Best Strabismus Surgery Doctors Abroad

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.

10,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Rrusta specializes in complex ophthalmology cases at Italian Eye Hospital.

• Expert in strabismus surgery with extensive training in Europe
• Member of EURETINA and other leading ophthalmology societies
• Trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London
• Professor of Human Physiology with academic expertise

Professor Zehetmayer is a leading expert in strabismus surgery with decades of experience at Vienna General Hospital.

• Specializes in pediatric strabismus cases
• Published research on strabismus in children
• Head of the Eye Clinic at Vienna General Hospital
• Member of the Austrian Ophthalmological Society
• Over 37 years of experience in ophthalmology

Specialist in pediatric ophthalmology for over 28 years – Dr. Morales Ballus focuses on strabismus and congenital cataracts at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital.

• Treats infants and children with complex eye conditions
• Member of the Spanish Strabology Society
• Teaches ophthalmology at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu
• Specializes in pediatric anterior segment surgery

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.

Specialist in strabismus treatment at Assuta Medical Center, with a dedicated focus on pediatric cases.

• Pediatric ophthalmologist with expertise in strabismus
• Provides tailored treatments for children's eye alignment
• Works at Assuta Medical Center, a leading healthcare provider

Head of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Rambam Medical Center – specializes exclusively in strabismus surgery.

• Leads a dedicated department focused on pediatric eye conditions
• Specializes in correcting misaligned eyes in children
• Works at one of Israel's leading medical centers

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

Prof. Türkçüoğlu completed a prestigious fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital – one of the best eye centers globally.

• Professor of Ophthalmology at Biruni University
• Specializes in both adult and pediatric strabismus cases
• Fellowship-trained at the renowned Wilmer Eye Institute
• Over 27 years of academic teaching experience

Specializes in keratoplasty (penetrating and lamellar) and corneal biomechanics, bringing precision to strabismus surgery.

• Over 16 years of ophthalmology experience
• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD)
• Associate Professor with expertise in cataract and refractive surgery
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society

Dr. Yildiz specializes in eye care with 15 years of experience, focusing on strabismus surgery at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 100 medical articles
• Fluent in English and Turkish