The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- indicators of inflammation
- indicators blood coagulation
- ophthalmologic examination:
- retinal examination
- gonioscopy
- slit-lamp examination
- pupil function tests
- ocular motility test
- ophthalmoscopy
- perimetry (visual field test)
- computer perimetry
- visometry (without correction and with correction)
- keratometry
- pachymetry
- refractometry (objective, subjective, cycloplegic)
- autorefractometry
- non-contact tonometer
- biomicroscopy
- preparation according to preoperative standard
- treatment of cataract and glaucoma with
ultrasound phacoemulsification - symptomatic treatment
- nursing staff services
- elaboration of further recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
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About the department
The Department of Ophthalmology at the Medicana International Istanbul Hospital offers the full range of services in this medical field and specializes in the treatment of all eye diseases. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Murat Levent Alimgil.
The department performs modern highly efficient procedures and surgical manipulations that allow the patient to restore vision even in difficult clinical situations. These include LASIK vision correction or laser cataract removal followed by the implantation of an artificial lens, cornea laser coagulation and other treatment methods. All the ophthalmologists of the department have high competence, deep professional knowledge and vast experience. They also regularly undergo advanced training to keep abreast of all innovations in ophthalmology.
The service range of the department includes:
- Cataract surgery (cataract phacoemulsification)
- Corneal transplantation (keratoplasty)
- Complete corneal transplantation (penetrating keratoplasty)
- Partial corneal transplantation (lamellar keratoplasty)
- Vitrectomy to treat retinal and vitreous diseases
- Retinal laser surgery (retinal laser coagulation)
- Laser correction of retinal dystrophy
- Treatment of glaucoma with a selective laser (trabeculoplasty)
- Implantation of multifocal lenses (lens replacement)
- Intraocular injections
- Laser treatments for vision correction
- Oculoplasty (eye plastic surgery)
- Surgery to remove benign and malignant neoplasms in the eye
- Surgery of the eyelids, tear ducts and orbit
- Other therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
Education and Professional Experience
- 1980 - 1986 Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University.
- 1987 - 1991 Postgraduate Education, Residency, Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Trakya University.
- 1987 General Practitioner, Ankara Haymana Evliyafaki.
- 1991 - 1993 Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Trakya University.
- 1993 - 2002 Associate Professor in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Trakya University.
- 2002 - 2007 Professor in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Trakya University.
- 2007 - 2009 Professor in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Yeditepe University.
- Since 2009, Professor and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital.
Memberships
- Turkish Association of Ophthalmology.
- American Academy of Ophthalmology.
- European Glaucoma Society.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Medicana Health Group
About hospital
The Medicana International Istanbul Hospital is a modern medical institution, which provides patients with an individual approach, excellent health service and attentive care. The hospital is part of the largest Turkish network of the Medicana hospitals. Due to its long successful clinical activities, this network has won the leading positions in the national and international medical arena. The hospital has the prestigious Joint Commission International certification.
The total area of the medical facility is about 30,000 square meters, it consists of two modern buildings. The hospital has excellent infrastructure, accurate diagnostic systems, unique computerized medical devices. To provide surgical treatment, it has 8 state-of-the-art operating rooms, as well as special equipment for minimally invasive and robotic interventions.
The main focuses of the hospital specialization include liver transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, in vitro fertilization, hair transplantation and treatment of oncological diseases. The hospital annually diagnoses and treats thousands of patients both from Turkey and European countries. It employs the outstanding medical specialists with academic thinking, who use in their work innovative technologies and the very latest drugs, as well as pay due attention to the human attitude and respect for the patient.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Medicana International Istanbul Hospital live in comfortable modern rooms designed in light brown colors. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, bedside table, wardrobe, shower, toilet and TV. The patient rooms have the Internet access. The hospital also provides the enhanced-comfort rooms.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day: buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, with appropriate clinical indications or if desired, a diet, individual menu may be provided.
Further details
Standard rooms include: