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Veni Vidi Eye

Istanbul , Turkey

4.6

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National Accreditation Turkey Ministry of Health

Quality Certificate American Academy of Ophthalmology

99%

effectiveness of laser correction

1992

year of foundation

branches

50000

operations per yearов ежегодно

99%

effectiveness of laser correction

1992

year of foundation

branches

50000

operations per yearов ежегодно

About clinic

Veni Vidi Eye Ophthalmology Center belongs to a group of clinics that has been operating in
Turkey for over 30 years. It became the first center in the country, which started practicing
laser vision correction using the progressive No Touch LASER method, without corneal surgical
incisions. Every year, the clinic performs more than 50,000 eye surgeries. Patients from more
than 30 countries of the world come to the clinic for treatment.

The merits of Veni Vidi Eye doctors are recognized not only in Turkey but also in Europe. The
clinic employs both local and foreign doctors. Each of them has experience in carrying out
30,000 or more medical procedures. Doctors are constantly improving their skills and
exchanging experience with colleagues from the US and Europe.
The clinic Veni Vidi Eye provides the following types of medical services:

- Diagnostics. In addition to standard examinations, patients can undergo eye
  ultrasound, visual field computer testing, eye fluorescein angiography, Heidelberg
  retinal tomography, and other special examinations.
- Laser eye surgery. Only modern low-traumatic techniques are used (Lasik, ReLEx
  SMILE, I-Lasik, Trans-PRK).
- Implantation of an intraocular lens for the treatment of cataracts, some types of
  glaucoma, correction of astigmatism, and correction of refractive errors. Modern
  types of lenses are used.
- Treatment of glaucoma with conservative and surgical methods, including GATT
  sutureless surgery. Shunts are placed to reduce intraocular pressure.
- Treatment of diseases of the retina. Progressive methods of surgery and modern
  medicines are used.
- Treatment of cataracts with the installation of an intraocular lens to improve vision.
- Oculoplastics (plastic surgery on the eye muscles, eyelids, tissues, lacrimal organs,
  orbital bones) for medical and aesthetic purposes.
- Treatment of eye diseases in children, congenital and acquired ones (including
  congenital cataracts).
- Surgical treatment of strabismus in adults and children.

Veni Vidi Eye Eye Center is located in Istanbul. It has all the conditions for a comfortable stay
for patients.

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Dron Viktor

5/5

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Clinic: Veni Vidi Eye

Diagnosis: Miopia

Many thanks to Dr. Furat Helvacioglu. I recomend for everybody. Special thanks to coordinator Anastasia.

09/04/2021

Cengiz Somuncu

5/5

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Clinic: Veni Vidi Eye

Diagnosis: Сataract

I would like to thank Prof. Dr. Tugrul Akin, my dear friend, who did a very good cataract surgery for me and thank you very much.

05/03/2019

Dilek Ke

4/5

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Clinic: Veni Vidi Eye

Diagnosis: Myopia

I had myopia. For the past six months, I have had trouble wearing contact lenses, and I couldn’t use it no longer. I went to the doctor Fırat HELVACIOĞLU. I was pleased with my doctor. After the operation, 3 days was a difficult process. After 15 days I began to see better, and I am very happy. I recommend Dr. HELVACIOĞLU to everyone.

06/12/2018

Lena Daineko

5/5

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Clinic: Veni Vidi Eye

Diagnosis: Myopia

I live in Moscow, Russia, but since my husband is Turkish, I decided to do a laser vision correction in the Veni Vidi Eye in Istanbul. I had myopia in both eyes. The correction was performed immediately. I didn’t have pain after correction, my vision has fully recovered and again I perfectly see at a distance. I want to thank you for the staff of the clinic, for their care and efficiency. I recommend the doctor Ozer Kavatsioglu, an excellent specialist!

07/11/2018

fafatara

4/5

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Clinic: Veni Vidi Eye

Diagnosis: Medical examination

I regularly check my eyes for almost four years. Every time when I go to the clinic, I am happy because the staff is friendly. I would recommend it to everyone this wonderful ophthalmology clinic in all senses.

19/07/2018

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Cost of diagnostics and operations

Ophthalmology

Replacing the lens (cataract treatment)	1000$	Enquire price
Keratoplasty (corneal transplantation)	4000 - 8000$	Enquire price
Croslinking for 1 eye	1900 - 2500 $	Enquire price
I Lasik (2 eyes)	950 - 1400 $	Enquire price
Eye prosthesis	900 - 1500$	Enquire price
PRK Photorefractive keratectomy (for 2 eyes)	1300 - 1500 $	Enquire price

Best clinic's doctors

Doctor Ertan Sunay

Ophthalmologist

Work experience: 34 years

Achievements:

Specialty: Cataract Surgery, Keratoconus, Laser Treatments, Glaucoma. Associations Member: Turkish Ophthalmologists Association, Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataracts and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS), The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA).

