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Cataract Surgery in Istanbul
Cataract surgery replaces the eye’s clouded natural lens with a clear artificial lens, restoring sharp vision — with premium lens options that can also correct astigmatism or reduce reliance on glasses. Each eye takes about 15 minutes; eyes are usually treated a day or two apart.
Like every Maison procedure, it is arranged end to end around one written plan: your photo assessment is reviewed by the clinical team, your quote names the treating specialist with their credentials and itemizes the full price — procedure, hospital, transfers, hotel and aftercare — and your itinerary is built backwards from the medical fly-home clearance rather than an airline’s calendar. In Istanbul, a coordinator and translator accompany every appointment, and your companion’s logistics are planned alongside your own.
Suitability is decided before anything is booked, and honestly: if this procedure will not deliver what you are hoping for — or a smaller treatment would serve you better — the assessment says so plainly, free, and that is the end of any selling. The figures below are typical published ranges to plan around; your own timings are confirmed in writing in your treatment plan.
At a glance
Typical ranges — your written treatment plan confirms your own.
| Treatment time | ~15 minutes per eye |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | Numbing drops; light sedation available |
| Stay in Istanbul | 4–6 nights for both eyes (typical) |
| Vision improves | Within days |
| Lens options | Monofocal · toric · multifocal/EDOF |
| Aftercare | Drops for ~4 weeks; remote review |
Who this suits
- Clouded, dimmed or glare-prone vision affecting daily life
- A cataract diagnosis, or symptoms suggesting one (confirmed on-site)
- Interest in premium lenses to reduce glasses dependence
- General health suitable for a short outpatient procedure
Suitability is confirmed at your free photo assessment — and if this procedure is not right for you, we say so plainly.
How your treatment unfolds
Records review before travel; provisional lens discussion
On-site biometry and examination; final lens choice made with the surgeon
First eye treated; next-day check
Second eye treated 1–2 days later
Fly-home clearance with drops plan and remote review
Recovery, honestly
Day 1
Vision already brighter; shield worn at night.
Week 1
Sharpness improves; avoid heavy lifting and eye rubbing.
Weeks 2–4
Drops complete; vision reaches its new normal.
Ongoing
The artificial lens does not cloud again; a simple laser polish treats any later capsule haze.
Common questions
Which lens should I choose?
It depends on your priorities — distance-only clarity (monofocal), astigmatism correction (toric), or reduced glasses dependence across distances (multifocal/EDOF). The biometry appointment is where this is decided honestly, trade-offs included.
Is it safe to do both eyes in one trip?
Yes — treating the eyes one to two days apart within a single visit is standard international practice.
How long do results last?
The replacement lens is permanent and does not degrade.
Educational content, not medical advice — your plan is set in personal consultation with the treating clinician.
Considering cataract surgery? Ask us honestly.
Share your goals and photos securely. Our care team reviews suitability honestly — including telling you if a procedure is not right for you.
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