Patients with glaucoma, also known as intraocular pressure, are monitored in this unit. The unit is equipped with the state of art technology such as tonometers used for intraocular pressure measurement, visual field analyzers using computer-assisted and manual instrumentation and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness measurement with optic coherence tomography. Patients should apply to the outpatient clinic to receive service from the unit.

Advanced diagnoses and treatments of diseases associated with cornea, the clear outer layer at the front of the eyeball, are given in this unit. Topographers for precise measurement of cornea, corneal thickness measurement devices, specular microscopy and keratometers for measuring cornea’s refractive power and corneal radius are available in the unit. The unit deals with refractive surgery (correcting refractive disorders with surgical or laser methods). Refractive disorders of healthy individuals who do not want to use glasses or contact lens are corrected with excimer laser. Another field of activity of the unit comprises of contact lenses. The unit is involved in selecting and testing appropriate contact lens as well as informing patients with correct usage and having them practice. Patients should apply to the outpatient clinic to receive service from the unit.

All types of malignant and benign tumors in the eyelids, eye surface as well as intraocular or orbital (structure containing the globe) tumors are diagnosed and treated in the unit. Fine needle aspiration biopsy and ocular ultrasonography are among the diagnostic methods applied. Laser options such as argon, diode (TTT) and photodynamic therapy are offered in the unit. Furthermore, suitable patients can be recommended Iodine-125 plaque therapy. The treatment is mainly addressed at retinoblastoma and melanoma patients. Apart from these, all types of surgical methods are practiced for tumor removal. Patients should apply to the outpatient clinic to receive service from the unit.

Congenital deformities affecting eyelids and the surrounding area, deformities caused by accidents, masses large enough to cause visual issues as well as various cosmetic problems developing with old age are addressed and corrected in the department. All types of eyelid hang-up surgeries (for drooping eyelids), blepharoplasties, grafting methods as well as recreation of lower and upper eyelid are among the services offered. Patients should apply to the outpatient clinic to receive service from the unit.

The majority of patients treated in this unit are pediatric or adult patients with strabismus. Amblyopia is treated with various methods. Furthermore, treatment is offered for childhood cataracts, intraocular pressure and various congenital abnormalities. Botulinum toxin is also used for the treatment of certain strabismus types. Patients should apply to the outpatient clinic to receive service from the unit.

All types of retina diseases (retinal detachment, vascular diseases, conditions associated with diabetes) are treated with medical and surgical methods. Prematurity retinopathy, a disease which occurs in premature births and very low birth weight infants can be treated with cyrotherapy or diode laser. Intraocular inflammation (uveit) is diagnosed, treated and followed. The relevant units of our hospital work in collaboration for Behcet’s disease. In addition to conventional laser therapies, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has also been initiated for age-related macular degeneration treatment. All types of vitrectomy, decolman surgery and silicon oil injection are performed. Patients should apply to the outpatient clinic to receive service from the unit.