Banu Acar
- Novo
- Turquia, Istambul, Ophthalmology Clinics Bati Goz
Ophthalmologist, Specialist in cataract surgery and corneal transplant
Ophthalmologist, Specialist in cataract surgery and corneal transplant
Ophthalmologist, Specialist in cornea transplant
Head of Spreebogen Eye Clinic, Ophthalmologist, Specialists in cataract and glaucoma treatment, corneal transplantation, laser correction surgeries
Education :
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine September 2004 – July 2010
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Residency February 2011 - April 2011
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Residency August 2011 - March 2016
Thomas Jefferson University, Wills Eye Institute, Ocular Oncology Department, Observership August 2012 - September 2012
Turkish Health Ministry, Hakkari State Hospital, Ophthalmology Clinic, Eye M.D July 2016 – March 2018
Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Assistant Professor, March 2018 – October 2021
Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Associate Professor, October 2021 – December 2021
Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Associate Professor, January 2022 – present
Educational Qualifications :
1. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Basic Sciences assessment in ophthalmology examination passed on April 2017
2. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Optics & Refraction examination passed on April 2017
3. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Clinical Sciences in Ophthalmology examination passed on April 2018
4. Awarded for ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina at the University of Kansas, Medical School, Dept. of Ophthalmology in Prairie Village, KS, USA under the supervision of Prof. Radwan Aijlan from April 6, 2020, to July 5, 2020.
5. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Advanced Examination in Ophthalmology examination passed on July 2020.
6. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 passed on January 7 2021 with 221 pts.
7. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 CK passed on August 25 2021 with 214 pts.
Presentations & Posters :
1. 47th National Ophthalmology Congress, The effectiveness of photodynamic therapy on circumscribed choroidal hemangioma, Oral presentation, Ozer MD, Tuncer S, November 2013, Antalya, Turkey.
2. 48th National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical features and treatment outcomes of primary ophthalmic rhabdomyosarcoma: Tertiary center experience, Ozer MD, Ulas MG, Tuncer S, Oral presentation, November 2014, Antalya, Turkey
3. 2015 ISOO Meeting, Long-term Outcome of Combined (Perilesional Injection and Topical) Interferon Alpha-2b Therapy in the Management of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia, Tuncer S, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, June 2015, Paris, France
4. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress. Clinical presentation patterns of pediatric Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome and long-term follow-up results, Kiragi D, Ozer MD, Lider-Gezer M, Oray M, Tugal-Tutkun I, Oral presentation, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.
5. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress, Central corneal thickness and optic disc dimensions in glaucoma patients, Bayraktar S, Ozer MD, Izgi B, Poster, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.
6. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress, Analysis of retinal nerve fiber layer and choroidal thickness in patients with systemic sclerosis to identify a potential risk factor for normal-tension glaucoma, Ceylan E, Ozer MD, Ekinci M, Yilmaz YC, Poster, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.
7. 50th National Ophthalmology Congress, Treatment of age-related macular degeneration with intravitreal Ranibizumab: Real-life experience, Cebeci Z, Yilmaz YC, Ozer D, Kir N, Oral presentation, November 2016, Antalya, Turkey
8. 51st National Ophthalmology Congress, A rarely seen complication of cataract surgery: Endocapsular Hematoma, Ozer MD, Batur M, Artuç T, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2017, Antalya, Turkey
9. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Nanophthalmos Wıth Macular Folds, Yavuzer B, Batur M, Seven E, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey
10. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical Features and Treatment Methods of Orbital Cellulite Cases, Mesen S, Tekin S, Batur M, Duzenli U, Seven E, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey
11. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Case Series: Ocular Chemical Burns, Tekin S, Artuç T, Batur M, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey
12. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Sensory-Neural Hearing Loss affecting Low frequencies in Patients with Pseudoexfoliation, Ozer MD, Batur M, Duzenli U, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey
13. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Silicone tube intubation by Ritleng stent in children over two years of age with nasolacrimal duct obstruction, Ocal H, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Batur M, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey
14. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Cherry Red Spot Appearance in Macula and Alkaptonuria: A Case Report, Mesen S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey
15. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, A Rare Complication in Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implantation: Implant Migration to the Anterior Chamber, Gulbay S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey
16. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Effect of Coenzyme Q10 Eye Drop on Corneal Wound Healing in Bacterial Keratitis Treatment, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey
17. 19th Euretina Congress, Effect of reduced production of aqueous humor on bacterial growth potential in rabbit eyes, Batur M, Ozer M, Tekin S, Oral presentation, September 2019, Paris, France
18. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Evaluation of the clinical features of patients with hyphema due to blunt trauma, Seven E, Kebapci F, Tekin S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey
19. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Adherence to drop therapy and the relationship of compliance with progression in glaucoma patients, Tekin S, Ocal H, Seven E, Batur M, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey
20. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Bilateral sudden-transient vision loss after central venous catheter removal, Altas AS, Batur M, Sayir F, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey
21. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical Evaluation of Argon Laser Photocoagulation Therapy in Patients with Retinal Tears, Ocal H, Seven E, Batur M, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey
22. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Macular damage due to laser epilation: a case report, Batur M, Ocal H, Ozer MD, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey
23. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Phototoxic Maculopathy Due to Extreme Usage of Infrared Illuminator Assembled Night Vision Handheld Scope, Ozer MD, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Savasan M, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey
24. 54th National Ophthalmology Congress, Internal Ophthalmolplegia after Chickenpox Infection, Gedik AC, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2020, Virtual, Turkey.
