Who is Op. Dr. Emre Pehlivan?

Op. Dr. Emre Pehlivan serves as an experienced physician specializing in ophthalmology at A Life Health Group. He stands out with his profound knowledge and extensive experience in preserving and improving eye health and visual functions.

Dr. Pehlivan specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and visual disorders, placing great importance on providing safe and effective treatment processes by utilizing all the opportunities modern medicine offers to achieve the best results for each patient. By creating personalized treatment plans, his goal is to address the individual needs and expectations of his patients.

With his patient-centered approach and professional service understanding at A Life Health Group, Dr. Pehlivan works meticulously to protect and improve his patients' vision health. He ensures a trust-based communication with his patients and works collaboratively throughout the treatment process.

Dr. Pehlivan provides services as an Ophthalmology Specialist at Altındağ Hospital.

Education

Institution	Years
Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine	2001-2007
Ankara University Vehbi Koç Eye Bank	2007-2011

Professional Experience

Years	Institution
2011-2014	İskilip State Hospital
2014-2016	Eskişehir Air Force Hospital
2019-2019	Eskişehir Yunus Emre State Hospital
	Ankasu Eye Center
	Private Akropol Hospital
Active	A Life Health Group Altındağ Hospital

Medical Areas of Interest

As an eye disease specialist, helping you with all matters related to eye and vision health is my priority. My expertise includes diagnosing, planning treatment, and performing surgical interventions when necessary for a wide range of diseases affecting the eye and visual system.

Some of the key areas related to eye health that I focus on include:

Myopia (nearsightedness): inability to see distant objects clearly.
Hyperopia (farsightedness): inability to see nearby objects clearly.
Astigmatism: blurred vision at all distances due to uneven focusing of light on different axes.
Presbyopia: age-related decrease in near vision ability.

Clouding of the eye lens causing decreased vision.

A condition often related to increased intraocular pressure causing optic nerve damage and vision loss.

Macular Degeneration (Age-Related Macular Degeneration): affects the central retina, common with aging.
Diabetic Retinopathy: damage to the retina caused by diabetes.
Retinal Detachment: separation of the retina from underlying tissue.
Retinitis Pigmentosa: a hereditary retinal disease.

Keratoconus: cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea.
Corneal Infections: caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Corneal Dystrophies: hereditary corneal disorders.

Blepharitis: inflammation of the eyelids.
Dry Eye: insufficient tear production or poor tear quality.
Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the conjunctiva (the eye’s transparent surface).
Eyelid drooping (Ptosis).
Tear duct obstruction.

Diseases affecting the optic nerve and visual pathways.

Misalignment of the eyes (strabismus).
Amblyopia (lazy eye).
Other pediatric eye conditions.

Inflammation of one or more layers inside the eye.

Eye injuries.

Surgical Areas of Interest

In order to protect and improve your eye health, I am pleased to offer you the most advanced surgical treatment options in ophthalmology made possible by modern medicine and technology. Surgical treatment of eye diseases covers a wide spectrum—from common conditions such as cataracts to the correction of refractive errors and the management of serious retinal disorders. These treatments play a vital role in restoring vision and improving your quality of life.

With my expertise and experience, the main areas of eye surgery I can offer include:

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis): One of the most commonly performed laser eye surgeries. A flap is created in the cornea and laser is applied underneath.
PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy): The surface epithelial layer of the cornea is removed and laser is applied.
LASEK (Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis): A combination of PRK and LASIK.
SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction): A minimally invasive technique that involves removing a small piece of corneal tissue through a tiny incision.
Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation: A synthetic lens is implanted inside the eye while keeping the natural lens in place.

These methods are used to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

Phacoemulsification: The gold standard in cataract treatment. Involves emulsifying the cloudy lens using ultrasound waves through a small incision and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens.

A variety of surgical procedures to lower intraocular pressure and slow the progression of glaucoma. These include trabeculectomy, tube shunt implantation, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).

Vitreoretinal Surgery: A group of surgical techniques used to treat retinal detachment, macular holes, vitreous hemorrhage, and diabetic retinopathy. These procedures are performed under a microscope using specialized instruments.

Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty): Replacing the damaged cornea with a healthy donor cornea. Variants include full-thickness and partial-thickness transplants.
Corneal Cross-Linking: A treatment used to halt the progression of keratoconus and other corneal deformities.

Surgeries involving the eyelids, tear ducts, eye socket (orbit), and surrounding facial tissues. Includes treatment for eyelid drooping (ptosis), entropion, ectropion, tear duct blockage, orbital tumors, and aesthetic eyelid surgeries (blepharoplasty).

Strabismus Surgery: Corrects misalignment of the eyes by adjusting eye muscles.
Pterygium Surgery: Removal of the tissue growing from the white of the eye onto the cornea.

Our Ophthalmic Diagnostic Methods

Your eye health is of great importance to me. For this reason, I work meticulously to ensure that any problems related to your eyes are accurately diagnosed and that the most appropriate treatment methods are identified for you. The diagnostic process for eye diseases is not limited to a single test; rather, it is a holistic approach that combines communication with the patient, a comprehensive physical examination, and the evaluation of various advanced techniques.

When necessary, based on this assessment, we utilize a range of tests and imaging methods to obtain more detailed information.

These tests are carefully selected and applied according to the specific needs of each patient.

Swelling, redness, drooping (ptosis), and abnormal positions (entropion, ectropion) of the eyelids are examined.

The function of the eye muscles and coordination of the eyes are assessed.

Redness, swelling, discharge, and other abnormalities of the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids) are evaluated.

The transparency, shape, and surface smoothness of the cornea are checked.

The size, shape, light reaction, and symmetry of the pupils are assessed.

The depth and clarity of the fluid-filled space at the front of the eye (anterior chamber) are evaluated.

The color and shape of the iris and the transparency of the lens are assessed.

One of the most commonly used eye tests. The patient is asked to read letters, numbers, or symbols from different distances to determine the clarity of vision.

The most accurate prescription for optimal visual acuity is determined. Refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism are detected using special devices (phoropter, retinoscope) or computer-assisted systems (autorefractor).

The pressure of the fluid inside the eye is measured. This is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring glaucoma (eye hypertension).

The structures of the front and back segments of the eye are thoroughly examined using a high-powered microscope (biomicroscope, slit lamp). The eyelids, cornea, iris, lens, vitreous, and retina are all assessed.

The back of the eye (retina, optic nerve) is examined by dilating the pupil (using medicinal drops or special devices). The retina, macula, blood vessels, and optic nerve are evaluated.

Fluorescein Angiography (FFA or ICGA): A test used to examine the blood vessels of the retina or choroid (the layer beneath the retina).
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): Used to obtain detailed cross-sectional images of the retina, macula, and optic nerve.
Visual Field Test: Conducted to determine the limits of the patient’s vision and any existing vision loss.
Corneal Topography: Maps the curvature and thickness of the corneal surface.
Other Tests: Includes color vision tests, contrast sensitivity tests, strabismus tests, electrophysiological tests, etc.

Last Updated: 7 Şubat 2026 23:07

Op. Dr. Emre Pehlivan