">What is the difference between ICL and EVO ICL?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q3\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>The EVO ICL has a tiny 360-micron port in its centre that lets fluid flow naturally inside the eye. Older ICLs needed a laser hole in the iris before surgery to prevent a sudden pressure rise; with EVO lenses in short-sighted eyes this is no longer needed. The US FDA approved the EVO\/EVO+ ICL in March 2022.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a4\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q4\">Is ICL better than LASIK?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q4\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Neither is better for everyone. For moderate to high short sight, a Cochrane review found phakic lenses gave better contrast sensitivity, lost less best-corrected vision and were preferred by patients at one year. For lower prescriptions, laser is generally preferred because it carries very few long-term risks, while an ICL brings a long-term cataract risk. Prof. Dr. Sat\u0131c\u0131 performs both and recommends one only after measuring your eyes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a5\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q5\">Is ICL surgery permanent, and can the lens be removed?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q5\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>The ICL is designed to stay in your eye long term, but it can be removed or exchanged. The RCOphth says removal usually returns your vision and eye health to how they were before, although not every problem can be reversed by removal. Removal is uncommon unless you need cataract surgery or a different lens size.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a6\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q6\">Does ICL surgery hurt?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q6\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Most people feel little more than pressure. Anaesthetic drops numb the eye, and light sedation is available if you are anxious. Afterwards the eye may ache mildly or feel scratchy for a day or two, and vision usually recovers substantially within two to three days.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a7\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q7\">Will I need cataract surgery later?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q7\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Possibly, and earlier than you would otherwise. Cataract is the main long-term risk of an ICL, and it is more likely with age and higher prescriptions. If it happens, the ICL is removed through a normal cataract incision and replaced with a lens implant, so an ICL does not stop you having successful cataract surgery later.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a8\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q8\">What is a phakic eye?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q8\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>A phakic eye is an eye that still has its own natural lens. Phakic intraocular lenses such as the ICL are added in front of that natural lens, unlike cataract surgery or lens replacement, which remove it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a9\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q9\">Are both eyes done on the same day, and how long do I stay in Istanbul?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q9\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Some surgeons treat both eyes on the same day, but more commonly the second eye is done a day or more after the first, once the first eye&#8217;s lens size and recovery are confirmed. Plan <span class=\"ph\">{{days in Istanbul for ICL}}<\/span> days in Istanbul; your surgeon checks both eyes before you fly home.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a10\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q10\">Who is not suitable for ICL surgery?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q10\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>ICL is usually not suitable if you have cataract, moderate to severe glaucoma, recurrent uveitis, a shallow front chamber, a low endothelial cell count, an unstable prescription, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Over about 50, lens replacement is often the better choice. Your scans decide, not your prescription alone.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a11\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q11\">Is ICL surgery in Turkey safe?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-c7fc8c82-a11\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-c7fc8c82-q11\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>ICL surgery in Turkey can be as safe as at home when an experienced ophthalmologist performs it after full measurements, in a properly equipped operating theatre, with an eye-pressure check within hours of surgery. Before you book, check your surgeon&#8217;s name and qualifications, which lens model is used, how sizing problems are handled and how aftercare works once you are home. 