Work Experience :
1. Phase II Study to Analyze Sarilumab in Non-Infectious Uveitis (SARILNIUSATURN-Sanofi), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)
2. Efficacy of Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Behçet's Disease Uveitis (EYEGUARD-A&C-Servier), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)
3. A Randomized, Double-masked, Placebo-controlled Study of the Efficacy of Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Behçet's Disease Uveitis (EYEGUARD-B-Servier), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)
4. A 12-month, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 0.5 mg ranibizumab intravitreal injections due to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) driven macular edema (RFB002-Novartis), Injection sub-investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Nur Kir)
5. A Phase III multicenter, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled study to assess the efficacy and safety of Lampalizumab administered intravitreally to patients with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration (GX29176-Roche), Photographer (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Nur Kir)
Selected as an active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, Young Ophthalmologist Council, 2020 - present
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EDUCATION
Mersin University, Faculty of Medicine, 2009
Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Residency in Ophthalmology, 2009 to 2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mardin Midyat State Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2014 to 2020
Mardin Training and Research Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2020 to 2022
Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2022to 2024
Westeye Hospital, Erbil – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2024 to 2025
Istanbul Tema Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2024 to 2025
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
-Cataract and Refractive Surgery
-Corneal Diseases and Keratoplasty
-Strabismus and Strabismus Surgery
-Eyelid and Lacrimal System Surgery
-Ocular Trauma Surgery
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
-Vitrectomy Training at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2020
MEMBERSHIPS
-Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
PUBLICATIONS
1)Changes caused by fluorescein in the tear film evaluated with hybrid break-up time test as a new method - Part Two: Its effect on breakup locations and other quantitative values, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023
2)The profile of patients attending to the general emergency department with ocular complaints within the last year: is it a true ocular emergency?, BMC Ophthalmology, 2024
3)Medium-term outcomes of three horizontal muscle surgery in large-angle infantile esotropia, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014
4)Evaluation of Anterior Segment Parameters Using Scheimpflug Topography Device in Patients Undergoing Nd:YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy: Retrospective Study, Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024
5)Publication patterns of ophthalmology residency dissertations in Turkey, European Journal of General Medicine, 2015
6)Evaluation of the Effect of Infection and Immunity on the Tear Film by Scheimpflug-Placido Disc Topography – A Case Control Study, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023
7)Changes caused by fluorescein in tear film by hybrid break-up time test - Part One: On quantitative values, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2022
8)An easy and practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation: marking corneal astigmatic axis at slit-lamp, International Ophthalmology, 2017
9)Slanted medial rectus recession is effective in the treatment of convergence excess esotropia, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014
10)A reasonable option in vitrectomized eyes: manual small incision cataract surgery, International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
11)The Role of Systemic Inflammation in Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction, Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2023
12)A New Approach: Determination of the Safe Surgical Margin in Pterygium Surgery, Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 2023
Areas of Expertise and Interest:
Education:
Professional and Observational Experience:
International Diplomas:
Certificates:
Memberships in Scientific Organizations:
Experience
- Resident physician in the ophthalmology service of Bellvitge Hospital (2001).
-Commission for training in surgery (cataract surgery) at the San Rafael Hospital
- Study Committee of the Clinical and University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela in the Department of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery (Drs. Perez-Moreira and Prada, 2001)
Assistance in consultation and surgery at the Teknoftal Institut Oftàlmic and head of the orbital and oculoplastics department (since 1999)
Since 2001, Deputy Ophthalmologist of the Health Service and the University City of Bellvitge. Since 2003, Head of the Orbital and Oculoplastics Department with accreditation by the Center for Surveillance in Orbital Tumors and Orbital Decompression Surgery for Thyroid Disease.
