Best Glaucoma treatment Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 43

34 years of clinical expertise and 20,000+ surgical cases performed – Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici is highly respected in ophthalmology.

• Specializes in glaucoma treatment among other eye conditions
• Awarded full professorship status at Harran University
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Graduated from Uludag University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Hamdi Er is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. He completed fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Doheny Eye Institute. Dr. Er specializes in retinal transplantation and vision correction surgery. He works at a hospital treating 62,000 eye patients annually.

• Clinical training at University of California San Diego and Baylor College of Medicine.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
• Specialized in retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, and keratoplasty.

Dr. Derda Ozer is an ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in ocular oncology and surgical retina treatments. Dr. Ozer has published over 35 research papers in journals like Cornea and International Ophthalmology. He focus on imaging and new treatments for vascular eye diseases.

• Completed the ICO-STAAR surgical fellowship in vitreo-retina.
• Treats complex conditions like uveitis, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment.
• Performs vitrectomy, keratoplasty, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Practice is based at a government-authorized center for international health tourism.

Dr. Ozer brings specialized glaucoma expertise from his fellowship at Wills Eye Institute and 22 years in ophthalmology. He now serves as Associate Professor at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University.

• Fellowship-trained in ocular oncology at prestigious Wills Eye Institute
• Published research on glaucoma treatment adherence and progression
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Performs advanced examinations certified by International Council of Ophthalmology

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

Dr. Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Goztepe Hospital in Istanbul. She has published over 30 scientific papers in national and international medical journals. Dr. Gunaydin previously served as Chief Assistant at Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal City Hospital. She is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Holds a certification in corneal transplantation.
• Certified as an Eye Bank Medical Director.
• Contributed to five medical book chapters, including international publications.
• Translated major clinical texts like Vaughan & Asbury: General Ophthalmology.

Dr. Yasar Dag specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, with significant experience in glaucoma treatment at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• 17 years of ophthalmology practice
• Expert in corneal diseases and keratoplasty
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Published multiple research papers on tear film and ocular conditions

Dr. Ümit Aykan is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. He specializes in the early detection and management of glaucoma. He utilizes multidiode laser treatments to eliminate the need for direct eye intervention. This method is highly effective for patients unable to use medication. Dr. Aykan is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO).

• Completed training at the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco.
• Performs cataract surgery and multifocal lens implantation.
• Maintains membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Practices at a clinic certified by TÜV NORD for quality management.

Dr. Omer Kocabiyik specializes in glaucoma treatment, diagnosing and monitoring patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed ophthalmology specialization at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
• Performed many cataract and excimer laser procedures
• Published papers at Ophthalmology National Congresses
• Special medical interests include glaucoma and retina

Over 10,000 Argon Laser procedures performed – Dr. Eroglu specializes in advanced glaucoma treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed over 5,000 Excimer Laser procedures
• Member of The American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specializes in retinal diseases and cataract surgery
• Attended numerous international ophthalmology congresses

Prof. Dr. Omer Kamil Dogan has authored 175 scientific publications and specializes in Cornea Transplantation and Corneal Diseases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expertise in general eye examination, cataract, and glaucoma
• Professor at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine
• Performed numerous surgeries in corneal diseases
• Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in glaucoma treatment with extensive training in ophthalmology, including cataract and refractive surgery.

• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Published research on tear film evaluation and ocular emergencies
• Trained at İstanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

With 22 years of active ophthalmology practice, Dr. Ebru Gorgun specializes in glaucoma treatment at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit
• Active member of the European Vitreoretinal Society
• Lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Fluent in English for international patients

Dr. Nurullah Bulut is an Associate Professor of ophthalmology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He holds a patent application for a unique intraocular lens design. Dr. Bulut trained in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Chicago. He also completed ocular electrophysiology training in Germany. He is an expert in laser vision correction and retinal surgery.

• Published 26 peer-reviewed articles in international medical journals.
• Presented 29 scientific papers at global ophthalmology conferences.
• Maintains membership in EURETINA YOURS and the Turkish Ophthalmological Society.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Health Group in Istanbul.

Prof. Arslan developed the Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation technique and leads the eye clinic at Florence Nightingale Hospitals.

• Former Head of Ophthalmology at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
• Authored 57 international and 56 national peer-reviewed articles
• President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (2017-2019)
• Member of AAO and ESCRS
• Developed two original surgical techniques for cornea procedures

Specializes in glaucoma treatment with extensive experience in diabetic macular edema – a condition often associated with glaucoma.

• Completed ophthalmology specialization at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Attended ESCRS (The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons) courses
• Worked at multiple hospitals including Erzincan State Hospital and Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli is an ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in laser refractive surgery and phacoemulsification for cataract treatment. Dr. Cekmeceli completed specialized surgical training at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute in Florida. He also studied refractive techniques at Moscow University Eye Institute.

• Performs complex retinal detachment surgery and corneal transplants.
• Treats conditions including strabismus, uveitis, and vitreous body destruction.
• Is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring a dedicated stroke center and 420 beds.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şerife Bayraktar is an ophthalmologist in the Glaucoma Unit at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2012–2025). She has been an Associate Professor since 2020. She has 18 years of practice and experience in over 15,000 surgical cases.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (Glaucoma Unit; Istanbul Branch Board of Directors), the European Glaucoma Society, the Turkish Medical Association, and KAHEV. Her certificates include the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Surgical Implant Course—Certificate of Excellence (2006), Advanced Clinical Research Training (2012), and Diagnostic Methods in Glaucoma (2013). Her publications include Atlas of Glaucoma Surgery (2022), Glaucoma Analysis (2022), the Turkish edition of Shields Textbook of Glaucoma (2014), Telemedicine and Clinical AI (2021), Organ Transplants and Nursing Care (2021), and the Internal–Surgical–Forensic Emergencies Handbook (2024).

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.

Dr. Candan Karaca specializes in glaucoma treatment at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on precise diagnosis and management.

• Expert in treating Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) and diabetic retinopathy
• Specialized in advanced glaucoma care
• Committed to personalized treatment plans