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Germany, Solingen

Cataract treatment at Medical Center in Solingen

4.7

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Most Popular Clinic for Cataract Treatment

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Most Popular Clinic for Cataract Treatment

46 patients

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94% Patients

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The medical center is a Bookimed Official Partner. Thus, we arrange treatment for international patients as a hospital representative with no intermediaries and extra charges.

About the clinic

Cataract treatment at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen in Germany provides a full range of diagnostics and surgery. An eye exam costs around $295, cataract surgery per eye is about $4,128, and a comprehensive check-up package runs $1,627. This academic hospital, affiliated with the University of Cologne, offers prices typically 10-20% lower than other German hospitals.

Diagnostic Evaluation

Before treatment, doctors perform a detailed eye assessment. This may include standard and advanced tests to determine the cataract's severity. Available diagnostic procedures are:

Refractometry test for around $118.
Visual acuity and vision field examinations, each costing about $177.
Consultation with an ophthalmologist, typically $295.
Brain MRI with contrast for complex cases, costing around $1,769.

The clinic also offers a structured Ophthalmological Check-Up Package for $1,627. This bundle includes medical examinations, written documentation, and a final consultation for a complete cataract assessment.

Surgical Treatment Options

The clinic performs two main surgical procedures for cataracts and related conditions. Each surgery is tailored to the individual patient's needs.

Cataract surgery (one eye). This procedure involves removing the clouded lens. An artificial intraocular lens is implanted in its place. The surgery typically costs around $4,128 per eye.
Vitrectomy. This more complex surgery treats severe cases. It involves removing the vitreous gel from inside the eye. The price for this procedure is generally about $9,436.

Clinic Expertise

Städtisches Klinikum Solingen is an Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne. It treats over 60,000 patients every year. The clinic holds accreditations from the German Cancer Society and TÜV Rheinland. Focus magazine has recognized it as a top German clinic. Its ophthalmology department provides full-spectrum care from diagnosis to advanced surgery. Patients receive treatment in a reputable, high-volume medical center.

Discuss your diagnosis with a specialist to determine the best individual treatment plan.

Highlights

1863 Year of foundation

400 doctors

Most Popular Clinic for Cataract Treatment

60000 patients per year

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Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.

Ophthalmology

diagnostics	Price
Vision field examination	$173.61
OCT (Optical coherence tomography)	$115.74
Consultation with an ophthalmologist	$289.35
Ophthalmoscopy	$100
Brain MRI with contrast	$1736.09

treatment	Price
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement	Price on request
Cataract surgery (one eye)	$4050.88
Vitrectomy	$9259.16
Glaucoma treatment	Price on request
Trabeculotomy	Price on request
IOLs implantation	Price on request
Vitreolisis	Price on request
Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant	Price on request

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Licences

Trauma surgery department certificate, Medical Center in Solingen

Hand surgery certificate, Medical Center in Solingen

Focus Gesundheit Top Doctor award for Medical Center in Solingen, Germany, 2023

hospital accreditations of quality

Best doctor for herniated disc treatment

UA, Best doctor for herniated disc treatment certificate for Medical Center in Solingen

German Cancer Society

DE, German Cancer Society certificate for Medical Center in Solingen

Patient reviews

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Anonymous • Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries

Jul 11, 2026

Verified review.

Everything was handled well

I remember my conversation with the surgeon clearly. What stood out most was that he was honest about the risks and complications, which set a transparent tone for the entire process of getting my VP shunt. So far, I'm feeling about as expected in my recovery. The clinic staff has been supportive and they stayed in touch with me after the surgery. I can also confirm there were no additional expenses on top of what was originally quoted. Everything was handled well. My one piece of advice for a future patient would be to bring plenty of reading material for the downtime.

Reply from Alexandra Zinnmann

representative of Medical Center in Solingen

Jul 16, 2026

Dear Gerard, thank you for the feedback. We appreciate it! Prof. Buhl and the complete international office team of the hospital Solingen wishes you a fast recovery.

Anonymous • Meningioma

Aug 14, 2026

Verified review.

The Surgeon was very warm including the staff, which made a real difference

My biggest concern before the trip was the impersonal nature of a large clinic. This was not the case at all. I underwent a craniotomy for a meningioma, and the entire approach felt very focused on my well-being. To put it simply, "The Surgeon was very warm including the staff," which made a real difference. The entire process was efficient and well-structured; the schedule was tight but normal, leaving no room for uncertainty. I am still in early recovery, but I feel the medical care I received was competent and the right decision for my health.

The Surgeon was very warm including the staff

Jeremy • Atrial fibrillation United Kingdom

Mar 30, 2025

Verified review.

It was a great help to have somebody with me during the day of the tests, sorting my papers and dealing with translation

Having made an initial enquiry on line, I was impressed by the follow up and treatment proposals and costs I did some research and determined that I needed to get the very best medical attention It was a great help to have somebody with me during the day of the tests, sorting my papers and dealing with translation. Absolutely invaluable Everything was explained to me in detail My only comments are that it would have been good to have been informed about the number of nights stay in the hospital I expected an overnight stay after the procedure In fact for good reasons it was a total of three nights

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Just great from start to finish. Always checking that I was ok.

Reply from Alexandra Zinnmann

representative of Medical Center in Solingen

Apr 1, 2025

Dear Jeremy, thank your for your review. The team of the international office hospital Solingen wishes all the best to you. Stay healthy!

Oleg Khvenko • Lung cancer Ukraine

Jan 22, 2026

Verified review.

In addition to being satisfied with the level of professionalism of the medical staff, the equipment and the capabilities of the clinic, I would like to note the comprehensive assistance provided by BOOKIMED manager Anastasia and our coordinator at the clinic, Alexandra, for their support at all times: from arrival, accommodation, translations and explanations, to always being available and helping with all questions - from the necessary route to obtaining all the necessary medical documents

Thank you very much for providing me with all the necessary assistance and support at every stage: choosing a clinic and doctor, accompanying me upon arrival at the clinic and introducing me to Professor Korillos, providing the necessary translations and detailed explanations of all stages of treatment, and answering all my questions both inside and outside the clinic. In addition to being satisfied with the level of professionalism of the medical staff, the equipment and the capabilities of the clinic, I would like to note the comprehensive assistance provided by BOOKIMED manager Anastasia and our coordinator at the clinic, Alexandra, for their support at all times: from arrival, accommodation, translations and explanations, to always being available and helping with all questions - from the necessary route to obtaining all the necessary medical documents.

I appreciated the detailed analysis and explanation of all stages of treatment, the surgery performed, and the follow-up care and recommendations.

About Bookimed service

I was completely satisfied with the experience. All coordination and support work was performed 100% professionally. I will sincerely recommend them to my friends.

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