ICL (Implantable Contact Lens)

ICL (Implantable Contact Lens) from €4,700

For prescriptions too high or corneas too thin for laser correction, an ICL adds a permanent, removable lens inside the eye instead of reshaping the cornea — available from €4,700 for myopia (both eyes), €5,500 for toric myopia, €6,250 for hyperopia, and €7,500 for toric hyperopia.

Package details

• Anterior chamber measurement and lens sizing
• ICL implantation, both eyes
• Surgeon and hospital fees
• Post-operative check-ups and medication

Why some patients choose ICL over laser surgery

Nothing is removed from the cornea, which means ICL can correct prescriptions well beyond what LASIK or SMILE can safely treat, and it stays an option for patients whose corneas are too thin to qualify for laser surgery at all. Because the lens sits inside the eye rather than reshaping tissue, it's also fully reversible — it can be removed or exchanged if your prescription or needs change.

Getting the sizing right matters more here than with laser surgery

Unlike LASIK, where the correction is essentially a one-time calculation, ICL requires precise measurement of the space between your iris and lens (the vault) to select the correct lens size — get this wrong and the lens can sit too close to the natural lens or too far from it. This is why anterior chamber imaging is a core part of the pre-operative work-up, not an optional extra. MedAgent coordinates this imaging appointment, lens ordering, surgery and stay around your ICL procedure.

Steps to book

1. Send your prescription and, if available, any prior anterior chamber measurements
2. Receive a quote once lens type and size are confirmed
3. Travel to Turkey for the procedure, both eyes usually in one visit
4. Stay for the next-morning check before flying home

Questions patients ask

Can the lens be felt or seen? No, it sits behind the iris and isn't visible or noticeable once healed.

What happens if my eyes change with age? The lens can be removed or exchanged, which is one reason ICL is often preferred by younger patients with very high prescriptions who may need cataract surgery decades later.

Is ICL safe long-term? It's been used for over two decades with a well-documented safety record, though regular eye checks are still recommended to monitor eye pressure and lens position.

Final pricing depends on your individual eye exam results and lens type. Contact us for a personalized quote.