{"id":1770,"date":"2026-10-20T08:50:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T08:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/is-eye-surgery-in-turkey-safe\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T12:55:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T12:55:49","slug":"is-eye-surgery-in-turkey-safe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/is-eye-surgery-in-turkey-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is eye surgery in Turkey safe?"},"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<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Is eye surgery in Turkey safe?<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\t\t\t<h1 class=\"t64 hero-title phero-title\" data-lines>Is Eye Surgery in Turkey Safe? What to Check Before You Book<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 phero-lead\" data-hero-in>Many people travel to Istanbul for laser eye surgery, lens replacement and cataract surgery every year. Whether it goes well rarely depends on the country. It&#8217;s the surgeon, the tests before surgery and the plan for when something needs attention. This page tells you what to check, whoever you book with.<\/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\">Ask a surgeon a question, free<\/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 name}}<\/span>, <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=\"603\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/slit-lamp-eye-examination.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Eye examination at a slit lamp\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/slit-lamp-eye-examination.webp 603w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/slit-lamp-eye-examination-268x300.webp 268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inshort\" data-hero-in><p>Is it safe to have laser eye surgery in Turkey? It can be as safe as at home when an experienced ophthalmologist operates in a fully equipped operating theatre, after full pre-operative tests, with a clear plan for aftercare once you return home. The risks rise when patients choose on price, can&#8217;t name their surgeon, are rushed into a decision or have no plan for problems after they fly home.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- Hero (Photo + summary card) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Flexible Section Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"honest\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>Is it safe to have laser eye surgery in Turkey? The honest answer<\/h2><p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal>The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth), the UK professional body for eye surgeons, reports that over 95% of laser vision correction patients are satisfied with the outcome. It also states the risks plainly.<\/p><ul class=\"stats three row row-cols-2 row-cols-lg-3\" data-stagger aria-label=\"Key facts\"><li class=\"col\"><div class=\"stat\"><span class=\"stat-num\">95%+<\/span><span class=\"t22\">of laser vision correction patients satisfied with the outcome (RCOphth)<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"col\"><div class=\"stat\"><span class=\"stat-num\">&lt; 1 in 5,000<\/span><span class=\"t22\">need a corneal transplant to restore vision after laser surgery<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"col\"><div class=\"stat\"><span class=\"stat-num\">up to 1 in 10<\/span><span class=\"t22\">need some form of additional surgery to get the best result<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"intro-grid row mt-v4\"><div class=\"intro-side col-12\"><p class=\"eyebrow\" data-reveal>What the numbers depend on<\/p><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal>None of those numbers depends on the passport of the surgeon. They depend on whether you were a suitable candidate, how well your eyes were measured, the skill of the person operating and the care you get afterwards. Those are things you can check.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal>Standards of care vary from one clinic to the next, in every country. That isn&#8217;t a reason to rule out Turkey; it&#8217;s a reason to check carefully, which is what the rest of this page is for.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Flexible Section End -->\n\n\n<!-- Image + Text (Photo band with overlay card) Start -->\n<section class=\"interior band\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<div class=\"interior-media\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1131\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istanbul-bosphorus-at-dusk.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Istanbul at dusk, across the Bosphorus\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istanbul-bosphorus-at-dusk.webp 2000w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istanbul-bosphorus-at-dusk-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istanbul-bosphorus-at-dusk-1024x579.webp 1024w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istanbul-bosphorus-at-dusk-768x434.webp 768w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istanbul-bosphorus-at-dusk-1536x869.webp 1536w\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"interior-card\" data-reveal>\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t48\">So, is Turkey good for eye surgery?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22\">Turkey has university-trained eye surgeons, a national specialist training system and modern lasers and lenses. The quality still varies from one surgeon and one facility to the next, as it does in the UK. Judge the individual surgeon, not the country.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"pill pill-white\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/doctors\/\"><span class=\"pill-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"pill-label\">Compare our three surgeons<\/span><\/a>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Image + Text (Photo band with overlay card) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Team (People list with photos) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"check\"><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>How to check an eye surgeon in Turkey<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal>Six checks that work for any surgeon, including ours.