Best Glaucoma surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 14 doctors

Associate Professor Ozer specializes in glaucoma surgery with advanced training at Wills Eye Institute and a fellowship in vitreo-retina at the University of Kansas.

• 10+ years of experience in ophthalmology
• Published multiple studies on glaucoma and retinal conditions
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Holds ICO Advanced Examination in Ophthalmology certification

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici is an experienced ophthalmologist with over 31 years in the field. He specializes in various eye surgeries and has performed more than 20,000 procedures. Each year, he completes over 1,000 successful surgeries, showing his skill and dedication.

Dr. Satici became an Associate Professor in 2002. In 2009, he was promoted to full Professor at Harran University. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association. His memberships reflect his commitment to professional growth and medical progress.

13 years of active ophthalmology practice – Dr. Gorgun specializes in glaucoma surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit
• Member of European Vitreoretinal Society and European Society of Retina Specialists
• Lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Yasar Dag specializes in glaucoma surgery with extensive training in ophthalmology and a focus on complex eye conditions.

• 15 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in cataract and refractive surgery
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Published multiple studies on eye conditions and treatments

Dr. Mehmet Orçun Akdemir specializes in glaucoma surgery with extensive research and clinical experience.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Published multiple studies on glaucoma treatments
• Expert in trabeculectomy and Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation

Dr. Yayla specializes in glaucoma surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, with a focus on advanced techniques.

• Completed fellowship in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina at Gazi University
• Additional training in Retinopathy of Prematurity for complex eye conditions
• Board-certified ophthalmologist with years of experience in surgical and medical retina

Specializing in glaucoma surgery, Dr. Yasar Dag combines extensive training with a focus on advanced techniques.

• Completed residency at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in cataract and refractive surgery
• Published multiple studies on ocular conditions
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

Medical Intrests

• Medical retina
• Cataract surgery
• Smart lens surgeries
• Yellow spot disease
• Retinal disorders due to diabetes
• Retinal vascular occlusions
• Intraocular needle treatments
• Hereditary retinal diseases
• Chicken black
• PRP treatment
• Retinal laser treatments
• Retinal tear
• Retinal detachment
• Epiretinal membrane
• Macular hole
• Retinopathy of prematurity
• Glaucoma (medical treatment)
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Education

Istanbul Retina Institute
Retinal Diseases and Vitreoretinal Surgery Training
2016, Istanbul / Turkey

Health Sciences University Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
Ophthalmology Residency
2014, Izmir / Turkey

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine Education
2009, Ankara / Turkey

Experience

Koç University Hospital
2020-2021, Istanbul / Turkey

Istanbul Retina Institute
2016-2020, Istanbul / Turkey

Mardin Kızıltepe State Hospital
2015-2016, Mardin / Turkey

Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
2010-2015, Izmir / Turkey

Awards

2010 April Medical Specialty Examination (TUS) Turkey ranked first.
In July 2016, he was selected for the "Retina - Macula - Vitreous Diseases & Surgery Clinical Researcher" program of Istanbul Retina Institute.
He has conducted more than 50 scientific studies on retinal diseases, most of which were published in international top class journals.
With his scientific studies on retinal diseases, he was entitled to become an active member of the Medical Retina Unit and Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD).
TOD National Congress, 2016 Best Surgical Video Second Prize.
TOD Retina Research Awards, 2019 Third Prize.
2019 In 2020, he passed the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) exam and became a FEBO (Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology).
2020 He was entitled to receive the title of Associate Professor in the same year and received the Second Prize in the Best Article Awards of the Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology.
His instagram account @retina.review, which he established to share information with ophthalmologists about retinal diseases, is followed by over 57 thousand ophthalmologists, mostly from the United States. In addition, this account has been recognized as one of the best accounts sharing information about ophthalmology education by Eyenews.uk.com, a website that publishes on ophthalmology in the UK.

Prof Yildirim specializes in corneal biomechanics and keratoconus, bringing precision to glaucoma surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma holder
• Over 12 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society's Cornea Department
• Professor at Acıbadem District Hospital since 2024

Specializes in glaucoma diagnosis and surgery at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive research in ocular diseases.

• Published over 40 papers in international refereed journals
• Expert in multifocal intraocular lens surgery and corneal transplants
• Member of leading ophthalmology associations
• Specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery

Dr. Suleymanzade specializes in glaucoma surgery with advanced training in ophthalmology at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Trained in glaucoma techniques at Gülhane Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
• Certified by International Council of Ophthalmology in basic science and optics
• Special interests include corneal diseases and refractive surgery

Specializes in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) – trained at Harvard's Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary for advanced glaucoma care.

• Expert in Seton implant surgeries for complex glaucoma cases
• Active member of the European Glaucoma Society and World Glaucoma Association
• Board-certified in ophthalmology with multiple academic awards for glaucoma research
• Performs scarless endoscopic procedures for lacrimal duct disorders