{"id":1779,"date":"2026-10-20T08:58:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T08:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/patients-from-australia\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T12:55:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T12:55:59","slug":"patients-from-australia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/patients-from-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Eye Surgery in Turkey from Australia: Laser, Lens and Cataract Surgery in Istanbul"},"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\">Laser Eye Surgery in Turkey from Australia: Laser, Lens and Cataract Surgery in Istanbul<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\t\t\t<h1 class=\"t64 hero-title phero-title\" data-lines>Laser Eye Surgery in Turkey from Australia: Laser, Lens and Cataract Surgery in Istanbul<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 phero-lead\" data-hero-in>Laser eye surgery, lens replacement and cataract surgery in Istanbul for Australian patients, with one of three named eye surgeons: <strong>Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131, Do\u00e7. Dr. Muhammet Derda \u00d6zer or Op. Dr. Aysan Bayram<\/strong>. Your price is in Australian dollars and in writing before you fly, and a personal English-speaking interpreter is with you at every appointment.<\/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 assessment from a surgeon<\/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=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/excimer-laser-eye-surgery-suite-819x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Excimer laser suite for laser eye surgery\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/excimer-laser-eye-surgery-suite-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/excimer-laser-eye-surgery-suite-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/excimer-laser-eye-surgery-suite-768x960.webp 768w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/excimer-laser-eye-surgery-suite.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inshort\" data-hero-in><p>Laser eye surgery in Turkey makes sense for Australians when the saving and the choice of surgeon are worth a long-haul trip. Medicare doesn&#8217;t cover laser eye surgery, and Australian clinics publish prices of about A$2,000\u20135,000 per eye. In Istanbul, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131, Do\u00e7. Dr. Muhammet Derda \u00d6zer or Op. Dr. Aysan Bayram examine and treat you personally. Australian passport holders can visit Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days.<\/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=\"is-laser-eye-surgery-covered-by-medicare\"><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>Is laser eye surgery covered by Medicare?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal>No. Laser eye surgery is self-pay in Australia for almost everyone. The Australian Government&#8217;s private health insurance website explains that services not listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule, &#8220;such as elective cosmetic surgery or laser eye surgery&#8221;, are covered by private hospital insurance only to a limited extent, or not at all, depending on your policy. Australian clinics confirm that laser eye surgery is elective and not covered by Medicare; at most, the specialist consultation may attract a rebate if you have a referral.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal>So for laser eye surgery, the real choice for most Australians isn&#8217;t &#8220;Medicare or Istanbul&#8221;. It&#8217;s <strong>private surgery in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth, or private surgery in Istanbul<\/strong>: the same types of procedure (LASIK, SMILE Pro, PRK), the same types of lasers, and a different price.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>What laser eye surgery costs in Australia.<\/strong> In 2026, a large Australian eye-surgery group&#8217;s own price guide puts laser eye surgery in Australia at <strong>around A$2,000 to A$5,000 per eye<\/strong>, depending on whether you have PRK, LASIK or SMILE. For both eyes, that&#8217;s roughly A$4,000\u201310,000 before any insurance benefit.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Who is suitable?<\/strong> Not everyone. Healthdirect Australia lists cataracts, ongoing dry eye, pregnancy or breastfeeding, autoimmune disease, diabetes, keratoconus and a history of eye herpes as reasons you may not be suitable for laser eye surgery. Your surgeon in Istanbul checks every one of these at your examination, and if laser isn&#8217;t right for your eyes, they&#8217;ll tell you so and explain the alternatives, such as an ICL or lens replacement.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/laser-eye-surgery-turkey\/\">Laser eye surgery in Turkey: LASIK, SMILE Pro and PRK <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<!-- Table (Table on a dark panel) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel dark\" id=\"how-long-is-the-public-waiting-list-for-cataract-surgery-in-\"><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 long is the public waiting list for cataract surgery in Australia?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal>It depends heavily on your state. As a public patient in a public hospital, cataract surgery costs you nothing, but the Australian Government notes that public patients can&#8217;t choose their own doctor and may be placed on a waiting list.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow\"><p data-reveal>According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), <strong>87,841 people were admitted from public hospital waiting lists for cataract surgery in Australia in 2024\u201325<\/strong>. The national <strong>median wait was 106 days<\/strong>, and <strong>11.5% waited more than a year<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">State or territory (2024\u201325)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Median wait for public cataract surgery<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Waited more than 365 days<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">New South Wales<\/th><td data-label=\"Median wait for public cataract surgery\">268 days<\/td><td data-label=\"Waited more than 365 days\">22.0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Victoria<\/th><td data-label=\"Median wait for public cataract surgery\">68 days<\/td><td data-label=\"Waited more than 365 days\">4.7%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Queensland<\/th><td data-label=\"Median wait for public cataract surgery\">82 days<\/td><td data-label=\"Waited more than 365 days\">1.9%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Western Australia<\/th><td data-label=\"Median wait for public cataract surgery\">82 days<\/td><td data-label=\"Waited more than 365 days\">5.1%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">South Australia<\/th><td data-label=\"Median wait for public cataract surgery\">84 days<\/td><td data-label=\"Waited more than 365 days\">9.0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Tasmania<\/th><td data-label=\"Median wait for public cataract surgery\">99 days<\/td><td data-label=\"Waited more than 365 days\">4.9%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Northern Territory<\/th><td data-label=\"Median wait for public cataract surgery\">162 days<\/td><td data-label=\"Waited more than 365 days\">20.4%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\"><strong>Australia<\/strong><\/th><td data-label=\"Median wait for public cataract surgery\"><strong>106 days<\/strong><\/td><td data-label=\"Waited more than 365 days\"><strong>11.5%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"note-sm\" data-reveal>Source: AIHW MyHospitals, elective surgery 2024\u201325, cataract extraction (with or without lens insertion). ACT figures were not reported in this dataset.<\/p><p data-reveal>If your local public wait is short and a standard lens suits you, public surgery may well be your best option. Australians who look at cataract surgery in Turkey are usually those who:<\/p>\n<ul data-reveal>\n<li>face a long public wait, especially in New South Wales or the Northern Territory, and are struggling to drive or read in the meantime<\/li>\n<li>want to choose their own surgeon, which a public patient can&#8217;t do<\/li>\n<li>want a premium lens (trifocal, EDOF or toric) and are comparing the private cost at home<\/li>\n<li>want both eyes treated in one trip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-reveal>Before you decide, ask your GP, optometrist or hospital how long your own wait is likely to be, and ask your health fund what it would pay towards private cataract surgery and a premium lens.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/cataract-surgery-turkey\/\">Cataract surgery in Turkey <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/lens-replacement-surgery-turkey\/\">Lens replacement surgery in Turkey <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=\"laser-eye-surgery-in-turkey-from-australia-prices-in-a\"><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>Laser eye surgery in Turkey from Australia: prices in A$<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow\"><p data-reveal><strong>Typical published prices, 2026:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Treatment<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Australia, private (typical published prices)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Istanbul with Laser Istanbul Clinic<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Laser eye surgery (Femto-LASIK, SMILE Pro or PRK), both eyes<\/th><td data-label=\"Australia, private (typical published prices)\">about A$4,000\u201310,000 (A$2,000\u20135,000 per eye)<\/td><td data-label=\"Istanbul with Laser Istanbul Clinic\">from <span class=\"ph\">{{A$ price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Trifocal lens replacement (RLE), both eyes<\/th><td data-label=\"Australia, private (typical published prices)\"><span class=\"ph\">{{AU private range}}<\/span><\/td><td data-label=\"Istanbul with Laser Istanbul Clinic\">from <span class=\"ph\">{{A$ price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Cataract surgery, monofocal lens (per eye)<\/th><td data-label=\"Australia, private (typical published prices)\">free as a public patient (waiting list); private: <span class=\"ph\">{{AU private range}}<\/span><\/td><td data-label=\"Istanbul with Laser Istanbul Clinic\">from <span class=\"ph\">{{A$ price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Cataract surgery with a premium lens (per eye)<\/th><td data-label=\"Australia, private (typical published prices)\"><span class=\"ph\">{{AU private range}}<\/span><\/td><td data-label=\"Istanbul with Laser Istanbul Clinic\">from <span class=\"ph\">{{A$ price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Corneal cross-linking for keratoconus (per eye)<\/th><td data-label=\"Australia, private (typical published prices)\"><span class=\"ph\">{{AU private range}}<\/span><\/td><td data-label=\"Istanbul with Laser Istanbul Clinic\">from <span class=\"ph\">{{A$ price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"note-sm\" data-reveal>Australian figures are typical ranges published by Australian eye clinics in 2026, not quotes, and before any health-fund benefit. Advertised laser eye surgery packages in Istanbul typically run about US$1,450\u20132,700 for both eyes, depending on the method. Your own price is set by your surgeon after reviewing your eyes and confirmed in writing, in Australian dollars, before you pay a deposit.<\/p><p data-reveal><strong>Your treatment price includes:<\/strong> your full pre-operative examination and scans, surgery by your named surgeon, medication and eye drops, follow-up checks in Istanbul with the same surgeon, a personal interpreter, a dedicated coordinator, and remote follow-up once you&#8217;re home.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Not included:<\/strong> flights, hotel and airport transfers. Hotel and transfers are a separate charge, and we can book them for you on request. From Australia, the return flight is a bigger part of the total than it is for European patients, so add it, your accommodation, travel insurance and time off work to our price before you compare it with an Australian quote.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/prices\/\">Full price list for all eye treatments <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 tinted panel) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Image + Text (Image left, text right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad split-sec\" id=\"your-surgeon-who-will-operate-on-you\"><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\/blue-eye-close-up.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Close-up of a blue eye\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blue-eye-close-up.webp 1024w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blue-eye-close-up-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blue-eye-close-up-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blue-eye-close-up-768x768.webp 768w\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"split-copy col-12 col-lg-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>Your surgeon: who will operate on you<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 lede\" data-reveal>When you travel this far for eye surgery, the surgeon matters more than the city. You&#8217;ll know exactly who will examine you, operate and check your recovery before you book:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose\" data-reveal><ul data-reveal>\n<li><strong>Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131:<\/strong> cataract and premium lens surgery (trifocal lenses and refractive lens exchange), laser eye surgery (LASIK, SMILE Pro, PRK), ICL, eyelid surgery, squint and glaucoma. An ophthalmology specialist since 1992, former Professor and Head of Ophthalmology at Harran University, with 21 peer-reviewed papers on PubMed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do\u00e7. Dr. Muhammet Derda \u00d6zer<\/strong> (Do\u00e7. is the Turkish title for Associate Professor): cornea, keratoconus, cross-linking, corneal transplant, retina, uveitis and cataract. Trained at Istanbul University&#8217;s Faculty of Medicine, Associate Professor since 2021, FICO-qualified, with 27 papers on PubMed. Speaks English.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Op. Dr. Aysan Bayram:<\/strong> cataract surgery, laser eye surgery and retinal disease. An ophthalmology specialist since 1999, trained at Trakya and Y\u00fcz\u00fcnc\u00fc Y\u0131l universities. Speaks English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Keratoconus is worth a special mention for Australians.<\/strong> The American Academy of Ophthalmology&#8217;s EyeWiki notes that keratoconus is considerably more common in Australia (as well as the Middle East, India and China) than the often-quoted 1 in 700, and that it usually starts in adolescence and can progress into the mid-20s and 30s. Corneal cross-linking is the main treatment to halt or slow that progression, so an early assessment matters, especially for teenagers and young adults. Keratoconus patients usually see Do\u00e7. Dr. \u00d6zer.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><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\/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\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<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"flights-from-australia-to-istanbul\"><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>Flights from Australia to Istanbul<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal>Istanbul is a long-haul trip from Australia, so plan your dates with your coordinator before you book. Istanbul has two international airports: <strong>Istanbul Airport (IST)<\/strong> on the European side and <strong>Sabiha G\u00f6k\u00e7en (SAW)<\/strong> on the Asian side. Check which one your flight uses before you book a hotel, because they&#8217;re on opposite sides of the city.<\/p>\n<ul data-reveal>\n<li><strong>Turkish Airlines<\/strong> flies between Istanbul and <strong>Melbourne via Singapore<\/strong> (since March 2024) and <strong>Sydney via Kuala Lumpur<\/strong> (since November 2024).<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"ph\">{{flight info: whether Turkish Airlines&#8217; announced nonstop Australia\u2013Istanbul service has started (it was announced for October 2026), current frequencies, and one-stop options from Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide via Gulf or Asian hubs, checked on the airlines&#8217; own sites before publishing}}<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-reveal>Expect a journey of 20 hours or more door to door with one stop. Flights are not included in your treatment price. Book them once your surgeon has confirmed your dates, and choose a flexible fare for the return leg if you can, in case your surgeon wants one more check before you fly.