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"features row row-cols-1 row-cols-md-2 row-cols-lg-3\" 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-doc\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>1. Get a name, in writing, before you pay<\/h3><p>You should know who will examine you, who will operate and who will check your recovery. The RCOphth advises meeting the surgeon who will perform your procedure, and says only the operating surgeon should advise you on the choice of procedure and take your consent. &#8220;Our expert team&#8221; is not a name.<\/p><\/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-badge\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>2. Check they are a fully trained eye specialist<\/h3><p>In Turkey, eye surgeons complete several years of specialist training in ophthalmology after medical school, through a national residency programme that doctors enter by a competitive exam. Ask when your surgeon qualified as an ophthalmology specialist and where they trained.<\/p><\/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-book\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>3. Understand the titles<\/h3><p>Prof. Dr. and Do\u00e7. Dr. are academic ranks: &#8220;Do\u00e7.&#8221; means associate professor, a title awarded after an assessment of the doctor&#8217;s published research. An academic title tells you about university career and research; it isn&#8217;t the only sign of a good surgeon, and many excellent surgeons work outside universities.<\/p><\/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-search\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>4. Look up their publications<\/h3><p>Search the surgeon&#8217;s name on PubMed (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov), the free US National Library of Medicine database. Peer-reviewed papers show a surgeon&#8217;s field of interest and that their work has been scrutinised by other specialists. A surgeon who doesn&#8217;t publish can still be very skilled, so treat this as one piece of evidence, not the whole picture.<\/p><\/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-eye\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>5. Match the specialty to your eyes<\/h3><p>Keratoconus is a cornea problem; a detached retina needs a retina surgeon; premium lens surgery needs someone who does a lot of lens surgery. Ask what proportion of their work is the operation you need.<\/p><\/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-chat\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>6. Ask about their own results<\/h3><p>The RCOphth suggests asking your surgeon which complications they have seen most often with your procedure, how often, and what they did to correct them. A confident surgeon will answer directly.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sub-block\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sub-head\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t32\" data-reveal>Our surgeons, so you can check them<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-reveal><div class=\"links-row\"><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/doctors\/\">Our eye surgeons <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eye-health\/comparisons\/eye-hospital-chain-or-named-surgeon-istanbul\/\">Big eye-hospital chain or a named surgeon? How to choose <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"people-wide\"><div class=\"people rich row row-cols-1 row-cols-lg-3\" data-stagger><div class=\"col\"><a class=\"person h-100\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/doctors\/prof-dr-ahmet-satici\/\"><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><b>Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131<\/b><span>Ophthalmology specialist since 1992; was Professor and Head of Ophthalmology at Harran University; 21 papers on PubMed.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"col\"><a class=\"person h-100\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/doctors\/doc-dr-muhammet-derda-ozer\/\"><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><b>Do\u00e7. Dr. Muhammet Derda \u00d6zer<\/b><span>Trained at Istanbul University&#8217;s Faculty of Medicine; Associate Professor since 2021; FICO; 27 papers on PubMed.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"col\"><a class=\"person h-100\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/doctors\/op-dr-aysan-bayram\/\"><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><b>Op. Dr. Aysan Bayram<\/b><span>Ophthalmology specialist since 1999; trained at Trakya and Y\u00fcz\u00fcnc\u00fc Y\u0131l universities; clinical work in cataract, laser and retinal disease.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Team (People list with photos) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Flexible Section Start -->\n<section class=\"panel dark\" id=\"tests\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>The tests you should have before surgery<\/h2><p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal>A safe decision starts with measurements. Before laser or lens surgery, a thorough assessment usually includes:<\/p><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Test<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What it checks<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Why it matters<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Refraction<\/th><td data-label=\"What it checks\">Your exact glasses prescription<\/td><td data-label=\"Why it matters\">Laser surgery suits adults over 18 whose prescription is stable (the RCOphth defines this as no change greater than 0.5 dioptres in two years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Corneal topography<\/th><td data-label=\"What it checks\">A map of the curvature of your cornea<\/td><td data-label=\"Why it matters\">Shows irregular corneas, such as keratoconus, which change which treatments are safe for you<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Corneal thickness<\/th><td data-label=\"What it checks\">How much tissue there is to work with<\/td><td data-label=\"Why it matters\">Thin corneas may need a surface laser method, an ICL lens or no laser at all<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Wavefront scan<\/th><td data-label=\"What it checks\">An optical map of your