Retinopathy Of Prematurity (rop Disease) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

Dr Mediha Tok Cevik focuses on screening and managing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) at Liv Hospital Ulus. She deals with delicate retinal conditions in newborns to protect their vision.

• Treats medical retina disorders that affect the back of the eye
• Highly skilled in corneal transplants and complex cataract surgery
• Expertise in oculoplasty – surgery to correct eyelid and tear duct issues
• Specialises in refractive surgery to correct vision and reduce lens dependence
• Practices at Liv Hospital – one of Turkey's leading private healthcare facilities

Dr Matin Suleymanzade is an ophthalmology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with dual certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO).

• Specialises in complex eye conditions including corneal diseases and glaucoma
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Gülhane Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
• Expertise in oculoplastic surgery for functional and aesthetic eye repairs
• Certified in basic sciences and optics through rigorous international examinations

Professor Osman Murat Uyar is a vitreoretinal surgery specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with deep expertise in managing complex retinal vascular diseases.

• Specialises in Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) and other high-risk retinal conditions in infants.
• Uses Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for highly detailed imaging of the retinal layers.
• Expert in laser photocoagulation and intravitreal injections to prevent vision loss.
• Member of the retinal unit at Liv Hospital, a leading centre for surgical eye care.
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top-tier medical institutions.

Associate Professor Giray Ersoz is a highly decorated retinal specialist who ranked first in Turkey's prestigious national medical specialty examination.

• Followed by over 57,000 international ophthalmologists for his retinal disease clinical insights
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association's Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit
• Registered Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Winner of multiple research awards for his work on retinal disorders
• Published 50+ scientific studies in top-tier medical journals globally

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

Professor Betul Tugcu is a senior ophthalmology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with high-level academic standing in eye diseases.

• Holds the title of Professor at Bezmialem Vakıf University – a major medical faculty
• Specialises in paediatric eye conditions including Retinopathy of Prematurity
• Member of the International Strabismological Association focusing on complex eye alignment
• Fellow of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association involved in clinical research
• Handled intricate cases as a specialist at Turkey's leading education and research hospitals