Best Retinal detachment surgery ophthalmologists in Istanbul: TOP 25 doctors

Op. Dr. Faruk EROĞLU graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and completed his specialty education there. He has extensive experience in Retinal Diseases, Cataract Surgery, Retractive Surgery, Excimer Laser Therapy, Diabetes and Yellow Spot Treatment and Intraocular Lens Applications. He has successfully performed over 10,000 Argon Lasers, over 5,000 Excimer Lasers and over 1,000 Cataract Surgery surgeries. He is a member of various professional organizations and has been serving his patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Eye Health and Diseases Department since 2005.

The doctor graduated from the Medical Faculty of Gazi University in Turkey and completed his internship at Numune scientific research hospital in Ankara. He also had a specialization in Cornea Department of Wills Eye Hospital at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, USA. He is a member of several organizations such as Turkish Ophthalmological Association, KRCB, ASCRS, ESCRS and Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. X is a medical doctor with a degree from Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Turkey and has experience from İzmir Bozyaka Teaching and Training Hospital, Turkey. They are a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS and have certificates in LASIK Application, Presbyopia Correction with Multifocal Intraocular Lenses, Scleral fixation techniques, Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking, Femtosecond Applications for Anterior Segment Surgery and Corneal Topography Analyzing.

Medical interests:

• 1. Ocular Oncology

• 2. Surgical Retina

• 3. Uveitis

• 4. Medical Retina

• 5. Cataract

Education:

• 1. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2010

• 2. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology 2011-2016

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus

• 1st Hakkari State Hospital

• 2. Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine

• 3. Yeni Yüzyıl University, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital



 

Research: 5

1. Phase II Study to Analyze Sarilumab in Non-Infectious Uveitis (SARILNIUSATURN-Sanofi), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

2. Efficacy of Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Behçet's Disease Uveitis (EYEGUARD-A&C-Servier), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

3. A Randomized, Double-masked, Placebo-controlled Study of the Efficacy of Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Behçet's Disease Uveitis (EYEGUARD-B-Servier), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun )

4. A 12-month, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 0.5 mg ranibizumab intravitreal injections due to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) driven macular edema (RFB002-Novartis), Injection sub-investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Nur Kir)

5. A Phase III multicenter, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled study to assess the efficacy and safety of Lampalizumab Administration intravitreally to patients with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration (GX29176-Roche), Photographer (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Nur Kir)

Publications: 36

1. Aksu N, Tanyildiz B, Ceylan E, Ozer MD, Uludag G, Ekinci M Effects of Smoking on the Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer and Ganglion Cell Complex Thickness. Glo-Kat 2014;9(4):259-262

2. Uludag G, Ozer MD, Tanyildiz B, Ceylan E, Cinici E. Assessment of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer and Ganglion Cell Complex Thickness Using Optical Coherence Tomography in Chronic Migraine Patients. Glo-Kat 2014;9(4):263-266

3. Ceylan E, Ozer MD, Yilmaz YC, Kartal B, Yildiz Ekinci D, Cinici E, Aksu Ceylan N The ocular surface side effects of an anti-psychotic drug, clozapine. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2016 Mar;35(1):62-6.

4. Tuncer S, Ozer D Recent Trends in the Management of Retinoblastoma. Turk J Ophthalmol 2015; 45:71-76

5. Ceylan E, Ozer MD, Yilmaz YC, Tanyildiz B, Aksu N Correlation of Spherical Equivalent and Axial Length with Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in High Myopics. Glo-Kat 2015;10(3):204-208

6. Ceylan E, Yilmaz YC, Ozer MD, Tanyildiz B, Kartal B Choroidal Thickness Measurement and Relationship Between Choroidal Thickness and Axial Length, Spherical Equivalent and Age in Highly Myopic Eyes Ret-Vit; 2015;23(4):317-320

7. Batur M, Ozer MD, Tekin S, Use of Oral Steroids and Immunosuppressants / Immunomodulators in the Treatment of Uveitis due to Behçet's Disease. Current Retina, 2018;2(4): 343-347.