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>How long to stay.<\/strong> Plan for 3\u20135 days for laser eye surgery and 5\u20137 days for lens replacement or cataract surgery, including your examination, surgery and check-ups. From Australia, we suggest adding a day or two at the start to get over the flight before your examination. Most patients can fly 1\u20133 days after laser surgery and about 3\u20137 days after lens or cataract surgery, once their surgeon has checked the eye. After some retina operations that use a gas bubble, flying isn&#8217;t safe for several weeks; your surgeon will plan your dates around this.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/travel-and-stay\/\">Travel, hotel and how long to stay in Istanbul <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<!-- Image + Text (Text left, image right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad split-sec\" id=\"do-australians-need-a-visa-for-turkey\"><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=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-iris-illustration-light.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Illustration of an iris on a light background\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-iris-illustration-light.webp 1000w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-iris-illustration-light-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-iris-illustration-light-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/eye-iris-illustration-light-768x768.webp 768w\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"split-copy col-12 col-lg-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>Do Australians need a visa for Turkey?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 lede\" data-reveal>No, not for a short visit. According to T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (checked 6 October 2026), holders of ordinary Australian passports are <strong>exempt from visa requirements for tourist visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period<\/strong>. Holders of official Australian passports still need a visa.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose\" data-reveal><ul data-reveal>\n<li><strong>Passport validity:<\/strong> T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s general rule is that your passport must stay valid for at least 60 days beyond the length of your permitted stay. Check the exact rule for your passport before you book.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check before you go:<\/strong> entry rules can change. Read Smartraveller&#8217;s T\u00fcrkiye advice and register your trip before you book and again before you travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Health cover.<\/strong> Medicare doesn&#8217;t cover medical or hospital costs you incur overseas, according to the Australian Government&#8217;s private health insurance website. Standard travel insurance may exclude planned surgery, so look for a policy that covers treatment abroad and possible complications, and tell your insurer about your plans.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\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<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"an-english-speaking-interpreter-at-every-appointment\"><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>An English-speaking interpreter at every appointment<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal>You won&#8217;t need a word of Turkish. A personal interpreter joins your examination, your consent discussion, your surgery day and your check-ups, so nothing is lost between you and your surgeon. Do\u00e7. Dr. \u00d6zer and Op. Dr. Bayram both speak English, and the interpreter is there anyway, because medical conversations are easier with someone whose only job is to make sure you&#8217;ve understood.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal>Your coordinator handles appointments, documents and questions before and after your trip, by WhatsApp, phone or email. Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year, which puts Istanbul 7 hours behind Sydney and Melbourne in winter (8 hours during daylight saving) and 5 hours behind Perth, so your coordinator schedules video check-ins at a time that suits you. Your surgical report, lens details and medication plan are given to you in English, ready for your Australian optometrist or GP.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" 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><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><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"aftercare-back-in-australia\"><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>Aftercare back in Australia<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal>Aftercare is the part of eye surgery abroad that deserves the most thought when home is a long flight away, so here is exactly how it works.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Before you leave Istanbul.<\/strong> Your surgeon examines you again and only signs you off to fly when your eye is ready. You go home with your full surgical report in English, the exact lens model and power (for lens and cataract surgery), your drop schedule and direct contact details for your coordinator.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Once you&#8217;re home.<\/strong> 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 share your full records with them. <span class=\"ph\">{{complication policy: who pays for an in-person review in Australia or further treatment, and whether re-treatment in Istanbul and the travel for it are covered}}<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Know the risks and the warning signs.