{"id":1906,"date":"2026-10-20T08:51:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T08:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/lens-replacement-surgery-turkey\/cost\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T12:58:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T12:58:15","slug":"cost","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/lens-replacement-surgery-turkey\/cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Hero (Photo + summary card) Start -->\n<section class=\"page-hero\" id=\"top\">\n\t<div class=\"phero-inner pad with-media container-fluid\"><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"phero-left col-12 col-lg-7\">\n\t\t\t<div data-hero-in><ol class=\"crumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/\">Home: eye surgery in Istanbul<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/treatments\/\">All eye treatments<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/lens-replacement-surgery-turkey\/\">Lens replacement in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Cost<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\t\t\t<h1 class=\"t64 hero-title phero-title\" data-lines>Lens Replacement Surgery Turkey Cost: Smart Lens Prices in Istanbul vs the UK, US and EU<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 phero-lead\" data-hero-in>The full lens replacement surgery Turkey cost picture in one place: our prices for each type of lens, exactly what the price includes and what costs extra, and how the total compares with typical published prices in the UK, the US, Germany and the Gulf. Your own price is confirmed in writing by your surgeon before you pay anything or book a flight.<\/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 my free quote<\/span><\/a><a class=\"pill pill-line\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/4915783739465?text=Hello%20Laser%20Istanbul%20Clinic%2C%20I%20would%20like%20some%20information%20about%20eye%20treatment.%20Sent%20from%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Flaseristanbulclinic.com%2Fen%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"pill-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"pill-label\">WhatsApp us: +49 157 8373 9465<\/span><\/a><\/div><ul class=\"phero-meta\" data-hero-in><li><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg>Medically reviewed by <span class=\"ph\">{{surgeon}}<\/span> \u00b7 Last updated <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\/intraocular-lens-implant-819x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Intraocular lens implant\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/intraocular-lens-implant-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/intraocular-lens-implant-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/intraocular-lens-implant-768x960.webp 768w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/intraocular-lens-implant.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>Lens replacement surgery (refractive lens exchange, RLE) with trifocal lenses typically costs about $3,400\u20137,000 for both eyes at published Istanbul prices, compared with roughly \u00a36,000\u2013\u00a311,000 in UK private clinics and $11,000\u201315,000 in the US. At Laser Istanbul Clinic, lens replacement with Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131 starts from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span> for both eyes, including your examination, lenses, surgery, medication, check-ups and interpreter. Hotel, transfers and flights are extra.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- Hero (Photo + summary card) End -->\n\n\n<!-- FAQ (Question and answer rows) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"lens-replacement-surgery-turkey-cost-at-a-glance\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>Lens replacement surgery Turkey cost at a glance<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose sec-pre\"><p data-reveal>These are our starting prices for both eyes, in pounds, with the lens included. Use the currency switcher to see them in euros, US dollars or Saudi riyals. Lenses are not sold separately: one price covers the lens and the operation. Lens replacement is led by <strong>Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131<\/strong>; if you also have a cataract, <strong>Op. Dr. Aysan Bayram<\/strong> may treat you, and <strong>Do\u00e7. Dr. Muhammet Derda \u00d6zer<\/strong> (Associate Professor) reviews cases with a corneal or retinal condition.<\/p><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Lens type (both eyes)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What it aims for<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Example lenses<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Time in Istanbul<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Our price from<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Monofocal lens<\/th><td data-label=\"What it aims for\">Clear vision at one distance, usually far; reading glasses still needed<\/td><td data-label=\"Example lenses\">Standard aspheric lenses<\/td><td data-label=\"Time in Istanbul\">5\u20137 days<\/td><td data-label=\"Our price from\"><span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Monofocal &#8220;blended vision&#8221;<\/th><td data-label=\"What it aims for\">One eye set for distance, the other for arm&#8217;s length<\/td><td