- Short answer Yes — typically 70–80%
- Same platforms ZEISS · SCHWIND · Alcon
- Istanbul package Hotel + transfers + aftercare
- Honest screening We turn unsuitable patients away
Why Turkey costs less (without cutting corners)
LASIK and SMILE are typically 70–80% vs surgery-only quotes when you compare an all-inclusive Istanbul package to a the UK private surgery-only quote.
- Operating economics: Lower clinic and staffing costs in Turkey — not cheaper lasers.
- Bundled logistics: Hotel and transfers included — the UK quotes often externalise these.
- All-inclusive model: One written quote after clinical review.
- Efficient scheduling: High-throughput international pathways — not compromised care.
When Istanbul may not be the right answer
We turn patients away when laser is unsafe — thin corneas, unstable keratoconus, or unrealistic expectations.
Common questions
Is clinical quality lower in Turkey?
No. JCI-accredited centre, same laser tier as leading private hospitals. Savings come from economics and bundling.
Should I compare surgery-only prices?
No — compare all-inclusive packages including hotel, transfers, medication, and 3-month aftercare.