8. Ozer MD, Seven E, Batur M. Diagnosis and Treatment of Other Parasitic Uveitis apart from Toxocara and Toxoplasma, Current Retina 2019;3(4): 247-251.

9. Ozer MD, Batur M, Mesen S, Tekin S, Seven E. Long-Term Results of Accelerated Corneal Cross-Linking in Adolescent Patients With Keratoconus. cornea 2019 Aug;38(8):992-997.

10. Ozer MD, Kebapci F, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S. In vivo analysis and Comparison of Anterior Segment Structures of both eyes in Unilateral Fuchs' Uveitis Syndrome. Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2019 Jul;257(7):1489-1498.

11. Ozer MD, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Savasan M. Phototoxic Maculopathy Due to Extreme Usage of Infrared Illuminator Assembled Night Vision Handheld Scope. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2019 Jun 6: 1120672119854585.

12. Ozer MD, Altinkurt E, Alparslan N. The Long-Term Surgical Outcomes of Conjunctival-Limbal Autograft Procedure With or Without Penetrating Keratoplasty In Eyes With Unilateral Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency. Taiwan J Ophthalmol. 2020;10:22-8.

13. Seven E, Yıldız S, Tekin S, Altaş AS, Özer MD, Batur M, Üçler R, Yaşar T. Effect of Insulin Therapy on Ocular Biometric Parameters in Diabetic Patients. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2020;36(2):102–108.

14. Ozer MD, Kebapcı F, Batur M, Seven E, Tekın S. Authors' reply to: Using anterior segment optical coherence tomography to compare the smoothness of anterior iris surface between two eyes in unilateral Fuchs' uveitis syndrome. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2019;257(12):2801.

15. Ozer MD, Batur M, Mesen S, Tekin S, Seven E. Evaluation of the initial optical coherence tomography parameters in anticipating the final visual outcome of Central Retinal Vein Occlusion. J Curr Ophthalmol. 2020;32(1):46-52.

16. Ozer MD, Altinkurt E, Yilmaz YC, Gedik AC, Alparslan N. The Surgical Outcomes of Limbal Allograft Transplantation in Eyes Having Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency. J Curr Ophthalmol. 2020;32:132-41.

17. Ozer MD, BaturM, Tekin S, Seven E, Kebapci F. Choroid Vascularity Index As A Parameter For The Chronicity of Fuchs' Uveitis Syndrome. Int Ophthalmol. 2020;40(6):1429‐1437.

18. Tekin S, Batur M, Seven E, Demir MS, Ozer MD. Evaluation of Neutrophil / Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet / Lymphocyte Ratio in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. Glo-Kat 2020;15(1):23-26

19. Ozer MD, Oray M, Tugal-Tutkun I. Intermediate Uveitis: Clinical findings, Diagnosis and Treatment. Current Retina 2020;4(4): 97-101.

20. Ozer MD, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Kebapci F. In Vivo Analysis and Comparison of Anterior Segment Structures of Both Eyes in Unilateral Herpetic Anterior Uveitis. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2021 Nov 17;29(7-8):1438-1444. doi: 10.1080/09273948.2020.1760311. Epub 2020 May 29. PMID: 32469669.

21. Ozer MD, Batur M, Mesen S, Tekin S, Seven E, Yasar T. Comparison of the efficacy of accelerated corneal cross-linking therapy in different pediatric age groups having progressive keratoconus. Int Ophthalmol. 2020 Oct;40(10):2651-2658. doi: 10.1007/s10792-020-01446-w. Epub 2020 Jun 1. PMID: 32488590.

22. Seven E, Artuc T, Tekin S, Batur M, Ozer MD. Hemicentral Retinal Artery Occlusion: A Rare Complication of Orbital Cellulitis. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2020 Aug 19;57:e51-e55. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20200602-01. PMID: 32816042.

