Best Glaucoma Doctors in Turkey 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

Op. Dr. Alasgar Asgarli, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He focuses on cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, medical retinal diseases, and pediatric eye care. He performs oculoplastic eyelid surgery and ocular trauma surgery. His skills include intravitreal injections, pterygium excision, and neuro-ophthalmology. He also has experience with advanced intraocular lens fixation, including scleral fixation and the Yamane technique.

Achievements and accreditations: Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD). Presenter at the TOD 59th National Congress. Attended the TOD 58th National Congress. Completed the TOD Fundus Fluorescein Angiography Course (2024). Published “Comparison of the Effects of Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses on Lenticular Astigmatism” (DOI: 10.37844/TJ-CEO.2025.20.37). Holds certification in Botox and dermal fillers.

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 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 an ophthalmologist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He completed a glaucoma fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Celebi authored over 50 international articles and 15 books. He ranked 11th out of all medical graduates in Turkey's specialty exam.

• Specializes in scarless endoscopic lacrimal surgery and limbal stem cell transplantation.
• Performs minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and seton implant procedures.
• Hold certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) and FEBO.
• Manages myopia progression in children using specialized lenses.

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

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 Kurshat Chagin has completed over 50,000 eye surgeries and is the founder of the specialised Cagin Eye Hospital.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published over 50 scientific articles on vision restoration and surgical techniques
• Holds specialised certification in Femto Laser (Intralase) and Wave Scan-Aberometry
• Regular guest speaker at international ophthalmology summits across Europe and America
• Specialises in surgical management of high-pressure eye conditions to prevent vision loss