In Turkey, Strabismus surgery typically costs from AUD $1,586 to AUD $2,739. Factors affecting the final price include whether one or both eyes require correction, the surgical technique used, and clinic location. Patients save around 70% by travelling to Turkey from Australia, where this procedure averages AUD $7,209. Most Turkish surgery packages include pre-operative tests, general anaesthetic, surgeon fees, and translation services.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Australian patients often find exceptional value in comprehensive packages that include accommodation. For instance, some clinics provide 5 days in a 4-star hotel and VIP transfers within a total cost of approximately A$5,600. Surgeons like Dr. Ahmet Satici or Prof. Dr. Muhammet Derda Ozer have performed over 20,000 surgeries, providing high-volume clinical expertise rarely matched by private specialists in Australia.
| Turkey | Thailand | South Korea | |
| Strabismus surgery | from AUD $1,586 | from AUD $2,163 | from AUD $4,037 |
Dr. Muhammet Derda Ozer is an associate professor and ophthalmologist at his JCI-accredited clinic in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship in vitreo-retina at the University of Kansas Medical School. Dr. Ozer has performed over 25,000 surgical procedures during his clinical practice. He holds the Advanced Examination certificate from the International Council of Ophthalmology.
Professor Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical cases throughout his distinguished career as an ophthalmologist. He currently performs more than 1,000 successful eye procedures annually at his private practice.
Dr Yasar Dag is a published specialist in complex eye alignment, specifically focusing on surgical outcomes for large-angle infantile esotropia and convergence excess.
Op. Dr. Alasgar Asgarli, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He focuses on cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, medical retinal diseases, and pediatric eye care. He performs oculoplastic eyelid surgery and ocular trauma surgery. His skills include intravitreal injections, pterygium excision, and neuro-ophthalmology. He also has experience with advanced intraocular lens fixation, including scleral fixation and the Yamane technique.
Achievements and accreditations: Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD). Presenter at the TOD 59th National Congress. Attended the TOD 58th National Congress. Completed the TOD Fundus Fluorescein Angiography Course (2024). Published “Comparison of the Effects of Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses on Lenticular Astigmatism” (DOI: 10.37844/TJ-CEO.2025.20.37). Holds certification in Botox and dermal fillers.