Dicle Hazirolan

Prof. Dicle Hazirolan is an ophthalmology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. She previously served as a Professor of Ophthalmology and Training Supervisor at the University of Health Sciences. Dr. Hazirolan has expertise in medical retina and uvea treatments.

Retina and Uvea Specialization

Dr. Hazirolan treats conditions of the retina and uvea. She treats inflammatory eye diseases, including Behçet’s uveitis — a chronic condition causing vision-threatening inflammation. Between 2011 and 2013, she served as an observer physician at the Retina & Uvea Unit of Charité Hospital in Berlin. This international experience informs her use of modern posterior segment diagnostics and therapies.

Clinical Experience

• 2024 – Present: Specialist in Ophthalmology, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, Istanbul
• 2022 – 2024: Professor of Ophthalmology and Training Supervisor, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 2021 – 2022: Professor of Ophthalmology and Training Supervisor, Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• 2014 – 2021: Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Training Supervisor, Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• 2011 – 2013: Observer Physician, Retina & Uvea Unit, Humboldt University, Charité CVK Hospital, Berlin
• 2004 – 2010: Specialist in Ophthalmology, Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Medical Education

• 1993 – 1999: Doctor of Medicine (English Program), Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• 2000 – 2001: Resident in Dermatology, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• 2000 – 2001: Resident in Ophthalmology, Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• 2001 – 2003: Resident in Ophthalmology, Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Research and Publications

The doctor contributes to international ophthalmic literature. She co-authored a 2024 book chapter on congenital conjunctival anomalies. Her research includes comparative studies on anti-VEGF treatments for retinal diseases. Anti-VEGF involves injecting medicine into the eye to block abnormal blood vessel growth.

• “Pro re nata anti-VEGF treatment in pachychoroid neovasculopathy,” International Ophthalmology, 2024
• "Congenital anomalies of the conjunctiva," 1st edition chapter in Congenital Anomalies of the Eye, 2024
• Presentation on endophthalmitis outcomes, 18th Euretina Congress, Vienna, 2018
• Study on epiretinal membrane particles, 18th Euretina Congress, Vienna, 2018
• Advanced wet AMD research presented at the 56th Turkish Ophthalmology Society National Congress, 2022

Professional Memberships

Dr. Hazirolan is a member of the following organizations:

• Turkish Ophthalmology Society (Active Member, Medical Retina Section)
• Turkish Ophthalmology Society (Active Member, Uvea & Behçet Section)
• Ophthalmology Society of Turkic Republics