Who is Op. Dr. Şahin Pektaş?

Op. Dr. Şahin Pektaş is an experienced physician specializing in eye diseases at A Life Health Group. He stands out for his deep knowledge and extensive experience in protecting and improving eye health and visual functions.

Op. Dr. Şahin Pektaş is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and vision disorders. He places great importance on providing safe and effective treatment processes using all the opportunities offered by modern medicine to achieve the best outcomes for each patient. By creating personalized treatment plans, he aims to address the individual needs and expectations of his patients.

With his patient-centered approach and professional service at A Life Health Group, Op. Dr. Şahin Pektaş works meticulously to protect and improve his patients' vision health. He emphasizes building trust-based communication with his patients and conducting the treatment process in collaboration.

Op. Dr. Şahin Pektaş serves as an Eye Diseases Specialist at our Etimesgut Hospital.

Education

Institution	Years
Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine	2007

Professional Experience

Years	Institution	Position
2014	Dicle University Hospital	Ophthalmologist
2015–2022	Ergani State Hospital	Ophthalmologist
2022–2023	Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital	Ophthalmologist
2023–2025	West Eye Hospital Erbil	Ophthalmologist
2025–Present	A Life Health Group	Ophthalmologist

Professional Memberships

Association Name

Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Society

Membership of Ankara Medical Chamber

Member of the International Strabismus Unit

ROP Certification

ESCRS Meetings (European Society of Cataract Surgery)

Participation in National Congresses of the Turkish Ophthalmology Society

Medical Interest Areas

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

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

Myopia (Nearsightedness): The inability of the eye to focus on distant objects clearly.
Hyperopia (Farsightedness): The inability of the eye to focus on near objects clearly
Astigmatism: Blurred vision at both near and far distances due to the eye focusing light differently across various axes..
Presbyopia: Age-related reduction in near vision ability.

Clouding of the eye lens leading to decreased vision.

A disease that can cause vision loss due to optic nerve damage, often associated with increased intraocular pressure.

Macular Degeneration: A disease affecting the central part of the retina, commonly occurring 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: 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 transparent layer of the eye.
Ptosis: Drooping of the eyelid.
Lacrimal Duct Obstruction: Blockage of tear drainage pathways.

Diseases related to the optic nerve and visual pathways.

Misalignment of the eyes (Strabismus).
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye).
Other eye diseases occurring in childhood.

Inflammation of one or more layers of the interior of the eye.

Eye injuries.

Surgical Interest Areas

To protect and improve your eye health, I am pleased to offer the most advanced ophthalmic surgical treatment options provided by modern medicine and technology. Surgical treatment of eye diseases ranges from common conditions like cataracts to correction of refractive errors and treatment of serious retinal problems. These treatments play a crucial role in restoring your vision and improving your quality of life.

Based on my expertise and experience, the main areas of eye surgery I provide include:

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis): One of the most commonly used laser eye surgeries. A flap is created in the cornea and the laser is applied.
PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy): The surface epithelial layer of the cornea is removed, and a laser is applied.
LASEK (Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis): A combination of PRK and LASIK.
SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction): A minimally invasive method where tissue is removed through a small incision in the cornea.
Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation: An artificial lens is implanted in the eye while leaving the natural lens in place.

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

Phacoemulsification: A small incision is made, the cloudy lens is broken into pieces using ultrasound waves, and an artificial intraocular lens is implanted. This method is the gold standard for cataract treatment.

Various surgical procedures aimed at lowering intraocular pressure and slowing glaucoma progression. These include trabeculectomy, tube implantation, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).

Vitreoretinal Surgery: A series of surgical techniques used to treat retinal and vitreous diseases such as retinal detachment, macular hole, vitreous hemorrhage, and diabetic retinopathy. These surgeries are performed under a microscope with specialized instruments.

Corneal Transplantation (Keratoplasty): Replacing the patient’s cornea with a healthy donor cornea. Different types exist (e.g., full-thickness keratoplasty, lamellar keratoplasty).
Corneal Cross-Linking: A method used to halt corneal shape abnormalities, such as in keratoconus.

Surgical procedures involving the eyelids, tear ducts, orbit, and surrounding facial tissues. Conditions such as ptosis, entropion, ectropion, tear duct obstruction, eye tumors, and aesthetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) fall within this area.

Strabismus Surgery: Correction of misalignment caused by imbalance of the eye muscles.
Pterygium Surgery: Removal of tissue growing from the white part of the eye onto the cornea.

Our Eye Disease Diagnostic Methods

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

When necessary, we use various tests and imaging methods to obtain more detailed information.

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

Conditions such as swelling, redness, drooping (ptosis), and abnormal positioning (entropion, ectropion) of the eyelids are assessed.

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

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

The transparency, shape, and smoothness of the corneal surface are evaluated.

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

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

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

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

The prescription that provides the best visual acuity for the patient is determined. Refraction can be performed using specialized devices (phoropter, retinoscope) or computer-assisted systems (autorefractometer). Refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism are identified.

The pressure of the fluid inside the eye is measured. This is important for the diagnosis and follow-up of glaucoma.

Using a high-magnification special microscope (biomicroscope, slit lamp), the anterior and posterior structures of the eye are examined in detail. Eyelids, cornea, iris, lens, vitreous, and retina are evaluated.

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

Fluorescein or Indocyanine Green Angiography (FFA or ICGA): A test used to examine the vessels of the retina or choroid.
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): Provides detailed cross-sectional images of the retina, macula, and optic nerve.
Visual Field Test: Determines the boundaries of vision and identifies any visual field loss.
Corneal Topography: Maps the surface curvature and thickness of the cornea.
Other Tests: Color vision tests, contrast sensitivity tests, strabismus tests, electrophysiological tests, etc.

Last Updated: 7 Şubat 2026 23:00

Op. Dr. Şahin Pektaş