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The RCOphth says removal usually returns your vision and eye health to how they were before, although not every problem can be reversed by removal. Removal is uncommon unless you need cataract surgery or a different lens size.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does ICL surgery hurt?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Most people feel little more than pressure. Anaesthetic drops numb the eye, and light sedation is available if you are anxious. Afterwards the eye may ache mildly or feel scratchy for a day or two, and vision usually recovers substantially within two to three days.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Will I need cataract surgery later?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Possibly, and earlier than you would otherwise. Cataract is the main long-term risk of an ICL, and it is more likely with age and higher prescriptions. If it happens, the ICL is removed through a normal cataract incision and replaced with a lens implant, so an ICL does not stop you having successful cataract surgery later.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is a phakic eye?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A phakic eye is an eye that still has its own natural lens. Phakic intraocular lenses such as the ICL are added in front of that natural lens, unlike cataract surgery or lens replacement, which remove it.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Are both eyes done on the same day, and how long do I stay in Istanbul?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Some surgeons treat both eyes on the same day, but more commonly the second eye is done a day or more after the first, once the first eye's lens size and recovery are confirmed. Plan {{days in Istanbul for ICL}} days in Istanbul; your surgeon checks both eyes before you fly home.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Who is not suitable for ICL surgery?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"ICL is usually not suitable if you have cataract, moderate to severe glaucoma, recurrent uveitis, a shallow front chamber, a low endothelial cell count, an unstable prescription, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Over about 50, lens replacement is often the better choice. Your scans decide, not your prescription alone.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is ICL surgery in Turkey safe?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"ICL surgery in Turkey can be as safe as at home when an experienced ophthalmologist performs it after full measurements, in a properly equipped operating theatre, with an eye-pressure check within hours of surgery. Before you book, check your surgeon's name and qualifications, which lens model is used, how sizing problems are handled and how aftercare works once you are home. We give you all of this in writing before you pay.\"}}]}<\/script><\/section>\n<!-- FAQ (FAQ accordion) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Call to Action (Centred action) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"what-our-icl-patients-say\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sec-head is-center row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>What our ICL patients say<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"review-slots\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"widget-slot\" data-reveal><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-star\"\/><\/svg><span><span class=\"ph\">{{2\u20134 consented reviews from ICL patients: first name, country, surgeon, date; or embedded Google\/Trustpilot widget}}<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"center-cta\" data-reveal><div class=\"links-row\"><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/reviews\/\">Patient reviews and video stories <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Call to Action (Centred action) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Table (Table on a light section) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"icl-laser-or-lens-replacement\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sec-head is-center row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>ICL, laser or lens replacement?<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12\"><p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal>The RCOphth describes three main types of vision correction surgery: laser vision correction, phakic lens implantation (ICL) and refractive lens exchange. Which one suits you depends mostly on your prescription, your corneas and your age.