The Trade-Off Is Stated First.
Refractive lens exchange uses the cataract technique on a lens that is still clear, replacing it with an implant that splits light into near, intermediate and distance focus. Halos around night-time lights are common while the brain adapts. That is the deal.
What It Is.
Smart lens surgery, also called refractive lens exchange, uses the same technique as cataract surgery on a lens that is still clear. The natural lens is removed through a small incision and replaced with a premium multifocal or extended-depth-of-focus implant that splits light into near, intermediate and distance focus.
Who It Suits.
It suits patients over roughly forty-five whose reading vision has changed. That is the same group for whom LASIK increasingly gives a narrower result, which is why the recommendation sometimes moves from laser to lens after the scan.
One Permanent Gain.
Because the natural lens is gone, a cataract can never form later. That is a real and permanent benefit, and it is worth weighing against the trade-off below rather than treating as a sales line.
And The Honest Cost.
Splitting light between three distances means each distance receives less of it. Halos around night-time lights are common while the brain adapts.
The implant chosen is one of the two things that move the price, which is why the figure comes after the examination and reaches you in writing.
The Ones People Actually Ask.
How much does eye surgery in Istanbul cost?
We do not publish a single figure, because the price depends on the procedure and, for lens surgery, on the implant chosen. After your examination you receive a written, all-inclusive quote covering the surgery, medication, aftercare, VIP transfers, a translator and hotel assistance. The pre-consultation is free, flights and the hotel room are yours, and nothing is added later.
Is eye surgery in Turkey safe?
It is when the setting is right. Your procedure takes place in a licensed full-fledged hospital with an intensive care unit on site, performed by a specialist eye surgeon. Swedish Clinic works under a Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate from the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, holds Temos international accreditation and runs an ISO 9001 (UKAS) certified management system.
How many days do I need in Istanbul?
Plan 3-4 days for LASIK and 4-5 days for cataract surgery, smart lens or keratoconus treatment. The first day is a full examination, treatment follows, and you are checked again before you fly. Lens surgery treats one eye at a time, a few days apart. All of it is outpatient. There is no hospital stay.
Who will actually perform my surgery?
A licensed ophthalmology specialist, never a technician or an assistant. The surgeon who reads your scans and examines you is the one who operates and who sees you at the follow-up check. A translator is present at every appointment, so nothing is decided through a coordinator relaying messages between you and the doctor.
Am I suitable for laser, or do I need a lens?
The scan decides, not the sales desk. We measure corneal thickness, curvature and tear film, and check that your prescription has been stable for at least a year. Thin corneas, an unstable prescription, keratoconus or marked dry eye rule LASIK out. Above roughly forty-five, a lens exchange usually gives a wider range of clear vision than laser.
How quickly will I see clearly, and when can I fly?
After LASIK most people see clearly by the next morning, with a few hours of grittiness, watering and light sensitivity. Vision after lens surgery improves in a day or two but can fluctuate for a couple of weeks while the eye settles. Cross-linking leaves the surface sore for two to three days. You fly home after the final check-up.
Do you arrange hotel, transfers and translation?
Yes. VIP transfers run between the airport, your hotel and the hospital, a translator joins every appointment, and we help you book a hotel close to the clinic in Şişli. It matters more in this category than in others: you must not drive yourself on the day of treatment, and dilating drops blur your vision for hours.
Related Treatments.
An excimer laser reshapes the cornea so light focuses on the retina.
Cataract SurgeryThe clouded natural lens is broken up by ultrasound, suctioned away, and replaced with a folded implant that unfolds inside the original capsule.
Keratoconus TreatmentCross-linking stiffens the cornea and halts progression in most eyes.