eye<\/td><td data-label=\"Why it matters\">Used to guide modern laser treatments<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Biometry<\/th><td data-label=\"What it checks\">The length and focusing power of your eye<\/td><td data-label=\"Why it matters\">Calculates the lens power for cataract surgery and lens replacement<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Eye pressure<\/th><td data-label=\"What it checks\">Pressure inside the eye<\/td><td data-label=\"Why it matters\">Screens for glaucoma<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Retina and OCT scan<\/th><td data-label=\"What it checks\">The back of the eye<\/td><td data-label=\"Why it matters\">Finds retinal problems that change the plan or the risk<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Eye surface and tear film<\/th><td data-label=\"What it checks\">Dryness and eyelid health<\/td><td data-label=\"Why it matters\">Dry or inflamed eyes may need treatment before surgery<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div class=\"features two row row-cols-1 row-cols-md-2 mt-v2\" data-stagger><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>Contact lenses change your cornea<\/h3><p>The US Food and Drug Administration advises stopping soft lenses for 2 weeks, toric soft or rigid gas-permeable lenses for at least 3 weeks, and hard lenses for at least 4 weeks before the baseline evaluation, because lenses can change the shape of the cornea for weeks. Measurements taken too soon can lead to the wrong treatment plan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-cross\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>A good assessment can end in &#8220;no&#8221;<\/h3><p>If your scans show you&#8217;re not a safe candidate, a responsible surgeon will tell you, even after you&#8217;ve travelled, and suggest a better option or none at all. Be wary of anyone who agrees to operate before seeing any measurements.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"center-cta\" data-reveal><a class=\"pill pill-white\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/treatments\/\"><span class=\"pill-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"pill-label\">All eye treatments<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Flexible Section End -->\n\n\n<!-- Image + Text (Image left, text right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad split-sec\" id=\"where\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"split\"><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"split-media col-12 col-lg-6\" data-reveal><div class=\"media\" data-parallax><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-surgeons-reviewing-scans-istanbul.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Eye surgeons reviewing scans together in a diagnostic room\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-surgeons-reviewing-scans-istanbul.webp 1024w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-surgeons-reviewing-scans-istanbul-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-surgeons-reviewing-scans-istanbul-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-surgeons-reviewing-scans-istanbul-768x768.webp 768w\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"split-copy col-12 col-lg-6\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eyebrow\" data-reveal>Where your surgery takes place<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>A proper operating theatre, and the address before you travel<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose\" data-reveal><p>Eye surgery should happen in a proper operating theatre, with sterile conditions, modern lasers and microscopes, and a team trained to look after you on the day. Before you travel, ask for the address of the place where you will actually be operated on, and make sure it&#8217;s a hospital or surgical centre with a proper operating theatre, not a shop-front clinic or a hotel suite.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On the day, you should expect:<\/strong> a final check of your eyes and your measurements by your surgeon, a calm explanation of each step, numbing anaesthetic for your eye, and time to rest before you leave.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"check-list\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"t22\">At Laser Istanbul Clinic, your surgery takes place in a fully equipped, Ministry of Health\u2013licensed operating theatre in Istanbul<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"t22\">You receive the address before you travel<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Image + Text (Image left, text right) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Process (Step cards: 4 columns) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel\" id=\"path\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t<h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>A safe path from first message to surgery<\/h2><p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal>Whoever you choose, a safe process looks like this:<\/p>\t\t<ol class=\"steps four row row-cols-1 row-cols-lg-4\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Your scans and prescription are reviewed by a surgeon first<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not by a salesperson, before you&#8217;re given a price.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>You receive a written plan and quote<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Naming your surgeon, the procedure, the lens or laser type and everything included.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>You talk to your surgeon before you book<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By video if you like, and ask every question on this page. The RCOphth advises taking at least a week after your consultation to think before surgery; when you&#8217;re travelling, do that thinking at home, before you fly.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>You have a full examination in person<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before any final decision. If the results change the plan, you&#8217;re told why.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>You give consent with your surgeon<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Through an interpreter if you need one, after the risks for your eyes have been explained.