data-label=\"Example lenses\">Standard aspheric lenses<\/td><td data-label=\"Time in Istanbul\">5\u20137 days<\/td><td data-label=\"Our price from\"><span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Toric lens (monofocal)<\/th><td data-label=\"What it aims for\">Corrects astigmatism inside the eye<\/td><td data-label=\"Example lenses\">Toric versions of most lenses<\/td><td data-label=\"Time in Istanbul\">5\u20137 days<\/td><td data-label=\"Our price from\"><span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">EDOF lens<\/th><td data-label=\"What it aims for\">Distance to computer, fewer halos; glasses for small print<\/td><td data-label=\"Example lenses\">Vivity, PureSee<\/td><td data-label=\"Time in Istanbul\">5\u20137 days<\/td><td data-label=\"Our price from\"><span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">EDOF toric lens<\/th><td data-label=\"What it aims for\">EDOF range plus astigmatism correction<\/td><td data-label=\"Example lenses\">Toric EDOF lenses<\/td><td data-label=\"Time in Istanbul\">5\u20137 days<\/td><td data-label=\"Our price from\"><span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Trifocal \/ multifocal lens<\/th><td data-label=\"What it aims for\">Near, intermediate and distance vision<\/td><td data-label=\"Example lenses\">PanOptix, Synergy<\/td><td data-label=\"Time in Istanbul\">5\u20137 days<\/td><td data-label=\"Our price from\"><span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Trifocal \/ multifocal toric lens<\/th><td data-label=\"What it aims for\">Trifocal range plus astigmatism correction<\/td><td data-label=\"Example lenses\">Toric trifocal lenses<\/td><td data-label=\"Time in Istanbul\">5\u20137 days<\/td><td data-label=\"Our price from\"><span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p data-reveal class=\"note-sm\">Prices are for both eyes and include everything listed under &#8220;What your price includes&#8221; below. Hotel and airport transfers are a separate charge; flights are not included. Your exact price is confirmed in writing by your surgeon after your free assessment.<\/p><div class=\"callout\" data-reveal><p><em>Currency switcher:<\/em> EUR \u2192 <span class=\"ph\">{{\u20ac price}}<\/span> \u00b7 USD \u2192 <span class=\"ph\">{{$ price}}<\/span> \u00b7 SAR \u2192 <span class=\"ph\">{{SAR price}}<\/span> in each row. Single-eye prices: <span class=\"ph\">{{single-eye price}}<\/span>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-list\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-row\" data-reveal><div class=\"row\"><h3 class=\"qa-q col-12 col-lg-4\">What decides your lens replacement price?<\/h3><div class=\"qa-a prose col-12 col-lg-8\"><p data-reveal>The lens you choose decides most of the price, because the operation itself is the same for every lens. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) says monofocal lenses are generally less expensive than multifocal lenses, but that lens cost varies widely. Four things move the price:<\/p>\n<ol data-reveal>\n<li><strong>The lens type.<\/strong> Monofocal lenses cost least; EDOF and trifocal lenses cost more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Astigmatism.<\/strong> If you have astigmatism, a toric version of your lens corrects it during the same operation and is priced separately in our table.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One eye or both.<\/strong> Our prices are for both eyes; a single-eye price is available if your surgeon advises treating one eye only.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What the price covers.<\/strong> A low headline price that leaves out scans, check-ups or later laser treatment is not cheaper in the end. That is why we quote one written price with the inclusions spelled out.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-reveal>Not sure which lens suits you? The <a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eye-tools\/lens-finder-quiz\/\">lens finder quiz<\/a> gives you a starting point before your surgeon&#8217;s assessment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-row\" data-reveal><div class=\"row\"><h3 class=\"qa-q col-12 col-lg-4\">Laser lens replacement cost: is the laser version worth paying more for?<\/h3><div class=\"qa-a prose col-12 col-lg-8\"><p data-reveal>&#8220;Laser lens replacement&#8221; usually means femtosecond laser-assisted lens surgery, where a laser performs some of the first steps before the lens is replaced. According to the RCOphth, femtosecond lasers are costly, can increase the price of your procedure and provide no proven benefit for your vision after RLE or cataract surgery, although they may make some steps easier for the surgeon to perform consistently. Whether laser-assisted surgery is offered, and its price: <span class=\"ph\">{{femtosecond laser-assisted surgery: offered yes\/no, and surcharge}}<\/span>. Your surgeon explains whether it adds anything in your case.