BestClinic.co.uk provides information on glaucoma treatment in Turkey and helps you book an operation with qualified Turkish surgeons. This content is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a healthcare professional.
Price of glaucoma treatment in Turkey
The average price of a glaucoma treatment procedure in Turkey is €200, the price of laser trabeculoplasty is €500. The price of trabeculotomy is €2,300, and laser iridotomy costs €300.
| Glaucoma in Turkey | 200 € |
| Laser trabeculoplasty | 500 € |
| Trabeculotomy | 2300 € |
| laser iridotomy | 300 € |
Introduction
There are many reasons why you should consider glaucoma treatment in Turkey. Contrary to popular belief, the medical profession in the land of the Bosphorus does not excel solely in the field of cosmetic surgery.
You can find a complete, reliable and competitively priced solution by choosing this land as your health care destination .
Before taking the necessary steps, you no doubt have a few questions. Whether about the disease itself or how the operation will be carried out. We’ve put together this guide to help you make the most of it. Risks, potential side-effects, results to be expected, prices charged… we want to make sure that nothing is overlooked.
Obviously, every patient has specific expectations, needs and characteristics. The information you’ll receive is general – but when it comes to travel logistics, we take a personal approach to each case. This way, you can approach your glaucoma treatment with complete peace of mind, in a reputable Turkish establishment.
What is glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a chronic eye disease. At the slightest symptom, it is essential to make an appointment with a specialist. Without prompt treatment, the optic nerve can cease to function completely – leading toirreversible loss of vision .
We won’t go into too many technical details, but here are the mechanisms that characterise this condition:
- Glaucoma is generally caused by an increase in pressure inside the eyeball. The production and drainage of aqueous humour are compromised… even though this precious ocular fluid nourishes and oxygenates all our optical structures. The result is a growing and insistent strain on the optic nerve.
- Gradually (but in some cases, the progression appears particularly rapid), this causes significant damage. If no action is taken, the patient will gradually lose his or her peripheral vision. Central vision is not spared… leading to blindness.
In other words, glaucoma can lead to blindness. To avoid wasting time, it is perfectly possible to obtain a diagnosis in France, and then consider an operation in Turkey.
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Glaucoma: who is affected?
It should be noted that 1 to 2% of French people aged forty-five or over are affected by this affliction, according to information provided by the Lyon University Hospital in 2023. In the UK, where the demographic cursor has been shifted slightly (from 45 to 50), the figure is 4%.
Young people rarely develop glaucoma. That’s why, again according to the official website of the CHU de Lyon, ” [it] is advisable to see your specialist every two years or so (from the age of 45) to carry out these measurements”. Preventive appointments can save many lives. It should be pointed out that a family history can increase the risk of complications. However, the causes are not always genetic.
If you or someone close to you is unfortunately affected by this problem, you should know that there are solutions.
Can glaucoma be cured?
Scientific progress has made it possible to develop reliable treatments for the progression of glaucoma. We say “treatments” because there are several possible approaches, some of which are complementary.
The different ways of treating glaucoma
The measures to be taken (always on the advice of an expert) include..
- Medicinal treatment. Certain eye drops are used to regulate eye fluid. You need to be rigorous in your daily application to achieve the desired results. Some oral tablets are also available, depending on the case.
- Laser treatment. The technology used here has a rather complex name: trabeculoplasty. It involves producing targeted impacts on the region of the… trabeculum. The trabeculum is a network of tissues. When it is intact, it regulates drainage of the aqueous humour almost perfectly. If it malfunctions, the laser is applied to restore its functions. In this way, the dangerous pressure is reduced.
- Surgical treatment. This is the most complete treatment for glaucoma. The ophthalmic surgeon can insert implants that “assist” the natural drainage mechanisms. Another procedure involves creating a new drainage route (trabeculectomy). These two options complement each other or are planned independently, on a case-by-case basis.
What is the success rate for glaucoma surgery in Turkey?
It would be wrong to claim a 100% success rate. However, the success rate for glaucoma treatment in Turkey remains very high. Depending on the source, the figure is 90 or even 99%.
Remember that the chances of success decrease with time. The longer you put it off, the more difficult it will be to repair and compensate .
Why plan a glaucoma operation in Turkey?
Are you wondering why you should travel to Turkey for glaucoma treatmentwhen there are clinics, and therefore specialists, in your own country? Obviously, we’re not trying to devalue the work of French, British or Swiss ophthalmologists ..
However, there are a number of advantages to medical tourism in Turkey .
- The price varies according to the complexity of the work involved. For a trabeculectomy , for example, you should expect to pay €2,300 in Turkey.
- International patients are generally aware of the excellent reputation of practitioners in this field. In the UK, as in French hospitals, the treatment system is designed more for local patients. Turkey remains true to its reputation as a cultural crossroads, and views its medical services from a universal perspective.
- Speed of treatment is one of the reasons most often put forward. Although there are no comprehensive statistics on this subject, a large number of testimonials point in this direction. The waiting list is shorter in Turkey. When an individual is seeking urgent medical care (and glaucoma needs to be treated quickly, as we have seen), travelling to a Turkish clinic seems more reassuring.
- Less common in France, the UK and most surrounding nations, the all-inclusive package is very often offered on the shores of the Bosphorus. It includes (in its most sophisticated version) the consultation, operation, hospitalisation, post-operative care… and even airport transfers, right through to accommodation.
Don’t hesitate to contact us now for more information. We’ll be delighted to give you a more detailed presentation of the arrangements and offers on offer.
We’d now like to turn to an essential point: the operation itself.
How does a glaucoma operation work?
Each specialist makes specific professional choices, depending on his or her practice. However, there are a few principles that are common to all glaucoma operations .
Let’s focus on three main stages : preparation, the operation itself and recovery.
How do you prepare for a glaucoma operation?
In ophthalmological surgery , as in all other areas of health care, it is essential to meet the medical and surgical team beforehand. An appointment is made to establish initial contact.
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Frequently asked questions about glaucoma treatment in Turkey
What is glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve, often due to high intraocular pressure, leading to progressive loss of vision, starting with peripheral vision.
What are the most common types of glaucoma?
The two main types are open-angle glaucoma, where aqueous humour evacuation is slow, and angle-closure glaucoma, which causes a rapid rise in eye pressure.
What are the risk factors?
Factors include advanced age, high intraocular pressure, family history, ethnic origin, diabetes, hypertension and long-term use of corticosteroids.
What treatments are available?
Treatment includes eye drops to reduce intraocular pressure, laser therapy to improve aqueous humour outflow, and surgery to lower pressure.
Can glaucoma be cured?
There is no cure for glaucoma, but early and regular treatment can control intraocular pressure and slow the progression of the disease.
How can glaucoma be prevented or detected?
Prevention involves regular eye examinations, especially for people at risk. Report any changes in your vision to an ophthalmologist and follow his or her recommendations.