{"id":1783,"date":"2026-10-20T08:58:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T08:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/patients-from-usa-canada\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T12:56:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T12:56:03","slug":"patients-from-usa-canada","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/patients-from-usa-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"LASIK in Turkey from the USA and Canada: Eye Surgery in Istanbul With a Named Surgeon"},"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\">LASIK in Turkey from the USA and Canada: Eye Surgery in Istanbul With a Named Surgeon<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\t\t\t<h1 class=\"t64 hero-title phero-title\" data-lines>LASIK in Turkey from the USA and Canada: Eye Surgery in Istanbul With a Named Surgeon<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 phero-lead\" data-hero-in>LASIK in Turkey from the USA or Canada, plus lens replacement, cataract surgery and keratoconus treatment in Istanbul, with one of three named eye surgeons: <strong>Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131, Do\u00e7. Dr. (Associate Professor) Muhammet Derda \u00d6zer or Op. Dr. Aysan Bayram<\/strong>. Your price is in US dollars and in writing before you fly, and a personal 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> \u00b7 <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>Americans and Canadians travel to Istanbul for eye surgery mainly to save on treatment their insurance doesn&#8217;t cover, such as LASIK, SMILE and premium lenses, and Canadians also to avoid long cataract waits. The US national average for LASIK is about $4,492 for both eyes. In Istanbul, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131 or Op. Dr. Aysan Bayram performs laser surgery and Do\u00e7. Dr. Muhammet Derda \u00d6zer treats keratoconus. No tourist visa is needed for short stays.<\/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=\"why-americans-look-at-lasik-in-turkey-price-and-coverage\"><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>Why Americans look at LASIK in Turkey: price and coverage<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal>For most US patients, the reason is cost, not waiting time. Eye surgery that reduces your need for glasses is usually something you pay for yourself in the US, and US prices are among the highest in the world.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>LASIK and SMILE.<\/strong> The Refractive Surgery Council puts the US national average for LASIK at <strong>$4,492 for both eyes<\/strong> (about $2,250 per eye). Our 2025\u201326 market research found typical advertised US prices of about $4,000\u20136,000 for LASIK and $5,000\u20138,000 for SMILE, both eyes. The Refractive Surgery Council advises checking with your insurance carrier for any laser vision correction benefits before you decide.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Cataract surgery and premium lenses.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re on Medicare, Part B may cover cataract surgery with a <strong>conventional<\/strong> intraocular lens: after the 2026 Part B deductible of <strong>$283<\/strong>, you pay <strong>20%<\/strong> of the Medicare-approved amount, according to Medicare.gov. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) explains that Medicare and most insurers cover the standard monofocal lens, while multifocal, EDOF and toric lenses are &#8220;premium&#8221; lenses that are usually paid out of pocket and can add more than $1,000 per eye. Without insurance, typical published US prices for cataract surgery are about $3,500\u20137,000 per eye, and trifocal lens replacement (RLE) is about $11,000\u201315,000 for both eyes.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>So the real comparison is self-pay against self-pay:<\/strong> the same type of procedure, the same types of lasers and lenses, a different city and a different price. This is where medical tourism for eye surgery makes most sense: a planned, elective procedure you would pay for yourself either way.<\/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 <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><\/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=\"canada-cataract-waits-and-what-provincial-plans-don-t-cover\"><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>Canada: cataract waits and what provincial plans don&#8217;t cover<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal>Canadian patients usually have two reasons: waiting and lenses.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Waiting times.<\/strong> According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), <strong>69% of cataract surgeries in Canada were done within the recommended 112 days (16 weeks) in 2024<\/strong>, which means nearly one in three patients waited longer than the benchmark. That still counts only from the decision to operate, not the time it took to see a specialist first. Waits differ a lot by province and region, so ask your ophthalmologist for your own expected date before you decide to travel.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>What isn&#8217;t covered.<\/strong> Provincial plans pay for standard cataract surgery, but not for lenses or surgery aimed at reducing your need for glasses. Ontario&#8217;s OHIP, for example, does not cover eye surgery, testing or &#8220;intraocular lenses with enhanced features&#8221; provided to decrease or eliminate dependency on glasses or contact lenses, even when they are provided at the same time as OHIP-insured cataract surgery. Check your own province&#8217;s plan; laser eye surgery to stop wearing glasses is usually self-pay.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Who travels from Canada?