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>You&#8217;re checked again before you fly<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>And you go home with your full records.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Your recovery is followed up remotely<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With a clear route to in-person care if you need it.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<div class=\"center-cta\" data-reveal><a class=\"pill pill-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/how-it-works\/\"><span class=\"pill-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"pill-label\">How it works, from WhatsApp to surgery to home<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Process (Step cards: 4 columns) End -->\n\n\n<!-- List (Checklist cards) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"questions\"><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>Questions to ask before you book<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"col-12\"><p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal>Take this list to your consultation. Write the answers down.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"checklist row row-cols-1 row-cols-lg-2\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"ck-item h-100\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>What is the name of the surgeon who will operate on me, and can I speak to them before I book?<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"ck-item h-100\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>When did they become an eye specialist, and how often do they perform this exact procedure?<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"ck-item h-100\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>Which tests will be done before surgery, and who will review the results?<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"ck-item h-100\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>Why is this procedure the right one for my eyes? What are the alternatives?<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"ck-item h-100\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>Which laser or which lens model will be used, and why?<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"ck-item h-100\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>What are the most likely side effects and complications for me, and how would they be treated?<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"ck-item h-100\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>What exactly is included in the price, and what isn&#8217;t?<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"ck-item h-100\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>Is my deposit refundable if the examination shows I&#8217;m not suitable, or if I change my mind?<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"ck-item h-100\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>How many check-ups will I have in Istanbul, and when can I safely fly?<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"ck-item h-100\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>Who looks after me when I&#8217;m home, and how do I reach them out of hours?<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"ck-item h-100\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>What happens, and who pays, if I need further treatment or a re-treatment?<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"ck-item h-100\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>Where exactly will the surgery take place?<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"center-cta\" data-reveal><a class=\"pill pill-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/free-consultation\/\"><span class=\"pill-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"pill-label\">Ask us these questions<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- List (Checklist cards) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Flexible Section Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad tight\" id=\"price\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>The risks of choosing on price alone<\/h2><p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal>Price differences between clinics in Istanbul are real, and a lower price isn&#8217;t automatically a worse one. But when one offer is far below the others, something has usually been taken out. Common places to look:<\/p><div class=\"features row row-cols-1 row-cols-md-2 row-cols-lg-3\" data-stagger><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-user\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>The surgeon<\/h3><p>Is the surgeon named before you pay? Will the same surgeon do your assessment and your operation?<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-scan\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>The assessment<\/h3><p>A short assessment on the morning of surgery leaves little room to find a reason not to operate.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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>The lens<\/h3><p>Lenses differ by manufacturer and model, and so do their prices. Two quotes for &#8220;trifocal lens surgery&#8221; may not use the same lens; ask for the manufacturer and model.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-heart\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>The aftercare<\/h3><p>Check how many follow-up visits are included, whether remote follow-up is included once you&#8217;re home, and whether re-treatment is covered.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-wallet\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>The extras<\/h3><p>Hotels, transfers, medication and extra nights add up. Compare the total, not the headline.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col\"><a class=\"feat h-100\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/prices\/\"><span class=\"feat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-list\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Price list<\/h3><p>See every treatment price with what is included.<\/p><span class=\"feat-go\">Price list: all eye treatments <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mt-v2\"><blockquote class=\"quote\" data-reveal><p class=\"t32\">Make sure your decision is based on the quality of the medical care you want, not on how appealing the destination is for a holiday.