Dr. Halit Özhisar

Specialisation: Ophthalmology, Eye Diseases and Surgery

Years of Experience: 25+ years, specialist since 2001

Languages: Turkish, English, German, French, Russian, Arabic, Persian, Kurdish

Current Practice: Independent ophthalmology practice in Istanbul, with surgical care provided at established eye and general hospitals

Affiliation: Independent partner surgeon working with Luna Clinic Medical Travel Services under a coordination agreement for international patients

About Op. Dr. Halit Özhisar

Op. Dr. Halit Özhisar is an experienced ophthalmologist and eye surgeon with more than two and a half decades of clinical and surgical practice. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1995 and completed his specialty training in Ophthalmology in 2001.

Throughout his career, he has practised at several established eye and general hospitals in Turkey, with a clinical focus on refractive laser surgery, cataract surgery, and the medical and surgical management of eye diseases. He is known for a calm, communicative consultation style and a patient-first approach to surgical decision-making.

Areas of Expertise

Refractive and Cataract Surgery

  • Laser refractive surgery (LASIK, No-Touch laser, PRK, and other modern refractive techniques) for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
  • Cataract surgery, including premium intraocular lenses (multifocal, trifocal, and smart IOLs)

Corneal Conditions

  • Keratoconus diagnosis and management
  • Corneal transplantation

Medical and Surgical Ophthalmology

  • Glaucoma, medical and surgical management
  • Retinal diseases
  • Strabismus (eye misalignment) and amblyopia (lazy eye)
  • Dry eye and lacrimal (tear) duct disorders

Additional Procedures

  • Non-surgical eyelid procedures (laser and plasma-assisted)
  • General ophthalmology consultations and diagnostics

Surgical Experience

According to figures published on Op. Dr. Özhisar’s official professional website (drhalitozhisar.com.tr), his surgical experience over more than 25 years includes:

  • 70,000+ total eye surgeries
  • 50,000+ laser refractive procedures (LASIK and PRK)
  • 15,000+ cataract surgeries

Education and Training

Medical Degree

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (graduated 1995)

Ophthalmology Specialty

Completed in 2001

Professional Background

Op. Dr. Halit Özhisar has practised at several established hospitals in Turkey across both public and private healthcare, including:

  • Veni Vidi Eye Center, Bakırköy and Ataşehir branches
  • Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Kurtköy Ersoy Hospital

He currently practises independently as an ophthalmologist in Istanbul and continues to perform surgical procedures at established partner hospitals.

Multilingual Patient Care

Op. Dr. Özhisar consults with patients in Turkish, English, German, French, Russian, Arabic, Persian, and Kurdish, allowing him to communicate directly with patients from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This is particularly valuable in international ophthalmology, where clear communication of refractive goals, surgical considerations, and post-operative expectations is essential.

Partnership with Luna Clinic Medical Travel Services

Op. Dr. Halit Özhisar is an independent partner surgeon affiliated with Luna Clinic Medical Travel Services through a professional cooperation agreement. Luna Clinic Medical Travel Services is not a clinic, hospital, or healthcare provider. It coordinates travel, accommodation, interpretation, and logistical support for international patients who choose to be treated by Op. Dr. Özhisar at his independent practice or at the established hospitals where he performs surgery. All consultations, surgical procedures, and clinical decisions are carried out independently by Op. Dr. Özhisar at his own clinical setting.

International patients benefit from direct multilingual communication and from full coordination support throughout their treatment journey in Istanbul.

Verify Credentials

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