<\/strong> Every laser procedure carries some risk: Healthdirect Australia lists dry eye, light sensitivity and infection among the possible complications, and notes that some people need a second procedure. After cataract surgery, problems are uncommon, but bleeding, infection or damage to the eye can happen. Contact your eye specialist or go to a hospital emergency department if your eye becomes red or painful, you notice discharge, or your vision gets worse. A sudden shadow in part of your vision, flashing lights or a shower of new floaters can mean a retinal detachment and needs urgent attention: go to a hospital emergency department first, then let us know.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Tell your optometrist.<\/strong> After laser eye surgery, remind your optometrist or doctor that you&#8217;ve had it whenever your eye pressure is checked for glaucoma, because laser surgery can make pressure readings read low. If you ever need cataract surgery later, tell the surgeon and bring your old prescriptions; it helps them choose the right lens power.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Call to Action (Centred action) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"what-australian-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 Australian 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 real reviews from Australian patients, with first name, city or state, treatment, surgeon and date; or an embedded Google\/Trustpilot widget filtered to Australian reviews}}<\/span><\/span><\/div>\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\">{{optional: one short video story from an Australian patient}}<\/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<!-- 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>Questions Australian patients ask<\/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-783299c0-a1\" id=\"faq-783299c0-q1\">Is laser eye surgery in Turkey worth it from Australia?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-783299c0-a1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-783299c0-q1\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>It can be, if the saving and the chance to choose a named, experienced surgeon outweigh the cost and time of a long-haul trip. Medicare doesn&#8217;t cover laser eye surgery, and Australian clinics publish prices of about A$2,000\u20135,000 per eye. Add your flights, hotel, transfers, insurance and time off work to the Istanbul price before you decide.<\/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-783299c0-a2\" id=\"faq-783299c0-q2\">Is laser eye surgery covered by Medicare?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-783299c0-a2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-783299c0-q2\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>No. Laser eye surgery isn&#8217;t listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule, so Medicare doesn&#8217;t pay for the surgery itself. Some private hospital policies pay a limited benefit or none at all, so check your own policy with your health fund.<\/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-783299c0-a3\" id=\"faq-783299c0-q3\">How much does laser eye surgery cost in Turkey compared with Australia?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-783299c0-a3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-783299c0-q3\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Australian clinics publish prices of around A$2,000\u20135,000 per eye, or roughly A$4,000\u201310,000 for both eyes. With Laser Istanbul Clinic, laser eye surgery starts from <span class=\"ph\">{{A$ price}}<\/span> for both eyes, including your examination, surgery, medication and check-ups; hotel, transfers and flights are extra. Your surgeon confirms your exact price in writing after reviewing 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-783299c0-a4\" id=\"faq-783299c0-q4\">How long is the waiting list for cataract surgery in Australia?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-783299c0-a4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-783299c0-q4\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>In 2024\u201325 the national median wait for public cataract surgery was 106 days, and 11.5% of patients waited more than a year, according to the AIHW. Waits vary widely: the median was 268 days in New South Wales and 68 days in Victoria. Ask your hospital or GP for your own expected wait.<\/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-783299c0-a5\" id=\"faq-783299c0-q5\">Do Australians need a visa for Turkey?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-783299c0-a5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-783299c0-q5\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Not for a short visit on an ordinary passport. T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Australian ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt for tourist visits of up to 90 days in any 180 days. Check Smartraveller before you book and again before you travel, as rules can change.<\/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-783299c0-a6\" id=\"faq-783299c0-q6\">Does Medicare cover me if something goes wrong in Turkey?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-783299c0-a6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-783299c0-q6\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>No. Medicare doesn&#8217;t cover medical or hospital costs incurred overseas. Buy travel insurance that covers treatment abroad and possible complications, and tell your insurer you&#8217;re travelling for surgery.