# Op. Dr. Mehmet Ali Özdil

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**Specialist in Eye Diseases**

> **Summary:** Op. Dr. Mehmet Ali Özdil is a specialist in eye diseases at Kudret Eye İstanbul, in practice since 1998 with 28 years of experience and more than 38,000 cases. Dr. Özdil focuses on cataract surgery, intraocular lens treatment and laser surgery, speaks English and manages the examination and treatment of patients coming from abroad.

## Quick Facts
- **Title:** Specialist in Eye Diseases
- **Experience:** 28 years (since 1998)
- **Cases:** 38.000+
- **Languages:** English
- **Hospital:** Kudret Eye İstanbul
- **Working hours:** Monday - Friday 09.00 - 18.00; Saturday 09.00 - 13.00

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## Areas of Expertise
- Cataract Surgery
- Intraocular Lens Treatment
- Laser Surgery
- Retinal Diseases
- Eye Aesthetics
- Glaucoma Treatment
- Cornea Diseases

## Education
- **1992-1998:** Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine
- **1998-2002:** Speciality Training, Izmir Atatürk Training Hospital Eye Clinic

## Examination and Treatment Approach
- Every journey starts with a detailed eye examination: visual acuity, eye pressure, cornea and retina assessment and any imaging tests in the same visit.
- The treatment decision rests on these measurements, the patient's age, the distances they rely on most and their general health; options, expected results and risks are discussed with the patient.
- When surgery is needed, preparation and post-operative check-ups are handled by the same team; pre-operative tests are completed at the same hospital.

## Tests Used in the Examination
Tests are completed in the same visit, are painless and most never touch the eye. Which tests are needed is decided during the examination.
- **Refraction and corneal curvature:** the first automated measurement, the basis of the prescription.
- **Eye pressure:** measured without touching the eye with a short puff of air, no drops.
- **Corneal map:** topography and Scheimpflug scanning for thickness and curvature; used for keratoconus screening and laser suitability.
- **Quality of vision:** wavefront analysis separates corneal from lens error; weighed when choosing between laser and lens exchange.
- **Retina and optic nerve:** OCT, colour fundus photography and visual field testing detect macular, glaucoma and diabetes-related changes before the patient notices them.
- **Optical biometry:** calculates intraocular lens power when surgery is planned.

## Publications
- 2000 (TOD congress) and 2001 (Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology): Efficacy of the combined use of latanoprost and pilocarpine gel
- 2000 (TOD congress) and 2001 (Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology): Epidemiological characteristics of patients presenting with advanced glaucomatous optic neuropathy
- 2001, Quality of vision after YAG capsulotomy, XXXV. TOD National Ophthalmology Congress
- 2001, Systemic and haematological risk factors in non-arteritic ischaemic optic neuropathy, XXXV. TOD National Ophthalmology Congress
- 2002, Effect of Nd:YAG capsulotomy size on quality of vision, XXXVI. TOD National Ophthalmology Congress
- 2002, Long-term results of 2% brimonidine as monotherapy or in combination therapy for primary open-angle glaucoma, XXXVI. TOD National Ophthalmology Congress
- 2005, Effect of artificial tears on contrast sensitivity in normal and dry eyes, Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology