---
title: "International Patients — Eye Surgery in Istanbul"
description: "Country guides for international patients travelling to Istanbul for LASIK, SMILE, cataract, and lens surgery — JCI eye hospital, all-inclusive packages."
url: "https://iseeturkey.com/international-patients/"
language: "en-GB"
datePublished: "2026-08-07T00:38:35+00:00"
dateModified: "2026-08-07T00:38:35+00:00"
author: "admin"
---

International Patient Centre · Istanbul

# International *patients*

Surgery at our JCI-accredited eye centre — with dedicated International Patient Centre support for flights, stay length, language, and all-inclusive packages.

[How it works ↓](#ipc-overview)

How it works

## Hospital surgery · IPC logistics

Your procedure is performed at our JCI-accredited eye centre. The International Patient Centre handles flights, hotel, transfers, and follow-up — so clinical and travel support stay clearly separated.

### Eligibility check

Our ophthalmology team reviews your case and confirms suitability.

### Surgeon & quote pack

Named surgeon, CV, video intro, and all-inclusive treatment plan.

### Travel & surgery

IPC airport meet, hotel, hospital pathway, post-op checks.

### Aftercare at home

3-month video follow-up with your Istanbul surgeon.

Country guides

## Flights, packages & local context

[Country guide UK patients Skip NHS waits — London, Manchester, Edinburgh flights. GDPR-aware process, 70–80% vs UK private. 3–5 nights NHS context English throughout Full UK guide](https://iseeturkey.com/uk-eye-surgery/)

[Country guide German patients ZEISS / WaveLight parity with Munich centres — up to 75% savings. Deutsch on request. Frankfurt · Munich EU travel JCI eye hospital Full Germany guide](https://iseeturkey.com/germany-eye-surgery/)

[Country guide Dutch patients Schiphol in 3h 15m. Cataract both-eyes and laser packages with transparent inclusions. 2–6 nights NL on request Up to 70% savings Full Netherlands guide](https://iseeturkey.com/netherlands-eye-surgery/)

[Country guide Canadian patients Long-haul itineraries with buffer days. Both eyes often one trip. English & French support. 5–6 nights Both eyes 60–70% savings Full Canada guide](https://iseeturkey.com/canada-eye-surgery/)

## Start your *international* pathway

Free eligibility check — surgeon-led assessment and transparent all-inclusive quote within 2 hours.

[Eligibility check →](https://iseeturkey.com/#hero-quiz) [Meet our surgeons](https://iseeturkey.com/doctors/)

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