Kuwait patient guide · Istanbul

How long should Kuwaiti patients stay?

Short GCC flight — LASIK often 3 nights; PRK and bilateral cataract 4–5. Surgeon confirms fly-home date.

KWI IST

Kuwait International to Istanbul

~4 hours · stay length by procedure

  • LASIK 3 nights
  • PRK 4–5 nights
  • ICL 4 nights
  • Cataract both eyes 4–5 nights
  • Lens replacement (RL 5 nights

Stay length by procedure

Hotel nights in your all-inclusive quote match your procedure — not a marketing tier. Typical stays for Kuwaiti patients:

Common

LASIK / SMILE Pro

3 nights. Arrive · assess · operate · check · fly home

Longer

PRK / surface laser

4–5 nights. Extra day before flying

Both eyes

ICL / lens implant

4 nights. Pressure check before flight

Surgeon clearance before return

Do not book a non-refundable return until cleared to fly:

  • LASIK/SMILE: often 24–48 hours after surgery
  • PRK: typically 4–5 days minimum
  • Lens/cataract: usually 48–72 hours

Flying after surgery →

Common questions

Can I extend for tourism?

Yes, after surgeon clearance. IPC advises on timing relative to post-op checks.

What if surgery is delayed?

IPC adjusts hotel and appointments — keep flexible return flights.

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