Glaucoma Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 6

Kolan Hospital Group is a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul with a dedicated Ophthalmology Department. While surgery costs in Turkey are often 40–50% lower than in Europe, the clinic maintains high clinical standards. Dr Serdar Sürmeli specialises in complex ocular conditions and retinal issues. The hospital provides full-service support for international patients. This includes airport-to-hotel transfers and access to English interpreters. On-request home care and long-term treatment follow-up are also available to assist those travelling from Australia.

Gangnam Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited teaching hospital that organises diagnostics from day one for international patients. Specialist ophthalmological check-ups include vision acuity testing, eyeground imaging, and intraocular tension tonography. The clinic operates a one-stop International Healthcare Center with free interpreters to help Australians navigate their care. Transfers are provided for any treatment bills exceeding approximately A$4,400. This Seoul-based centre was the first in Asia to use the da Vinci robotic system and maintains high standards as a leading academic medical institution.

Dr Lakshmi Mahesh has performed over 5,000 eye procedures at Manipal Hospitals, including specialised glaucoma care. This JCI-accredited facility is part of India’s third largest healthcare network. The hospital serves around 2 million patients annually from 30 different countries. Their dedicated eye care department uses laser treatments and surgical options for complex cases. International patients receive support for airport pickups and local accommodation arrangements. The clinic follows ISO 9001 standards for quality management across its network of 15 hospitals.

Severance Hospital operates a dedicated Center of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology within its JCI-accredited university medical complex. The facility is a high-volume surgical hub performing over 40,000 operations annually. Specialists at the international multidisciplinary clinic use advanced technology including the Da Vinci robotic system for complex reconstructive work. As one of the largest medical centres in the region, it manages 1.6 million outpatients each year. This scale provides the clinical depth needed to handle diverse and complex glaucoma cases within a single institution.

Fortis Gurgaon is a NABH–accredited hospital featuring a dedicated Organ Transplant Centre. The facility uses an E-ICU system for constant electronic monitoring of surgical patients. Specialists there perform cornea transplantation using minimally invasive DALK and DMEK techniques. These procedures replace affected corneal layers through small incisions to preserve healthy tissue. International patients receive support from personal coordinators and airport transfers to assist with their travel. The clinic also houses a 256-slice CT and Brain Suite MRI for detailed diagnostics.

Medanta Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility with 45 operation theatres and an onsite research centre. The hospital features 1,250 beds and uses robotic-assisted systems for complex surgical cases. Founded by world-renowned surgeon Dr Naresh Trehan, the centre manages a high volume of international patients each year. It sits just 18 km from Delhi International Airport. Staff at this multidisciplinary hub use NABH-certified protocols to manage ophthalmic care. Patients have access to advanced diagnostics and specialized surgical suites designed for intricate eye procedures.