Strabismus Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Betul Tugcu is a dedicated specialist in eye alignment surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus. She holds an academic professorship from Bezmialem Vakif University – a leading Turkish medical institution.

• Active member of the International Strabismological Association
• Specialises in correcting muscle imbalances that cause crossed or misaligned eyes
• Fellow of the European Strabismological Association
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on both restorative and functional outcomes for adult and paediatric cases

Areas of Interests

• Cataract Surgery
• Laser Operations
• Glaucoma
• Corneal Diseases

Education

• A.U. Faculty of Medicine

Experience

• Liv Hospital, Ulus, Department of Ophthalmology
  Freelance Physician (office)
  Beyoglu Eye Hospital

Journal Editorships, Editorial and Scientific Advisory Board Memberships

• The Cornea (reviewer.)

Association Memberships
 

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr Saim Ustunel is a specialist ophthalmologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital with clinical training from the prestigious Hacettepe University.

• Specialises in correcting misaligned eyes to restore binocular vision and depth perception
• Completed surgical eye disease residency at a leading Turkish university hospital
• Focuses on both restorative and aesthetic outcomes for eye muscle alignment
• Practises at a major hospital known for treating international patients

Professor Manchima Makornwattana serves as a senior ophthalmologist at Bumrungrad International Hospital, one of the most prestigious medical centres in Southeast Asia.

• Specialises in correcting strabismus – realigning the eyes to improve focus and binocular vision
• Practises at a JCI-accredited facility known for rigorous safety standards
• Focuses on both restorative and functional outcomes for eye muscle disorders
• Expertise includes managing complex cases of ocular misalignment

Professor Ibrahim Tuncer has managed over 10,000 surgical cases, bringing a massive volume of hands-on skill to every procedure.

• Specialises in strabismus and amblyopia treatments to correct eye alignment and vision
• Expert in oculoplastic surgery including eyelid aesthetics and corrective procedures
• Published 48 scientific articles in major international medical indexes
• Presented 28 research papers at global ophthalmology meetings
• Focuses on both medical and surgical management of complex eye conditions

Work Experience

• 2003-2011: Worked in public hospitals.
• 2011 - Present: Working in the private sector, currently at the Eye Clinic of Private Koru Hospital (Çukurambar).

Education

• 1999: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
• 2003: Completed specialization at Ankara Training and Research Hospital Eye Clinic.

Specialization

• Cataract and Other Anterior Segment Surgeries
• Refractive Surgery
• Retinal Diseases (Experience with over 30,000 cases)

Language Skills

• English

Professional Memberships

• TOD (Turkish Ophthalmological Association)
• TCOD (Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association)
• AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)

Professor Chan Jinwoo leads the paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus department at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's most prestigious medical centres.

• Specialises in corrective surgery for misaligned eyes in both children and adults
• Focuses on restoring binocular vision to improve depth perception
• Expert in managing complex strabismus following previous surgical failures
• Contributes to clinical research on ocular motility and paediatric eye health

Professor Seung Hahn is a senior ophthalmic specialist at Severance Hospital, focusing on the surgical correction of strabismus.

• Specialises in precise surgical alignment for complex eye muscle disorders
• Member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
• Practises at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's premier medical centres
• Published research on clinical outcomes for paediatric and adult eye misalignment
• Expert in managing diverse cases of ocular motility issues

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 graduated from Istanbul University School of Medicine and furthered their education at University Eye Clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen, Germany. Specializing in ophthalmology, the doctor holds certifications 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.

As a member of several prestigious organizations, including the German Ophthalmological Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the doctor has contributed to numerous international seminars and publications, notably on immunomodulatory therapy of uveitis and at various European ophthalmological congresses.

Associate Professor Halil İbrahim Altinsoy is a dedicated paediatric ophthalmologist specialising in eye alignment at Ophthalmology Clinics Bati Goz.

• Specialises in treating childhood eye conditions and alignment disorders
• Academic background as an Associate Professor – involved in training the next generation of eye surgeons
• Focuses on restoring binocular vision for better depth perception in children
• Uses precise diagnostic techniques to assess complex muscle imbalances

Professor Ferda Çiftçi leads the team at Ophthalmology Clinics Bati Goz, specialising in complex eye muscle alignment for younger patients.

• Focuses on paediatric ophthalmology at a major Turkish vision centre
• Performs surgical and non-surgical corrections for misaligned eyes
• Holds a professorship in ophthalmology – trains next-generation eye surgeons
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

The doctor graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School in Turkey. They are a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

The doctor has participated in numerous international conferences and seminars, such as the Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology and the Congress of the European Glaucoma Society. They have also attended the World Glaucoma Congress and the Pan-European Symposium for Ophthalmology.