MD. Muhammet Derda OZER

We offer personalized, cutting-edge ophthalmic care led by Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Derda Özer. Our clinic emphasizes advanced surgical techniques, patient-centered care, and continuous innovation in eye health.

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda OZER, F.I.C.O.
Expert Ophthalmologist | Ocular Oncology & Vitreoretinal Specialist

Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Derda OZER specializes in ocular oncology, vitreoretinal diseases, cataract, refractive, corneal transplantation, glaucoma, and pediatric ophthalmic surgery, performing over 30,000 operations. He graduated from Istanbul Medical Faculty (2010), completed ophthalmology residency there (2011-2016), and trained at Wills Eye Hospital, USA. He holds the prestigious F.I.C.O. title, received an ICO fellowship in Vitreo-Retina at the University of Kansas, and earned the ECFMG certification (2024).

1. > 15000 Cataract Surgeries including pediatric cataract cases, secondary IOL implantations, cataract surgery complication management etc.
2. > 10000 Refractive Surgeries including Femto-LASIK, PRK, No touch, Cross-linking, Intrastromal Ring placement etc.
3. > 3000 Vitreoretinal Surgeries including pediatric vitrectomies, ROP surgeries, Complex vitreoretinal surgeries, combined procedures etc.
4. > 1500 Keratoplasty Surgeries including DALK, DMEK and PKP.
5. > 500 Strabismus Surgeries
6. > 150 Plaque Radiotherapy Placement Surgeries
7. > 150 Orbital Surgeries
8. > 250 Glaucoma Surgeries including Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation in both pediatric and adult patients, trabeculectomy, trabeculotomy, combined procedures etc.

1. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medicine, September 2004 – July 2010
2. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Residency August 2011 - March 2016
3. Thomas Jefferson University, Wills Eye Institute, Ocular Oncology Department, Observership August 2012 - September 2012 
4. Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Assistant Professor, 2018 – 2021
5. Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Associate Professor, 2022 – present

Turkish Ophthalmological Association

Turkish Medical Association

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