Enucleation of eye in Istanbul typically costs from $4,800 to $8,900. Prices depend on whether the surgery includes an orbital implant, the complexity of oncological cases, and the chosen clinic tier. Patients save around 83% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $40,000 on average. Most Istanbul packages include specialist consultations, preoperative tests, local or general anesthesia, and follow-up examinations.
- Enucleation with implant insertion: $3,100 to $5,900 for the surgical removal and placement of an orbital base.
- Removal of part of tumor and nerve of eye: $6,800 to $12,500 for complex oncological cases.
- Custom prosthesis: Usually adds a percentage over the base surgery cost if not already bundled in a package.
- Clinic tier: JCI-accredited multidisciplinary hospitals often charge more than boutique ophthalmology practices but provide integrated oncology support.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul serves as Turkey’s primary hub for specialized ocular oncology, concentrating more JCI-accredited eye centers here than in Ankara or Izmir. A significant value pattern emerges at centers like Dunyagoz Eye Hospital or Associate Professor M. Derda Ozer’s practice, where surgeons have performed over 20,000 procedures. Selecting a high-volume specialist often secures an all-inclusive package that includes 5-star accommodation, which simplifies the recovery process for international patients.