Refractometry Abroad — Best Clinics and Prices for Australians

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici's Private Practice is a private, single-specialty ophthalmology clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, treating over 8,000 patients yearly. The lead surgeon, with over 34 years of experience, has performed 25,000+ procedures, including 1,000+ eye surgeries a year, in cataract, LASIK, blepharoplasty, strabismus, and glaucoma care, and has authored 94 peer-reviewed scientific publications.

The surgeon is active in international conferences and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government. Using OCT, corneal topography, and phacoemulsification, the clinic is popular with patients from Europe, the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler is a private single-specialty eye center, open since 2007. It treats 66,000 patients annually and is a trusted choice for politicians, celebrities, and artists. Core specialties include ophthalmology, ocular oncology, and neurology.

• Holds the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government.
• Certified by TÜV NORD CERT under DIN EN ISO 9001 for quality management.
• Also accredited by the Turkish Medical Association (TMA).
• Popular with patients from CIS countries, Europe, the Commonwealth, and Arab League states.
• Offers comprehensive eye care for both adults and children.

Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a private multi-specialty center in Istanbul. It has 100 doctors across 20 departments. The clinic treats adults and children in neurosurgery, oncology, ophthalmology, and transplantology and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government.

• 300 patients from Europe, CIS, the USA, Canada, Australia, and the Arab League visit annually.
• Accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.
• Performs organ transplants and complex brain and spinal procedures.

Memorial Antalya Hospital is a JCI-accredited private hospital. It was the first in Turkey licensed for liver and kidney transplants. The hospital treats 1.6 million patients annually across oncology, general surgery, and plastic surgery.

• 80% of cancer patients receive radiotherapy with a TrueBeam STx linear accelerator.
• Cancer treatment protocols follow NCCN and ESMO international guidelines.
• General surgery covers breast-saving operations, reconstruction, and gastric bypass.
• Plastic surgery includes rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and liposuction.
• International patients can stay at a 5-star guest house with free airport transfer and interpreters.

Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital is an AACI-accredited eye hospital with over 100,000 successful surgeries. It specializes in LASIK, cataract, glaucoma, retina, and pediatric eye care. The hospital follows a Smart Hospital model with AI and robotic diagnostics.

• Over 27 years of experience in ophthalmology.
• Dedicated centers for cataract, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastic, neuro-ophthalmology, and pediatric eye care.
• Popular LASIK procedures include LV Platinum, LV Optimized, and LV Premiere.
• Treats international patients from Arab League countries, Asia, USA, Canada, and Australia.

Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy is a JCI-accredited private eye center in Istanbul. It treats both adults and children, drawing patients from Europe, the Arab world, and the CIS. Its core specialty is ophthalmology across all subspecialties.

• Sees nearly 50,000 patients each year – among the leading Dunyagoz Group branches for medical tourism.
• Operates 14 departments with 20 doctors, using hundreds of different treatment methods.
• Holds the Turkish government's International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate for international patients.
• Open 24/7, 365 days a year – medical care available at any time.
• Has served the Atakoy area since June 2004.

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital is a JCI-accredited transplant center with a 99.5% liver transplant success rate. It specializes in organ transplant, IVF, oncology, and neurosurgery. The hospital is part of the Memorial Healthcare Group, serving patients from 92 countries.

• 99% success rate for kidney transplants.
• Over 15,000 IVF procedures with a 65% success rate. Uses advanced methods like ICSI and genetic testing.
• Pediatric organ transplant for children aged 0–5 using small instruments.
• Free airport transfers and interpreter services for international patients.
• Memorial Healthcare Group serves 1.6 million patients from 92 countries annually.

DERDA SAGLIK HIZMETLERI is a JCI-accredited eye clinic in Istanbul led by Associate Professor Dr. M. Derda Ozer. It treats nearly 20,000 patients each year, including many from Europe and the Commonwealth. The main focus is cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and retina care.

• Holds TEMOS and EFQM accreditations plus a LEED Platinum eco-building certificate.
• Offers bladeless cataract surgery and SMILE, LASIK, and PRK laser vision correction.
• Employs OCT, corneal tomography, wavefront technology, and digital slit lamps for diagnosis.
• Uses femtosecond lasers and phacoemulsification for minimally invasive cataract removal.
• Provides intravitreal injections and laser therapy for retinal conditions.

Meliva Kardiolita Hospital is the only JCI-accredited hospital in the Baltic States. This private hospital in Vilnius welcomes nearly 300,000 patients annually. Its core specialties include orthopedics, cardiac surgery, plastic surgery, and bariatric surgery.

• 99% success rate in coronary artery bypass, even for high-risk cardiac patients.
• Overall post-surgery complication rate stays under 2%.
• Performs over 500 surgical procedures each year across 33 departments.
• Personal English-speaking coordinator, in-house lab, and on-site rehabilitation center.

Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Israel and a JCI-accredited facility. It has been named a top medical tourism destination by Newsweek. Its core strengths are oncology, onco-hematology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.

• Treats 40,000 cancer patients yearly with a 90% average success rate.
• 98% average success rate for neurosurgeries, with 2,500 operations performed each year.
• Dana Dwek Children's Hospital is certified by the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT).
• Uses a Novalis TrueBeam STx linear accelerator and Foundation One CDx genetic testing.
• Free airport transfer and interpreters for international patients.