Betul Tugcu
- Specialization: Ophtalmologist
- 36 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
Professor Betul Tugcu specializes in glaucoma at Liv Hospital Ulus, with over 36 of experience in ophthalmology.
- Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
- Specialized in Eye Diseases at Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Education and Research Hospital
- Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
- Holds professorship at Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine
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Qualifications
Prof. Betul Tugcu is a professor of ophthalmology at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She is a member of the International Strabismological Association. Her clinical work focuses on treating eye conditions in both adults and children.
Specialization and Areas of Focus
Prof. Tugcu treats a wide range of ocular disorders. Her work involves the diagnosis and treatment of the following conditions:
- Strabismus (eye misalignment)
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP disease) — a condition affecting the blood vessels in the eyes of premature babies
- Glaucoma — a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve
- Cataracts
- Keratoconus — a condition where the cornea thins and gradually bulges outward into a cone shape
- Uveitis (eye inflammation)
- Central Retinal Artery Occlusion — a blockage of the main artery that supplies blood to the retina
- Vitreous body destruction
Professional Experience
The specialist has served in major Turkish medical institutions.
- 2014–Present: Professor at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
- 2001–2014: Senior physician at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital Eye Clinic
Education and Academic Background
Prof. Tugcu completed her medical training and earned her academic titles at Turkish universities.
- 2020: Received Professorship at Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine
- 2014: Earned Associate Professorship at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital
- 2001: Completed specialization at Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Education and Research Hospital
- 1996: Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Professional Memberships
Prof. Tugcu is a member of several international and national ophthalmological societies.
- International Strabismological Association
- European Strabismological Association
- Turkish Ophthalmology Association
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