Betul Tugcu

Prof. Betul Tugcu is a professor of ophthalmology at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She is a member of the International Strabismological Association. Her clinical work focuses on treating eye conditions in both adults and children.

Specialization and Areas of Focus

Prof. Tugcu treats a wide range of ocular disorders. Her work involves the diagnosis and treatment of the following conditions:

• Strabismus (eye misalignment)
• Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP disease) — a condition affecting the blood vessels in the eyes of premature babies
• Glaucoma — a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve
• Cataracts
• Keratoconus — a condition where the cornea thins and gradually bulges outward into a cone shape
• Uveitis (eye inflammation)
• Central Retinal Artery Occlusion — a blockage of the main artery that supplies blood to the retina
• Vitreous body destruction

Professional Experience

The specialist has served in major Turkish medical institutions.

• 2014–Present: Professor at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
• 2001–2014: Senior physician at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital Eye Clinic

Education and Academic Background

Prof. Tugcu completed her medical training and earned her academic titles at Turkish universities.

• 2020: Received Professorship at Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Earned Associate Professorship at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital
• 2001: Completed specialization at Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Education and Research Hospital
• 1996: Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

Prof. Tugcu is a member of several international and national ophthalmological societies.

• International Strabismological Association
• European Strabismological Association
• Turkish Ophthalmology Association