Care planned around your visit
For patients considering treatment in Turkey, the clinical and practical details of a visit are planned together, step by step.
See clearly again. Eye surgery in Turkey
English-speaking coordination for international patients travelling from Europe.
Supporting patients across Europe
We work with international patients travelling from across Europe, with English-speaking coordination before, during and after their visit.
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International eye care, planned end to end.
Vitalis Global is the international health-tourism service of an eye clinic in Turkey, working with patients who travel from across Europe for treatment.
Assessment, treatment planning, travel and every conversation in between are coordinated in English, so care abroad stays one clear process rather than a set of separate arrangements.
The surgeon behind your treatment
Prof. Dr. Çağatay Çağlar
Professor of Ophthalmology · Head of Department, Maltepe University, Istanbul
Everything we do — the knowledge, the experience, the technology — is so that you see the colours of life more clearly.
- Experience
- More than 20 years in ophthalmology; founded a university retina clinic and a vitreoretinal surgery unit
- Language
- Consultations and follow-up in English
Training and board certification
- 2008
Eberhard Karls University, Tübingen
Research on intravitreal injections for macular disease and diabetic retinopathy
- 2012–2013
University of Melbourne, Australia
Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital — keratoplasty and oculoplastics
- 2017
European Board of Ophthalmology
FEBO — European board certification in ophthalmology
Lens & laser
Lens and laser options, assessed for your eyes
Premium intraocular lenses and laser vision correction are two routes to the same question: what your eyes need, and what you want from them. Which route suits you depends on your measurements, your retinal health and how you spend your days. The assessment comes first, and every option is explained before anything is planned.
Retina
A careful conversation about retinal disease
Retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration differ in cause, in stage and in what can responsibly be discussed. We begin by reviewing your imaging and reports, then examine your eyes in person. Any supportive or experimental option is explained with its evidence and its limits, never as a cure and never as a predicted outcome.
Frequently asked questions
How do I plan travel for my visit?
Your coordinator can explain the expected appointment sequence and help you plan airport transfer and accommodation support.
Can I communicate in English?
Yes. English-speaking coordination is available for the planning process and appointments, with translator support where needed.
How long should I stay in Turkey?
The recommended stay depends on the assessment and treatment plan. Your coordinator will discuss an appropriate schedule before travel.
How does follow-up work from home?
Before departure, the team discusses the follow-up plan and how to share updates or questions once you are home.
Is it safe to have surgery abroad?
Every procedure has considerations and suitability must be assessed individually. Ask the clinical team about your specific situation before deciding to travel.
What can be included in the visit plan?
Depending on your needs, the plan can include clinical coordination, airport transfer, accommodation support and translation arrangements.
Start a conversation
Tell us what you would like to discuss and a coordinator can explain the next assessment step.