Best Strabismus surgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 48

Associate Professor Ozer specializes in strabismus surgery with advanced training from Istanbul University and Wills Eye Institute in the US.

• Completed fellowships in ocular oncology and vitreo-retina surgery
• Passed International Council of Ophthalmology exams with honors
• Active researcher with multiple presentations on eye disorders
• Works at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University's Ophthalmology Department
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association's Young Ophthalmologist Council

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries in his 33-year career, specializing in strabismus procedures.

• Associate Professor since 2002, full Professor at Harran University
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Graduated from Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in Ophthalmology at Dicle University

Specialist in strabismus surgery with over 17 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology, including complex cases and innovative techniques.

• Published research on effective treatments for large-angle infantile esotropia
• Expert in both pediatric and adult strabismus surgeries
• Performs advanced techniques like slanted medial rectus recession
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

Dr. Kocabiyik specializes in ophthalmology with extensive experience in cataract operations and refractive surgery.

• Specialized in Ophthalmology at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
• Performs blepharoplasty and excimer laser treatments
• Published papers at multiple Ophthalmology National Congresses
• Diagnoses and treats medical and glaucoma diseases

Dr. Semih Urz, awarded 'Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases' by the Turkish Ministry of Health, specializes in strabismus surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Over 14 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in advanced surgical procedures for eye diseases
• Authored several books on eye health and diseases
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Educated at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in strabismus surgery with a focus on pediatric cases – Dr. Dag has published research on infantile esotropia techniques.

• 17 years of experience of ophthalmology experience, including strabismus surgery
• Published studies on slanted medial rectus recession for convergence excess esotropia
• Trained at Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Over 10,000 Argon Laser procedures performed – Dr. Faruk Eroglu specializes in advanced eye surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 33 years of experience of experience in retinal diseases and cataract surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of multiple prestigious ophthalmology societies including the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Expert in Excimer Laser Therapy and strabismus correction

Dr. Osman Bulut Ocak specializes in strabismus surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Focused on precise alignment and vision correction
• Works with advanced diagnostic tools for accurate treatment planning
• Part of a leading eye care team in Istanbul

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. Senay Yilmaz has performed over 9,000 eye surgeries – a testament to her extensive experience in strabismus treatment.

• Specialized in Eye Diseases at Istanbul University
• Presented research on third cranial nerve palsy at a European Strabismological Association meeting
• Member of Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD)
• Authored 3 publications on ophthalmology

Dr. Alperen Koc is a seasoned Ophthalmologist with over 14 years of experience of experience, specializing in complex eye conditions.

• Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital for advanced ophthalmic procedures
• Graduated from Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in cornea and refractive surgery techniques

Prof. Arslan is a leading ophthalmologist known for developing original surgical techniques like the Arslan closed cornea method.

• Founder and medical director of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank
• President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (2017-2019)
• Authored 57 international and 56 national peer-reviewed articles
• Examining authority for European Board of Ophthalmology
• Eye Clinic Coordinator at Florence Nightingale Hospitals

Specialist in strabismus surgery with training at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital – dedicated to precision eye alignment procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Completed ophthalmology specialization in 2011
• Extensive experience in various state and training hospitals
• Active participant in ESCRS and TOD congresses
• Specialization thesis on diabetic macular edema treatments
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr. Sezen Akkaya is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. She has completed over 9,000 surgical cases. Dr. Akkaya treats complex conditions like strabismus and cataracts using modern techniques. She serves as an Associate Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and IOL replacement.
• Expert in laser eye surgery including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in international and Turkish journals.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Over 34 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Cekmeceli specializes in strabismus surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained in refractive surgery at Moscow University Eye Institute
• Completed Phaco surgery training at Miami Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

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. Helvacıoğlu is a highly trained ophthalmologist specializing in strabismus surgery, with extensive international training and professional development.

• Member of multiple prestigious ophthalmology societies including ESCRS and ISRS
• Regularly attends international congresses to stay updated on the latest techniques
• Certified by the International Council of Ophthalmology in both Basic and Clinical Science
• Practices at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, a specialized eye care center

Dr. Sutan Kaya specializes in advanced strabismus surgery at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, with training from top institutions.

• Trained at Bozyaka Teaching and Training Hospital
• Member of AAO and ESCRS
• Certified in various advanced eye surgery techniques