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-row\" data-reveal><div class=\"row\"><h3 class=\"qa-q col-12 col-lg-4\">Trifocal lens surgery cost compared with EDOF and toric lenses<\/h3><div class=\"qa-a prose col-12 col-lg-8\"><p data-reveal>Trifocal lens surgery cost is the figure most people compare, because trifocal lenses aim for the widest range of vision without glasses: the RCOphth reports that about four out of five patients are completely free of glasses after RLE with widely used contemporary multifocal lenses. An EDOF lens gives a smoother range with fewer halos but usually still needs reading glasses for small print. A toric lens adds astigmatism correction to either type. Each lens type has its own page:<\/p>\n<p data-reveal>\u2192 <em>Compare the lenses:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/lens-replacement-surgery-turkey\/trifocal-lens\/\">Trifocal \/ multifocal lens surgery (PanOptix, Synergy)<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/lens-replacement-surgery-turkey\/edof-lens\/\">EDOF lens (Vivity, PureSee)<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/lens-replacement-surgery-turkey\/toric-lens\/\">Toric lens for astigmatism<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- FAQ (Question and answer rows) End -->\n\n\n<!-- FAQ (Question and answer rows) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"what-your-lens-replacement-price-includes-and-what-costs-ext\"><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>What your lens replacement price includes, and what costs extra<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-list\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-row\" data-reveal><div class=\"row\"><h3 class=\"qa-q col-12 col-lg-4\">Included in your treatment price<\/h3><div class=\"qa-a prose col-12 col-lg-8\"><ul data-reveal>\n<li><strong>Full pre-operative eye examination and scans<\/strong> with your surgeon in Istanbul, including optical biometry to calculate your lens power, corneal topography and OCT scans<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgery on both eyes<\/strong> by your named surgeon, <strong>including the lenses<\/strong> agreed in your quote<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medication and eye drops<\/strong> for your recovery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Follow-up examinations in Istanbul<\/strong> with the same surgeon before you fly home<\/li>\n<li><strong>A personal interpreter<\/strong> at every appointment<\/li>\n<li><strong>A dedicated coordinator<\/strong> who organises your appointments, reports and paperwork<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remote follow-up<\/strong> after you return home, with video reviews by your surgeon at agreed intervals<\/li>\n<li><strong>A written surgical report in English<\/strong>, including the exact lens model and power, for your optometrist at home<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-row\" data-reveal><div class=\"row\"><h3 class=\"qa-q col-12 col-lg-4\">Optional, at extra cost (arranged on request)<\/h3><div class=\"qa-a prose col-12 col-lg-8\"><ul data-reveal>\n<li><strong>Hotel:<\/strong> <span class=\"ph\">{{nights}}<\/span> nights at <span class=\"ph\">{{hotel standard}}<\/span>, from <span class=\"ph\">{{hotel price}}<\/span>. You are free to book your own.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Airport transfers:<\/strong> from <span class=\"ph\">{{transfer price}}<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra nights<\/strong> if you want to stay longer or your surgeon advises it.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-row\" data-reveal><div class=\"row\"><h3 class=\"qa-q col-12 col-lg-4\">Not included<\/h3><div class=\"qa-a prose col-12 col-lg-8\"><ul data-reveal>\n<li><strong>Flights<\/strong> to and from Istanbul<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel insurance<\/strong> (see the FAQ below)<\/li>\n<li>Anything not written in your quote. If your case needs something extra, it appears in your written quote before you pay a deposit.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-row\" data-reveal><div class=\"row\"><h3 class=\"qa-q col-12 col-lg-4\">Later costs to ask about, at home or abroad<\/h3><div class=\"qa-a prose col-12 col-lg-8\"><p data-reveal>The RCOphth says your clinic should be clear from the outset about the total cost of the procedure, and describes what UK clinics usually include:<\/p>\n<ul data-reveal>\n<li><strong>Follow-up and treatment of problems<\/strong> caused by surgery are usually included for up to 12 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laser adjustments to the focus<\/strong> (&#8220;touch-ups&#8221;) are often needed for the best result and are normally included in the fee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>YAG laser capsulotomy<\/strong>, a one-off minor laser treatment for clouding behind the new lens (posterior capsule opacification), is often needed months or years later and may be charged separately.<\/li>\n<li>Most clinics charge for new eye problems or natural prescription changes later on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-reveal>Ask every provider about all four before comparing prices. Our policy: <span class=\"ph\">{{laser touch-up and YAG capsulotomy policy and the period it covers}}<\/span>; remote aftercare for <span class=\"ph\">{{aftercare period}}<\/span>.