42 Best Glaucoma treatment Doctors in Istanbul

Professor Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 successful surgical procedures across his career, with a dedicated clinical focus on complex glaucoma management.

• Performs more than 1,000 eye surgeries annually at his private practice
• Author of 94 scientific publications focused on ophthalmology outcomes
• Achieved full professorship at Harran University – a leading Turkish institution
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

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.

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 procedures, bringing international-standard eye care to patients at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University.

• Holds advanced certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)
• Completed a surgical fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical School, USA
• Researches corneal thickness and optic disc dimensions specifically for glaucoma patients
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association's Young Ophthalmologist Council
• Passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)

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 is a specialised ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Florya with advanced training in vitrectomy and anterior segment parameters.

• Published research on Scheimpflug topography to monitor eye pressure and structural changes.
• Completed intensive vitrectomy training at the specialist Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD) focused on modern surgical standards.
• Expert in managing ocular trauma and complex corneal diseases often associated with pressure issues.

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 has performed over 1,100 successful treatments and monitors complex glaucoma cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in the diagnosis, medical management, and long-term monitoring of glaucoma
• Completed advanced ophthalmic surgery training at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
• Regularly presents research on modern eye care at National Ophthalmology Congresses
• Expertise extends to retinal health and refractive laser surgery for comprehensive vision care

Dr Faruk Eroglu has performed over 10,000 Argon laser procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, making him a high-volume specialist in laser eye care.

• Focuses on glaucoma management and ocular inflammation treatments
• Highly skilled in vitreo-retinal surgery and retinal detachment repair
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Educated and specialised in ophthalmology at Istanbul University
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Professor Dogan is the Head of Ophthalmology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental and a leading specialist in complex surgical eye care.

• Authored 175 scientific publications on surgical outcomes and disease management
• Former Professor at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine – a major Turkish teaching institution
• Expert in integrated surgical approaches for glaucoma and corneal disorders
• Previously served as Chief of Clinic at Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed chapters to three medical textbooks on ocular health and surgery

Professor Yasar Dag is a specialist ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who combines surgical expertise with a strong background in ocular research.

• Treats glaucoma and retinopathy of prematurity using evidence-based protocols
• Published 12 scientific papers in international journals on anterior segment and tear film health
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
• Completed specialized vitrectomy training at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Performs complex eye trauma repair and corneal transplantation alongside glaucoma management

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul, one of Turkey's most specialised vision centres.

• Lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine – focuses on evidence-based treatment protocols
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit
• Member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV)
• Trained at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

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.

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a leading authority in ophthalmic surgery who developed the innovative retrograde glaucoma tube implantation technique for complex cases.

• Founder and former Medical Director of the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Eye Bank
• Served as President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and represents Turkey as a European Board of Ophthalmology examiner
• Leads the eye clinic at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Published over 110 original research articles in peer-reviewed medical journals
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Professor Akif Saygin is a specialised ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who focuses on laser applications and complex eye disorders.

• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at the Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Focuses on advanced surgical techniques for managing ocular pressure
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Participates in international live surgery symposiums to stay current with global standards

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.

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 provides specialised care for chronic glaucoma and eye pressure management at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Focuses on balancing intraocular pressure to prevent optic nerve damage
• Specialises in treating diabetic retinopathy alongside glaucoma complications
• Manages complex cases involving yellow spot disease and macular health
• Practices at a major multi-specialty hospital centre in Samsun

Professor Helvacıoğlu is a board-certified specialist who holds prestigious dual certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) in both basic and clinical sciences.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Completed postgraduate training at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
• Participates in global surgical summits in London, Lisbon, and San Diego
• Expert in managing intraocular pressure and preserving optic nerve health
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery