Dr. Sevil Ara Yaylali from Batigoz Specialist Ophthalmology Hospital will consult patients in Sofia free of charge on 7 and 8 December. Besides being an ophthalmologist with many years of experience, Assoc. Yaylali is one of the most sought-after specialists in Turkey for retinal diseases, vitreoretinal and cataract surgery. She will be visiting the country at the invitation of Zvezdelina Lütfi, the manager of the Medical Karaj Health Information Center, as part of their initiative to provide Bulgarian patients with access to the latest advances in medicine by partnering with some of the best medical facilities and specialists from around the world.
Diabetic retinopathy and vitrectomy
High blood sugar levels in diabetics damage blood vessels throughout the body, including eye capillaries, and gradually lead to vision loss. The damage to the retina caused by diabetes is called diabetic retinopathy. A major contributing factor is prolonged diabetic disease with high blood sugar levels. In the initial stages of the disease, patients usually have no complaints and learn about the problem on casual examination. An important diagnostic method to identify patients who need treatment is Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA).
Diagnosis and treatment of retinal problems have improved significantly in recent years with the advent of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) equipment, such as that available at the Batigoz Clinic. In the early stages of the disease, laser treatment can halt the progress of vascular damage and prevent permanent vision loss. In some cases, intraocular injections are necessary. In the advanced stage of the disease, surgery is applied in which the microbleeds in the eye are cleaned and the intraocular membrane is removed with a pars plana vitrectomy.
Retinopathy in premature infants
Babies born prematurely are placed in a cuvette and oxygenated. However, in some of them, this life-saving intervention can lead to retinal and vision problems. This can be dangerous if the problem is not detected and treated in time. Treatment can be done with argon laser or with cooling (cryotherapy).
In childhood, other eye problems may also be seen, requiring regular examinations for early detection. Myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism are seen in both adults and children. Strabismus (nearsightedness) and amblyopia (lazy eye) also require timely intervention in early childhood to achieve good outcomes.
Who is Assoc. Sevil Ara Yailali?
Born before 1976 in Bulgaria, Assoc. Yaylali graduated second best among 400 graduates from the Faculty of Medicine of Istanbul University in 1999. She subsequently specialized in ophthalmology and trained in vitreoretinal surgery techniques in the UK and the USA. Her research interests and achievements are in the areas of diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinopathy of prematurity, polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy and central serous retinopathy. He is currently practicing at Batigoz Eye Clinic, a specialized eye clinic in Istanbul, where they apply the latest methods and technologies in eye health care. The clinic treats glaucoma, cataract, corneal and retinal diseases, refractive surgery, corneal transplantation, etc. with high success rates.
Assoc. Yailali will consult adult patients in Sofia on December 7 and children on December 8, 2018.
Consultations with Dr. Sevil Ara Yaylali in Sofia are free of charge, with prior appointment at the following phone numbers "Medical Karaj"0879 977 401 or 0879 977 402.