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eye-surgery-packages\/\">Eye surgery packages: what&#039;s included <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-row\" data-reveal><div class=\"row\"><h3 class=\"qa-q col-12 col-lg-4\">What a whole trip costs: a worked example<\/h3><div class=\"qa-a prose col-12 col-lg-8\"><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Cost<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Who arranges it<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Lens replacement, both eyes (lens from your quote)<\/th><td data-label=\"Cost\"><span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span><\/td><td data-label=\"Who arranges it\">Your surgeon and coordinator<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Hotel, <span class=\"ph\">{{nights}}<\/span> nights (optional)<\/th><td data-label=\"Cost\"><span class=\"ph\">{{hotel price}}<\/span><\/td><td data-label=\"Who arranges it\">We can book it, or you can<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Airport transfers (optional)<\/th><td data-label=\"Cost\"><span class=\"ph\">{{transfer price}}<\/span><\/td><td data-label=\"Who arranges it\">We can book them, or you can<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Return flights<\/th><td data-label=\"Cost\">Your booking<\/td><td data-label=\"Who arranges it\">You<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Travel insurance<\/th><td data-label=\"Cost\">Your policy<\/td><td data-label=\"Who arranges it\">You<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\"><strong>Total trip cost<\/strong><\/th><td data-label=\"Cost\"><strong>Treatment + your travel choices<\/strong><\/td><td data-label=\"Who arranges it\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p data-reveal>Most patients plan 5\u20137 days in Istanbul for lens replacement and fly home about 3\u20137 days after surgery, once their surgeon has checked their eyes. The NHS treatment-abroad checklist advises budgeting for exchange-rate changes, a possibly longer stay and the cost of any return trip. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eye-tools\/cost-calculator\/\">treatment cost and savings calculator<\/a> adds these up for your home country.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- FAQ (Question and answer rows) End -->\n\n\n<!-- FAQ (Question and answer rows) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"how-much-is-lens-replacement-surgery-in-turkey-compared-with\"><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 much is lens replacement surgery in Turkey compared with home?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-list\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-row\" data-reveal><div class=\"row\"><h3 class=\"qa-q col-12 col-lg-4\">At a glance: typical published prices (USD, 2025\u201326)<\/h3><div class=\"qa-a prose col-12 col-lg-8\"><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Treatment<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Istanbul (market)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">UK<\/th><th scope=\"col\">USA<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Germany<\/th><th scope=\"col\">UAE \/ Saudi<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Trifocal lens \/ RLE, both eyes<\/th><td data-label=\"Istanbul (market)\">$3,400\u20137,000<\/td><td data-label=\"UK\">$8,000\u201314,700<\/td><td data-label=\"USA\">$11,000\u201315,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Germany\">$6,700\u201310,400<\/td><td data-label=\"UAE \/ Saudi\">\u2248$8,000\u20138,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Monofocal lens (cataract), per eye<\/th><td data-label=\"Istanbul (market)\">$1,100\u20132,700<\/td><td data-label=\"UK\">$3,350\u20134,700<\/td><td data-label=\"USA\">$3,500\u20137,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Germany\">covered by statutory insurance<\/td><td data-label=\"UAE \/ Saudi\">$2,860\u20133,130 (UAE)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p data-reveal class=\"note-sm\">Typical advertised ranges from our 2025\u201326 market research, not quotes. Comparing the middle of each range, trifocal lens replacement in Istanbul is about 60\u201367% cheaper than in the UK and about 72% cheaper than in the US. Many advertised Istanbul prices are bundles that already include a hotel and transfers. Ours do not, so you can compare the treatment cost like for like and choose your own hotel.<\/p><div class=\"callout\" data-reveal><p><em>Currency switcher:<\/em> the panel below changes with the selected currency (GBP \u2192 UK, EUR \u2192 Germany\/EU, USD \u2192 USA, SAR \u2192 Saudi\/Gulf).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-row\" data-reveal><div class=\"row\"><h3 class=\"qa-q col-12 col-lg-4\">If you live in the UK: lens replacement cost UK vs Istanbul (GBP)<\/h3><div class=\"qa-a prose col-12 col-lg-8\"><p data-reveal>Refractive lens exchange is not available on the NHS. According to the RCOphth, surgery to correct the need for glasses or contact lenses is not an NHS procedure and is not covered by private health insurance schemes, so almost every UK patient pays the full private price. Typical published UK prices in 2026:<\/p><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Lens type<\/th><th scope=\"col\">UK price per eye<\/th><th scope=\"col\">UK price, both eyes<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Istanbul with us, both eyes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Monofocal lens<\/th><td data-label=\"UK price per eye\">\u00a32,500\u2013\u00a33,500<\/td><td data-label=\"UK price, both eyes\">\u00a35,000\u2013\u00a37,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Istanbul with us, both eyes\">from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Multifocal \/ premium lens<\/th><td data-label=\"UK price per eye\">\u00a33,450\u2013\u00a34,988<\/td><td data-label=\"UK price, both eyes\">\u00a36,900\u2013\u00a39,976<\/td><td data-label=\"Istanbul with us, both eyes\">from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Trifocal lens replacement (wider published range)<\/th><td data-label=\"UK price per eye\">\u2014<\/td><td data-label=\"UK price, both eyes\">\u00a36,000\u2013\u00a311,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Istanbul with us, both eyes\">from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p data-reveal>UK clinics often quote per eye, which can make a headline price look like half the real cost of treating both eyes. Our prices are always for both eyes. NHS cataract surgery uses monofocal lenses, so even if you have a cataract, a trifocal or EDOF lens means paying privately.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-row\" data-reveal><div class=\"row\"><h3 class=\"qa-q col-12 col-lg-4\">If you live in Germany or elsewhere in the EU (EUR)<\/h3><div class=\"qa-a prose col-12 col-lg-8\"><p data-reveal>German statutory health insurance pays for cataract surgery with a standard lens, but not for premium lenses such as trifocal or EDOF lenses. Typical published German prices for trifocal lens replacement are about <strong>\u20ac5,800\u20139,000 for both eyes<\/strong>. Our EUR prices for both eyes: trifocal from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u20ac price}}<\/span>, EDOF from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u20ac price}}<\/span>, monofocal from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u20ac price}}<\/span>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-row\" data-reveal><div class=\"row\"><h3 class=\"qa-q col-12 col-lg-4\">If you live in the USA (USD)<\/h3><div class=\"qa-a prose col-12 col-lg-8\"><p data-reveal>Typical published US prices for trifocal lens replacement are <strong>$11,000\u201315,000 for both eyes<\/strong>, the largest gap in our price data. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) says Medicare and most insurers cover the standard monofocal lens used in cataract surgery, while premium lenses (multifocal, EDOF, toric and others) are usually paid out of pocket and can cost more than a thousand dollars extra. Our USD prices for both eyes: trifocal from <span class=\"ph\">{{$ price}}<\/span>, EDOF from <span class=\"ph\">{{$ price}}<\/span>, monofocal from <span class=\"ph\">{{$ price}}<\/span>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-row\" data-reveal><div class=\"row\"><h3 class=\"qa-q col-12 col-lg-4\">If you live in Saudi Arabia or the Gulf (SAR)<\/h3><div class=\"qa-a prose col-12 col-lg-8\"><p data-reveal>The Saudi riyal is pegged at SAR 3.75 to the US dollar, so the Gulf figure above equals roughly <strong>SAR 30,000\u201332,600<\/strong> for trifocal lens replacement on both eyes, against about SAR 12,750\u201326,250 at published Istanbul prices. Unlike laser surgery, where Gulf and Istanbul prices are close, premium lens surgery is one of the main reasons Gulf patients travel to Istanbul. Our SAR prices for both eyes: trifocal from <span class=\"ph\">{{SAR price}}<\/span>, EDOF from <span class=\"ph\">{{SAR price}}<\/span>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qa-row\" data-reveal><div class=\"row\"><h3 class=\"qa-q col-12 col-lg-4\">Why lens replacement is cheaper in Turkey<\/h3><div class=\"qa-a prose col-12 col-lg-8\"><ul data-reveal>\n<li><strong>Lower running costs, same lenses.<\/strong> Istanbul&#8217;s eye surgeons implant premium trifocal and EDOF lenses from the same major manufacturers used in London, Munich or Dubai. The difference is the overall cost of healthcare in Turkey, not the lens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bundled versus itemised pricing.<\/strong> Some prices include a hotel and transfers, some don&#8217;t; some include touch-ups and YAG laser, others charge for them. Compare what is actually in the price.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Per-eye versus both-eye quotes.<\/strong> A &#8220;from \u00a32,500&#8221; UK price is per eye; most Istanbul prices are for both eyes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exchange rates.<\/strong> If you pay in pounds, euros or dollars, currency movements change the real cost. Your quote states the currency you pay in: <span class=\"ph\">{{quote currency}}<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-reveal>A lower price only makes sense if the essentials are the same: a named, experienced surgeon, full pre-operative measurements, a properly equipped operating theatre and a clear aftercare plan. Lens replacement is a real operation with real risks: the RCOphth puts permanent, serious loss of vision at about 1 in 500 patients, which is more common than after laser eye surgery. Your surgery takes place in a fully equipped, Ministry of Health\u2013licensed operating theatre in Istanbul, and you know your surgeon&#8217;s name before you book.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/turkey-vs-home-cost-comparison\/\">Turkey vs UK, Germany and USA: eye surgery cost comparison <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/prices\/\">Price list: all eye treatments in GBP, EUR, USD and SAR <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- FAQ (Question and answer rows) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Process (Step cards: 3 columns) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel\" id=\"how-to-pay-for-lens-replacement-surgery-in-istanbul\"><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>How to pay for lens replacement surgery in Istanbul<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t<ol class=\"steps row row-cols-1 row-cols-lg-3\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Free assessment, no payment<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Send your prescription and any eye reports. Your surgeon reviews them and you receive a written quote showing the recommended lens type, the price for both eyes and every inclusion.<\/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>Deposit to secure your date<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"ph\">{{payment terms: deposit amount, how it is paid, and refund conditions}}<\/span>.<\/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>Balance<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"ph\">{{payment terms: when the balance is due, e.g. on the day of your examination in Istanbul}}<\/span>, after your surgeon has confirmed in person that you are suitable and agreed your lens.<\/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>Payment methods<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"ph\">{{accepted payment methods, e.g. bank transfer, card, cash; currencies accepted}}<\/span>.<\/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>If you are not suitable<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If your examination in Istanbul shows that lens replacement is not right for your eyes, you do not pay for an operation you don&#8217;t need. <span class=\"ph\">{{policy on the examination fee and deposit refund in this case}}<\/span>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<div class=\"sec-foot-flow prose\"><p data-reveal><strong>Instalments and finance.<\/strong> Many UK clinics offer interest-free finance over 10\u201324 months, often with a deposit of \u00a350\u2013\u00a3500. <span class=\"ph\">{{finance or instalment option, if any; otherwise state &#8220;We do not currently offer finance.&#8221;}}<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>How long your quote is valid.<\/strong> Your quoted price is valid for <span class=\"ph\">{{quote validity period}}<\/span>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Process (Step 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>Lens replacement cost: frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"acc\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item is-open\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faq-951eacfe-a1\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-q1\">How much does lens replacement surgery cost in Turkey?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-a1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-951eacfe-q1\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Typical published Istanbul prices for trifocal lens replacement are about $3,400\u20137,000 for both eyes, and monofocal lens surgery about $1,100\u20132,700 per eye. With Laser Istanbul Clinic, lens replacement starts from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span> for both eyes, including your examination, lenses, surgery, medication, check-ups and interpreter. Hotel and transfers are extra, and your final price depends on the lens you choose.<\/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-951eacfe-a2\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-q2\">How much does trifocal lens surgery cost?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-a2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-951eacfe-q2\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Trifocal lens surgery typically costs \u00a36,000\u2013\u00a311,000 for both eyes in UK private clinics, $11,000\u201315,000 in the US and about $3,400\u20137,000 at published Istanbul prices. With us, trifocal lens surgery starts from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span> for both eyes, and a toric trifocal for astigmatism from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/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-951eacfe-a3\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-q3\">What is the laser lens replacement cost?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-a3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-951eacfe-q3\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Laser-assisted lens replacement uses a femtosecond laser for some steps and usually costs more. The RCOphth says these lasers are costly and have no proven benefit for your vision after RLE, although they may help the surgeon perform some steps consistently. <span class=\"ph\">{{femtosecond laser-assisted surgery: offered yes\/no, and surcharge}}<\/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-951eacfe-a4\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-q4\">How much does lens replacement surgery cost in the UK?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-a4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-951eacfe-q4\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Published 2026 UK prices are about \u00a32,500\u2013\u00a33,500 per eye for a monofocal lens and \u00a33,450\u2013\u00a34,988 per eye for a multifocal or premium lens, so roughly \u00a35,000\u2013\u00a310,000 for both eyes. Trifocal lens replacement is widely advertised at \u00a36,000\u2013\u00a311,000 for both 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-951eacfe-a5\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-q5\">Is lens replacement available on the NHS or covered by insurance?