Akın Banaz, MD

Akın Banaz, MD is an ophthalmologist at Acibadem Fulya Hospital in İstanbul, where he practices within the Ophthalmology unit. His clinical work is centered on eyelid ptosis, a condition commonly described as a drooping eyelid. He has more than 36 years in medicine and consults with patients in Turkish and English.

Dr. Banaz graduated from İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1990. He then completed his specialty training at the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital Department of Ophthalmology, finishing in 1993. He has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2017.

Clinical focus

The areas of expertise listed for Dr. Banaz are eyelid ptosis and drooping eyelid. Eyelid ptosis refers to a lowering of the upper eyelid, which may affect one eye or both and may vary in degree. Depending on its extent, a drooping eyelid can be a cosmetic concern, may interfere with the upper field of vision, or may be noticed by the patient or family members as a change in the appearance of the eye. Because the causes and severity of ptosis differ from person to person, an ophthalmological assessment is generally the first step in understanding what is contributing to the drooping and which options may be appropriate.

In a consultation for eyelid ptosis, Dr. Banaz reviews the patient’s history, including when the drooping was first noticed and whether it has changed over time, and examines the eyelids and eyes. Previous eye examinations, photographs showing the eyelid position over time, and any earlier treatment records can be useful for this review. Any recommendation regarding further assessment or care is made on an individual basis after the clinical examination, and the options, along with their expected course and limitations, are discussed with the patient.

How Dr. Banaz works with international patients

Dr. Banaz consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before the visit, the hospital’s international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, for example earlier ophthalmology reports, MRI or CT reports where relevant, laboratory results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit itself. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Banaz before traveling; in the case of eyelid conditions, a video consultation can help clarify the history and outline possible next steps, although an in-person examination is generally needed before any decision about care is made.