Dr. Muhammet Derda Ozer is an ophthalmologist and Associate Professor at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University. He completed the ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina at the University of Kansas Medical School. This fellowship provides specialized training in surgical techniques for the retina and vitreous. Dr. Ozer has performed 25,000+ operations throughout his career.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Ozer treats eye conditions including keratoconus, uveitis, and strabismus. He performs surgical interventions like vitrectomy, keratoplasty, and retinal detachment surgery. Additionally, he treats pediatric eye cancers such as rhabdomyosarcoma and retinoblastoma. He use advanced neuroendoscopic methods for precise patient care.

Procedures Performed

Cataract surgery with IOL replacement using multifocal and trifocal lenses
Laser vision correction including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and PRK
Corneal cross-linking for keratoconus treatment
Intravitreal injections and laser therapy for retinal diseases
Glaucoma surgery and laser trabeculoplasty
Oculoplastic surgery and enucleation with implant insertion
Stem cell therapy for macular degeneration and retinal diseases

Work Experience

2022 – present: Associate Professor, Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, Faculty of Medicine
2021: Associate Professor, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine
2018 – 2021: Assistant Professor, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine
2016 – 2018: Eye M.D., Turkish Health Ministry, Hakkari State Hospital
Sub-Investigator for clinical trials on Gevokizumab and Ranibizumab for uveitis and macular edema
Clinical trial photographer for Phase III study on Lampalizumab for geographic atrophy at Istanbul University
Sub-Investigator for Phase II study on Sarilumab in non-infectious uveitis

Education & Training

2004 – 2010: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
2011: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Orthopaedics Residency
2011 – 2016: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Ophthalmology Residency
2012: Wills Eye Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, USA – Ocular Oncology Observership
2020: University of Kansas Medical School, USA – Vitreo-Retina Fellowship under Prof. Radwan Aijlan
2021: Passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK examinations
2017 – 2020: Passed ICO Basic Sciences, Optics & Refraction, Clinical Sciences, and Advanced Examinations

Research & Publications

Dr. Ozer has presented research at over 20 international and national congresses. He focuses on choroidal hemangioma, pediatric uveitis, and glaucoma risk factors. Furthermore, he contributes to various scientific posters and oral presentations. His work includes research on corneal wound healing and ocular surface squamous neoplasia.

"Long-term Outcome of Combined Interferon Alpha-2b Therapy in Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia"
"Clinical features and treatment outcomes of primary ophthalmic rhabdomyosarcoma"
"Effect of Coenzyme Q10 Eye Drop on Corneal Wound Healing"
"Phototoxic Maculopathy Due to Extreme Usage of Infrared Illuminator Scope"

Professional Memberships

International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Advanced Fellow
Turkish Ophthalmological Association (Young Ophthalmologist Council Member since 2020)
Turkish Medical Association

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