Eye Surgery Errors and Malpractice in Turkey

Legal Support for UK Residents After Eye Surgery Complications in Turkey

Every year, thousands of UK residents travel to Turkey for affordable eye surgeries such as LASIK, cataract removal, and lens replacement. While many achieve successful results, others experience serious complications due to medical negligence or poor surgical standards. If your vision has worsened or you have suffered pain, infection, or permanent damage after eye surgery in Turkey, our legal team can help you pursue justice and compensation.

Why UK Patients Choose Turkey for Eye Surgery

Turkey has built a global reputation for affordable ophthalmology and laser eye surgery. Procedures that cost thousands of pounds in the UK are often offered in Turkey for a fraction of the price, combined with attractive travel packages. However, not every clinic meets international standards. Some lack proper medical supervision, use outdated equipment, or fail to provide adequate post-operative care. When something goes wrong, patients often return to the UK without support and struggle to find answers.

Common Eye Surgery Procedures in Turkey

• LASIK and LASEK laser vision correction
• Cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation
• Refractive lens exchange (RLE) and clear lens extraction
• ICL (Implantable Contact Lens) procedures
• Corneal transplant and cross-linking

Each of these treatments requires extreme precision and experienced surgical judgment. Errors during or after surgery can lead to lifelong vision problems or total loss of sight.

Common Eye Surgery Errors and Complications

Complications are sometimes unavoidable, but many result directly from negligence or improper care. The most frequently reported problems include:

• Overcorrection or undercorrection after LASIK, leading to blurred or double vision
• Corneal flap complications or scarring
• Infection due to poor sterilisation practices
• Excessive dryness, chronic eye pain, or halos around lights
• Incorrect intraocular lens power in cataract or lens replacement surgery
• Detached retina or corneal damage caused during surgery
• Failure to diagnose or treat post-surgery complications promptly
• Permanent vision loss due to surgical or postoperative mistakes

When such outcomes are caused by errors in diagnosis, planning, surgical performance, or aftercare, they may amount to medical malpractice under Turkish law.

When Does an Eye Surgery Complication Become Malpractice?

Not all adverse results mean malpractice. However, if your surgeon or clinic failed to act according to the accepted medical standard, you may have a valid claim. Common examples include:

• Operating without proper patient assessment or screening tests
• Using uncalibrated or outdated laser equipment
• Allowing unqualified personnel to assist in or perform parts of the surgery
• Failing to warn about potential risks, side effects, or realistic outcomes
• Neglecting infection control or postoperative monitoring
• Providing false guarantees or “lifetime correction” claims
• Discharging patients too early or failing to arrange adequate follow-up care

If your vision has deteriorated or you suffered complications that could have been avoided, our legal team can assess whether malpractice occurred and help you take action.

Your Legal Rights as a UK Resident

Even though the surgery took place in Turkey, you retain full legal rights as a UK resident. Our firm specialises in cross-border medical negligence claims involving Turkish clinics and hospitals. We work closely with Turkish law experts to represent you effectively and obtain fair compensation.

Our Legal Team Can Help You:

• Review your medical records and identify evidence of negligence
• Request surgical reports, consent forms, and postoperative instructions from the Turkish clinic
• Translate and verify all documents for legal use in the UK
• Work with ophthalmology specialists to assess your current condition
• File or negotiate compensation claims for physical and emotional damages
• Recover costs related to further surgery, treatment, and rehabilitation

We make the process as easy as possible — most of our clients never need to travel back to Turkey.

Steps to Take If Your Eye Surgery Went Wrong

1. Gather all medical and travel documents related to your surgery.
2. Take photos or medical imaging reports showing your current condition.
3. Get an independent ophthalmologist’s opinion in the UK to confirm negligence.
4. Contact our legal team for a free case review and advice on your next steps.
5. Avoid signing any documents or settlements offered by the clinic before seeking legal guidance.

Possible Compensation

If malpractice is proven, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Costs of corrective or restorative eye surgery
• Loss of vision or visual impairment compensation
• Medical expenses for additional treatment and follow-up care
• Loss of income due to reduced sight or long-term disability
• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress

Why Choose Our Legal Team

• We specialise in international medical negligence cases involving Turkish clinics and UK patients.
• We offer bilingual support in English and Turkish to eliminate communication barriers.
• We collaborate with certified medical experts to provide solid, evidence-based cases.
• We manage your case transparently and provide regular updates throughout the process.
• We work on a No Win, No Fee basis for most cases, ensuring minimal risk to you.

Our mission is to ensure that patients receive justice when unsafe or negligent practices cause permanent harm. You trusted professionals to protect your vision — we make sure they are held accountable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I file a claim if I lost vision after LASIK in Turkey?
Yes. If your surgeon or clinic failed to follow safe procedures, used defective equipment, or did not provide proper aftercare, you may have a strong case for compensation.

What if my surgery was done years ago?
You can still claim within the legal time limit, depending on when you discovered the negligence. Contact us as soon as possible for an assessment.

What if the clinic has closed or changed its name?
We work with trusted Turkish legal partners who can locate the responsible parties and initiate proceedings on your behalf.

Do I have to return to Turkey to make a claim?
Usually not. Most of the legal work can be handled from the UK while our Turkish partners represent your interests locally.

Contact Our Legal Experts Today

If you suffered vision loss or complications after eye surgery in Turkey, you deserve answers and justice. Our team offers free and confidential consultations to UK residents affected by medical negligence abroad.

Contact us today for a free case review and let our experts help you secure the compensation you deserve.