<\/strong> Mostly people who:<\/p>\n<ul data-reveal>\n<li>face a long wait and are struggling to drive, read or work in the meantime<\/li>\n<li>want a premium lens (trifocal, EDOF or toric) that their provincial plan won&#8217;t pay for<\/li>\n<li>want both eyes treated in one trip<\/li>\n<li>want LASIK, SMILE or ICL at a lower self-pay price<\/li>\n<\/ul><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><\/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=\"lasik-in-turkey-cost-prices-in-us-dollars\"><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>LASIK in Turkey cost: prices in US dollars<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow\"><p data-reveal><strong>Typical published prices, 2025\u201326:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Treatment<\/th><th scope=\"col\">USA (typical advertised)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Istanbul (typical published)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Laser Istanbul Clinic<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">LASIK \/ Femto-LASIK (both eyes)<\/th><td data-label=\"USA (typical advertised)\">$4,000\u20136,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Istanbul (typical published)\">$1,450\u20132,700<\/td><td data-label=\"Laser Istanbul Clinic\">from <span class=\"ph\">{{$ price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">SMILE \/ SMILE Pro (both eyes)<\/th><td data-label=\"USA (typical advertised)\">$5,000\u20138,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Istanbul (typical published)\">$2,000\u20133,450<\/td><td data-label=\"Laser Istanbul Clinic\">from <span class=\"ph\">{{$ price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Trifocal lens replacement \/ RLE (both eyes)<\/th><td data-label=\"USA (typical advertised)\">$11,000\u201315,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Istanbul (typical published)\">$3,400\u20137,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Laser Istanbul Clinic\">from <span class=\"ph\">{{$ price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Cataract surgery, monofocal lens (per eye)<\/th><td data-label=\"USA (typical advertised)\">$3,500\u20137,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Istanbul (typical published)\">$1,100\u20132,700<\/td><td data-label=\"Laser Istanbul Clinic\">from <span class=\"ph\">{{$ price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">ICL (per eye)<\/th><td data-label=\"USA (typical advertised)\">$3,500\u20139,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Istanbul (typical published)\">$1,800\u20133,500<\/td><td data-label=\"Laser Istanbul Clinic\">from <span class=\"ph\">{{$ price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Corneal cross-linking for keratoconus (per eye)<\/th><td data-label=\"USA (typical advertised)\">$2,500\u20136,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Istanbul (typical published)\">$1,400\u20132,240<\/td><td data-label=\"Laser Istanbul Clinic\">from <span class=\"ph\">{{$ price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"note-sm\" data-reveal>US and Istanbul figures are typical ranges from clinic price lists and comparison sites in 2025\u201326, not quotes. Many published Istanbul prices are bundles that already include a hotel and transfers; ours cover your medical treatment only, with hotel and transfers extra, so you can compare like for like. Your own price is set by your surgeon after reviewing your scans and is confirmed in writing, in US dollars, before you pay a deposit. Canadian patients: <span class=\"ph\">{{CAD quote option}}<\/span>.<\/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 North America, the flight is the biggest extra cost, so add it, plus specialist travel insurance, when you compare with a quote at home.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/prices\/\">Full price list in GBP, EUR, USD and SAR <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<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"is-lasik-in-turkey-from-the-usa-right-for-you\"><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 LASIK in Turkey from the USA right for you?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal>LASIK suits many adults with a stable prescription and healthy corneas, but not everyone. The AAO says you should be at least 18, and ideally over 21, when vision is more likely to have stopped changing. Severe dry eye, thin corneas, keratoconus, uncontrolled diabetes and advanced glaucoma usually rule LASIK out. If your corneas are thin, your surgeon may suggest SMILE Pro, surface laser (PRK) or an ICL lens instead.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>What to expect afterwards.<\/strong> The AAO notes that almost everyone has dry eyes and some changing vision during the day after LASIK, which usually fades within a month. Glare, halos or starbursts around lights can occur, usually temporarily but sometimes permanently. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises waiting one to three days before non-contact sports, at least four weeks before contact sports, and one to two months before swimming or hot tubs, and says vision can take three to six months to fully stabilise.<\/p><div class=\"list-card\" data-reveal><h3>What the trip looks like:<\/h3><ol class=\"plain-ol\"><li><strong>Free assessment.<\/strong> Send your glasses prescription and any recent eye reports; a surgeon tells you which treatments may suit you and the likely price.<\/li><li><strong>Book your dates.<\/strong> Your coordinator confirms appointments; you book flights once your surgeon has agreed the plan.<\/li><li><strong>Day 1: examination.<\/strong> Full scans and an exam with your surgeon, with your interpreter present. Your surgeon confirms whether LASIK is safe for your eyes before anything is done.<\/li><li><strong>Day 2: surgery.<\/strong> Both eyes are usually treated in the same session, under numbing drops; you rest for the rest of the day.<\/li><li><strong>Day 3: check-up.<\/strong> Your surgeon checks your eyes the next day.<\/li><li><strong>Fly home.<\/strong> Most patients can fly 1\u20133 days after laser surgery, once their surgeon has signed them off.<\/li><\/ol><\/div><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/how-it-works\/\">How it works, from WhatsApp to surgery to home <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) 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>In medical tourism, 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> laser eye surgery (LASIK, SMILE Pro, PRK), ICL, cataract and premium lens surgery, trifocal lens replacement, 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. = 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>Keratoconus patients see Do\u00e7. Dr. \u00d6zer. Corneal cross-linking aims to stop keratoconus getting worse, so an early assessment matters, especially for teenagers and young adults. Every operation takes place in a fully equipped, Ministry of Health\u2013licensed operating theatre in Istanbul.