Eye Examination and Surgery in Antalya for International Patients

Antalya Airport (AYT) has a busy international traffic of scheduled and charter flights from Europe as well as the Middle East and the Caucasus region. The clinic is located in the Yeşilbahçe neighbourhood of Muratpaşa, close to the city centre and the main tourist accommodation areas.

• The distance between Antalya Airport and the clinic is approximately 12–15 kilometres, taking around 20–30 minutes by taxi or private transfer depending on traffic conditions
• Regular airport bus services also run from the airport to the city centre
• The clinic can be reached by taxi or public transport from the main accommodation areas (Lara, Konyaaltı, Muratpaşa, Kaleiçi)
• It is recommended to arrange transport in advance so there is no difficulty travelling to the clinic on the day of your appointment

The clinic's website and patient information materials are provided in six languages: Turkish, English, Russian, German, Arabic and Persian. This is intended to allow patients from different countries to access essential information about the treatment process in their own language.

During the examination, communication can be conducted directly or with interpreter support, depending on the patient's language preference. Correctly understanding medical terminology and treatment options is important for a sound decision-making process; if you anticipate a language barrier, it is recommended to let the clinic know your interpreter needs before the examination.

• English: Direct communication with the physician is available
• Turkish: Direct communication with the physician
• Russian, German, Arabic, Persian: Written information materials and interpreter support when needed

For patients who wish to get general guidance before travelling, an online preliminary consultation can be arranged. This consultation aims to provide a general overview of the patient's complaints, any existing diagnoses and previous test results.

Sharing certain information and documents in advance of your examination can help make both the online preliminary assessment more accurate and the examination process in Antalya more efficient.

• Previous glasses or contact lens prescription

  Gives a preliminary idea of your current level of refractive error

• Eye drops you use

  Names of drops used particularly for glaucoma, dry eye or other chronic eye conditions

• Systemic medications you take

  A list of all medications you take regularly, including blood thinners

• Previous eye surgeries

  Date, technique used, and the surgical report if available

• OCT, visual field and corneal topography reports

  Any imaging results from within the past year, if available

• Systemic conditions

  Current status and control level of diabetes, hypertension and other chronic conditions

Sending digital copies of these documents (photographs, PDFs or scans) by e-mail in advance helps both the preliminary consultation and your first examination in Antalya to be planned more quickly and accurately.

The length of stay varies depending on the type of examination and any surgical procedure planned, whether both eyes are scheduled for the same trip, and the patient's healing process. Many patients travelling for cataract or premium lens surgery ask how long they will need to remain in Antalya, and whether they can combine their visit with the rest of their trip; the timeline below offers a general framework for a patient planning cataract or premium lens surgery, though the personalised schedule is only confirmed after examination.

1. Day 1

   Arrival and examination

   A detailed eye examination, biometry and other necessary measurements are performed; the treatment plan and lens options are discussed between the physician and the patient.

2. Day 2

   Procedure day

   If planned, the surgical procedure is performed. If both eyes are planned for separate sessions, the schedule is extended accordingly.

3. Day 3

   Early check-up

   The first post-operative check-up is carried out, assessing whether healing is progressing as expected.

4. Week 1

   Follow-up examination

   Parameters such as visual acuity and eye pressure are assessed to form the physician's opinion on fitness to travel.

Pupil dilation is often required during an eye examination; this can temporarily blur near vision and increase light sensitivity. For this reason, it is recommended that patients do not drive themselves on examination and surgery days and, if possible, come accompanied.

• Driving is not recommended after pupil dilation
• A companion can support the patient with transport and everyday practical matters
• The choice of accommodation is entirely up to the patient; the clinic does not offer accommodation services or package deals
• When choosing accommodation, it can be practical to consider its distance from the clinic

It is important that follow-up is not interrupted once the patient returns home. The discharge report and the results of any tests performed are sent to the patient digitally (by e-mail or secure file sharing); the patient may then share these documents with their own eye doctor in their home country.

When considered necessary, an online follow-up consultation can be arranged at set intervals after surgery. However, because aspects of an eye examination require a physical examination and device measurements, a remote consultation is not a complete substitute for an in-person examination; it is recommended that follow-up continues in cooperation with an eye doctor in the patient's home country.

Patients travelling from abroad are advised to confirm their examination and, if applicable, surgery dates in advance so that they align with their flight plans. Appointment requests and the sharing of preliminary information can be made by phone, WhatsApp or e-mail.