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-a5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-951eacfe-q5\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>No. The RCOphth says surgery to correct the need for glasses or contact lenses is not available on the NHS and is not covered by private health insurance. The NHS offers lens surgery mainly for cataract and sight-threatening conditions, with monofocal lenses.<\/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-951eacfe-a6\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-q6\">Is your price per eye or for both eyes?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-a6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-951eacfe-q6\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Our lens replacement prices are for both eyes, with the lenses included. If you need surgery on one eye only, ask for a single-eye quote: <span class=\"ph\">{{single-eye price}}<\/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-951eacfe-a7\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-q7\">Does a toric lens for astigmatism cost more?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-a7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-951eacfe-q7\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Yes, toric lenses are priced separately because they correct astigmatism as well. The AAO groups toric lenses with premium lenses that are usually paid out of pocket. Our toric prices are in the table above: monofocal toric from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span>, EDOF toric from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span> and trifocal toric from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/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-951eacfe-a8\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-q8\">Are hotel and airport transfers included?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-a8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-951eacfe-q8\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>No. Hotel and airport transfers are a separate charge, and flights are not included. We are happy to book a hotel (<span class=\"ph\">{{nights}}<\/span> nights, from <span class=\"ph\">{{hotel price}}<\/span>) and transfers (<span class=\"ph\">{{transfer price}}<\/span>) if you ask, or you can arrange your own.<\/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-951eacfe-a9\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-q9\">What if I need a laser touch-up or YAG laser later?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-a9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-951eacfe-q9\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>The RCOphth says laser touch-ups are often needed to fine-tune the focus after RLE, and that YAG laser capsulotomy, a one-off minor laser treatment for later clouding behind the lens, may be charged separately. Our policy: <span class=\"ph\">{{laser touch-up and YAG capsulotomy policy and the period it covers}}<\/span>. Ask any provider this before comparing prices.<\/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-951eacfe-a10\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-q10\">Can the price change after my examination in Istanbul?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-a10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-951eacfe-q10\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Only if your measurements show that a different lens suits your eyes better, and you agree before surgery. Your surgeon explains why, and the new price is confirmed in writing before treatment. If lens replacement is not suitable for you at all, you won&#8217;t pay for an operation you don&#8217;t need.<\/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-951eacfe-a11\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-q11\">Do I need travel insurance?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-951eacfe-a11\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-951eacfe-q11\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Yes, and tell your insurer you are travelling for treatment. 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Both-eye figures = per-eye \u00d7 2.<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Saudi riyal pegged at SAR 3.75 per US dollar: Argaam, &#8220;SAR-USD peg preserves domestic price stability: SAMA Governor&#8221; (9 Feb 2026), https:\/\/www.argaam.com\/en\/article\/articledetail\/id\/1878958 (SAR figures = USD figures \u00d7 3.75, rounded).<\/li>\n\t<\/ol><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- List (Sources and medical review) End -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"parent":1774,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1906","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1906","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1906"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1906\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3051,"href":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1906\/revisions\/3051"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1774"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}