Eye Diseases

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Murat Sarıcı

Medical Fields

    1.    Ophthalmology
   •    General care for eye disorders.
    2.    Ocular Oncology
   •    Specialization in eye cancers, including retinoblastoma, melanoma, and other intraocular tumors.
    3.    Pediatric Ophthalmology
   •    Management of eye disorders in children, particularly in cases like congenital retinoblastoma.
    4.    Orbital Surgery
   •    Focused on conditions affecting the eye socket and surrounding structures.
    5.    Reconstructive Surgery
   •    Rebuilding the ocular structure post-tumor removal.
    6.    Radiation Oncology (Ocular Application)
   •    For radiation-based treatment of eye cancers (e.g., brachytherapy, external beam radiotherapy).
    7.    Pathology (Ocular Pathology)
   •    Biopsy and analysis of ocular tumors.
    8.    Medical Genetics
   •    Genetic counseling and testing for hereditary ocular cancers like retinoblastoma.
    9.    Plastic and Reconstructive Ophthalmology
   •    Specialized reconstructive procedures for the eyelids, orbit, and ocular surface.
    10.    Neuro-Ophthalmology
   •    Management of visual issues linked to neurological conditions, which may overlap with cancer spreading to optic nerves.

Surgical Procedures

    1.    Enucleation
    •    Surgical removal of the entire eyeball, often for retinoblastoma or other advanced ocular cancers.
    2.    Evisceration
    •    Removal of the inner contents of the eye while preserving the sclera and extraocular muscles.
    3.    Exenteration
    •    Removal of the eyeball and surrounding tissues (e.g., muscles, eyelids) for extensive tumors.
    4.    Brachytherapy (Plaque Radiotherapy)
    •    Placement of radioactive plaques to treat ocular tumors such as uveal melanoma or retinoblastoma.
    5.    Retinoblastoma Tumor Surgery
    •    Microsurgical removal of intraocular tumors in early stages (rarely performed, as most cases are managed with laser or chemotherapy).
    6.    Vitrectomy
    •    Removal of the vitreous gel, often used in cases of tumor-related retinal detachment or diagnostic biopsy.
    7.    Cryotherapy
    •    Freezing treatment to destroy cancerous cells or shrink tumors.
    8.    Laser Photocoagulation
    •    Using a laser to destroy blood supply to small tumors.
    9.    Scleral Buckling Surgery
    •    Used for retinal detachment caused by tumor growth.
    10.    Chemotherapy Delivery Techniques
    •    Intravitreal Chemotherapy: Injection of chemotherapy drugs directly into the eye.
    •    Subtenon Chemotherapy: Injection around the eyeball for localized delivery.
    •    Intra-arterial Chemotherapy: Delivering drugs directly to the ophthalmic artery.
    11.    Orbital Tumor Excision
    •    Removal of tumors in the orbit (eye socket).
    12.    Lid Sparing Surgery
    •    Tumor removal surgeries while preserving eyelids.
    13.    Corneal Transplantation (if needed)
    •    Replacement of a damaged cornea post-surgical intervention.
    14.    Optic Nerve Resection
    •    Performed when the tumor extends to the optic nerve.
    15.    Prosthetic Eye Implantation
    •    After enucleation or exenteration, fitting an artificial eye for aesthetic purposes.
    16.    Endoscopic Orbital Surgery
    •    Minimally invasive surgeries for orbital tumors using endoscopic techniques.

Advanced/Interdisciplinary Procedures

    1.    Onco-Reconstructive Surgery
    •    Combining oncological tumor removal with reconstructive techniques.
    2.    Orbital Decompression Surgery
    •    To relieve pressure caused by tumors or post-surgical swelling.
    3.    Multidisciplinary Surgical Interventions
    •    Collaborations with neurosurgeons, oncologists, and plastic surgeons for cases with brain or facial involvement.