Veni Vidi is one of Turkey's first ophthalmology clinics. It is located in Istanbul and also has nine centres in key cities in the country: Ankara, Sakarya and Izmir. These clinics were the first in the country to carry out laser vision correction. The Veni Vidi Eye Clinic performs more than 50,000 surgeries each year, more than 6,000 of which are performed on foreign patients.
Laser vision correction at the Veni Vidi Clinic is up to 99% effective, and virtually all medical procedures are free of complications. In addition, the ophthalmologists at this centre specialise in complex procedures such as phacoemulsification of cataracts with insertion of an intraocular lens and keratoplasty, which have a success rate of 95-99%.
The ophthalmic chain has been audited by TÜV Rheinland, an independent quality assurance organisation operating in 65 countries with more than 140 years of experience, and has been awarded the ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Certificate and the ISO 10002: 2018 Customer Satisfaction Certificate.
The doctors working at the Veni Vidi Clinic are specialists of the highest calibre. A large number of foreign ophthalmologists work at the centre, and the doctors regularly participate in international conferences and exchange programmes. Compared to an average ophthalmologist, the experts at Veni Vidi have more surgical experience. Each of them has performed an average of more than 30,000 operations during their career.
The ophthalmologists at the Veni Vidi Clinic are active members of professional medical societies such as the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the European Retinal Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the German Ophthalmological Society.
The Veni Vidi Clinic offers a full range of medical services for the treatment of eye disorders. Qualified ophthalmologists can help you find an individual solution to any problem. The most popular procedures include:
In addition, the clinic offers a wide range of diagnostic procedures, including all-inclusive check-up packages. Patients can be diagnosed quickly and without waiting in queues, and then receive the results within a matter of days.
The international department of the Veni Vidi Clinic provides comprehensive care for foreign patients who come to Turkey for eye care. The package of services included in the service includes:
The hospital staff speaks English, Russian, German, Swedish, Arabic and Farsi. The hospital meets all the quality criteria of international hospitals and can maximise patient satisfaction through quality post-operative care and communication with patients.
| Intraocular lens implantation |
| Examination by ophthalmologist |
| Individual lens fitting |
| Surgery time ~30 min |
| Post operation rehabilitation |
| LASEK |
| Examination by ophthalmologist |
| Painless surgery |
| Surgery time ~30 min |
| Aftercare |
Laser surgery is a modern, painless and safe method of treating myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia once and for all. The modern equipment used at the Veni Vidi Clinic guarantees restoration of vision in 99% of cases. And thanks to the expertise of the ophthalmologists, 99.7% of operations proceed without any complications.
All patients must undergo a comprehensive diagnosis before having laser vision correction. This will enable the doctor to determine the exact diagnosis, verify that there are no contraindications for the procedure and obtain information on the structure of the eye needed for treatment. In particular, the thickness and shape of the cornea are measured, which must be within certain limits for the surgery to be permitted. In addition, the patient's age, health history and the number of diopters are also important when deciding whether to have laser eye surgery.
Among the laser vision correction options that are used at the Veni Vidi Clinic are:
| Lasik | Lasik is used to treat myopia and hyperopia. Using a special instrument, the microkeratome, the doctor creates a corneal flap and flips it aside. This gives the surgeon access to the cornea, which is then "polished" to the required shape by an excimer laser. After that, the flap is fixed in place. After 3-5 days, the patient fully recovers. |
| iLasik
| iLasik is performed to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, as well as corneal ring implantation and keratoplasty. Such surgery is performed without the use of a scalpel. Instead, a femtosecond laser is used, controlled by a computer system. This technology is more personalised and adjusts more precisely to the individual shape of the patient's eye. |
| No Touch Laser/Trans PRK | During the No-Touch Laser operation, the surgeon does not touch the cornea. All manipulations are performed using the laser alone. This allows the procedure to be recommended for patients with thin corneas, severe refractive errors or after cataract removal. After this procedure, the risk of developing "dry eye syndrome" is minimal. |
The Veni Vidi Clinic offers several diagnostic check-up packages for international patients, depending on specific needs.