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow sec-pre-wide\"><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><\/th><th scope=\"col\">ICL \/ EVO ICL<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Laser (LASIK, SMILE Pro, PRK)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Lens replacement (RLE)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">How it works<\/th><td data-label=\"ICL \/ EVO ICL\">Adds a lens in front of your natural lens<\/td><td data-label=\"Laser (LASIK, SMILE Pro, PRK)\">Reshapes the cornea<\/td><td data-label=\"Lens replacement (RLE)\">Replaces your natural lens with an artificial one<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Tissue removed<\/th><td data-label=\"ICL \/ EVO ICL\">None<\/td><td data-label=\"Laser (LASIK, SMILE Pro, PRK)\">Corneal tissue<\/td><td data-label=\"Lens replacement (RLE)\">Natural lens<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Reversible<\/th><td data-label=\"ICL \/ EVO ICL\">Yes, the lens can be removed<\/td><td data-label=\"Laser (LASIK, SMILE Pro, PRK)\">No<\/td><td data-label=\"Lens replacement (RLE)\">Lens can be exchanged, but the natural lens is gone<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Typical prescriptions<\/th><td data-label=\"ICL \/ EVO ICL\">High short sight (to about \u221223.50 D), hyperopia, astigmatism<\/td><td data-label=\"Laser (LASIK, SMILE Pro, PRK)\">Up to \u221210 D, +4 D, \u00b16 D astigmatism<\/td><td data-label=\"Lens replacement (RLE)\">High prescriptions and reading-glasses age<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Typical age<\/th><td data-label=\"ICL \/ EVO ICL\">Over 18, usually under 50<\/td><td data-label=\"Laser (LASIK, SMILE Pro, PRK)\">Over 18<\/td><td data-label=\"Lens replacement (RLE)\">Usually 50+ or early cataract<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Main long-term consideration<\/th><td data-label=\"ICL \/ EVO ICL\">Cataract earlier in life<\/td><td data-label=\"Laser (LASIK, SMILE Pro, PRK)\">Very few long-term risks<\/td><td data-label=\"Lens replacement (RLE)\">Retinal detachment more common in the early years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"features four row row-cols-1 row-cols-md-2 row-cols-lg-4\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\"><div class=\"feat h-100\"><span class=\"feat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-bolt\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Laser eye surgery<\/h3><p>Usually the first choice for low to moderate prescriptions with healthy, thick enough corneas.<\/p><a class=\"feat-go\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/laser-eye-surgery-turkey\/\">Laser eye surgery in Turkey <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\"><div class=\"feat h-100\"><span class=\"feat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-clock\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Lens replacement (RLE \/ smart lens)<\/h3><p>Often the better option after about 50, when the natural lens has lost its focusing range; trifocal lenses can reduce the need for reading glasses too.<\/p><a class=\"feat-go\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/lens-replacement-surgery-turkey\/\">Lens replacement (RLE \/ smart lens) in Turkey <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\"><div class=\"feat h-100\"><span class=\"feat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-lens\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Cataract surgery<\/h3><p>If an ICL ever needs to come out because of cataract, it is removed during standard cataract surgery.<\/p><a class=\"feat-go\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/cataract-surgery-turkey\/\">Cataract surgery in Istanbul <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\"><div class=\"feat h-100\"><span class=\"feat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-bolt\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Keratoconus treatment<\/h3><p>If your cornea is too thin or irregular for laser because of keratoconus, cross-linking comes first; a toric ICL may follow once the cornea is stable.<\/p><a class=\"feat-go\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/keratoconus-treatment-turkey\/\">Keratoconus treatment in Turkey <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Table (Table on a light section) End -->\n\n\n<!-- List (Related pages) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel\" id=\"related-tools\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t<div class=\"sec-head is-center row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>Related tools<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t<ul class=\"pg-links row row-cols-1 row-cols-sm-2 row-cols-lg-3\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><a class=\"pg-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/laser-suitability-test\/\"><span>Am I suitable for laser eye surgery? (2-minute quiz)<\/span><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow-ur\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- List (Related pages) End -->\n\n\n<!-- List (Sources and medical review) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad tight\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><details class=\"sources\" data-reveal><summary class=\"t22\">Sources for the facts on this page<\/summary><ol>\n\t\t<li>US FDA, <em>EVO\/EVO+ Visian Implantable Collamer Lens \u2013 P030016\/S035<\/em> (approval 25 March 2022): ages 21\u201345; contraindications (pregnant or nursing, under 21, moderate to severe glaucoma, shallow anterior chamber, angle &lt; Grade III, insufficient endothelial cell density); 75.9% 20\/20 or better and 98.9% 20\/32 at six months. https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/recently-approved-devices\/evoevo-visian-implantable-collamer-lens-p030016s035<\/li>\n\t\t<li>US FDA, <em>EVO\/EVO+ Visian ICL Directions for Use<\/em> (physician labelling, P030016\/S035): indications \u22123.0 to \u221220.0 D with \u22642.5 D astigmatism (sphere), 1.0\u20134.0 D cylinder (toric); ACD \u22653.00 mm; stable within 0.5 D for 1 year; age- and ACD-based minimum endothelial cell density; warnings: &gt;30% cell loss in some older-model patients at 5\u20137 years, cataract risk increasing each year and higher in older patients and higher myopia, early IOP rise usually from retained OVD, check IOP 1\u20136 hours after surgery, glare\/halos if mesopic pupil exceeds optic, relationship with retinal detachment undetermined; original MICL study pupillary block 17\/526 eyes (3.2%). https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/cdrh_docs\/pdf3\/P030016S035C.pdf<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Packer M. <em>Evaluation of the EVO\/EVO+ Sphere and Toric Visian ICL: Six Month Results from the United States Food and Drug Administration Clinical Trial.