Osman Murat Uyar

Osman Murat Uyar is an ophthalmologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and the treatment of retinal pathologies. This specialist treats conditions including retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, and macular diseases.

Clinical Specialization & Expertise

Dr. Uyar performs surgical and medical management of the retina. He offers specialized procedures for macular holes and vitreous hemorrhages. The doctor also treats traumatic eye pathologies and removes intraocular foreign bodies. His practice includes:

• Vitreoretinal surgery for detachment and surface pathologies
• Management of proliferative diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy
• Treatment for age-related macular degeneration, also known as Yellow Dot Disease
• Therapy for retinal vascular diseases and vein occlusions
• Surgical intervention for cataracts and ocular trauma
• Medical legal ophthalmology and retinal dystrophies
• Treatment for endophthalmitis, epiretinal membrane, and central serous chorioretinopathy
• Management of posterior vitreous detachment to address floaters and spots

Diagnostic & Treatment Techniques

The doctor uses various imaging methods for diagnosis. He performs ultrasound (USG) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) – a non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of the retina. Dr. Uyar also uses fluorescein angiography (FFA) and indocyanine green angiography (ICG). His treatment toolkit includes:

• Intravitreal injections for chronic retinal conditions
• Laser photocoagulation to prevent vision loss in diabetic patients
• Photodynamic therapy for specific macular disorders
• Peripheral retinal degeneration treatments and tear repairs
• Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) and fundus autofluorescence (FAF)

Professional Experience

• 1992 – 2012 – Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit, SB Istanbul EAH Eye Clinic
• 2013 – 2019 – Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit, TC Maltepe University Eye Clinic
• Current – Ophthalmology Department, Liv Hospital Ulus
• 1991 – 1992 – KKK Ege Ordu Military Hospital Eye Clinic, İzmir

Education and Training

• 1987 – Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• 1991 – SSK Istanbul EH Ophthalmology Clinic – Specialty Training
• 1981 – TED Ankara College