23. Batur M, Ozer MD, Seven E. Uveitis Associated with Systemic Diseases: Clinical Features, Diagnosis and Treatment. Current Retina 2020; 4(4): 267-276. Doi: 10.37783/CRJ-0229.

24. Tekin S, Batur M, Duzenli U, Seven E, Ozer MD. Relationship Between Ocular Pseudoexfoliation and Sensorineural Hearing Loss East J Med 26(1): 151-156, 2021. DOI: 10.5505/ejm.2021.57873.

25. Artuç T, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Özer MD. Effectiveness of Pulmonary Surfactant in the Treatment of Corneal Edema. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2021 May;37(4):209-214. doi: 10.1089/jop.2020.0121. Epub 2021 Feb 8. PMID: 33555974.

26. Yılmaz YC, Ipek SC, Ozer MD. Corneal and lens densitometry in patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Int Ophthalmol. 2021 Aug;41(8):2667-2676. doi: 10.1007/s10792-021-01822-0. Epub 2021 Mar 22. PMID: 33754236; PMCID: PMC7983973.

27. Gedik AC, Ozer MD. The effect of the stay-at-home policy on ophthalmology outpatient clinic applications during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comparative study. Eastern Journal of Medicine 26(2):255-260 DOI: 10.5505/ejm.2021.81488

28. Ozer MD, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Savasan M. The Profile and The Treatment Outcomes of Pediatric Microbial Keratitis in a Tertiary Referral Center. Glo-Cat 2021; 16(1):31-36 DOI: 10.37844/glauc.cat.2021.16.6

29. Tekin S, Seven E, Batur M, Özer MD, Yasar T. Evaluation of successful and failed filtering blebs after trabeculectomy using anterior segment optical coherence tomography. J Curr Ophthalmol 2021;33:1-5. DOI: 10.4103/JOCO.JOCO_112_20

30. Tekin S, Seven E, Öcal H, Batur M, Özer MD, Yaşar T. Adherence to Drop Treatment in Glaucoma Patients and Its Relationship with Progression. Glo-Cat 2021; 16(2):83-89 doi: 10.37844/glauc.cat.2021.16.14

31. Seven E, Yavuzer B, Tekin S, Batur M, Özer MD, Yasar T. Comparison of Three Different Intraocular Lens Implantation Method for Eyes with Deficient Capsular Support Glo-Kat 2021; 16(2):74-83 doi: 10.37844/glauc.cat.2021.16.13

32. Ozer MD, Batur M, Tekin S, Seven E, Kebapci F. The Depigmentation degree of Iris Pigment Epithelium in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2021 Dec;36:102508. doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102508. Epub 2021 Aug 25. PMID: 34454091.

33. Ocal H, Batur N, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD. A case of Keratoconus Associated with Morning Glory Syndrome. Van Med J. 2021; 28(2): 307-309. DOI: 10.5505/vtd.2021.06978

34. Ozer MD, Subasi M. The popularity, Quality, and Reliability Analysis of Youtube Videos on Cataract and Cataract Surgery. Glo-Kat 2022 (Accepted)

35. Yilmaz YC, Ipek SC, Ozer MD, Celebi T. Corneal densitometry in patients with arcus senilis and its correlation with serum lipid levels. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2022 May;70(5):1556-1563. doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_2696_21. PMID: 35502026.

36. Artuc T, Batur M, Ocal H, Ozer MD. Retinal Injury During Laser Epilation: Case Report. Reject Vit. 2022;31(1):66-71. DOI: 10.37845/ret.vit.2022.31.12

Memberships:

• 1st Turkish Ophthalmology Association

• 2nd Turkish Medical Association

Awards:

• 1. ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina

Dr. X has a strong educational background, with a degree from Istanbul University School of Medicine, and post-graduate education from ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium. He is a member of several organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. Dr. X is also certified in multiple procedures, including Intralase Surgery, PresbyMAX Laser Surgery, Phakic IOLs Surgery, Corneal Cross-Linking, and Ferrara Rings Application. He has attended multiple seminars and international congresses, such as the Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Retina Specialists.

Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu is an ophthalmologist with extensive education from Kadıköy Anatolian High School, Marmara University School of Medicine, and Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital. He is a member of several organizations, including TOA, TTB, ESCRS, ASCRS, ISRS, and ICO, and has passed the International Council of Ophthalmology Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams. He regularly participates in international seminars and congresses, such as the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology, and Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractivite Surgery.

Doctor is a professor with higher and career education in Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Turkey. He has experience as an ophthalmologist in several hospitals and also completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Eye Institue, Vitreoretinal and Medical Retinal Department. Currently works at Veni Vidi Göz eye hospital.

Doctor graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School, Turkey, and is a member of AAO, ASCRS and ESCRS. Has attended several international conferences including Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Congress of the European Glaucoma Society, World Glaucoma Congress, Pan-European Symposium for Ophthalmology, and Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology.

Eductaion: 

2013

ISTANBUL PROF.DR.N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU EYE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, EYE DISEASES

2008

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Fields of Interest: 

Retina Diseases 

Diabetic Retinopathy, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Vascular Obstructions 

Yellow Spot Disease (Macular Degeneration), SSRP 

Intraocular (intravitreal) Injection 

Vitreoretinal Surgery 

Retinal Detachment 

Macular Surgeries (Epiretinal Membrane, Macular Hole, VMT) 

Intraocular Hemorrhages 

Cataracts 

Smart lens, toric lens 

Excimer Laser Treatments 

Lasik 

No-touch, PRK

Education: 

Uludag University, Bursa 

Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

Vance Thompson Vision Center, SD, USA 

Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

Experience: 

Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Istanbul 

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Istanbul

Memberships: 

Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOA) 

TOA Young Ophthalmologists Executive Board Membership 

TOA Medical Retina Unit Membership 

Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society (TROS) 

European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) 

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 

Istanbul Medical Chamber (IMC)

Dr. X graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine, Turkey and Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Turkey. He is a member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association and Turkish Medical Association.

Education and Training:

• 9/2009 - 7/2016: MD, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
• 3/2017 - 5/2021: Ophthalmology Residency, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2/2023 - 12/2023: Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute, USA

Professional Experience:

• 8/2016 - 2/2017: Staff, Silivri State Hospital, Emergency Department, Istanbul, Turkey
• 7/2021 - 2/2023: Ophthalmologist, Eyupsultan State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2/2023 - 5/2023: Ophthalmologist, New Century University, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 5/2023 - Present: Ophthalmologist, Medipol Acibadem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Areas of Expertise and Interest:

• Keratoplasty (Penetrating and Lamellar)
• Refractive Surgery
• Cataract Surgery
• Corneal Biomechanics and Keratoconus

Education:

• Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

Professional and Observational Experience:

• Assistant Doctor (Ophthalmology) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2006-2010
• Ophthalmologist at Ağrı Patnos Government Hospital, 2011-2012
• Ophthalmologist (Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department, Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Department) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2012-2018
• Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences, Beyoğlu Eye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, 2018-2024
• Professor at Acıbadem District Hospital, 2024-Present

International Diplomas:

• European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) 
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Basic Science, 2017
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Optics and Refraction, 2017
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Clinical Science, 2018
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Advanced, 2018 (FICO)

Certificates:

• Basic Good Clinical Practices
• Advanced Good Clinical Practices

Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

• Turkish Ophthalmology Society
  • Active Member, Cornea and Ocular Surface Department
  • Active Member, Young Ophthalmologist Department
  • Active Member, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department

EDUCATION:

2015

Uludag University, Ophthalmology

2008

Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine

2001

Kırıkkale Science High School, Numerical

EXPERIENCE:

2019Gazi Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Göz Hastalıkları (Vitreo-Retinal Cerrahi ve Tıbbi Retina Fellowship)/

2016SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Prematüre Retinopatisi Fellowship)/

2015 - 2023Kocaeli Derince Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

2023 - Medipol University Pendik Hospital