# Op. Dr. Osman Şenbilgin

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**Specialist in Eye Diseases**

> **Summary:** Op. Dr. Osman Şenbilgin is a specialist in eye diseases at Kudret Eye İstanbul, in practice since 1980 with 46 years of experience and more than 52,000 cases. Dr. Şenbilgin focuses on cataract surgery, intraocular lens treatment and retinal diseases, speaks English and manages the examination and treatment of patients coming from abroad.

## Quick Facts
- **Title:** Specialist in Eye Diseases
- **Experience:** 46 years (since 1980)
- **Cases:** 52.000+
- **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
- Retinal Diseases
- Glaucoma Treatment
- Eye Aesthetics
- Cornea Diseases
- Laser Surgery

## Education
- **1974-1980:** Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine

## Courses and Congresses
A long list of national ophthalmology courses, symposia and congresses, including:
- **Cataract:** cataract surgery, phacoemulsification, phaco in complicated and difficult cases, advanced phaco techniques, small incision and microincision cataract surgery.
- **Cornea and refractive:** innovations in corneal surgery, keratoplasty, corneal topography, keratoconus, corneal implants and radial keratotomy in keratoconus, incisional refractive surgery, incisional astigmatism surgery and vector analysis, refractive surgery in hyperopia, refraction, contact lens, pterygium.
- **Retina:** diabetic retinopathy and its treatment, age-related macular degeneration, juvenile macular dystrophies, retinal vasculitis, ICG and FFA, use of steroids in uveitis.
- **Other:** laser, eye trauma, visual field and computerized perimetry, visual function tests, strabismus motor and sensory tests, cross-eyed children, lacrimal system and oculoplastic surgery, congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction, eyelid tumours, facial paralysis, dry eye.
- **Meetings:** European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons XV. Winter Meeting; XXXIII, XXXV, XXXVI and XXXVIII National Ophthalmology Congresses; XXXVII Ophthalmology Congress; Kaşkaloğlu Eye Centre symposium and phaco course; Turkish Ophthalmological Association Istanbul Branch XX Spring Symposium.

## 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.