Best Strabismus Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 eye procedures and holds advanced international certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical School, USA
• Passed the US Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) for rigorous clinical standards
• Holds academic rank as an Associate Professor at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University
• Active member of the Young Ophthalmologist Council in the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Presented research on paediatric eye conditions at national surgical congresses

Professor Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical cases throughout his distinguished career, making him one of the region's most seasoned ophthalmologists.

• Performs more than 1,000 successful eye surgeries every year
• Specialises in strabismus correction and complex eye aesthetics
• Published 94 scientific papers on surgical techniques and outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Former professor at Harran University Faculty of Medicine

Recognised as the 'Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases' by the Turkish Ministry of Health, Semih Urz has performed over 1,100 ophthalmic treatments.

• Specialises in surgical realignment to correct eye muscle imbalances
• Trained at the Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Educates future eye surgeons at medical faculties
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Author of several books on specialist eye health and diseases

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.

Associate Professor Derda Ozer is a highly published ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has performed over 900 successful eye treatments.

• Specialises in surgical correction for strabismus to restore proper eye alignment
• Completed a surgical fellowship in vitreo-retina through the ICO-STAAR programme
• Authored 35 research papers on eye imaging and restorative treatments
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Former specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus, one of Turkey's premier medical centres

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 Sumet Supalaset is a highly credentialed ophthalmic surgeon at Intrarat Hospital with extensive international training from institutions in London, Kyoto, and the USA.

• Completed observership training at UCLA in the United States to master surgical methods
• Previously served as a lecturer at the Chulabhorn Royal Academy medical school
• Graduated with honours from Chulalongkorn University before specialising in corneal and refractive surgery
• Published research on surgical safety and ocular conditions in international medical journals

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is an eye specialist at Intrarat Hospital who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago.

• Treats complex vision misalignment using both surgical and non-surgical methods
• Specialises in managing glaucoma and intraocular pressure issues affecting long-term eye health
• Holds a Certificate of Ophthalmology from the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University
• Offers medical-grade diagnosis for conditions involving eye muscles and double vision

Dr Yasar Dag is a specialist ophthalmologist who has published significant research on surgical outcomes for complex eye alignment issues. He currently treats patients at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Specialises in infantile esotropia – correcting large-angle inward eye turning in young children
• Performs slanted medial rectus recession to treat convergence excess and alignment imbalances
• Expert in horizontal muscle surgery to restore binocular vision and eye symmetry
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association with extensive residency training in Istanbul

Associate Professor Halil Hüseyin Cagatay, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005) and at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2005–2009). He practices in İzmir and Istanbul. His focus includes cataract surgery, including complex cases, retinal surgery, and oculoplastic surgery. He has particular interest in pediatric eye health, strabismus, ptosis, keratoconus and other corneal disease, glaucoma, retinal disease, and refractive surgery. He routinely performs laser procedures and combined glaucoma and cataract surgery. He also performs DCR, prosthetic eye, eyelid tumor, orbital mass, and trauma surgeries.

Accreditations and achievements include passing the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma Examination. He earned the Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology in Paris in 2016. He became an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology in 2016. His scientific work includes 33 international and 12 national peer-reviewed publications. He has delivered 74 poster or oral presentations, 4 video presentations, and 3 photograph presentations at congresses. He has also contributed to 2 book translations or chapters.

Dr Omer Kocabiyik has performed 1,100 successful eye treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specialising in complex ophthalmology cases.

• Trained at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University – one of Turkey's established medical research institutions
• Expert in excimer laser surgery to correct refractive errors like severe astigmatism
• Specialises in medical eye disease management including glaucoma and retinal conditions
• Regular contributor to National Ophthalmology Congresses with multiple published research papers

Dr Osman Bulut Ocak has performed over 1,100 successful eye procedures and leads the paediatric ophthalmology care at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in managing intermittent strabismus through comprehensive diagnostic planning
• Expert in paediatric ophthalmology, focusing on children's vision correction and muscle alignment
• Provides tailored surgical roadmaps specifically for complex squint cases
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Dr. Mustafa Temel is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has dedicated his career to eye care since starting his medical practice in 1985. Dr. Temel previously served as a specialist at GATA Training Hospital and various marine hospitals. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for world-class safety standards.

• Specializes in general ophthalmology and eye health diagnostics.
• Completed specialist training at GATA Training Hospital.
• Treats international patients at one of Turkey's premier multidisciplinary centers.
• Practices at a clinic that holds ISO quality certification.

Dr Faruk Eroglu is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with a record of over 16,000 successful laser and surgical eye procedures.

• Specialises in surgical correction for misaligned eyes at a JCI-accredited facility
• Holds memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society
• Maintains a high patient satisfaction rating of 4.4 and has managed 1,100+ complex eye cases
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of the region's most prestigious medical faculties

Dr Yasar Dag is a highly rated ophthalmology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has successfully performed over 900 eye procedures.

• Specialises in infantile esotropia and complex muscle alignment surgery
• Researched and published new surgical techniques for treating convergence excess
• Expert in three-horizontal muscle surgery for large-angle eye misalignment
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained in vitrectomy at the prestigious Ulucanlar Eye Training Hospital