# How to Book an Eye Appointment Source page: https://www.kudretgozistanbul.com/en/blog/eye-diseases/how-to-book-an-eye-appointment **Author:** Kudret Eye İstanbul | **Medical Approval:** Op. Dr. Mehmet Ali Özdil | **Date:** 2026-09-10 > **Summary:** How an eye appointment is booked depends on whether it is at a private eye hospital or a state hospital in Turkey. Private hospitals and clinics take bookings through their website or by telephone, while state hospitals use the MHRS system. The page also covers when to see an ophthalmologist and how often eyes should be examined by age. ## Quick Facts - **Private hospitals:** Booking via website form, call centre or WhatsApp. - **State hospitals (Turkey):** MHRS desks in hospitals, the MHRS application, or the MHRS call centre line. - **Examination length:** Fifteen to thirty minutes on average; longer with pre-laser tests. - **Routine check-up (no symptoms):** Every 2 years up to forty, once a year after forty. - **Children's first examination:** At around three years of age. --- ## Booking Methods - **Private eye hospitals and clinics:** Through the website or by telephone (call centre). At Kudret Eye İstanbul, via the online form or WhatsApp. - **State hospitals in Turkey:** At the MHRS appointment desks within hospitals (staff book for you), through the MHRS application (choosing city and doctor), or by calling the MHRS call centre. ## When Should You See an Ophthalmologist? - Sudden sight loss: may need urgent attention to prevent permanent damage. - Severe, long-lasting eye pain that continues despite resting the eyes. - Flashes of light or narrowing of the field of vision (usually retinal); sudden flashes, a marked increase in floaters or a curtain across vision can signal a retinal tear: see an ophthalmologist without delay. - Redness and swelling in or around the eye (infection or inflammation). - Dryness and burning that stay uncomfortable despite resting the eyes. ## Common Eye Conditions Causes can be genetic, accidental or neglect of eye health. - **Myopia:** Distant objects unclear. - **Hyperopia:** Nearby objects or text unclear. - **Astigmatism:** Both near and distant objects blurred. - **Cataract:** Clouding of the eye's lens. - **Glaucoma:** Raised eye pressure damaging the optic nerves. - **Conjunctivitis:** Inflammation of the white of the eye. - **Dry eye:** Insufficient tears, loss of lubrication. - **Retinal detachment:** Retina separating from its position. - **Uveitis:** Inflammation of the eye's middle layer. - **Diabetic retinopathy:** Eye condition arising with diabetes. - **Stye:** Infected swelling on the eyelid and lash base. - **Macular degeneration:** Retinal condition affecting central vision. ## Examination Frequency by Age - **Ages 18 to 40:** Every two years; more often if the doctor recommends for lens or glasses wearers. - **Ages 40 to 60:** A comprehensive examination once a year; glaucoma, cataract and macular degeneration are more common. - **Ages 60 and over:** Highest risk; a check-up once a year, more often if a condition exists. - **Chronic conditions:** Highest-risk group; regular examinations as often as the doctor recommends. - **Children:** First examination at around three years of age (refractive error, lazy eye); from school age, every six months or once a year on the doctor's advice. ## About Kudret Eye İstanbul - Fully equipped surgical centre with **eight specialist ophthalmologists**. - Examination, laser treatment or cataract surgery possible on the same day without waiting. - Patients in Turkey: **six instalments at the cash price** on all operations; agreement with **SGK** (Turkish social security institution). - Surgeons named on the page: Op. Dr. Nail Sönmez, Op. Dr. Selçuk Bulut, Op. Dr. Mehmet Ali Özdil, Op. Dr. Deniz Oygar Baylançiçek, Op. Dr. Osman Şenbilgin. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: How long does an eye examination take?** A: Fifteen to thirty minutes on average; longer if detailed investigations or pre-laser tests are carried out. **Q: Can I have my examination and surgery on the same day?** A: Yes. Suitable patients can have examination, investigations and laser or cataract surgery on the same day. **Q: Who can have laser eye surgery?** A: People who have turned eighteen, whose prescription has stabilised and whose corneal thickness is suitable; for people over 45, lens options are also considered. Suitability is determined by examination. **Q: Is laser surgery painful?** A: No pain is felt during surgery (anaesthetic drops); mild pain may be felt for a few days afterwards, and mild stinging or watering is short-lived. **Q: Which laser methods are used?** A: iLASIK (femto-LASIK, bladeless), ReLEx SMILE PRO and PRK / No Touch. The doctor determines the suitable method. **Q: Which is the best multifocal lens?** A: It depends on eye structure and lifestyle. The most often chosen are the Johnson & Johnson TECNIS Odyssey trifocal lens and the Johnson & Johnson PureSee EDOF lens. **Q: Who is multifocal lens surgery for?** A: Generally people over forty with near and distance vision problems; it also gives a permanent solution in cataract patients. **Q: Does Kudret Eye İstanbul have an agreement with SGK?** A: Yes. Patients from abroad should ask the clinic directly about their own cover. **Q: How long does recovery take after laser surgery?** A: With iLASIK and SMILE Pro, vision is usually clear by the next day; with PRK / No Touch, it improves largely within the first week and can take 2-4 weeks to settle fully. Mild blurring or light discomfort is possible for the first few days. **Q: How long does cataract surgery take and is it painful?** A: Approximately 15-20 minutes per eye, with anaesthetic eye drops; painless, stitchless and safe. **Q: What should I bring to an eye examination?** A: Old glasses if you have them, a list of your medication, any current investigations or reports and identification. Lens wearers can ask when booking how long before the examination to remove their lenses.