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Cataract surgery (one eye) in Austria: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2024

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While Cataract surgery (one eye) treatment offers are not available in Austria, we've selected the TOP offers based on feedback from Bookimed patients.

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Turkey, Istanbul
Ophtalmologist - Ahmet Satici
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32 years of experience
  • Dr. Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical cases in his career.
  • Private Bagcilar Safak Hospital serves 36,000 patients annually from diverse international backgrounds.
  • Included Services: Video or text consultation, consultation with a doctor, local anesthesia, preoperative tests, follow-up examination, language assistance, consultation with a surgeon, consultation with an ophthalmologist.
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Turkey, Istanbul
Ophtalmologist - Omer Faruk Oge
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23 years of experience
  • Dr. Omer Faruk Oge is skilled in cataract surgeries and pediatric eye health.
  • Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital serves patients from the CIS, Africa, and Arab League States.
  • Included Services: Full-body scan, ECG, anesthesiologist consultation, general anesthesia, full board meals, follow-up exams, preoperative tests, postoperative care, language assistance, hospitalization, hotel stay, airport transfers.
  • Stay Info: 1-day hospital stay, 3-day hotel stay, included in the price.
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$1927
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Turkey, Istanbul
Ophtalmologist - Ahmet Satici
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32 years of experience
  • Dr. Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical cases in his career.
  • Private Bagcilar Safak Hospital serves 36,000 patients annually, including many from Europe and the USA.
  • Included Services: Video or text consultation, preoperative tests, follow-up examination, language assistance, follow-up visit, consultation with an ophthalmologist, autorefractometry, hospitalization.
  • Stay Info: 1-day stay in the hospital, 0 days stay in the hotel, not included in the price.
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$2500
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13 Recent Cataract surgery (one eye) Reviews in Austria: Check Real Patient Experience

Инна • Ophthalmology Ukraine Mar 1, 2020

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The result exceeded all expectations, the pain disappeared after the first session!
The doctor aroused our full confidence in us, he is a professional in his field! Bookimed service specialists very accurately referred us to the doctor we need!

Mihaela • Cataract Romania Feb 27, 2020

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Everything was fine
Everything was fine. Bookimed was very kind to find me an appointment pretty short notice in Vienna. The surgent was very professional. The only thing I would have preferred was to pay with a credit card. I had to go to an ATM and pay cash.
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Без имени • Ophthalmology Slovenia May 11, 2018

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"I was very pleased with everything at the clinic and the coordinator Mariana Zaiarna
I was very pleased with everything at the clinic and the coordinator Mariana Zaiarna. The overall good impression was ruined by mr. Roman.

Anonymous • Consultation with an ophthalmologist Ukraine Feb 20, 2020

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I liked the doctor
I didn’t like the moment that we were eventually recorded to another doctor. I liked the doctor, but we did not have an examination, that is, only a consultation, in general I did not get exactly what I wanted. Lor did not like it at all, did not receive any new information from him, was not happy with the translator, most of what we said he did not know and did not translate

Anonymous • Ophthalmology Russian Federation Jan 28, 2020

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I regret the time and money spent. I do not recommend to friends and relatives

Cataract surgery (one eye) Overview in Austria

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Stay in the country - 2 days
Rehabilitation - 1 day
Anesthesia - Local anesthesia
Verified patient reviews - 13
Requests processed - 15215
Bookimed fees - $0
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Day 1: Arrival

  • Transfer from the airport is not provided by the clinic.
  • Upon arrival at the clinic, you"ll be registered.
  • A translator will be provided if needed.

Day 2: Pre-Operation

  • You"ll consult with an ophthalmologist.
  • Autorefractometry will be performed to measure eye refraction.
  • You"ll have other necessary medical tests.

Day 3: Cataract Surgery

  • You"ll be given local anesthesia.
  • The operation lasts around 1-2 hours.
  • The surgeon will replace your cloudy lens with a clear one.

Day 4: Post-Operation

  • After surgery, you"ll be monitored for complications.
  • Overnight hospitalization may be required, based on your condition.

Day 5: Discharge

  • You"ll be discharged from the hospital.
  • A follow-up appointment will be scheduled.

