Best Strabismus Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

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

Medical interests:

• 1. Ocular Oncology

• 2. Surgical Retina

• 3. Uveitis

• 4. Medical Retina

• 5. Cataract

Education:

• 1. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2010

• 2. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology 2011-2016

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus

• 1st Hakkari State Hospital

• 2. Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine

• 3. Yeni Yüzyıl University, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

Research & Publications:

Dr. Derda Ozer has worked on 5 major research projects in ophthalmology, including studies on uveitis, macular degeneration, and retinal conditions. He has helped test new treatments for inflammatory and vascular eye diseases in clinical trials.

Dr. Ozer has also published over 35 research papers in esteemed journals such as Cornea and International Ophthalmology. His work focuses on advanced imaging techniques, long-term outcome studies, and evaluations of innovative treatments.

Memberships:

• 1st Turkish Ophthalmology Association

• 2nd Turkish Medical Association

Awards:

• 1. ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina

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

Dr Ali Demircan trained at the Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish centre for ophthalmology and surgical eye care.

• Specialises in managing complex eye alignment issues for both children and adults
• Completed intensive residency training at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on surgical correction techniques to improve binocular vision and eye coordination
• Based at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital, a leading academic medical facility

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

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 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 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

Professor Omer Kamil Dogan is a senior ophthalmologist at Hisar Hospital with a prolific academic background, including over 175 scientific publications.

• Held professorships at Selcuk University and Ankara University medical schools
• Manages complex cases involving the cornea and conjunctiva – the clear outer layers of the eye
• Treats a wide range of vision issues from glaucoma to misalignment
• Contributing author to three medical textbooks on eye diseases

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

Senay Yilmaz is a specialist ophthalmologist who has performed over 9,000 surgical cases at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Group.

• Presented research on complex nerve palsy surgery at the European Strabismological Association
• Specialised in eye diseases at the prestigious Istanbul University School of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD)
• Author of multiple scientific publications focusing on eye surgery and alignment
• Regular participant in international congresses to stay updated on ocular surgical techniques

Dr Duygu Tez brings specialized expertise in strabismus and oculoplastic surgery from top-tier facilities, including New York University's Mount Sinai Hospital.

• Trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Ophthalmology
• Specialises in surgical eyelid lengthening for congenital retraction cases
• Uses Botox applications for non-surgical management of eye alignment
• Completed a Master's program in hospital and healthcare institutions management
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association since 1984

Dr Alperen Koc has performed 1,100 successful ophthalmic procedures and currently provides expert care at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in managing complex eye misalignments and corneal conditions
• Completed specialist training at the prestigious Beyoglu Eye Hospital
• Former Senior Lecturer at Yeniyuzyil University Gaziosmanpasa Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

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. Digdem Begendi is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, and strabismus treatment. She is skilled in advanced procedures, including intraLase laser eye surgery, laser iridotomy, and femtosecond laser techniques.

Dr. Begendi has published several articles in national and international journals. Her work shows a strong commitment to research and clinical care. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She completed her medical degree at Istanbul Bilim University and her specialization at Akdeniz University.

Professor Akif Saygin is a specialised ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in surgical eye correction.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Specialises in ophthalmology with training from Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Performs surgical alignment to correct eye positioning and improve binocular vision
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association involved in surgical symposiums

Prof. Yusuf Yıldırım, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Cornea and Ocular Surface Diseases
• Ocular Surface Reconstruction
• Cornea Transplantation (PK, DALK, DMEK)
• Refractive Surgery (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOLs)

Education and Career

• 2006 – 2010, Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital / Resident in Ophthalmology
• 2007, Sub-Investigator, Clinical Trial on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Neovista, Inc.)
• 2009 – 2011, Sub-Investigator, Keraflex Treatment for Myopia (Avedro, Inc.)
• 2016, European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) Certification
• 2018, International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) Certification
• 2019, Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma
• 2020, Membership, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Until 2024, Professor and Clinical Education Chief, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• 2024 – Present, Professor and Clinical Educator, Istanbul Medipol University, Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital

