Strabismus Doctors Abroad — Page 6

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

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

Dr Semih Urvasizoglu is a dedicated ophthalmic surgeon at Estophia Hospital who specialises in corrective eye surgery. He focuses on restoring ocular alignment for patients through precise surgical techniques.

• Specialises in ophthalmic surgery to correct eye muscle imbalances
• Focuses on surgical interventions for both functional and aesthetic alignment
• Treats complex cases of misaligned eyes within a specialist surgical centre
• Member of professional networks for ophthalmic surgeons

Dr Duruye Ilbaga is a senior ophthalmic surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with a record of over 10,000 successful surgical cases.

• Treats both paediatric and adult strabismus cases to correct eye alignment
• Performs corrective surgery to improve binocular vision and depth perception
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD)
• Trained at the Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine
• Focuses on restoring natural eye movement through muscle realignment

Professor Ali Tarik Sakoglu has managed over 15,000 surgical cases as a specialist ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Samsun.

• Trained at the Ankara School of Medicine and Ankara Hospital
• Specialises in correcting strabismus via muscle realignment surgery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD)
• Focuses on restoring eye alignment to improve depth perception
• Extensive high-volume surgical expertise in complex eye disorders

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.

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

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.

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

Associate Professor Giray Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology who achieved the highest rank in Turkey's medical specialty exam.

• Recognised as a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Awarded second prize for best surgical video by the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Active member of the Medical Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery units
• Published 50+ scientific studies in high-impact international medical journals
• Clinically trained in vitreoretinal surgery at the Istanbul Retina Institute