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Dr. Mehmet Tahir Sam

Dr. Mehmet Tahir Sam

Ophthalmologist ·
, Antalya, Turkey

20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

Mehmet Tahir Sam is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.

Specialises in:

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)HyperopiaKeratoconusAstigmatismCorneal Injury

About Dr. Mehmet Tahir Sam

Conditions treated by Dr. Mehmet Tahir Sam

One of the eminent ophthalmologists, Dr Mehmet Tahir Sam treats a variety of conditions with high success rates. The conditions treated are as follows::

  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
  • Hyperopia
  • Keratoconus
  • Astigmatism
  • Corneal Injury
  • Diabetic Retinopathy. Retinal Detachment. Vitreous Hemorrhage.
  • Correction of Myopia
  • Fuchs' Dystrophy

Some of the most common eye conditions that the ophthalmologist treats are Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis. The doctor might prescribe some antibiotics for bacterial conjunctivitis. Antibiotics might help lessen the length of infection. For dry eyes, the doctor will do physical examinations, and treatment may include use of artificial tears and reduce tear drainage.

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Mehmet Tahir Sam

Some of the signs and symptoms of different types of eye diseases are as follows:

  • Blurred vision
  • Severe eye pain
  • The foreign body inside the eye and trauma to the eye
  • Watery and red eyes
  • Floaters
  • Change in vision or sudden loss of vision

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.

Operating Hours of Dr. Mehmet Tahir Sam

You can consult Dr Mehmet Tahir Sam from 10 am to 5 pm. The ophthalmologist works an average of 47 hours per week.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Mehmet Tahir Sam

Dr Mehmet Tahir Sam is an experienced opthalmologist who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below:

  • Macular Degeneration Surgery
  • LASIK
  • Vitrectomy

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is the most common procedure performed to treat myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Like other types of eye surgery, LASIK reshapes the front surface of the eye to allow light entering into the eye to focus clearly on the retina without the use of glasses or contact lenses.

Qualification

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of English

Work Experiences

  • Istanbul Okmeydani Education Research Hospital

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Procedures Performed

LASIK
Macular Degeneration Surgery
Vitrectomy

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Mehmet Tahir Sam is a specialized Ophthalmologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Mehmet Tahir Sam is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 15 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Ophthalmologist

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who is trained in vision and eye care. Ophthalmologists are different from optometrists and opticians because of their different levels of training and the conditions they diagnose and treat. Some ophthalmologists work closely with other medical experts to provide care for chronic eye conditions. 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.

For the evaluation of your eye condition, you have to get certain tests done which may include the following:

  • Pupil function
  • External examination
  • Slit-lamp
  • Intraocular pressure
  • Visual field (confrontation) testing
  • Visual acuity
  • Refraction
  • Ocular motility

There are several eye conditions and each of them produces different signs and symptoms. An opthalmologist will perform a series of tests to find out the eye problem. An eye exam helps find out eye problems at the earliest stage. Also, regular eye checkups help your eye specialist to correct or adapt to vision changes and provide you tips on eye care.

An individual needs to consult an opthalmologist in case of the below situations:

  1. Difficulty seeing at night
  2. Red or pink eyes
  3. Sensitivity to light
  4. Blurry vision or difficulty focusing on objects
  5. Eye pain
  6. Frequent Headache
  7. Seeing spots or flashes
  8. Dry eyes
  9. Double vision

The above signs and symptoms should not be ignored and must be discussed with an eye specialist because the diagnosis of eye condition at an early stage will help the doctor to plan effective treatment, They may also discuss your symptoms with other doctors to determine the right treatment.

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