<\/p><cite>NHS treatment-abroad checklist \u00b7 The RCOphth adds: never feel rushed into consent by limited-time offers or discounts such as two-for-one deals.<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Flexible Section End -->\n\n\n<!-- Cards (Feature cards: 4 columns) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel dark\" id=\"redflags\">\n\t<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>Red flags: when to walk away<\/h2><p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal>The NHS lists warning signs to think carefully about before booking treatment abroad: a hard sell, a lack of information, pressure to make a quick decision, no discussion of possible complications, and no mention of aftercare. In eye surgery, add these:<\/p><div class=\"features four row row-cols-1 row-cols-md-2 row-cols-lg-4\" data-stagger><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-warn\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>No surgeon&#039;s name until you arrive<\/h3><p>Or a different surgeon on the day.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-warn\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>A price before any measurements<\/h3><p>A price, or a &#8220;you&#8217;re suitable&#8221;, given before anyone has seen your measurements.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-warn\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Consent taken by a salesperson<\/h3><p>Consent taken by a coordinator or salesperson instead of the operating surgeon.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-warn\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Promises of perfect vision<\/h3><p>Or &#8220;no risk&#8221;.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-warn\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>A non-refundable deposit<\/h3><p>With no way out if the examination shows you&#8217;re unsuitable.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-warn\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Surgery on the day you land<\/h3><p>With no time for proper tests.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-warn\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>No written records<\/h3><p>No lens details or contact person for after you fly home.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-warn\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Reviews that are all five stars<\/h3><p>All recent and all vague.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- Cards (Feature cards: 4 columns) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Image + Text (Text left, image right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad split-sec\" id=\"consent\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"split rev\"><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"split-media col-12 col-lg-6\" data-reveal><div class=\"media\" data-parallax><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/patient-coordinator-and-interpreter-1024x559.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A patient talking with a patient coordinator\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/patient-coordinator-and-interpreter-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/patient-coordinator-and-interpreter-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/patient-coordinator-and-interpreter-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/patient-coordinator-and-interpreter.webp 1184w\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"split-copy col-12 col-lg-6\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eyebrow\" data-reveal>Interpreter service<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>Understanding every word of your consent<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose\" data-reveal><p>Informed consent only works if you understand it. Every Laser Istanbul Clinic patient has a personal interpreter at the examination, the consent discussion, surgery and check-ups, and all your documents are provided in English. Do\u00e7. Dr. \u00d6zer and Op. Dr. Bayram speak English; the interpreter is there anyway, so that nothing is lost in a conversation that matters this much. If something isn&#8217;t clear, ask again. A good surgeon would rather explain twice than have you agree to something you don&#8217;t understand.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/interpreter-and-coordinator\/\">Personal interpreter and patient coordinator <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Image + Text (Text left, image right) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Cards (Feature cards: 4 columns) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"travel\">\n\t<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>Travelling safely around your surgery<\/h2><div class=\"features four row row-cols-1 row-cols-md-2 row-cols-lg-4\" data-stagger><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-calendar\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Leave enough time<\/h3><p>Plan 3\u20135 days in Istanbul for laser eye surgery and 5\u20137 days for lens replacement or cataract surgery, so your surgeon can check you before you fly.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-plane\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Fly when your surgeon says so<\/h3><p>Most patients can fly 1\u20133 days after laser surgery and about 3\u20137 days after lens or cataract surgery. After some retina operations that use a gas bubble, flying isn&#8217;t safe for several weeks. Check when you can fly home before you book your flights.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-sun\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Keep the holiday gentle<\/h3><p>Most surgeons recommend no swimming for a week, and no contact sports for a month after LASIK. Red blotches on the white of the eye are common after surgery and can take up to six weeks to fade.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-shield\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Get the right insurance<\/h3><p>Standard travel insurance doesn&#8217;t normally cover you if you travel for elective surgery. Look for a specialist policy that covers treatment abroad and complications. UK patients should note that the GHIC and EHIC aren&#8217;t valid in Turkey.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- Cards (Feature cards: 4 columns) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Cards (Aftercare cards) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"aftercare\">\n\t<div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<div class=\"intro-grid row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"intro-side col-12 col-lg-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eyebrow\" data-reveal>Aftercare<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>Aftercare, and what happens if something goes wrong<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22\" data-reveal><strong>Most problems after eye surgery can be corrected with medication or further surgery<\/strong>, according to the RCOphth, and some cause no symptoms at first. That&#8217;s why the aftercare plan matters as much as the operation.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"copy prose col-12 col-lg-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-grid\"><div class=\"ac-card ac-step\" data-reveal><span class=\"ac-ico\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plane\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ac-txt\"><h3>Before you fly home<\/h3><p>Your surgeon examines you again. You leave with your full surgical report, the exact lens model and power (for lens surgery), your drop schedule and direct contact details for your coordinator.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ac-card ac-step\" data-reveal><span class=\"ac-ico\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-home\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ac-txt\"><h3>When you&#039;re home<\/h3><p>Your coordinator stays in touch and your surgeon reviews your recovery by video at agreed intervals. If you need to be seen in person, we help you arrange it with a local optometrist or ophthalmologist and send them your full records.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-grid three\"><div class=\"ac-card dark\" data-reveal><span class=\"ac-ico\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-shield\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>If something goes wrong<\/h3><p><span class=\"ph\">{{complication policy: what the surgeons cover if there is a complication or a re-treatment is needed, for how long, whether a return trip to Istanbul is covered, and who pays for an in-person review at home}}<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ac-note\">For comparison, the RCOphth says UK laser clinics normally include follow-up visits and treatment for problems resulting from surgery in the fee, and normally include further laser fine-tuning for up to two years. Whoever you choose, ask for the equivalent in writing.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ac-card is-alert\" data-reveal><span class=\"ac-ico\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-warn\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Know the urgent warning signs<\/h3><p>Contact your surgeon without delay if you have increasing pain, light sensitivity, redness or blurred vision.<\/p><p>After cataract or lens surgery, a dark shadow across part of your vision, flashing lights or a sudden shower of new floaters can mean a retinal detachment: go to an eye casualty or emergency department straight away, then tell your surgeon.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ac-card\" data-reveal><span class=\"ac-ico\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-cross\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>What your home health service will do<\/h3><p>In the UK, the NHS treats emergencies, but the RCOphth warns that it is unlikely to help with aftercare for surgery abroad unless you have a serious complication needing emergency or life-saving treatment. Further care at home can be expensive, which is why a clear follow-up plan with your own surgeon matters. It&#8217;s a good idea to tell your GP or optometrist about your plans before you go and share your written plan with them.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- Cards (Aftercare cards) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Cards (Feature cards: 3 columns) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel grad\" id=\"about\">\n\t<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>How we approach safety at Laser Istanbul Clinic<\/h2><p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal>We built this service around the checks on this page:<\/p><div class=\"features row row-cols-1 row-cols-md-2 row-cols-lg-3\" data-stagger><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-users\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Three named surgeons only<\/h3><p>Whose training, academic titles and publications you can check yourself.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-doc\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Your surgeon reviews your case before you book<\/h3><p>And the same surgeon examines you, operates and checks your recovery.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-wallet\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>A written price<\/h3><p>From your surgeon before you pay a deposit, listing what&#8217;s included; hotel and airport transfers are not included and are charged separately if you want us to arrange them.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-globe\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>A personal interpreter<\/h3><p>At every appointment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><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-thumb\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Permission to say no<\/h3><p>If your eyes aren&#8217;t suitable, your surgeon will tell you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col\"><a class=\"feat h-100\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/reviews\/\"><span class=\"feat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-star\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Read what patients say<\/h3><p>Reviews by treatment, surgeon and language, plus independent sites.