<\/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-783299c0-a7\" id=\"faq-783299c0-q7\">How long do I need to stay in Istanbul?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-783299c0-a7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-783299c0-q7\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Plan for 3\u20135 days for laser eye surgery and 5\u20137 days for lens or cataract surgery, plus a day or two at the start to recover from the flight. Your surgeon only clears you to fly home once your eye has been checked.<\/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-783299c0-a8\" id=\"faq-783299c0-q8\">Can I have both eyes done in one trip?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-783299c0-a8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-783299c0-q8\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Often, yes. Laser eye surgery is usually done on both eyes on the same day. For lens and cataract surgery, your surgeon will tell you after examining you whether both eyes can be treated during one stay and how many days to allow.<\/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-783299c0-a9\" id=\"faq-783299c0-q9\">What happens if I have a problem when I&#039;m back in Australia?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-783299c0-a9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-783299c0-q9\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Contact your coordinator straight away; your surgeon reviews your eye by video and, if you need to be seen in person, we help you arrange it with a local optometrist or ophthalmologist and send your records. 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Public page: https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/reports-data\/myhospitals\/sectors\/elective-surgery (returned 403 to automated access; figures taken from the official API)<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Australian Government, privatehealth.gov.au, <em>What is covered by private health insurance?<\/em> (services not on the MBS, &#8220;such as elective cosmetic surgery or laser eye surgery&#8221;, covered to a limited extent or not at all). https:\/\/www.privatehealth.gov.au\/health_insurance\/what_is_covered\/privatehealth.htm<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Australian Government, privatehealth.gov.au, <em>What is covered by Medicare?<\/em> (public patients can&#8217;t choose their doctor and may be placed on a waiting list; Medicare doesn&#8217;t cover medical and hospital costs incurred overseas). https:\/\/www.privatehealth.gov.au\/health_insurance\/what_is_covered\/medicare.htm<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Healthdirect Australia, <em>Laser eye surgery<\/em> (last reviewed July 2024): who may not be suitable; dry eye, light sensitivity, infection; some people need a second surgery. https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/laser-eye-surgery<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Healthdirect Australia, <em>Cataract surgery<\/em> (last reviewed Feb 2024): outpatient procedure under 30 minutes; problems uncommon (bleeding, infection, damage); warning signs and when to contact an eye specialist or emergency department. https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/cataract-surgery<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Vision Eye Institute, <em>How much does laser eye surgery cost?<\/em> (2026): laser eye surgery in Australia ranges from around $2,000 to $5,000 per eye depending on PRK, LASIK or SMILE; elective, not covered by Medicare; consultation rebate with referral. Cited for price data only, not named in the copy. https:\/\/visioneyeinstitute.com.au\/patient-hub\/how-much-does-laser-eye-surgery-cost\/<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Republic of T\u00fcrkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs, <em>Visa information for foreigners<\/em> (Australia: ordinary passports visa-exempt for touristic visits and transit for 90 days within any 180-day period; official passports need a visa; travel document valid at least 60 days beyond the duration of stay). https:\/\/www.mfa.gov.tr\/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Anadolu Agency, <em>THY, Avustralya&#8217;da ikinci u\u00e7u\u015f noktas\u0131 Sidney&#8217;e seferlerine ba\u015flad\u0131<\/em> (28 Nov 2024): Sydney service via Kuala Lumpur, four times weekly; nonstop Australia flights planned for October 2026. https:\/\/www.aa.com.tr\/tr\/ekonomi\/thy-avustralyada-ikinci-ucus-noktasi-sidneye-seferlerine-basladi\/3407574<\/li>\n\t\t<li>NTV, <em>THY Avustralya seferlerine ba\u015flad\u0131<\/em> (3 Mar 2024): Melbourne service via Singapore from 1 Mar 2024, three times weekly. https:\/\/www.ntv.com.tr\/ntvpara\/thy-avustralya-seferlerine-basladi,89uEgbEfsUKktb7vFgGZNA<\/li>\n\t\t<li>EyeWiki (American Academy of Ophthalmology), <em>Keratoconus<\/em>: prevalence often reported as 1 in 700, considerably higher in the Middle East, India, China and Australia; onset in early adolescence, progressing into the mid-20s and 30s; CXL the principal disease-modifying treatment for progressive keratoconus. https:\/\/eyewiki.org\/Keratoconus<\/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>Send us your prescription. A surgeon will reply.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22\" data-reveal>Message us your glasses prescription, any letters from your optometrist or ophthalmologist, and your questions. Prof. Dr. Sat\u0131c\u0131, Do\u00e7. Dr. \u00d6zer or Op. Dr. Bayram will tell you which treatments may suit your eyes and what they would cost in Australian dollars, with no obligation. 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