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Doctor Özer Kavalcıoğlu

Ophthalmologist

Work experience: 25 years

Achievements:

Specialty: Cataract Surgery, Laser Treatments, Medical Retina. Associations Member: American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

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Doctor Tuğrul Akın

Ophthalmologist

Work experience: 28 years

Achievements:

Specialty: Glocauma, Cataract, Laser Treatments. Doctor of Medical Sciences. Associations Member: Turkish Ophthalmological Association, Turkish Ophtalmological Association ,Glocauma Unit Active Member, Turkish Medical Association.

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Doctor Akın Akyurt

Ophthalmologist

Work experience: 28 years

Achievements:

Specialty: Cataract Surgery, Laser Treatments, Medical Retina. Associations Member: American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), The European Society of Refractive and Cataract Surgeons (ESCRS).

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Doctor Sultan Kaya

Ophthalmologist

Work experience: 34 years

Achievements:

Specialty: Cataract Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, Cross Eye, Laser Treatment. Associations Member: Turkish Ophtalmological Association, Turkish Medical Association.

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Doctor Kadir Çolakoğlu

Ophthalmologist

Work experience: 19 years

Achievements:

Specialty: Cataract, Glaucoma, Cross Eye, Pediatric Ophtalmology, Medical Retina. Associations Member: Turkish Ophtalmological Association, Turkish Medical Association, Conscious Hypnosis Association.

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Why do patients choose Veni Vidi Eye Clinic?

Veni Vidi Eye Ophthalmological Center, Turkey Veni Vidi Eye is a well-known ophthalmological center in Turkey. A full range of services for the treatment of all diseases of the organs of vision is available here. It is popular among foreign patients. More than 6,000 people come here every year. The hospital provides treatment for adults and children. The ophthalmological center is located in Istanbul.

Among the advantages of the center:

The treatment of a particular disease is carried out by Turkish and foreign doctors who have the appropriate specialization.
The center features modern medical equipment.
The medical staff consists of specialists, each of whom has performed over 30,000 complex procedures. Many are members of prestigious professional associations in Turkey, Europe, and the USA.
All procedures are safe and effective, which is confirmed by the ISO 9001: 2015 quality certificate.
The cost of services is 30-50% lower than in similar European clinics.
Doctors use certified consumables from the world’s best manufacturers.
The location of the clinic in the resort area of Istanbul allows to combine treatment and relaxation.

What procedures are popular at Veni Vidi Clinic?

laser vision correction Among foreign patients the most in-demand are:

laser vision correction;
implantation of intraocular lenses;
cataract surgery;
glaucoma surgery;
treatment of strabismus;
laser coagulation of the retina;
keratoplasty – corneal transplantation;
PRP-therapy;
eyelid surgery.

Veni Vidi also offers a wide range of All Inclusive diagnostic packages.

Why choose Veni Vidi for laser vision correction?

No touch laser Visual impairments include nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. For painless and effective elimination of visual impairment, doctors use modern laser equipment. Before laser vision correction, the patient undergoes a comprehensive diagnosis.

The doctor conducts a detailed diagnosis:

studies the structure of the patient’s eye;
measures the thickness and shape of the cornea;
takes into account the medical history and checks the absence of contraindications to the operation.

This information is necessary to select the correct treatment regimen.

Several technologies are used in the Veni Vidi Eye Clinic:

It is suitable for correcting nearsightedness and farsightedness. During the procedure, the doctor uses a microkeratome (special instrument) to move the corneal flap to access the cornea. Then he uses the excimer laser by acting on the cornea to give it the desired shape. After the end of laser resurfacing, the flap is returned to its place and fixed. The recovery process of the patient takes 3-5 days.
It is used to eliminate myopia and astigmatism. The procedure is performed under the control of a computer system using a femtosecond laser. A feature of the technology is the ability to adapt to the anatomy of the eye.
No Touch Laser/Trans PRK. The doctor performs manipulations without touching the patient’s eye. The technique is indicated for people with refractive errors and thin corneas, after cataract removal. Patients note the absence of dry eye syndrome after the procedure.

According to the clinic, the success rate of treatment reaches 99%. In 99.7% of cases, patients have no complications.

What kind of glaucoma treatment is offered in Veni Vidi?

Laser treatment of glaucoma Glaucoma is a serious disease that, if left untreated, can lead to complete blindness. It is characterized by an increase in intraocular pressure (IOP), damage to the optic nerve and a decrease in visual acuity. It is open-angle and closed-angle. The choice of treatment method depends on the type of pathology.

In Veni Vidi, glaucoma is treated by an experienced ophthalmologist Kadir Colakoglu.

