# Best LASIK eye surgery in Istanbul

Source page: https://www.kudretgozistanbul.com/en/blog/eye-laser-treatments/best-lasik-eye-surgery-in-istanbul

**Author:** Kudret Eye İstanbul | **Medical Approval:** Op. Dr. Mehmet Ali Özdil | **Date:** 2026-09-05

> **Summary:** Choosing the best LASIK eye surgery in Istanbul is about value, experienced surgeons, a thorough pre-operative assessment and reliable aftercare rather than the cheapest price. The article explains why Istanbul attracts patients, when PRK may be recommended instead of LASIK, and what Kudret Eye İstanbul's all-inclusive PRK package for £550 per eye covers.

## Quick Facts
- **PRK package:** £550 per eye, covering surgery, accommodation, transfers, examination and check-up
- **Included accommodation:** private hospital patient room for 3 nights with meals
- **PRK vs LASIK healing:** PRK takes a few days longer; vision becomes fully clear within 2-4 weeks

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## Why Istanbul for Laser Eye Treatment?
- **Value:** service quality for the price, with laser devices the same as or newer than those in central European clinics, backed by investment in international standards.
- **Experienced surgeons:** who have seen thousands of different eye structures and tailor the procedure, which matters for slightly different corneas or high prescriptions.
- **Hospitality:** airport greeting, a comfortable patient room at the hospital and private transport to appointments remove the logistical burden.

## LASIK or PRK?
LASIK is not always the only or best option. With a thin cornea or a contact job or sport (such as boxing or combat sports), PRK may be recommended. PRK is performed without creating a corneal flap and is considered extremely safe for long-term corneal integrity; healing takes a few days longer than LASIK and vision becomes fully clear within 2-4 weeks, with results just as excellent as LASIK. The method is chosen with the doctor after comprehensive tests and measurements.

## All-Inclusive PRK Package (£550 per eye)
- PRK laser surgery
- Free accommodation: a private patient room at the hospital for 3 nights, including meals
- All transfers: airport reception, send-off and clinic transfers
- Comprehensive eye examination with all detailed tests and the doctor's evaluation before the operation
- Post-operative check-up
- Pay on-site, with no down payment

## Pre-Assessment Matters
A good clinic maps the cornea, measures corneal thickness with micron precision, tests tear quality and quantity and checks eye pressure. Superficial testing or poor explanation is a warning sign; a doctor should be willing to say laser is not suitable for you.

## Aftercare
Use the prescribed drops without fail, protect your eyes and attend check-ups on time. Patients should be able to reach the clinic easily with any question after discharge; Kudret Eye İstanbul stays in touch with patients after discharge. When choosing a clinic, ask about aftercare as well as the operation.