Week 1-2: Rehabilitation

  • Avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting.
  • Wear sunglasses to protect your eye.

Week 3-4: Rehabilitation

  • You can return to work and resume normal activities.
  • Follow-up with your ophthalmologist.

Please note that each case is individual and the timeline may vary based on your personal condition and recovery speed.

How Much Does Cataract surgery (one eye) Cost in Austria?

The average price of Cataract surgery (one eye) in Austria is $2454, the minimum price is $1579, and the maximum price is $3646.
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Discover the Best Cataract surgery (one eye) Clinics in Austria: 3 Verified Options and Prices
Check the hospital ranking based on requests and 13 reviews to pick the right Cataract surgery (one eye) clinic for you.
Wiener Privatklinik
Highest-Rated Clinic for Cataract surgery (one eye)
Austria, Vienna
4.6
Excellent
• 141 reviews
doctor Rupert Menapace
Ophtalmologist
43 years of experience
Rupert  Menapace

Wiener Privatklinik is a private hospital in Austria. Prof. Rainer Kotz is the Medical Director of the Clinic. Wiener Privatklinik has the connection with some Nobel Prize winners. Among them Theodor Billroth, Robert Barany, Karl Landsteiner, Konrad Lorenz, Otto Loewi, Karl Ritter von Frisch. Sigmund Freud was practicing in the Clinic.

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International Organization for Standardization certificate for Wiener Privatklinik
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Wiener Privatklinik
Инна • Mar 1, 2020
The doctor aroused our full confidence in us, he is a professional in his field! Bookimed service specialists very accurately referred us to the doctor we need!
4.6
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Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
Austria, Vienna
4.6
Excellent
• 18 reviews
doctor Martin Zehetmayer
Ophtalmologist
35 years of experience
Martin  Zehetmayer

Vienna General Hospital (AKH) is one of the most innovative clinics in Europe. It has a long 300-year history. Vienna Medical Clinic includes over 42 university hospitals and institutes, 6 own laboratories, 10,000 employees of staff.

AKH Vienna Hospital in Austria guarantees high standards and innovative technologies in all fields of medicine. Vienna Hospital is “a city in a city” with specialized medical centers, shops, restaurants and branches of a bank.

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accreditations:

International Organization for Standardization certificate for Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
Anonymous • Feb 20, 2020
I didn’t like the moment that we were eventually recorded to another doctor. I liked the doctor, but we did not have an examination, that is, only a consultation, in general I did not get exactly what I wanted. Lor did not like it at all, did not receive any new information from him, was not happy with the translator, most of what we said he did not know and did not translate
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 Leech Private Clinic
Austria, Graz
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Leech Private Clinic is a multi-specialty medical center in Graz, Austria. It has nearly 20 years of experience in advanced surgery and diagnostics. It offers advanced surgery and diagnostics, including echography, X-ray, endoscopy, MRI, and CT scans. The clinic has modern operation rooms, rehabilitation wards, intensive care units, and a sleep laboratory.

