Best Glaucoma Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Professor Ahmet Satici is a high-volume ophthalmology specialist who has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures throughout his career.

• Conducts more than 1,000 successful eye operations every year
• Former Professor at Harran University Faculty of Medicine
• Published 94 scientific articles on ophthalmic surgical outcomes
• Long-standing member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Specialises in managing complex pressure-related eye health cases

Dr Yasar Dag is a highly skilled eye specialist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, focusing on ophthalmic surgery and anterior segment disorders.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery to improve vision and eye health
• Completed vitrectomy training at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Published clinical research in BMC Ophthalmology on emergency eye care protocols
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
• Expert in ocular trauma surgery and managing complex eyelid conditions

Dr Yasar Dag is a highly skilled ophthalmology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with a strong track record in complex eye trauma and anterior segment surgery.

• Specialises in keratoplasty, a corneal transplant procedure used to restore vision when the eye surface is damaged
• Performs Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy to clear cloudy vision that can occur after earlier eye procedures
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD), staying current with global surgical standards
• Published researcher in BMC Ophthalmology on managing ocular emergencies and tear film diagnostic methods

Professor Arslan is a leading authority in ophthalmic surgery who pioneered the retrograde glaucoma tube implantation technique for managing complex eye pressure issues.

• Developed original surgical methods for corneal repair and glaucoma drainage
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and head of major university eye departments
• Serves as an international examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in anterior segment surgery including complex cataract and lens implantations
• Published over 100 research papers in peer-reviewed journals on surgical outcomes

Dr. Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Acibadem University (2023–2025). He practices at Acibadem Maslak Hospital (2024–2025). He completed a glaucoma fellowship at Harvard/Mass Eye and Ear in 2016. His clinical work covers glaucoma (MIGS, seton procedures), cornea (limbal stem cell surgery), lacrimal surgery (scarless endoscopic DCR), medical retina (intravitreal injections), myopia control in children, and orbital surgery.

He earned his MD from Hacettepe University and ranked 3rd in his class. He began his ophthalmology residency after placing 11th in Turkey’s TUS exam. Certifications include ICO Basic and Clinical (2010), FEBO (2015), Turkish Board (2016), Advanced ICO/FICO (2017), and USMLE Step 4. His awards include Acibadem Academic Achievement (2015–2023), Best Presentation (2022), and TOD awards (2022–2023). He has published 58 international articles and 15 books. He holds an MSc in Biological Data Science (GPA 3.94/4.00, top of term) and completed training in AI in Healthcare in 2020.

Dr Erdal Otman brings high-level surgical expertise to glaucoma care at Ümran Medical Centre, focusing on long-term vision preservation.

• Performs surgical pressure control to prevent optic nerve damage and blindness
• Specialises in anterior segment interventions to improve fluid drainage in the eye
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Manages complex cases involving both glaucoma and cataract surgery
• Provides medical management protocols to control intraocular pressure without invasive surgery

Dr Mediha Tok Cevik leads the ophthalmology team at Liv Hospital Ulus, where she manages complex glaucoma cases alongside corneal and retinal disorders.

• Treats glaucoma using both medical management and surgical interventions
• Specialises in corneal transplants and refractive surgery to improve patient vision
• Practised at Yeniyüzyıl University – a major training hospital in Istanbul
• Expertise includes retinopathy of prematurity – managing eye conditions in newborns
• Member of the ophthalmology department at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus

Professor Akdemir is a highly regarded ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who has authored a textbook on protecting vision from glaucoma.

• Specialises in combining phacoemulsification with trabeculectomy to treat cataracts and glaucoma simultaneously
• Uses the Ahmed glaucoma valve – a specialized drainage implant for complex cases following corneal transplants
• Expert in frequency doubling technology perimetry for screening and monitoring early changes in vision
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and a frequent contributor to international ophthalmic research

Professor Betul Tugcu is a senior ophthalmologist at Liv Hospital Ulus who has trained specialists at Bezmialem Vakıf University for over a decade.

• Holds a Professorship from Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in treating complex eye diseases and glaucoma management
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on surgical and medical solutions for pressure-related vision loss

Professor Vedat Kaya is a leading ophthalmologist at Liv Hospital Ulus who serves as a specialist reviewer for 'The Cornea' medical journal.

• Treats glaucoma and corneal diseases at one of Turkey's top surgical hospitals
• Specialises in surgical management and laser operations for complex eye conditions
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Previously trained and practised at the Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital

Areas of Interests

• Retinal Detachments (Rhegmatogenous and/or Tractional)
• Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
• Macular Hole
• Epiretinal Membrane
• Vitreomacular Surface Pathologies
• Vitreous Hemorrhages
• Traumatic Pathologies
• Intraocular Foreign Bodies
• Endophthalmitis Medical Retina
• Retinal Vascular Diseases
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Hypertensive Retinopathy
• Retinal Artery and Vein occlusions
• Macular (Yellow Dot) Diseases
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Yellow Dot Disease)
• Santra Serous Choroidoretinopathy
• Retinal Tears and Perforations, Peripheral Retinal Degenerations
• Retinal Dystrophies (Retinitis Pigmentosa)
• Posterior Vitreous Detachment (Floaters and Spots)
• Retinal Imaging Methods: USG, FFA, ICG (ISYA), FOF (FAF), OCT (OCT), OCTA
• Intravitreal injection, LASER Photocoagulation and Photodynamic Therapy Applications
• Cataract Surgery
• Trauma Surgery
• Medicolegal Ophthalmology

Education

• 1974 - 1981 TED Ankara College
• 1981 - 1987 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• 1988 - 1991 Specialty training at SSK Istanbul EH Ophthalmology Clinic

Experience

• 1991 - 1992 KKK Ege Ordu Military Hospital Eye Clinic, İzmir.
• 1992 - 2012 SB Istanbul EAH Eye Clinic, Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit
• 2013 - 2019 TC Maltepe University Eye Clinic, Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit

The doctor specializes in removing eyelid tumors and treating tear canal diseases, chorioretinitis, and retinal rupture.