The standard vision diagnostic package includes:
Patients who would like to undergo laser vision correction undergo a set of examinations to determine the suitability of the procedure:
The success rate of cataract surgery at the Veni Vidi Clinic is above 99%.
The only way to cure cataracts completely is through surgery. Most doctors recommend seeing a doctor if the loss of vision is affecting the quality of life of the patient and interfering with daily tasks. There are several types of surgery used in the treatment of cataracts; however, the essence is the same – replacing the clouded lens with a new one.
The most common surgery performed at the Veni Vidi Clinic is the FAKO method – phacoemulsification of cataracts followed by the installation of an intraocular lens. During this procedure, the affected cataract lens is melted by ultrasound and replaced with a stretchable intraocular lens. The operation is performed using special surgical microscopes and a laser.
The treatment takes place in two stages. A single-lens replacement lasts no more than 10 minutes. After the procedure, the eye is bandaged, and the patient can safely go home. The eye must be left bandaged overnight and the next day the bandage is removed. Improvement of vision will be seen immediately. Within a few days, the same procedure is done on the other eye.
An important element of cataract surgery is the technology with which the lens will be placed in the eye. This is one of the main elements that determine the effectiveness of the surgery. Patients are offered treatment options in which they can see at long, short and medium distances.
Intraocular lenses are divided into three: single-focus, double-focus and triple-focus. The choice of lens depends on the patient's health and budget.
The Veni Vidi Clinic specialises in the surgical treatment of cataracts using trifocal lenses. More than 120,000 such operations have been performed here.
In some cases, bifocal lenses may be used to treat high myopia, or after unsuccessful vision correction. The vision does not decrease after lens replacement.
Yellow spot degeneration is an age-related eye disease that leads to a consistent loss of vision. The main treatments for this condition are vitamin Omega-3 supplementation and intraocular anti-VEGF injections. As a surgical treatment for macular degeneration, MACRO-vision surgery is performed. The procedure enlarges the images that reach the retina, which, in combination with corrective glasses, allows people to see better at far and near. Surgical treatment is possible even when the disease is at a severe stage.
MACRO-vision can be performed in conjunction with cataract surgery or in patients who have undergone FAKO surgery in the past.
In young patients with maculopathy, it is possible to perform this surgery using a second lens that is placed inside the eye without affecting the patient's lens. During the examination, it is possible to simulate the application and assess the amount of improvement in a person's vision.
Keratoconus is caused by trauma to the eyeball. Corneal surgery is used to treat keratoconus to restore the integrity, transparency or optical properties of the cornea. The procedures used to treat the disease depend on its stage. In the first stages, the symptoms can be managed with glasses, but in the future surgery may be required. In this case, a surgeon inserts a small device into the cornea to correct its curvature. Eye drops are used to strengthen the organ.
The main method used in the treatment of keratoconus is hybrid surgery. This laser treatment removes irregularities on the surface of the cornea with vitamin B2, and ultraviolet light therapy also strengthens the cornea in one session. This stops the progression of keratoconus.
Corneal transplantation is used to treat keratoconus, bullous keratopathy, corneal scarring, retransplantation and stromal dystrophies.
The keratoplasty procedure is performed differently depending on the location of the lesion.
Depending on the type of surgery, keratoplasty can take between 45 minutes and 2 hours. For the first year after treatment, you will need to have regular check-ups with an ophthalmologist. It is also essential to use eye drops after keratoplasty.
The success rate of corneal transplants at the Veni Vidi Clinic, depending on the disease and surgical technique, is 60-95%.
Corneal transplantation at Veni Vidi is performed by Dr Remzi Karadağ. He has 20 years of experience in this procedure and has trained at the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA.
The graft used in cornea transplants at Veni Vidi comes from an international donor bank based in the USA.
The Veni Vidi Clinic performs blepharoplasty, ptosis surgery, entropion and ectropion repair, and pterygium surgery.
Blepharoplasty is performed if there is an overhanging of the eyelid that makes it difficult to focus the eyesight normally. During the procedure, excess skin and fatty tissue are removed and the eyelid is lifted.
Before the surgery, the patient is examined by biomicroscopy to find out if he or she has any other eye diseases. This operation may be contraindicated for people with ocular surface diseases and dry eye symptoms.
The stitches after blepharoplasty are removed after a week and recovery take an average of 10-14 days.
Pterygium is an abnormal growth on the mucous membrane of the eye, usually growing from the side of the lacrimal gland towards the zenith. The disease is treated by surgery.
Pterygium surgery removes the neoplasm and closes it with a graft of the patient's conjunctival tissue. The area is sutured with resorbable sutures. This is followed by a limbal stem cell transplant. For half a year after surgery, it will be necessary to use eye drops for hydration.
To find out the individual cost of eye treatment at the Veni Vidi Clinic, please contact our coordinating doctors. We will contact the clinic, find out the current cost of the treatment and help you find the best package for you.
| Procedure | Cost |
| Femto Lasik for both eyes | from €1,150 |
| Trans PRK for both eyes | from €790 |
| Procedure | Cost |
| Bifocal Lens for two eyes | from €1,580 |
| Multifocal Lens for two eyes | from €2,500 |
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Dr Remzi Karadağ is the chief specialist in corneal transplants at Veni Vidi Clinic. He is a graduate of Gazi University School of Medicine. In the past, the doctor worked at the Wills Eye Hospital at Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia, USA).
Dr Karadağ has developed several techniques for eye surgery, which are widely used both in Turkey and abroad.
He is also on the editorial boards of 17 Turkish and international medical journals, such as the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology and Research and Reports in Ophthalmology. He is the author of many scientific articles and 2 books on ophthalmology.
Medical organisations, of which Dr Karadağ is a member:
Doctor's speciality: keratoplasty (corneal transplantation).
Dr Tuğrul Akın graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine and the Gulhane Military Medical Academy. He has treated more than 30,000 patients in more than 27 years of medical practice.
Prof. Tuğrul Akın has published over 100 scientific publications, articles and 2 books.
Professor Akın is a member of the medical societies:
Doctor's speciality: glaucoma, cataract, laser vision correction.
An experienced ophthalmologist practising in the Veni Vidi clinic. The doctor graduated from Akdeniz University Medical School. She holds international practice certificates confirming her expertise in the treatment of eye diseases, including phakic lens implantation and glaucoma surgery. Dr Ünsal has performed more than 45,000 ophthalmic surgeries.
She is a member of:
Doctor's speciality: cataract, oculoplastic surgery, strabismus, laser vision correction.
Dr Özer Kavalcıoğlu is one of the leading ophthalmologists at the Veni Vidi Eye Clinic in Turkey. He is a graduate of the Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine. The doctor regularly attends international conferences of ophthalmologists, such as the European Glaucoma Society or the Pan-European Symposium on Ophthalmology, and has published his scientific papers in national and global medical journals.
The doctor is a member of:
Doctor's speciality: cataract surgery, laser vision correction, retinal diseases.
Dr Akın Akyurt is a graduate of the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He continued his studies in Germany, graduating from the Augenklinik University Cologne and the Augenklinik University Tübingen.
The doctor has authored 13 scientific publications and presentations at international ophthalmology conferences.
Dr Akyurt is a member of medical organisations:
Doctor's speciality: cataract surgery, laser vision correction, retinal diseases.
Dr Ertan Sunay graduated from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and did his training at the Göztepe Teaching Hospital. He then worked abroad for some time at the Belgian Middelheim Antwerp Hospital.
Dr Sunay is an active member of medical organisations:
In addition to his medical practice, Dr Sunay is active in research and development. He is the author of 50 articles and books.
Dr Sunay has treated more than 60,000 patients during his career. He is certified to perform various eye disease procedures and was the first in Turkey to implant an Alcon Acrysof IQ Vivity intraocular lens.
Dr Sunay was awarded the 39th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, held in the Netherlands.
Doctor's speciality: cataract surgery, keratoconus, laser vision correction, glaucoma.
