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Tired of relying on glasses or contact lenses just to see clearly? Intraocular lens implantation corrects vision problems caused by cataracts, myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism by replacing the eye's natural lens with a customized artificial lens. The implant lasts a lifetime, remaining clear and functional throughout your life. Complication rates are low, with intraoperative complications occurring in just 1 percent of cases. Unlike glasses or contact lenses, which require constant maintenance and replacement, an intraocular lens permanently restores your vision in a single procedure, often referred to as vision correction surgery or lens replacement surgery.

Turkey has become a prime destination for this procedure, combining experienced ophthalmologists trained in the latest surgical techniques with modern clinic facilities and significantly lower costs than Western countries, making it a cost-effective choice. Through Turquie Santé, you access a curated network of accredited ophthalmology specialists and best eye surgeons in Turkey who perform hundreds of lens implantations annually. Our platform handles your entire journey—from initial consultation and detailed eye examination to post-operative follow-up, ensuring clarity at every stage. Many patients achieve vision correction tailored to their lifestyle, whether that means distance clarity alone or multifocal lenses for near, intermediate, and far vision without glasses.

Intraocular implants prices in Turkey

The cost of intraocular lens implantation in Turkey varies according to several criteria, including the type of lens and the complexity of your vision correction. The table below provides estimated prices for the procedure based on the type of implant:

Type of implantEstimated price in TurkeyAverage price in the USA 
MonofocalFrom $1,500 to $2,500From $3,000 to $3,500
MultifocalFrom $2,500 to $4,000
From $3,500 to $4,000
TrifocalFrom $3,000 to $4,500From $4,000 to $4,500

The prices shown are for guidance only. Your final cost will depend on your specific needs and the type of lens recommended by our specialists. Patients choosing Turkey for intraocular lens implantation can expect significant savings compared to Western countries.

Enjoy exceptional quality care at an affordable price and great value for money! Get your free online consultation with our ophthalmologists today and receive a free tailored quote for your intraocular lens implant in Turkey.

Risks and Side Effects

  • Eye infection
  • Increased pressure inside the eyeball (glaucoma)
  • bleeding
  • Retinal problems, such as retinal detachment or swelling

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Intervention or treatment's duration :

  • The intervention typically lasts 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Both eyes are operated on at least 1 week apart

Recovery time :

  • Vision improves and it usually recovers within a few days.
  • Treatment in the form of eye drops should be followed for several days
  • Annual monitoring is necessary.

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JCI - Joint Commission International LOKMAN HEKIM ISTANBUL
TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Certification 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

Main Specialty : Ophthalmology Years of Experience : 17 years. Notable Training : İstanbul University (1994 – 2000),Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital (2001 - 2005) Mastered Techniques : Cataract, Refractive Surgery, Oculoplasty, Strabismus, ... Read more
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TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Certification HISAR INTERCONTINENTAL
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) HISAR INTERCONTINENTAL
JCI - Joint Commission International HISAR INTERCONTINENTAL
HISAR INTERCONTINENTAL
Istanbul, Turkey
Op.Dr. Omer Kocabayık

Op.Dr. Omer Kocabayık

Main Specialty : Ophthalmology Years of Experience : 7 years. Notable Education : Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Çanakkale 18 Mart University Faculty of Medicine Mastered Techniques : Cataract surgery, blepharoplasty, treatment of refractive ... Read more
PROF. ÖMER KAMİL DOĞAN, M.D.

PROF. ÖMER KAMİL DOĞAN, M.D.

Main specialty: Ophthalmology (cataract surgery, glaucoma, corneal transplant, conjunctival diseases) Years of experience: Over 35 years Notable training: Degree in medicine and specialization in ophthalmology at Ankara University, Associate Professor ... Read more
4.4 / 5
4.4(221 Reviews)
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JCI - Joint Commission International MEMORIAL Şişli
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TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Certification MEMORIAL Şişli
MEMORIAL Şişli
Istanbul, Turkey
4.5 / 5
4.5(34 Reviews)
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) LIV Vadistanbul
TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Certification LIV Vadistanbul
Eurocrine — Endocrine Surgery Quality Registry LIV Vadistanbul
AOSpine International — Global Spine Care Organization LIV Vadistanbul
LIV Vadistanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Prof. Dr. Rıfat Rasier

Prof. Dr. Rıfat Rasier

Main Specialty : Ophthalmology Years of Experience : 13 years. Notable Education : PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Doctorate of Medicine, Residency in Ophthalmology Mastered Techniques : Lasers, cataract and ... Read more
Prof. Dr. İhsan Yılmaz

