Eye Diseases and Treatments
Glaucoma · Eyelids · Strabismus · Dry eye · Cornea · Prof. Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu, FEBOS-CR · Veni Vidi Eye Clinic, Caddebostan – Kadıköy, Istanbul
Eye diseases include conditions that affect vision and eye comfort, such as glaucoma, dry eye, blepharitis, pterygium, corneal diseases, tear duct obstruction, strabismus and eyelid problems. Prof. Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu provides diagnosis and medical, laser and surgical treatment of these conditions at Veni Vidi Eye Clinic, Caddebostan.
Eye diseases and treatments
In this section you will find the main eye diseases, other than refractive surgery and cataract, that Prof. Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu diagnoses and treats at Veni Vidi Eye Clinic, Caddebostan. Each page explains what the condition is, its symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment options and scientific sources.
| Topic | In brief |
|---|---|
| Glaucoma | A disease that silently damages the optic nerve and causes irreversible vision loss |
| Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) | Correction of drooping eyelid skin and eye bags |
| Strabismus surgery | Misalignment of the eyes; eye muscle surgery in children and adults |
| Dry eye | Burning, stinging, grittiness; disruption of the tear film |
| Tear duct obstruction (DCR) | Constant watering and discharge; tear duct surgery |
| Pterygium and pinguecula | Tissue growing from the white of the eye onto the cornea; surgery with autograft |
| Blepharitis | Redness, flaking and itching at the base of the eyelashes |
| Corneal diseases | Keratitis, corneal dystrophies, corneal transplantation |
| Comprehensive eye examination | Who should be examined, how often, and what the examination involves |
When should you see an ophthalmologist?
- Urgently: Sudden loss of vision, severe eye pain and redness, halos around lights with nausea, chemical injury or trauma to the eye, a sudden onset of many floaters and flashes of light, or a curtain over your vision.
- Soon: Persistent redness and discharge, grittiness and light sensitivity (especially if you wear contact lenses), double vision, or a rapidly growing swelling of the eyelid.
- Planned examination: If you are over 40, have diabetes or a family history of glaucoma, or your prescription has changed; for details, see the comprehensive eye examination page.
Prof. Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu’s work in these fields
Research
Prof. Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu has national and international publications and congress presentations on ocular surface and corneal diseases, the use of mitomycin C and limbal conjunctival autografts in pterygium surgery, corneal banking and keratoplasty, the use of amniotic membrane in strabismus surgery, and OCT nerve fibre layer analysis in glaucoma. He is the author of the “Cornea and Ocular Surface Diseases” chapter of the book Güncel ve Özet Oftalmoloji (Current and Concise Ophthalmology, 2018).
Frequently asked questions
A comprehensive examination, including pupil dilation, fundus examination and any necessary imaging, usually takes 45–90 minutes.
You can book an appointment via WhatsApp or by phone on +90 533 028 04 73. Please bring your glasses, contact lenses and a list of your medications to the examination.
Yes. International patients can send their eye reports via WhatsApp in advance for a preliminary assessment. Consultations are available in English.
References
- World Health Organization. World report on vision. Geneva: WHO; 2019.
- Tham YC et al. Global prevalence of glaucoma and projections of glaucoma burden through 2040: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ophthalmology. 2014;121(11):2081–2090. doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2014.05.013
- Stapleton F et al. TFOS DEWS II epidemiology report. Ocul Surf. 2017;15(3):334–365. doi:10.1016/j.jtos.2017.05.003
- Rezvan F et al. Prevalence and risk factors of pterygium: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surv Ophthalmol. 2018;63(5):719–735. doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2018.03.001
- Hashemi H et al. Global and regional prevalence of strabismus: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis. Strabismus. 2019;27(2):54–65. doi:10.1080/09273972.2019.1604773
- Helvacıoğlu F. Cornea and ocular surface diseases. In: Oruçoğlu F, ed. Güncel ve Özet Oftalmoloji. 2018:55–125 (in Turkish). ISBN 978-605-7993-19-9.
This page is intended for patient information and does not replace an examination or medical assessment. The treatment that is right for you is determined after an eye examination and measurements.
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Prof. Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu · Veni Vidi Eye Clinic, Bağdat Caddesi No: 257, Caddebostan – Kadıköy, Istanbul, Türkiye