Retinopathy of prematurity surgery (ROP surgery) in Istanbul typically costs from $3,400 to $6,500. The total price depends on the disease stage, specific surgical technique used, and the level of neonatal care required during recovery. Patients save around 88% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $40,000 on average. Surgery packages in Istanbul often include specialized preoperative diagnostics, post-operative care, and initial medications.
- Laser photocoagulation: Roughly 20% to 30% of the total surgery cost per session.
- Intravitreal anti-VEGF injections: Often used as a primary or supplemental treatment to reduce abnormal blood vessel growth.
- Advanced vitrectomy: Higher price range for stage 4 or 5 cases requiring complex neonatal retinal intervention.
- Diagnostic screening: Essential pediatric eye exams and neuro-ophthalmic scans to determine the disease stage.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul is the specialized hub for neonatal ophthalmology in Turkey, concentrating the highest volume of vitreoretinal specialists. A major value is found in clinics like Associate Professor M. Derda Ozer's practice, where the lead surgeon holds an ICO-STAAR Fellowship from the University of Kansas. Choosing a specialist with high procedure volumes, such as those at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, ensures access to 24/7 pediatric care infrastructure.