Resident Lecturer (since 2006)
Specializations: lens surgery, refractive surgery, orbital surgery, lacrimal duct surgery and oculoplastics.
Qualification
Graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Barcelona with outstanding qualifications and an outstanding award
Ophthalmology specialist via MIR
Doctorate at the Autonomous University of Barcelona
Publications
Participation in more than 20 national and international round tables.
Presentation of 25 courses and 46 papers at national and international conferences.
Publication of 2 original articles in national and international specialized journals.
Co-author of 3 books on ophthalmology.
Scientific societies
Member and Fellow of the Spanish Society of Ocular and Orbital Plastic Surgery.
Member and Associate of the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology.
Member of the Ulsa del Mona Foundation, Maputo Hospital, Mozambique 2008
EDUCATION:
2015
Uludag University, Ophthalmology
2008
Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine
2001
Kırıkkale Science High School, Numerical
EXPERIENCE:
2019 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology (Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship)
2016 SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Retinopathy of Prematurity Fellowship)/
2015 - 2023 Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
2023 - Medipol University Pendik Hospital
Dr. Arsim Hajdari is a leading ophthalmologist and serves as Chief Clinical Officer at the Italian Eye Hospital in Pristina, Kosovo. He earned his MD from the University of Pristina. He specialized in ophthalmology at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo in 2019. Dr. Hajdari also holds a PhD in Ophthalmology from the University “Goce Delchev” in Stip, completed in 2025.
Since May 2021, Dr. Hajdari has treated over 30,000 patients. He has performed more than 4,000 TransPRK (SmartSurface no-touch laser) procedures. He introduced several advanced treatments to Kosovo, such as Laser-Guided Cross-Linking, Beovu (Brolucizumab) injections, IPL therapy for dry eye, and TransPTK for corneal irregularities.
Dr. Hajdari’s expertise includes refractive surgery, retina surgery, anti-VEGF injections, trauma care, vitrectomy, and oculoplastics. He lectures at the University for Business and Technology (UBT). He has also presented research at EURETINA Athens 2025.
He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), EuRetina, the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society, and the College of Surgeons of Kosovo.
Dr. Agon Rrusta is a specialist ophthalmologist with experience in over 10,000 surgeries. He performs both anterior and posterior segment procedures. Dr. Rrusta currently works at the Italian Eye Hospital in Prishtina. He previously served at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo. He is known for his skills in LASIK, cataract, corneal, and eyelid surgeries. He also provides advanced care for diabetic retinopathy and ocular oncology.
Dr. Rrusta is an active member and presenter at several international societies, including EURETINA, ESASO, ASCRS, AAO, ESCRS, ARVO, and EuCornea. He has completed clinical observerships at Moorfields Eye Hospital as an SOE Grant Winner and at the University Clinical Center of Salzburg. He holds certifications in Trans PRK, selective laser trabeculoplasty, and wetlab phaco/glaucoma surgery.
Dr. Wiwan Sansanayudh is a corneal surgeon with international experience in modern techniques and technology. She is on the faculty at Phramongkutklao Hospital and practices at Laser Vision International LASIK Center.
Her training includes a clinical fellowship in Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto. She also completed fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, and at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.
She holds a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Phramongkutklao School of Medicine. She has published many articles and presented at international ophthalmology conferences.
Dr. Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Acibadem University (2023–2025). He practices at Acibadem Maslak Hospital (2024–2025). He completed a glaucoma fellowship at Harvard/Mass Eye and Ear in 2016. His clinical work covers glaucoma (MIGS, seton procedures), cornea (limbal stem cell surgery), lacrimal surgery (scarless endoscopic DCR), medical retina (intravitreal injections), myopia control in children, and orbital surgery.
He earned his MD from Hacettepe University and ranked 3rd in his class. He began his ophthalmology residency after placing 11th in Turkey’s TUS exam. Certifications include ICO Basic and Clinical (2010), FEBO (2015), Turkish Board (2016), Advanced ICO/FICO (2017), and USMLE Step 4. His awards include Acibadem Academic Achievement (2015–2023), Best Presentation (2022), and TOD awards (2022–2023). He has published 58 international articles and 15 books. He holds an MSc in Biological Data Science (GPA 3.94/4.00, top of term) and completed training in AI in Healthcare in 2020.