Prof. Dr. İhsan Yılmaz

Main Specialty : Ophthalmology Years of Experience : 14 years. Notable Trainings : Uludag University, Bursa; Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul; Vance Thompson Vision Center, SD, USA; Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, ... Read more
4.4 / 5
4.4(11 Reviews)
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TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Certification LIV Ulus
JCI - Joint Commission International LIV Ulus
Eurocrine — Endocrine Surgery Quality Registry LIV Ulus
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) LIV Ulus
LIV Ulus
Istanbul, Turkey
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
 Assoc. Prof. MD. Ali Olgun

Assoc. Prof. MD. Ali Olgun

Main Specialty : Ophthalmology Years of Experience : 19 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
4.7 / 5
4.7(1 Reviews)
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TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Certification DERINDERE
DERINDERE
Istanbul, Turkey
4.0 / 5
4.0(2 Reviews)
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) DUNYAGOZ ETILER
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TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Certification DUNYAGOZ ETILER
DUNYAGOZ ETILER
Istanbul, Turkey
Prof. ÜMIT AYKAN, MD

Prof. ÜMIT AYKAN, MD

Main specialty: Ophthalmology, glaucoma, and diseases of the anterior segment of the eye Years of experience: Over 30 years Notable training: Graduate of the GATA Military Medical School (1989),specialization in ophthalmology (1995),specialized ... Read more
Prof. Dr. Yavuz Kamil Bardak

Prof. Dr. Yavuz Kamil Bardak

Main specialty: Ophthalmology, refractive surgery, cataract, retina, and glaucoma Years of experience: Over 25 years Notable training: Graduated from Hacettepe (1990),specialization in Ankara (1995),retinal surgery fellowship in the Netherlands ... Read more
4.1 / 5
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) HIZMET By Memorial
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TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Certification HIZMET By Memorial
HIZMET By Memorial
Istanbul, Turkey
4.0 / 5
4.0(2 Reviews)
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TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Certification Florence Nightingale
JCI - Joint Commission International Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale
Istanbul, Turkey
4.7 / 5
4.7(10 Reviews)
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JCI - Joint Commission International AMERICAN HOSPITAL
TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Certification AMERICAN HOSPITAL
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) AMERICAN HOSPITAL
AMERICAN HOSPITAL
Istanbul, Turkey
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TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Certification MEMORIAL Antalya
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 : 25 years. Notable Training : Specialization in ophthalmology at the Ankara Education and Research Hospital (1999-2002),Medical training at Ankara University (1992-1998). Notable Achievements : ... Read more
4.7 / 5
4.7(1 Reviews)
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JCI - Joint Commission International MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Certification MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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4.0(1 Reviews)
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JCI - Joint Commission International MEMORIAL ANKARA
TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Certification MEMORIAL ANKARA
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) MEMORIAL ANKARA
MEMORIAL ANKARA
Ankara, Turkey
4.3 / 5
4.3(2 Reviews)
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TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Certification MEMORIAL Bahçelievler
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) MEMORIAL Bahçelievler
Leed Platinium Certificate MEMORIAL Bahçelievler
JCI - Joint Commission International MEMORIAL Bahçelievler
MEMORIAL Bahçelievler
Istanbul, Turkey
Nesrin Tutaş Günaydın

Nesrin Tutaş Günaydın

Main Specialty : Ophthalmology Years of Experience : 15 years. Notable Education : Medical degree from Istanbul University, specialization in ophthalmology at Hacettepe University. Mastered Techniques : Cataract surgery, refractive surgery, treatment of ... Read more
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JCI - Joint Commission International ACIBADEM
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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
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Medistate Hospital
JCI - Joint Commission International Medistate Hospital
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Medistate Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
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JCI - Joint Commission International DUNYAGOZ ANTALYA
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) DUNYAGOZ ANTALYA
DUNYAGOZ ANTALYA
Antalya, Turkey
Op. Dr. Bayram Gülpamuk

Op. Dr. Bayram Gülpamuk

Main specialty: Ophthalmology (surgery and medicine of the eyes)   Notable training: Graduated in medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of Izmir (1988),residency in ophthalmology at the Ulucanlar Training and Research Hospital (2013–2017),... 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
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TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Certification MEMORIAL Ataşehir
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) MEMORIAL Ataşehir
JCI - Joint Commission International MEMORIAL Ataşehir
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) MEMORIAL Ataşehir
MEMORIAL Ataşehir
Istanbul, Turkey
4.4 / 5
4.4(9 Reviews)
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) DUNYAGOZ ATAKOY
JCI - Joint Commission International DUNYAGOZ ATAKOY
DUNYAGOZ ATAKOY
Istanbul, Turkey
Prof. Dr. Ceyhun Arıcı

Prof. Dr. Ceyhun Arıcı

Main specialty: Ophthalmology (oculoplastic surgery, strabismus surgery, ocular aesthetics) Years of experience: 22 years Notable training: Graduated in medicine from Istanbul University (1996),specialization in ophthalmology at Istanbul ... Read more
Prof. Dr. ALPER AGCA MD.

