Ophthalmologist ·
Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey
27 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English
Some of the conditions treated by opthalmologist Dr Emel Colakoglu include:
Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis are common eye conditions treated by ophthalmologists. The treatment for dry eye is based on the suggestion of an ophthalmologist Treatment options may include proper dieting, medications, and surgery. Some treatments for drye eyes focus on reversing a condition that's causing your dry eyes.
Eye conditions can produce the below-listed conditions However, symptoms might vary from person to person. Every condition has its symptoms.:
The above signs and symptoms suggest that you need to see an eye specialist. Having serious eye problems on time can help you restore your vision. Sometimes, non-vision eye problems may be treated to keep the eyes comfortable and the eyesight sharp. It is important to go for routine eye examinations to diagnose the condition.
You can reach Dr Emel Colakoglu from 10 am to 5 pm on Monday to Saturday. The average working hours of the doctor are 47 hours a week.
Some of the popular procedures performed by Dr Emel Colakoglu are listed below:
LASIK or laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis is a common eye procedure performed when a person wants better vision and does not want to wear contact lenses and glasses. LASIK is the most common type of eye surgery that fixes issues with the way the eyes focus. The procedure is performed using a laser to remove tissues.
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An ophthalmologist helps improve patients’ vision by testing the eyes in order to diagnose and treat disorders. Some ophthalmologists specialize in eye surgery to correct and fix eye problems. An ophthalmologist can provide the same services as an optometrist, such as prescribing eyeglasses as well as contact lenses to treat vision problems. Ophthalmologists also actively involved in eye surgeries and conduct research to find the causes and treatment of eye problems and vision issues. Apart from this, ophthalmologists also see health problems that not linked to the eyes but might be diagnosed during a routine eye examination.
Some of the most common test performed for the diagnosis of eye conditions are:
An eye exam involves a number of tests to check your vision and eye diseases. The eye doctor will use various instruments and focus bright lights at the eyes and ask you to look through an array of different lenses. Each test in an eye exam will evaluate a different aspect of vision and eye health..
Below are some situations when you need to see an opthalmologist:
If you notice the above-listed signs and symptoms, you are suggested to see an opthalmologist for a proper diagnosis of the condition. The opthalmologist will evaluate the test reports and will plan the treatment that is best for you.
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Glaucoma in general involves the disorder of the eye that damages the optic nerve of the patient. Surgery is performed to lower the pressure inside the eye. There are different types of surgeries that are performed according to the requirements: