Glaucoma Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 4

Medipol Mega University Hospital is the first in Turkey to hold JCI Academic Accreditation and treats nearly 25,000 international patients annually. An initial ophthalmology consultation typically costs around A$200. Diagnostic packages including OCT and visual field tests are around A$700. Surgical options include the Seton method for around A$5,600 or trabeculectomy for around A$7,700. For combined needs, phacoemulsification with smart lens implantation may cost A$3,500–8,400. The hospital provides VIP assistance and translates all medical reports into English for Australian patients.

Liv Hospital Ulus is a JCI-accredited centre in Istanbul treating over 50,000 international patients annually. Comprehensive eye examinations including OCT and RNFL imaging start from around A$400, while a full diagnostic workup with ultrasound is typically A$800. Treatment options range from standard glaucoma surgery for around A$2,800 to an Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implant for around A$5,600. Surgery under local anaesthetic often requires no hospital stay. Professor Betul Tugcu leads the specialist eye unit after holding a professorship at Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Bumrungrad International Hospital features in Newsweek’s list of the world’s top hospitals and was the first in Asia built to US NFPA standards. The facility uses IBM Watson artificial intelligence to assist with complex treatment planning. Over 150 interpreters support international patients, including a regular flow of people from Australia. Dr Manchima Makornwattana leads glaucoma management with over 20 years of clinical practice. The clinic provides VIP airport transfers and specialised care within its technologically advanced eye centre.