<\/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-the-us-and-canada-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 the US and Canada to Istanbul<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal>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 airport your flight uses before you book a hotel, because they&#8217;re on opposite sides of the city.<\/p><div class=\"widget-slot\" data-reveal><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-layers\"\/><\/svg><span><span class=\"ph\">{{flight info: airlines and US\/Canadian cities with non-stop flights to Istanbul (e.g. New York, Chicago, Washington, Miami, Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal), typical non-stop flight times, checked on the airlines&#8217; own sites before publishing}}<\/span><\/span><\/div><p data-reveal>It&#8217;s an overnight, long-haul trip, so most patients arrive a day before their examination to rest. Flights are not included in your treatment price. Book them once your surgeon has confirmed your dates, and choose a flexible return fare 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. 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. Given the distance, many North American patients add a few days to recover before the flight home.<\/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-americans-and-canadians-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 Americans and Canadians need a visa for Turkey?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 lede\" data-reveal>Not for a short tourist stay. According to Turkey&#8217;s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, <strong>US and Canadian ordinary passport holders are exempt from visas for up to 90 days in any 180-day period<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose\" data-reveal><ul data-reveal>\n<li><strong>Passport validity:<\/strong> Canada&#8217;s travel advice says your passport must be valid for <strong>at least 150 days from the date you enter<\/strong> T\u00fcrkiye (Turkey&#8217;s rule is 60 days beyond the end of your stay).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Space for stamps:<\/strong> you may be refused entry if there isn&#8217;t space in your passport for entry and exit stamps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travelling for treatment:<\/strong> Canada&#8217;s travel advice (updated 29 September 2026) says that if you travel to T\u00fcrkiye to seek medical services, you should apply for a medical visa through the official HealthT\u00fcrkiye portal. Your coordinator will tell you what to prepare; confirm with the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate before you book.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-reveal>Rules change, so check <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/\">travel.state.gov<\/a> (US) or <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/destinations\/turkey\">travel.gc.ca: T\u00fcrkiye<\/a> (Canada) before you book and again before you travel.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Insurance.<\/strong> The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises travellers for medical care to buy international travel health insurance that covers medical evacuation and to check whether follow-up care for complications is covered at home. The Government of Canada warns that your provincial or territorial plan may not cover complications that develop abroad, and that most travel insurance policies won&#8217;t cover planned procedures in another country. Look for a specialist policy that covers treatment abroad and tell your insurer 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. <span class=\"ph\">{{languages: e.g. French for Quebec patients, Spanish, if available}}<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-reveal>Your coordinator handles appointments, documents and questions before and after your trip, by WhatsApp, phone or email. Your surgical report, lens details and medication plan are given to you in English, ready for your optometrist or ophthalmologist at home.<\/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><\/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-the-us-or-canada\"><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 the US or Canada<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal>Aftercare is the part of eye surgery abroad that deserves the most planning, and the distance home makes it more important, not less.<\/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. The CDC recommends taking copies of all your medical records home with you.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Arrange a local eye doctor before you go.<\/strong> The FDA advises regular follow-up for at least the first six months after LASIK, and the CDC recommends arranging follow-up care with a provider at home before you travel. Your surgeon reviews your recovery by video at agreed intervals; for in-person checks, book an optometrist or ophthalmologist near you and share your records. Canada&#8217;s government also advises reviewing your results with a healthcare provider when you return. <span class=\"ph\">{{complication policy: who pays for an in-person review or further treatment at home, and whether re-treatment in Istanbul and the travel for it are covered}}<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Tell your eye doctor.<\/strong> After laser surgery, remind whoever checks your eye pressure for glaucoma that you&#8217;ve had it, because laser surgery can make pressure readings read low (Royal College of Ophthalmologists). If you ever need cataract surgery later, tell the surgeon and bring your old prescriptions; it helps them choose the right lens power.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Know the warning signs.<\/strong> Contact your surgeon without delay if you notice increasing pain, light sensitivity, redness or blurring. After cataract or lens surgery, a sudden shadow in part of your vision, flashing lights or a sudden shower of new floaters can mean a retinal detachment and needs urgent attention: go to the nearest emergency department or eye emergency service, then let us know.