Prof. Dr. ALPER AGCA MD.

Main specialty: Refractive surgery, cataract, cornea Years of experience: 23 years Notable training: Graduated in medicine from Marmara University (2002),specialization in ophthalmology at Beyoğlu Training Hospital (2007),associate professor in ... Read more
4.6 / 5
4.6(9 Reviews)
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) DUNYAGOZ ALTUNIZADE
JCI - Joint Commission International DUNYAGOZ ALTUNIZADE
DUNYAGOZ ALTUNIZADE
Istanbul, Turkey
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What is an intraocular implant?

An intraocular implant, also called an intraocular lens, is a clear, biocompatible artificial lens. It replaces a clouded lens (cataract) or corrects vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or presbyopia. The procedure is quick, painless, and offers long-lasting vision correction.

The intraocular implants are indicated in several situations, such as:

  • Severe myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism not correctable by laser.
  • Cataracts that affect daily vision.
  • Contraindications to laser surgery (PRK, LASIK).

The main advantages of an implant are:

  • Clear, sharp vision, often without glasses.
  • A personalized solution tailored to your needs.
  • A significant improvement in your daily quality of life.

Types of intraocular implants available in Istanbul, Turkey

Choosing the right intraocular lens depends on your vision needs.

Types of Eye Implants

The most common types of eye implants available in Istanbul are:

Type of ImplantMain CharacteristicsPatient Benefits
MonofocalOptimizes vision at a single focal point (either near or far).
  • Ideal for myopia (distance vision) or hyperopia (near vision).
  • Glasses may still be needed for intermediate vision.
MultifocalCorrects vision at multiple distances.
  • Bifocal: sharp near and distance vision.
  • Trifocal: clear vision at near, intermediate (computer),and distance ranges, perfect for everyday activities.
ToricCorrects astigmatism and can be combined with monofocal or multifocal implants.Provides sharp, precise vision in all directions for patients with astigmatism.

How to Choose Your Intraocular Lens?

Selecting the right intraocular lens depends on several important factors:

  • Type of vision problem: myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or presbyopia.
  • Daily activities: computer work, driving, sports, or hobbies.
  • Personal expectations: Consider whether you prioritize near or distance vision and how much you want to reduce your dependence on glasses.

Our experienced ophthalmologists in Turkey will guide you in choosing the best implant suited to your visual needs and eye health.

Enjoy a clear vision today: Schedule your free personalized online consultation with our eye specialists in Istanbul and receive a treatment plan tailored to your lifestyle and eyesight goals at one of the leading ophthalmology clinics in Istanbul.

Procedure of intraocular implants in Istanbul: step-by-step

In Istanbul, the procedure is carried out in three steps: preoperative phase, operative phase, and postoperative phase.

Preoperative phase

The procedure begins with a complete eye examination to check your overall eye health and detect any problems. Next, ocular biometry is performed to measure your eye and determine the exact power of the lens needed. Your medications are then reviewed to reduce surgical risks, and any related health conditions are managed to ensure the best possible results.

Operative phase

The procedure takes only a few minutes under local anesthesia. It's quick, minimally invasive, and performed in safe, sterile conditions. The intraocular lens is carefully placed through a small incision, and the patients can return home on the same day in a secure, monitored environment.

Postoperative phase and expected results

After surgery, you may feel mild discomfort, such as slight blurriness or sensitivity, for a few days. Using prescribed eye drops and protecting your eyes during sleep will support healing. Follow-up visits are scheduled the next day and one week later to monitor your recovery. Once healed, the intraocular lens provides clear, precise vision, long-term correction of visual problems, and a significant improvement in daily comfort and quality of life.

Risks of intraocular implants surgery

Intraocular lens (IOL) surgery is considered very safe, but like any surgery, there are small risks. The table below highlights possible complications and how Turquie santé helps minimize them:

Potential riskFrequency / SeverityHow to minimize the risk
Eye infection (endophthalmitis).Rare.Strict sterilization and careful follow-up.
Increased eye pressure (glaucoma).Rare.Regular pressure checks and timely care.
Lens displacement or misalignment.Uncommon.Advanced surgical techniques and monitoring.
Glare or halos around lights.Mild and temporary.Proper lens choice and post-operative support.
Retinal detachment.Very rare.Careful pre-surgery assessment and follow-up.
Inflammation or swelling.Mild and temporary.Prescribed anti-inflammatory eye drops.

With the right expertise, these risks are minimized and recovery is smooth. Book your free online consultation with Turquie Santé today to get a personalized treatment plan and enjoy safe, high-quality eye surgery in Turkey.

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