<\/em> Clin Ophthalmol 2022 (629 eyes of 327 subjects; 90.5% within \u00b10.50 D; mean endothelial cell loss 2.3%; no pupillary block, no anterior subcapsular cataract, no iridotomy needed). https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35645557\/ \u00b7 full text https:\/\/www.dovepress.com\/evaluation-of-the-evoevo-sphere-and-toric-visian-icl-six-month-results-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-OPTH<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Packer M. <em>The Implantable Collamer Lens with a central port: review of the literature.<\/em> Clin Ophthalmol 2018;12:2427\u20132438 (67 papers; 4,196 eyes for safety; 0.49% asymptomatic anterior subcapsular opacities; no visually significant cataracts up to 5 years; 1 pupillary block in 4,196 eyes; mean endothelial cell loss 2.6% across 21 studies). https:\/\/www.dovepress.com\/the-implantable-collamer-lens-with-a-central-port-review-of-the-litera-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-OPTH<\/li>\n\t\t<li>EyeWiki (American Academy of Ophthalmology), <em>Phakic Intraocular Lenses<\/em>: Collamer = copolymer of hydroxyethyl methacrylate and porcine collagen; 360-micron central port, no peripheral iridotomy with EVO\/EVO+; ~3 mm incision; candidacy and contraindications; halo the most common visual complaint. https:\/\/eyewiki.org\/Phakic_Intraocular_Lenses<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Barsam A, Allan BDS. <em>Excimer laser refractive surgery versus phakic intraocular lenses for the correction of moderate to high myopia.<\/em> Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014 (3 RCTs, 228 eyes, \u22126.0 to \u221220.0 D; less loss of BSCVA, better contrast sensitivity, patient preference for phakic IOLs at 1 year). https:\/\/www.cochranelibrary.com\/cdsr\/doi\/10.1002\/14651858.CD007679.pub4\/full<\/li>\n\t\t<li><em>Safety and Visual Outcome of Visian Toric ICL Implantation after Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Keratoconus: Up to 2 Years of Follow-Up<\/em> (PMC4383407), and <em>Visual and Refractive Outcomes of Toric Implantable Phakic Contact Lens in Stable Keratoconus<\/em> (PMC12580673): toric ICL after cross-linking in stable early-to-moderate keratoconus. https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4383407\/ \u00b7 https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12580673\/<\/li>\n\t<\/ol><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- List (Sources and medical review) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Call to Action (Assessment band) Start -->\n<section class=\"cta-band\" id=\"assessment\">\n\t<div class=\"contact-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cta-inner pad container-fluid\"><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-7\"><div class=\"cta-copy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t64\" data-reveal>Find out if an ICL suits your eyes, free<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22\" data-reveal>Send us your glasses prescription and any eye reports. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131 will tell you whether an ICL, laser or lens replacement suits you, and what it would cost, with no obligation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-actions\" data-reveal><a class=\"pill pill-white\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/free-consultation\/\"><span class=\"pill-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"pill-label\">Get my free ICL assessment<\/span><\/a><a class=\"pill pill-line\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/4915783739465?text=Hello%20Laser%20Istanbul%20Clinic%2C%20I%20would%20like%20some%20information%20about%20eye%20treatment.%20Sent%20from%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Flaseristanbulclinic.com%2Fen%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"pill-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"pill-label\">WhatsApp: +49 157 8373 9465<\/span><\/a><a class=\"pill pill-line\" href=\"tel:+905416390785\"><span class=\"pill-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"pill-label\">Call: +90 541 639 07 85<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-5\"><div class=\"proof-card\" data-reveal>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"proof-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t48\">3 eye surgeons<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22\">Your case is reviewed by a named surgeon, not a salesperson. 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