<\/p><span class=\"feat-go\">Patient reviews and video stories <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"center-cta\" data-reveal><a class=\"pill pill-white\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/about-us\/\"><span class=\"pill-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"pill-label\">About Laser Istanbul Clinic and our team<\/span><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- Cards (Feature cards: 3 columns) 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>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"\/en\/\">Home: eye surgery in Istanbul <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\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-f2b4fbd3-a1\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q1\">Is it safe to have laser eye surgery in Turkey?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-a1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q1\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p class=\"t22\">Yes, it can be, when an experienced ophthalmologist operates after a full pre-operative assessment, in a fully equipped operating theatre, with a clear aftercare plan. Laser surgery has known risks wherever it is done: the RCOphth reports that up to 1 in 10 patients need additional surgery for the best result and that serious permanent sight loss is rare. Check the surgeon, the tests and the aftercare before you book.<\/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-f2b4fbd3-a2\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q2\">Is Turkey good for eye surgery?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-a2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q2\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p class=\"t22\">Turkey has university-trained ophthalmologists, a national specialist training system and modern lasers and lenses, and Istanbul is a popular destination for eye surgery. Quality varies between surgeons and facilities, as it does everywhere, so judge the individual surgeon rather than the country.<\/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-f2b4fbd3-a3\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q3\">How can I check an eye surgeon&#039;s qualifications in Turkey?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-a3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q3\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p class=\"t22\">Ask for the surgeon&#8217;s name, where and when they trained as an ophthalmology specialist, and their academic title if they have one. Search their name on PubMed for published research. Ask how often they perform your procedure and which complications they see most often. A trustworthy clinic gives you all of this before you pay.<\/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-f2b4fbd3-a4\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q4\">Is cheap laser eye surgery abroad safe?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-a4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q4\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p class=\"t22\">Not necessarily unsafe, but check what&#8217;s missing. A very low price can mean an unnamed surgeon, a rushed assessment, a cheaper lens or limited aftercare. Compare the surgeon, the tests, the exact laser or lens and what happens if you need re-treatment, not only the price.<\/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-f2b4fbd3-a5\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q5\">What happens if something goes wrong after I get home?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-a5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q5\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p class=\"t22\">Contact your surgeon&#8217;s team straight away; for sudden pain, a shadow in your vision or flashing lights, go to an eye casualty or emergency department first. Your surgeon should review you remotely and help arrange in-person care if needed. <span class=\"ph\">{{complication policy, one sentence}}<\/span><\/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-f2b4fbd3-a6\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q6\">Will the NHS treat complications from eye surgery abroad?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-a6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q6\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p class=\"t22\">The NHS will treat a genuine emergency, but the Royal College of Ophthalmologists says it is unlikely to help with aftercare for surgery abroad unless the complication needs emergency or life-saving treatment. Plan your aftercare, and get specialist insurance, before you travel.<\/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-f2b4fbd3-a7\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q7\">Where will my surgery take place?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-a7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q7\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p class=\"t22\">In a fully equipped, Ministry of Health\u2013licensed operating theatre in Istanbul. Your coordinator sends you the exact address before you travel, and your surgeon checks your eyes again on the day, before the operation.<\/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-f2b4fbd3-a8\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q8\">How long should I wait between my consultation and surgery?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-a8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-f2b4fbd3-q8\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p class=\"t22\">The Royal College of Ophthalmologists advises taking at least a week after your consultation with the operating surgeon to think things through. 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Reply within <span class=\"ph\">{{response time}}<\/span>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"avatars\" aria-label=\"Our surgeons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/prof-dr-ahmet-satici-ophthalmologist-istanbul-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"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-300x300.webp 300w, 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: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><span class=\"tip\">Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/doc-dr-muhammet-derda-ozer-cornea-specialist-istanbul-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Do\u00e7. 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