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Rupert  Menapace
Austria, Vienna
Rupert Menapace
Ophtalmologist
43 years of experience
Wiener Privatklinik
Professor Rupert Menapace, head physician at the University Hospital of Ophthalmology and Optometry, head of the eye clinic with emphasis on cataract surgery, head of the special institute for the implantation of artificial lenses at the Vienna Medical University.  Specializes in: Cataract Surgery: cataract treatment with minimally invasive microsurgery, Refractive surgery: treatment of vision with an excimer laser or implantation of artificial lenses, treatment of glaucoma with filtration surgery, Reconstructive surgery of the anterior ocular segment (after injuries), Laser surgery from the side effects of operations against cataracts, glaucoma and retinal diseases.  Education:  1973: Studying at Stella Matutina Private College in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg (emphasis on languages, biology, mathematics and physics)  1980: Doctoral dissertation for the title of Doctor of General Medicine  1981-1986: Ophthalmology education at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the University of Vienna (eye surgery)  1990: Appointment as a teacher in Ophthalmology ("Venia legendi")  1995: Assignment by the Federal President of the professional title "University Professor" in the specialty Ophthalmology  1996: Diplomat from the European Association of Ophthalmologists  Head Physician at the University Eye Clinic for Ophthalmology and Optometry at the Vienna Medical University (MUW) at Vienna's largest public hospital (AKH) in Vienna Head of the Operations Center for 24-hour Cataract Clinical Surgery at the University Eye Ophthalmology Clinic at AKH in Vienna Head of the Department of Implant Lens Implantation at AKH in Vienna. Professor Rupert Menapas is one of the five best cataract treatment specialists in the world according to the American rating - expertscape.com
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Stefan Pieh
Austria, Vienna
Stefan Pieh
Ophtalmologist
26 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Wiener Privatklinik
Professor Stefan Pieh is an outstanding austrian ophthalmologist, he specializes in refractive eye surgery. Professor Pieh received his bachelor's degree in 2001 from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Vienna in Ophthalmology and currently teaches at the Medical University of Vienna. Head of the new Eye Refractive Surgery Center at the Ordination Center at the Vienna Private Clinic. Primary activity: REFRACTIVE SURGERY Clinical and scientific activity of correction of myopia and farsightedness using an excimer laser and implantable lenses.  SURGERY CATARACTS  Scientific research of image quality of intraocular lenses. CORNEAL DISEASES  Since 1998, he has been working in the outpatient cornea department at the Vienna General Hospital.  Honorary Member of Societies: Vienna Ophthalmological Society (WOG)  Austrian Ophthalmological Society (ÖOG)  Association ofAustrian Eye Surgeons (ÖAC)  German Ophthalmological Society (DOG)  German-speaking Intraocular Lens Implantation Society, Interventional and Refractive Surgery (DGII)  German Ophthalmic Surgeons(DOC)  European Society of Cataract and Refraction Surgeons(ESCRS) American Society of Cataract and Refraction Surgeons(ASCRS)  
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Martin  Zehetmayer
Austria, Vienna
Martin Zehetmayer
Ophtalmologist
35 years of experience
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
Professor Cechetmeier is the brilliant surgeon and specialist in eye surgery. Professional activity:  • 1984: Doctorate at the University of Vienna  • 1989: Ius Practicandi (license to practice as a general practitioner)  • Ambulance doctor  • Practical ophthalmological measures:  • Assistant at the School of Ophthalmology with Professor Stangler-Schrrott  • Practice in special clinics for diabetic retinopathy (Professor Radda)  • Macular Diseases (Professor Binder)  • 1992 - 1998: assistant in the team of Professor Scorpik  • 1999 - 2000: Senior Consultant, Outpatient Unit • 1999: Senior Physician, Head of the Eye Clinic  • Since 1999: Senior surgeon in the clinic.  • Head of the outpatient clinic of eye tumors  • Development and research of possible applications of stereotactic radiation therapy (Gamma Knife, LINAC) for the treatment of malignant choroid tumors.  • About 100 scientific papers in specialized journals and books, in particular in the field of ophthalmic oncology, as well as collagen structures of the cornea, new anesthetic procedures in cataract surgery, work on new intraocular lenses, and strabismus in children.  Ophthalmology and optometry training:  • 1988: Ophthalmology training at the Vienna University Eye Clinic  • 1989 - 1991: Assistant Physician at the Mistelbach Hospital Ophthalmology  • Since 1991: medical assistant at the University Eye Clinic Vienna  • 1994: specialist in ophthalmology and optometry.  • 1998: Senior Physician at the University Hospital of Ophthalmology Vienna  • 2000: Lecturer at the University of Ophthalmology and Optometry (“Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Choroid Melanoma”)  • 2001: Appointment as the University Professor Membership in societies:  • Secretary of the Austrian Ophthalmological Society  • President of the Vienna Ophthalmological Society  • Lecturer at the Department of Ophthalmology at Preyra Children's Hospital  • Member of numerous national and international specialized societies and commissions, such as the ÖOG Refraction Commission Professor Cechetmeier himself was in the role of the patient, having undergone refractive surgery. Moreover, he successfully operated on his daughter, his brother and other family members.
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