How Much Does Cataract surgery (one eye) Cost in Turkey in AUD?
Cataract surgery (one eye) in Turkey tends to cost between AUD $1,716 and AUD $2,860. Total costs depend on lens choice, such as monofocal or multifocal, and the surgeon's clinical expertise. Australians typically save around 43% compared to local prices, where the average cost is AUD $4,004. Packages often include preoperative tests, consultations, local anaesthetic, follow-up examinations, and language assistance.
Lens type: Multifocal and trifocal "smart lenses" typically add a premium over standard monofocal options.
Surgical technique: Advanced femtosecond laser surgery often costs 20–30% more than the standard phacoemulsification method.
Clinic location: Major medical hubs include Istanbul, Antalya, Ankara, and Izmir, where pricing remains highly competitive.
In-house inclusions: Premium packages may include airport transfers, hotel stays, and full board as standard.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Paying for a higher-tier package often secures surgeons with vast clinical volume. For instance, Dr. Ahmet Satici and Dr. Baha Toygar have each performed over 20,000 cases. Packages at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, priced around A$2,800, bundle items that Australians usually pay extra for, such as full-body scans, transfers, and even hotel stays during the recovery period.
Data verified by Bookimed as of June 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 119 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.
Best Cataract surgery (one eye) Clinics in Turkey for Australians: 11 Verified Options and AUD Prices
The doctor is a highly experienced ophthalmologist with over two decades of professional experience, having performed more than 30,000 eye surgeries. Specializing in cataract, keratoconus, cornea, laser, and presbyopia treatments, the doctor is also an active contributor to scientific literature, with over 100 publications in the field.
Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine and specialized in ophthalmology at the Beyoglu Training and Research Hospital. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
34 years of experience • 20000+ treatments performed
The doctor is a distinguished ophthalmologist with 33 years of clinical experience in eye health. Specializing in surgical procedures, the doctor has successfully performed over 20,000 surgeries, demonstrating a commitment to high standards of patient care and satisfaction.
After graduating from Uludag University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, the doctor completed specialization in ophthalmology at Dicle University in 1992. Achieving associate professorship in 2002, the doctor attained full professorship at Harran University in 2009. Memberships include the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
The doctor is a highly regarded Eye Diseases Specialist with a focus on ophthalmology. With a robust academic foundation, the doctor has completed fellowships at prestigious institutions including Moorfields Eye Hospital, University of California San Diego, Baylor College of Medicine, and the Doheny Eye Institute.
The doctor is an active member of several professional societies such as the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European VitreoRetinal Society. The doctor specializes in a wide range of eye surgeries, including cataract surgery, LASIK, and retinal transplantation.
Tetiana • Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
United Kingdom
24 Feb 2026
Verified review.
It was a very good experience for us and we are grateful for the treatment provided
It was a very good experience for us, and I will use this service in the future if necessary. All the answers to my questions were given. Everything is very organized. They have their own counter at the airport, where they arranged a transfer for us and brought us comfortably to the hotel. We were accompanied everywhere. The price of the service was as agreed in advance. There were no additional payments. I only spent money on my husband's eye drops at the pharmacy, but they're sold at affordable prices. The hospital is very modern, it's a large complex, there's a university nearby. The hospital has a special department for dealing with foreign clients. We didn't run, we weren't looking for anything, Mustafa was with us all the time and made arrangements for everything himself. There were a few days between the diagnosis and surgery, and we managed to book several tours of Istanbul. It helped us relieve the tension of worrying about the surgery. My husband has an agimatism, he got the best lenses in the world that exist right now. These lenses were made specifically for the parameters of his eye. It's been less than a week since the surgery, but my husband says he can see some things even better than he had with glasses before. The rehabilitation is not over yet, he has to drip eye drops on schedule for a month, take care of eyes, and don't lift heavy things and rub eyes. The doctors have done their job, now a lot depends on how clearly my husband adheres to the doctor's recommendations. It was a very good experience for us and we are grateful for the treatment provided.
Valerii Stasenko • Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
Ukraine
11 Feb 2025
Verified review.
Thank you very much and I will recommend this clinic to everyone I know
I was very satisfied with the result of my treatment at the clinic. Everything was done well, starting with the pick-up from the airport, the escort and the very polite attitude towards me. Any of my needs were well met, the translation was clear and the communication with the doctor was very informative. The doctor and his whole team did their job very professionally. I am very impressed and pleased with the outcome. My treatment was very quick, professional and comfortable. Thank you very much and I will recommend this clinic to everyone I know.
Anonymous • Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
United Kingdom
22 May 2024
Verified review.
I was blown away by how professional and eager to assist the staff were
I had lens replacement and cataract surgery and was blown away by how professional and eager to assist the staff were. It was followed up by Bookimed a week later since Id returned home. They even refunded me some of my original payment even though I hadn't requested it as they found an error on the calculations. I know it's concerning to travel and have operations but from my experience you truly have nothing to worry about. I will definitely look at further surgery via this company and hospital.
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I had lens replacement and cataract surgery and was blown away by how professional and eager to assist the staff were. It was followed up by Bookimed a week later since Id returned home. They even refunded me some of my original payment even though I hadn't requested it as they found an error on the calculations. I know it's concerning to travel and have operations but from my experience you truly have nothing to worry about. I will definitely look at further surgery via this company and hospital.
Ситора • Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
Uzbekistan
3 Nov 2023
Verified review.
And of course, a big thank you to Anastasia, an employee of the Bookimed website ❤️
I am very pleased that I made my choice and trusted the doctor, Professor Abdullah Ozkaya. It was this doctor who inspired confidence at our first meeting, was attentive, and answered all questions clearly and correctly. The clinic did not play any significance for me when choosing. Before that I was in 3 other clinics. But the doctors in those clinics did not inspire confidence in me. I think every person should find their own doctor. And a lot depends on the translator, how correctly he will translate everything. In other clinics, translators were incompetent. And of course, a big thank you to Anastasia, an employee of the Bookimed website ❤️
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Very competent employees. Anastasia special love and gratitude. She was always in touch and answered all questions. More than once she was not rude or rude. If only there were more such dedicated people to their work
Loay Harun • Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
United Kingdom
13 Jan 2023
Verified review.
"Thank you Anastasia from Bookimed
I contacted the clinic via Bookimed.com before arrival and supplied them with my medical reports. They picked me up from the airport and sent me to my hotel. I requested having eye lens laser replacement asap so I can go back home a week after the operation. I arrived at the clinic early morning and was received by Anastasia, a health assistant supporting the patients and helping with the translation. I did all the pre operations test and then met with Dr. Remzi Karadag. He checked my test results and performed more tests, then confirmed my suitability for the operation. I had one eye operated on same day and the other eye the next day. I was issued with eye drops and information on how to look after my eyes during convalescence. A week on, so far so good. I am not using glasses anymore but full restoration of vision will take a month or maybe more.
Thank you Anastasia from Bookimed.com and Anastasia and Dr. Remzi from Veni Vedi for the treatment and proffesionality
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Yes, very satisfied. Thank you for everyone who supported during my stay here
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