Career

Born in Trabzon in 1982, Prof. Yusuf Yıldırım completed his high school education at Kanuni Anatolian High School and earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2006. He pursued his residency at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, where he contributed to clinical trials on age-related macular degeneration and myopia treatment. Prof. Yıldırım's clinical focus lies in cataract and refractive surgeries, as well as corneal and ocular surface diseases. He has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries, numerous ocular surface reconstructions, and advanced corneal transplants (PK, DALK, DMEK). His refractive surgery experience includes PRK, LASIK (mechanical and femtosecond), SMILE, and phakic IOL implantation. He continues to participate in clinical research, particularly involving toric phakic IOLs. He holds multiple distinguished certifications and memberships including FEBO (2016), FICO (2018), a Corneal Subspecialty Diploma (2019), and Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2020). In his academic career, Prof. Yıldırım has contributed to the education of numerous residents and has published widely in the field.

Publications

• Author of 84 peer-reviewed scientific articles
• H-index: 17 (Web of Science), 23 (Google Scholar)
• Total Citations: 830 (Web of Science), 1,451 (Google Scholar)

Books and Book Chapters

• Ocular Surface Disorders
• Corneal Diseases and Surgery
• Refractive Errors (including Presbyopia)

Certifications and Awards

• European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO), 2016
• International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO), 2018
• Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma, 2019
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 2020
• 2nd Place – Best Poster Award, ESCRS Conference, London, 2014

Dr Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli is an ophthalmology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who trained at the prestigious Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute in the USA.

• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at the Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Studied refractive surgery at Moscow University Eye Institute to correct vision issues
• Uses phaco surgery techniques for delicate eye procedures requiring high precision
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association’s clinical community
• Manages complex eye alignment cases within a major hospital setting

Experience:

1. Konya-Karapınar Kutören Health Center\ General Practitioner
2. KonyaProvincial Deputy Directorate of Health
3. KonyaProvincial Health DeputyDirectorate
4. Istanbul Fatih Tuberculosis Dispensary
5. University of Frankfurt \ Darmstadt Eye Clinic
6. Istanbul Taksim State Hospital\ Eye Diseases
7. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine \ Chief Assistantof the Department of Ophthalmology
8. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank \ Founder (MedicalDirector)
9. TOD\ Chairman
10. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa - Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine\ First Head of the Department of Ophthalmology
11. Demiroğlu-Bilim University \ Head of Ophthalmology Department
12. Florence Nightingale Hospitals \ Eye ClinicCoordinator

Specialties:

1. Vaccinating the child age group
2. Follow-up of eye eclipse in Behçet’s disease with iris and fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA)

Priority treatments:

1. Anterior segment surgery (cataract + IOL implantation, keratoplasty)

Special advanced health technologies:

1. Arslan closed cornea technique
2. Arslan covered cornea technique
3. Retrograde glaucoma tube implantation

Leadership and Administrative Roles (Turkish Ophthalmology Association - TOD):

• Various administrative roles at TOD including:
• President of TOD IstanbulBranch (2006-2010, 2008-2010)
• General Secretary (2015-2017)
• President of TOD (2017-2019)
• Member of TOD CentralExecutive Board (2011-2013, 2013-2015)
• Member of Executive Board of the Cornea and Ocular Surface(COS) Unit of TOD (1994-2023)
• Member of Executive Board of TOD Cataract and Refractive SurgeryUnit (2016-2018)

Research and Publications:

• Authored 57 original articlesin international peer-reviewed journals
• Authored 56 articles in national peer-reviewed journals
• Presented 178 papers at national conferences and 102 papersat international conferences
• Authored 1 book and 6 book chapters
• Developed two original surgicaltechniques and the Retrograde GlaucomaTube Implantation technique
• Served on editorial boardsof various international and national journals

Memberships and Affiliations:

• Member of American Academyof Ophthalmology (AAO) and EuropeanSociety of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Examiner for European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) exams representing Turkey

Awards:

• Received awards from IstanbulUniversity and TÜBİTAK

Education: