Ophthalmology Prof. Dr. Özgül Altıntaş
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About Prof. Dr. Özgül Altıntaş
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Prof. Dr. Özgül Altıntaş is an ophthalmologist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul with 32+ years of experience.
She treats pediatric strabismus, amblyopia, strabismic amblyopia, acquired esotropia including high myopia-associated cases, hydrocephalus-associated strabismus and amblyopia, dry eye disease, corneal neovascularization, pseudoexfoliation syndrome, pseudoexfoliation glaucoma, and primary open-angle glaucoma, and performs strabismus surgery and corneal crosslinking. Consultations are available in Turkish and English, and she offers online video consultation.
Prof. Özgül Altıntaş is a Professor of Ophthalmology with a medical education completed at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in 2011. She brings extensive clinical and academic experience, including a role with Acıbadem Health Group since 2016.
Her expertise focuses on pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, supported by active involvement in national and international professional societies. Memberships – Turkish Ophthalmology Association – International Strabismus Association – World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus – Lindberg Society Known for a patient-centered approach and commitment to advancing care and research in pediatric eye disorders, she combines clinical practice, teaching, and professional collaboration to improve outcomes for children with visual and ocular motility conditions.
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Education
- 2011Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology / Professor
- 2006Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology / Associate Professor
- 2001Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology
- 1994Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
- 1988Ted Karabuk College
Professional Experience
- 2016Acibadem Health Group
- 2001–2016Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology / Faculty Member
- 1994–1996Silivri, Istanbul and Söğütlü, Sakarya Health Center
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Ophthalmology Association
- International Strabismus Association
- World Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Association
- Lindberg Society
- Turkish Ophthalmology Association
Selected Publications
- Medial Rectus Muscle Injuries after Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery J Ophtalmol 2015; 45: 175-178) Bengi Yücel Demirayak, Özgül Altıntaş, Hakan Ağır, şahin Alagöz.Turk
- Pediatric Experience in Surgical Treatment of Acquired Esotropia Associated With High Myopia. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus.52(3):191. Doi: 10.3928/01913913-20150427-08. (2015) Acar Z, Altintas O.
- Efficacy and safety of intraperitoneally applied celecoxib in the experimental dry eye model in mice. Acta Clin Croat; 53(2):10. (2014) Sarman Z, Altintas O, Emre E, Katre B, Karaoz E, Unal ZS, Subasi C, Yildiz K
- Evaluation of efficacy and safety of Quercetin as an alternative to riboflavin in crosslinking treatment on rabbit cornea. Acta Clin Croat 53(2):20. (2014). Katre B, Altintas O, Emre E, Sarman Z, Cengiz A, Kasap M, Yildiz K.
- Effects of subconjunctivally injected bevacizumab, etanercept, and the combination of both drugs on experimental corneal neovascularization. Ophthalmol. 48(2):115-20. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2012.12.003. (2013) Ozdemir O, Altintas O, Altintas L, Yildiz DK, Sener E, Caglar Y. Can J
- Correlation of the measurements of optical coherence tomography and diffuse tension imaging of optic pathways in amblyopia. Int Ophthalmol. 2016 Apr 11 Altintas Ö, Gumustas S, Cinik R, Anik Y, Ozkan B, Karabas L.
- Correlation between retinal morphological and functional findings and clinical severity in Parkinson’s disease. Ophthalmol. 116(2):137-46. Epub 2007 Oct 26 (2008). Altintas O, Iseri P, Ozkan B, Caglar Y Doc
- Risk of Strabismus and Ambylopia in Children With Hydrocephalus, Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol., 243(12), 1213-7 (2005). Altintas Ö., Etus, V., Etus, H., Ceylan, S., Caglar, Y.,
- Thickness of the Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer and Macular Thickness and Volume in Patients with Strabismic Amblyopia. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus, 42(4), 216-21 (2005) . Altintas Ö., Yuksel, N., Ozkan, B., Caglar, Y.,
- Homocysteine and Nitric Oxide Levels in Plasma of Patients with Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome, Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma, and Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 243(7), 677-83 (2005). Epub 2005 Feb 2. Altintas Ö., Maral, H., Yuksel, N., Karabas, V.L., Dillioglugil, MÖ., Caglar, Y.,
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