Giray Ersoz

Associate Professor Dr. Giray Ersoz is an ophthalmologist practicing at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He achieved first place in the Turkish Medical Specialty Examination (TUS) in 2010. Furthermore, he is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO).

Retinal Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Ersoz treats medical retina and complex vitreoretinal surgery. He performs surgery for advanced conditions including retinal detachment, macular holes, and epiretinal membranes. Additionally, he treats retinal disorders caused by diabetes and vascular occlusions.

The doctor performs cataract surgery using smart lens technology. He also provides medical treatments for glaucoma and retinopathy of prematurity — a condition where blood vessels grow abnormally in the eyes of premature babies. Dr. Ersoz uses retinal laser treatments and intraocular needle injections for chronic diseases. He treats hereditary conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa, which patients often call chicken black.

Academic Achievements and Research

Dr. Ersoz has conducted over 50 scientific studies on retinal diseases. Most of his research appears in international medical journals. In 2020, he received the Second Prize for Best Article from the Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology. He also won the 2016 Second Prize for Best Surgical Video at the TOD National Congress.

The doctor founded @retina.review, an educational platform followed by over 57,000 ophthalmologists worldwide. This initiative was recognized as an educational resource by Eyenews.uk.com in the United Kingdom. Dr. Ersoz is an active member of the Medical Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery Units of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. He won the 2019 Third Prize in the TOD Retina Research Awards.

Professional Work History

• 2021–Present – Associate Professor at Biruni University Hospital, Istanbul
• 2020–2021 – Ophthalmologist at Koç University Hospital, Istanbul
• 2016–2020 – Vitreoretinal Specialist at Istanbul Retina Institute
• 2015–2016 – Attending Ophthalmologist at Mardin Kızıltepe State Hospital
• 2010–2015 – Resident at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital

Medical Education and Training

• 2016 – Istanbul Retina Institute – Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship
• 2014 – Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital – Ophthalmology Residency
• 2009 – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Doctor of Medicine

Professional Memberships

The doctor belongs to the following professional organizations:

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD) – Medical Retina Unit
• Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD) – Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit
• European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO)