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Glaucoma: Forms & treatment options (Surgery & Laser) in Turkey

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Glaucoma develops silently, often causing irreversible damage to your optic nerve and vision loss before symptoms are noticed. This painless eye disease, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, occurs when fluid buildup increases eye pressure and progressively damages the optic nerve and causing visual field loss. Primary open-angle glaucoma, its most common form in developed countries, accounts for roughly 85 to 90% of cases there, with the split shifting toward angle-closure glaucoma in some regions. Fortunately, effective treatment options are available in Turkey, focusing on lowering intraocular pressure to stop or slow vision loss before it becomes noticeable.

Early detection and treatment are critical because vision loss caused by the disease's progression is irreversible, but medications and surgical treatments can help slow or halt further vision deterioration. Glaucoma treatment in Turkey benefits from advanced diagnostic technology and experienced ophthalmologists, with costs typically ranging from about USD 500 to 8,000 depending on the approach, from laser procedures such as iridectomy to surgery such as trabeculectomy. Ophthalmology specialists in Turkey combine comprehensive eye exams with personalized treatment plans to preserve your remaining vision and prevent further damage. Turquie Santé coordinates your entire medical journey, from initial consultation to surgical intervention if needed, ensuring seamless care at transparent international rates.

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  • Eye pain
  • Swelling or redness of the eye
  • Temporary blurred or cloudy vision

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Intervention or treatment's duration :

  • About 10-20 minutes for laser procedures (per eye).
  • Surgical interventions may take 30 minutes to an hour or more.

Recovery time :

  • For laser procedures, resumption of daily activities is often possible within a day or two.
  • For surgical interventions, patients can typically resume light daily activities within a few days to one week, with full recovery taking several weeks to one month.

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JCI - Joint Commission International LOKMAN HEKIM ISTANBUL
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) LOKMAN HEKIM ISTANBUL
LOKMAN HEKIM ISTANBUL
Istanbul, Turkey
Exp. Ömer Faruk ÖĞE M.D

Exp. Ömer Faruk ÖĞE M.D

Dr. Ömer Faruk Öğe is an ophthalmologist with 17 years of experience specializing in glaucoma management. He completed his ophthalmology training at İstanbul University and Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital. His expertise encompasses ... Read more
4.7 / 5
4.7(68 Reviews)

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) HISAR INTERCONTINENTAL
JCI - Joint Commission International HISAR INTERCONTINENTAL
HISAR INTERCONTINENTAL
Istanbul, Turkey
Op. Doctor Yalçın İşcan

Op. Doctor Yalçın İşcan

Verified CV: Ophthalmology. Training: Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2005); Ophthalmology specialization at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk (2010). Expertise: cataract, corneal transplantation, PRK/LASIK/SMILE refractive surgery, strabismus, oculoplastic surgery, ... Read more
Op. Dr. Faruk Eroglu

Op. Dr. Faruk Eroglu

Main specialty: OphthalmologyYears of experience: Over 31 years since 1993Notable training: Medical degree, University of Istanbul (1993); specialization in ophthalmology, University of IstanbulNotable achievements: Over 10,000 argon laser procedures, 5,000 ... Read more
4.4 / 5
4.4(221 Reviews)

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JCI - Joint Commission International LIV Vadistanbul
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) LIV Vadistanbul
LIV Vadistanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Spec. MD. Deniz Marangoz

Spec. MD. Deniz Marangoz

Main Specialty : Ophthalmology Notable Trainings : Uludag University, Bursa; Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul; Vance Thompson Vision Center, SD, USA; Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Mastered Techniques : Intraocular ... Read more
Prof. Dr. Rıfat Rasier

Prof. Dr. Rıfat Rasier

Main Specialty : OphthalmologyYears of Experience : 16 years.Notable Education : PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Doctorate of Medicine, Residency in OphthalmologyMastered Techniques : Lasers, cataract and refractive ... Read more
4.4 / 5
4.4(11 Reviews)

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) LIV Ulus
JCI - Joint Commission International LIV Ulus
LIV Ulus
Istanbul, Turkey
 Assoc. Prof. MD. Ali Olgun

Assoc. Prof. MD. Ali Olgun

Main Specialty : Ophthalmology Years of Experience : 15 years. Notable Training : Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2005; Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Medical Specialization, 2011; FEBO (May 2018); FICO (November 2018); ... Read more
Prof. Dr.Mehmet Murat Öncel

Prof. Dr.Mehmet Murat Öncel

Main Specialty : Ophthalmology Notable Trainings : Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology residency in Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, LSU Eye ... Read more
4.7 / 5
4.7(1 Reviews)

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) LOKMAN HEKIM Üniversitesi
LOKMAN HEKIM Üniversitesi
Ankara, Turkey
Dr. Burak TANRIVERDİ

Dr. Burak TANRIVERDİ

Main specialty : OphthalmologyYears of experience : 11 years.Notable training : Ankara University, Yıldırım Beyazit University Ataturk Training and Research HospitalsMastered techniques : FFA – ICG (Eye Angio),Cataract surgery, Corneal and conjunctival ... Read more
Asso.Prof. Dr. Mehmet YAKIN

Asso.Prof. Dr. Mehmet YAKIN

Main Specialty : OphthalmologyYears of Experience : 13 years.Notable Education : Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine (2002-2008); Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ophthalmology Residency (2009-2013).Mastered Techniques : Uveitis and ocular ... Read more
4.7 / 5
4.7(1 Reviews)

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JCI - Joint Commission International MEMORIAL Şişli
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) MEMORIAL Şişli
MEMORIAL Şişli
Istanbul, Turkey
MD Ahmet ARPACI

MD Ahmet ARPACI

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Nevzat Nayır

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Nevzat Nayır

4.5 / 5
4.5(34 Reviews)
DERINDERE
Istanbul, Turkey
4.0 / 5
4.0(2 Reviews)

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) DUNYAGOZ ETILER
JCI - Joint Commission International DUNYAGOZ ETILER
DUNYAGOZ ETILER
Istanbul, Turkey
Prof. ATILLA BAYER, MD

Prof. ATILLA BAYER, MD

Main specialty: Ophthalmology Years of experience: Over 30 years Notable training: Graduated from the GATA Military Medical School in 1988, specialized in ophthalmology at the same institution in 1994, and specialized training in glaucoma at Wills Eye ... Read more
Prof. ANIL KUBALOĞLU, MD

Prof. ANIL KUBALOĞLU, MD

Main specialty: Refractive surgery, cataract, cornea, keratoconus Years of experience: Over 23 years Notable training: Graduated in medicine from Istanbul-Cerrahpaşa University (1986),specialization in ophthalmology at Beyoğlu Training Hospital ... Read more
4.1 / 5
4.1(31 Reviews)

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JCI - Joint Commission International HIZMET By Memorial
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) HIZMET By Memorial
HIZMET By Memorial
Istanbul, Turkey
4.0 / 5
4.0(2 Reviews)

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JCI - Joint Commission International AMERICAN HOSPITAL
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) AMERICAN HOSPITAL
AMERICAN HOSPITAL
Istanbul, Turkey
Dr. Aylin Pelin Çil

Dr. Aylin Pelin Çil

Dr.Aylin Şimşek

Dr.Aylin Şimşek

4.7 / 5
4.7(5 Reviews)

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) MEMORIAL Antalya
JCI - Joint Commission International MEMORIAL Antalya
MEMORIAL Antalya
Antalya, Turkey
Özlem Tök

Özlem Tök

Main Specialty : Ophthalmology Years of Experience : 24 years. Notable Training : Specialization in ophthalmology at the Ankara Education and Research Hospital (1999-2002),Medical training at Ankara University (1992-1998). Notable Achievements : Publications ... Read more
4.7 / 5
4.7(1 Reviews)

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JCI - Joint Commission International MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
4.0 / 5
4.0(1 Reviews)

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) MEMORIAL ANKARA
JCI - Joint Commission International MEMORIAL ANKARA
MEMORIAL ANKARA
Ankara, Turkey
Prof. Dr. Ferit AVCU

Prof. Dr. Ferit AVCU

Uzm. Dr. Ömer Aşkın DÖĞERLİOĞLU

Uzm. Dr. Ömer Aşkın DÖĞERLİOĞLU

4.3 / 5
4.3(2 Reviews)

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Leed Platinium Certificate MEMORIAL Bahçelievler
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) MEMORIAL Bahçelievler
JCI - Joint Commission International MEMORIAL Bahçelievler
MEMORIAL Bahçelievler
Istanbul, Turkey
Nesrin Tutaş Günaydın

Nesrin Tutaş Günaydın

Main Specialty : Ophthalmology Years of Experience : 16 years. Notable Education : Medical degree from Istanbul University, specialization in ophthalmology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal City Hospital. Mastered Techniques : Cataract surgery, refractive surgery, ... Read more
4.3 / 5
4.3(23 Reviews)

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) ACIBADEM
JCI - Joint Commission International ACIBADEM
ACIBADEM
Istanbul, Turkey
Dr. Banu Coşar

Dr. Banu Coşar

Main specialty: Ophthalmology Years of experience: Over 28 years Notable training: Graduate of Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine (1996),ophthalmology specialization at Ankara Numune Hospital (2000),cornea fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, USA ... Read more
4.6 / 5
4.6(183 Reviews)

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JCI - Joint Commission International Medistate Hospital
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Medistate Hospital
Medistate Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey

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JCI - Joint Commission International DUNYAGOZ ANTALYA
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) DUNYAGOZ ANTALYA
DUNYAGOZ ANTALYA
Antalya, Turkey
Op.Dr.Hakan Sivrikaya

Op.Dr.Hakan Sivrikaya

Main Specialty : Ophthalmology Years of Experience : 28 years. Notable Education : Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine (1988-1994),Russian Medical Academy, Eye Hospital - Moscow (1994-1998) Mastered Techniques : Phacoemulsification, LASIK, ... Read more
Dr. Semra Hoca

Dr. Semra Hoca

Main specialty: Ophthalmology (surgery and medicine of the eyes) Years of experience: 19 years Notable training: Graduated in medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of Cerrahpaşa (1995),training in ophthalmology at Şişli Etfal ... Read more
4.7 / 5
4.7(1 Reviews)

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JCI - Joint Commission International MEMORIAL Ataşehir
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) MEMORIAL Ataşehir
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) MEMORIAL Ataşehir
MEMORIAL Ataşehir
Istanbul, Turkey
Prof. Başak KARBEK BAYRAKTAR

Prof. Başak KARBEK BAYRAKTAR

Assoc. Prof. Vahit MUTLU

Assoc. Prof. Vahit MUTLU

4.4 / 5
4.4(9 Reviews)

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JCI - Joint Commission International DUNYAGOZ ATAKOY
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) DUNYAGOZ ATAKOY
DUNYAGOZ ATAKOY
Istanbul, Turkey
Op. Dr. Gokay Gunay

Op. Dr. Gokay Gunay

Main Specialty : Ophthalmology Years of Experience : 25 years. Notable Training : 1997 - 2001 Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine Eye Department of Diseases, 1991 - 1997 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Languages Spoken : English ... Read more
Assoc. Prof. MELIKE GEDAR, MD

Assoc. Prof. MELIKE GEDAR, MD

Main Specialty : OphthalmologyYears of Experience : 31 years.Notable Trainings : Hacettepe University, School of Medicine; Bahçeşehir University, School of Medicine (Education Commission Membership)Mastered Techniques : Anesthesia in glaucoma surgery, ... Read more
4.6 / 5
4.6(9 Reviews)

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JCI - Joint Commission International Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale
Istanbul, Turkey
Dr. Abdullah Eren

Dr. Abdullah Eren

Dr.Çavlan Çiftçi

Dr.Çavlan Çiftçi

4.7 / 5
4.7(13 Reviews)

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JCI - Joint Commission International MEDICAL PARK PENDIK
MEDICAL PARK PENDIK
Istanbul, Turkey
4.7 / 5
4.7(1 Reviews)

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) DUNYAGOZ ATASEHIR
JCI - Joint Commission International DUNYAGOZ ATASEHIR
DUNYAGOZ ATASEHIR
Istanbul, Turkey

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Understanding How Glaucoma Treatment Works

Glaucoma treatment typically works by lowering intraocular pressure, as optic nerve damage usually occurs because the pressure within the eye gets too high.Glaucoma treatments focus on improving aqueous flow to lower intraocular pressure. Since glaucoma cannot reverse vision loss, early intervention is essential to prevent further deterioration.