<\/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-american-and-canadian-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 American and Canadian 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 US and Canadian patients, with first name, state or province, treatment, surgeon and date; or an embedded Google\/Trustpilot widget filtered to US and Canadian 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 a North American 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 US and Canadian 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-25f6cc22-a1\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-q1\">Is LASIK in Turkey worth it from the USA?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-a1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-25f6cc22-q1\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>It can be, if the saving outweighs the cost of flights, hotel and time off work. The US national average for LASIK is about $4,492 for both eyes, and typical published Istanbul prices are about $1,450\u20132,700. Add a long-haul flight and 3\u20135 days in Istanbul, and think about how your follow-up will work at home before you decide.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-25f6cc22-a2\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-q2\">How much does LASIK in Turkey cost for Americans?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-a2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-25f6cc22-q2\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>With Laser Istanbul Clinic, LASIK starts from <span class=\"ph\">{{$ price}}<\/span> for both eyes, including your examination, surgery, medication, check-ups in Istanbul and an interpreter. Flights, hotel and transfers 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-25f6cc22-a3\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-q3\">Is it safe to get LASIK in Turkey?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-a3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-25f6cc22-q3\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>LASIK has the same benefits and risks wherever it is done; what matters is careful screening and an experienced surgeon. Check who will operate, ask which laser will be used, and get a written treatment plan, as the CDC and the Government of Canada both recommend. Our surgeons will tell you honestly if your eyes aren&#8217;t suitable.<\/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-25f6cc22-a4\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-q4\">Does Medicare pay for premium lenses?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-a4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-25f6cc22-q4\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Medicare Part B may cover cataract surgery with a conventional lens, and you pay 20% of the approved amount after the Part B deductible ($283 in 2026). According to the AAO, multifocal, EDOF and toric lenses are usually paid out of pocket and can add more than $1,000 per eye.<\/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-25f6cc22-a5\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-q5\">How long is the wait for cataract surgery in Canada?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-a5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-25f6cc22-q5\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>It depends on where you live. CIHI reports that 69% of cataract surgeries in 2024 were done within the 16-week benchmark, so nearly one in three patients waited longer. Ask your ophthalmologist for your own expected date.<\/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-25f6cc22-a6\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-q6\">Do Americans 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-25f6cc22-a6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-25f6cc22-q6\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Not for a tourist stay. US and Canadian ordinary passport holders can stay up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa, and your passport should be valid for at least 150 days from arrival. Canada&#8217;s travel advice suggests a medical visa through HealthT\u00fcrkiye for treatment trips, so check the latest rules 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-25f6cc22-a7\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-q7\">Can I fly home to the US after LASIK?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-a7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-25f6cc22-q7\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Usually yes, 1\u20133 days after surgery, once your surgeon has checked your eyes. After lens or cataract surgery, allow about 3\u20137 days.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-25f6cc22-a8\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-q8\">Can I use my HSA or FSA for 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-25f6cc22-a8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-25f6cc22-q8\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Laser eye surgery is listed as a qualifying medical expense in IRS Publication 502, and the Refractive Surgery Council notes laser vision correction is an eligible HSA and FSA expense. Whether your plan pays for treatment abroad is up to your plan administrator, so ask them 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-25f6cc22-a9\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-q9\">What happens if I have a problem when I&#039;m back home?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-a9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-25f6cc22-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 share your full records with your local eye doctor. For an emergency, go to the nearest emergency department first. <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-25f6cc22-a10\" id=\"faq-25f6cc22-q10\">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-25f6cc22-a10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-25f6cc22-q10\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Often, yes. LASIK and SMILE are usually done on both eyes on the same day. 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