In the clinic, the following types of treatment are available to patients to reduce IOP:

Trabeculectomy is the “gold standard” for glaucoma surgery, especially at an advanced stage of the disease. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia for 1 hour. According to the statistics of the clinic, the successful outcome of the operation is 60-80% while IOP can be controlled for 5 years.
Glaucoma surgery with the addition of an EX-PRESS shunt. It is one of the options for trabeculectomy, during which the doctor inserts a small metal shunt into the wall of the eye. The advantage of the procedure is the rapid restoration of vision and the absence of inflammation.
GATT operation. It is performed using micro-incisions (1 mm) on the cornea. The doctor cuts the trabecular meshwork and opens some channels. The main advantage is access to the entire drainage system of the eye. This gives a higher chance of a successful outcome of the operation. The procedure is performed under anesthesia with eye drops.

How is cataract treatment performed at Veni Vidi Clinic?

Cataract treatment - trifocal lenses Foreign patients come to the Veni Vidi Clinic mainly for cataract surgery. The operation involves replacing the clouded lens with an artificial one (intraocular lens).

Before the operation, the patient undergoes diagnostics, which includes many tests and laboratory tests. Ophthalmologists of Veni Vidi mainly use the FAKO method, a cataract phacoemulsification. During the intervention, the doctor acts with ultrasound on the affected lens, after which, through one puncture, he inserts an expandable intraocular lens.

The whole procedure lasts up to half an hour and is performed under a microscope. Patients report improved vision immediately after surgery. If necessary, after a few days, surgery is performed on the second eye.

The effectiveness of the operation is due to the choice of the lens and the technology of its placement in the eyeball. In Veni Vidi, patients are offered the following options for intraocular lenses:

With one focus – monofocal. A cost-effective option. The patient will be able to see distant objects normally but will need to wear glasses to read or work on a computer.
With two focus points – bifocal. The patient will see well near and far, but without special glasses, objects at a distance of 2 cm – 40 cm will be blurry.
With three focus points – trifocal. With this lens option, a person will no longer need glasses. The only drawback is the high price.

In Veni Vidi, cataract treatment is carried out with the implantation of mainly trifocal lenses. Doctors have performed more than 120,000 surgeries. According to the clinic, the success rate of the procedure exceeds 99%.

How is keratoplasty performed at Veni Vidi Clinic?

Keratoplasty in Turkey Keratoplasty (cornea transplant) is an effective method for the treatment of such eye diseases:

keratoconus – protrusion of the cornea outward in the form of a cone;
bullous keratopathy – swelling, the appearance of blisters (bulls) on the cornea;
corneal scarring, a condition that can lead to total blindness;
corneal stromal dystrophy is a hereditary degenerative pathology.

After a thorough examination, the doctor decides on the choice of keratoplasty method, taking into account the localization of the lesion. The essence of the operation is to remove the damaged cornea (or part of it) and replace it with a donor flap. All transplants used in Veni Vidi come from an international donor bank in the USA.

Types of procedures:

With complete damage to the cornea, a penetrating transplantation is performed under general anesthesia.
If the anterior part of the cornea (keratoconus) is affected, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) is performed. Doctors may use local or general anesthesia.
In case of damage to the posterior part of the cornea, posterior lamellar keratoplasty (PLK) is performed. With this intervention, there is no seam, therefore, in the future, a person does not develop astigmatism.

Keratoplasty lasts from 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the type of procedure. According to the clinic, the success of the operation reaches 60-95% (depending on the type of damage to the cornea).

Keratoplasty in Veni Vidi is performed by Dr. Ertan Sunay with 34 years of experience, he is a member of 5 international professional societies.

Is it possible to make an eyelid lift in Veni Vidi?

Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) The clinic performs some types of surgical interventions outside the eyeball. Procedures are aimed at eliminating defects:

For medical reasons:

overhanging of the upper eyelid, which completely or partially closes the pupil;
lower eyelid turned outward or turned inward, it causes inflammation and irritation of the eyes;
wrong growth of eyelashes (ingrowth under the skin).

For aesthetic purposes:

excess eyelid skin;
“bags” under the eyes;
Formations on the skin of the eyelids of lipid deposits, papillomas, small cysts that do not affect the eyeball;
deep wrinkles and drooping corners of the eyes.

Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) in Veni Vidi is performed in just 1 day, and hospitalization is not required.

How to go for treatment at Veni Vidi?

To quickly organize a trip for treatment at the Veni Vidi hospital, you need to contact Experts Medical. Coordinators-doctors will help you decide on the choice of an ophthalmologist and, if necessary, help prepare medical documents and give them to the doctor for preliminary study.

Additional services are available at Experts Medical for a trip to Veni Vidi: booking air tickets and hotel rooms near the clinic for the period of treatment (if you want to continue your vacation in Istanbul – for a longer time), transfer.