Medical Management with Eye Drops

Treatment usually begins with prescription eye drops that must be taken daily.Since the introduction of latanoprost around 30 years ago, prostaglandin analogs have become a widely used first-line treatment for glaucoma, with agents such as latanoprost, travoprost, bimatoprost, and tafluprost all demonstrating effective intraocular pressure reduction with minimal adverse effects.In clinical trials, prostaglandin analogs have been shown to significantly lower intraocular pressure.Frequently, more than one drug is needed to control intraocular pressure, with beta blockers, topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, and alpha-adrenergic agonists commonly used in addition to prostaglandin analogs.

Laser Treatment

Laser procedures are used when other treatments, like eye drops, are not enough to control high pressure.Laser trabeculoplasty can be done at a clinic or hospital, where the doctor puts numbing drops in the eye, uses a special microscope with a lens placed on the eye, and guides the laser beam to the trabecular meshwork to apply small amounts of energy.It can take from about 1 to 3 months for laser trabeculoplasty to fully lower eye pressure.Patients may need the doctor to check within an hour of surgery and will also need to see the doctor for a follow-up exam, usually within 4 to 8 weeks after treatment.

Surgical Options

Glaucoma surgery helps lower pressure inside the eye to prevent further damage to the optic nerve and protect vision when other treatments like eye drops or laser procedures are not enough to control high pressure.Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery procedures include microsurgical instruments and devices with smaller incisions that manipulate eye tissues less and therefore reduce the risk of complications.Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery is considered to have shorter surgical time and fewer severe complications when compared to traditional glaucoma surgeries such as trabeculectomy.

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery options work either by bypassing the trabecular meshwork, increasing aqueous outflow through Schlemm's canal, increasing uveoscleral outflow, aqueous shunt through subconjunctival space or by ciliary body ablation.Trabeculectomy, still considered the gold standard in glaucoma surgery, involves creating a new pathway for the eye to drain fluid, with a surgeon creating a flap in the sclera underneath the upper eyelid to allow fluid to drain, bounded by the outermost covering of the eye.Most procedures are done in an outpatient setting so patients can go home the same day, though immediately after surgery, the eye may feel sore or be red, or vision may be blurry for a few days.Once patients are taking medications for glaucoma, ophthalmologists will want to see them regularly, with visits expected about every 3 to 6 months.

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Glaucoma treatment FAQ

How long do glaucoma treatment and recovery take?

The duration of treatment and recovery depends on the type of intervention:

  • Eye drops: long-term daily treatment
  • Laser: quick procedure, recovery within a few hours
  • Surgery: full recovery within a few weeks with regular follow-up
Can glaucoma be completely cured?

Glaucoma cannot be completely cured, but its progression can be effectively controlled with appropriate treatment, which helps preserve vision.

At what age should glaucoma be screened?

Regular screening is recommended from the age of 40, or earlier if there is a family history or risk factors.

What precautions should be taken in case of glaucoma?

In case of glaucoma, it is important to:

  • Follow the prescribed treatment
  • Regularly check eye pressure
  • Avoid certain medications that can increase pressure
  • Protect the eyes from trauma
  • Adopt a healthy lifestyle (balanced diet, appropriate physical activity)
What are the potential side effects of glaucoma medications?

Glaucoma medications, mainly eye drops, may cause eye irritation, redness, stinging, temporary blurred vision, or more rarely, general effects such as headaches or fatigue. It is important to report any side effects to your ophthalmologist.

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