Cataract Surgery Turkey

Cataract surgery Turkey is a safe, effective procedure that replaces the eye’s cloudy lens with a clear artificial one to restore sharp, clear vision. We owe our ability to see to the very sensitive and important systems in our eyes. Light reflected from objects first reaches our eyes, and after going through some processes in the eyes, it is transferred to our brain with the help of neural networks. Lights processed in the brain create images of objects and our environment. In this way, we perceive objects and our environment visually. All these processes we mentioned happen very rapidly. In some cases, some problems with our vision may occur due to aging of the sensitive systems and tissues in the eye. One of the most common of these problems is cataracts. Cataract is the loss of transparency of the eye lenses. This situation can limit the individual’s vision ability. In fact, individuals with cataracts may experience many problems in their daily lives due to low vision. In addition, cataracts are a disease that can cause permanent vision loss if not treated promptly and properly. Therefore, people with cataracts should not delay or neglect their treatment process.

In the rest of our article, we will answer frequently asked questions such as “How is cataract surgery performed?”, “How does cataract heal?”, “Do cataracts cause blindness?” and “What is the recovery process after cataract surgery?” You can call us to get detailed information about cataract surgery in Turkey and make an appointment with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yasin Şakir Göker, one of the experts in the field of eye diseases.

What is Cataract?

Cataract is an eye disease that occurs when the eye lens becomes opaque and loses its natural structure. This tissue, which normally has very good light permeability, may become dull, hard or stained over time for some reasons. This causes the person to experience visual disturbances. People with cataracts may have vision problems such as double vision, blurred vision, and dimmed vision. The problems mentioned carry the risk of progressing over time. Therefore, patients diagnosed with cataracts should begin treatment without delay.

Cataracts can occur later in life or congenitally. In both cases, surgical treatment is necessary.

What Causes Cataracts?

Causes of cataracts may include:

• Genetic factors, familial predisposition.
• Environmental factors.
• Advancing age.
• Problems experienced during eye surgeries.
• Diabetes
• Uveitis disease.
• Use of steroid-containing drugs.
• Eye traumas.

Bu Such factors can lead to cataract formation over time.

What are the symptoms of cataracts?

Symptoms of cataracts may include:

• Blurred vision.
• Light causes discomfort.
• Difficulty seeing near and far.
• Headache.
• Eye fatigue
• Impaired depth perception.
• Halo and glare in the eyes.
• Rapid change of eyeglass prescription.
• Vision is much worse in dark environments.
• Double vision.

Such symptoms may indicate cataract disease. An eye specialist should be consulted for a definitive diagnosis.

What is the Vision Like for Cataract Patients?

Individuals with cataracts may have difficulty perceiving their surroundings. his is because their vision is blurry. In some cases, double vision may also occur. Cataract patients notice that their vision quality decreases significantly, especially in dim light or in foggy weather. All of these conditions carry the risk of progression and change over time. Therefore, cataract treatment should not be delayed.

Who Can Get Cataracts?

Cataract disease usually occurs after the age of 40. Especially after the age of 50, the risk of developing cataracts increases dramatically. Cataracts can also occur congenitally, meaning babies can also have cataracts.

How is Cataract Surgery Performed?

Cataract surgery can be performed in two different ways.The first and oldest of these is the classical surgical method.The other is cataract surgery with laser. Both operations can be performed with local or topical (drop) anesthesia. Patients do not feel any pain or discomfort during the application.

After the anesthesia procedure, cataract surgery begins. During surgery, the membrane tissue on the front surface of the eye lens is broken down with a laser or a delicate incision. A similar procedure is then carefully applied to the eye lens. The pieces of the eye lens are collected with a special vacuum device. Finally, an artificial intraocular lens is placed in the area where the damaged lens was previously located. Thus, the application is completed. The duration of cataract surgery may vary from person to person, depending on the technique used during the surgery.

To get detailed information about the artificial eye lenses we mentioned, you can review the articles titled Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) or Premium IOLs on our website. Likewise, you may also want to take a look at our article titled Laser Cataract  Surgery (Femto).

What is the Recovery Process Like After Cataract Surgery?

Patients can be discharged on the same day after cataract surgery.

After surgery, some edema may occur on the eyes. Once this edema has dissipated, the patient will have a fairly good vision after an average recovery period of 1.5 weeks. Bu süreçte doktorun da önerisi ile iş hayatına dönmek mümkündür.

Turkey Cataract Surgery Price 2025

Cataract surgery prices in Turkey may vary from person to person depending on the scope and details of the surgery. You can call us to get detailed information about cataract surgery prices in Türkiye and make an appointment with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yasin Şakir Göker, one of the experts in the field of eye diseases.