Ophthalmologist
Prof. Dr. Aysel Pelit
Strabismus, amblyopia and refractive problems in children; corneal disease and cataract at any age. Clinic: Merkez Plaza, Seyhan, Adana.
Address
Merkez Plaza, Kat 11, Daire 50
Gürselpaşa Mah. Şehit Polis Şahin Polat Aydın Cad. No:1
Seyhan / Adana
Opening hours
- Monday – Friday
- 09:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 09:00–13:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Practising ophthalmology in Adana since 1993
After completing her residency at Çukurova University, Prof. Dr. Aysel Pelit helped found the ophthalmology department of Başkent University Adana Teaching and Research Hospital in 1999 and served as its head for many years. In 2003 she worked at the Cornea Service of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School.
She now sees patients at her private clinic in Seyhan. Most of her work focuses on pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, alongside corneal disease and cataract surgery.
Full curriculum vitaeAreas of expertise
All areas of expertisePediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
- StrabismusMisalignment of the eyes in children and adults; glasses, patching, botulinum toxin and surgical treatment options.
- Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)A condition that must be detected during the critical period of visual development; early treatment improves the outcome.
- Pediatric Eye Exams & MyopiaMonitoring visual development from infancy to adolescence; managing refractive errors and childhood myopia.
- Tear Duct ObstructionWatering and discharge, common in infants; massage, probing and silicone intubation.
Cornea, ocular surface and lens
- Keratoconus & Cross-LinkingThinning and steepening of the cornea; cross-linking to halt progression and specialty contact lenses.
- Cataract SurgeryClouding of the eye’s natural lens; phacoemulsification and intraocular lens options.
- PterygiumA sun-related growth extending from the white of the eye onto the cornea; graft-assisted surgical techniques.
- Dry Eye & Eye AllergyBurning, stinging, itching and redness; diagnosis and treatment of ocular surface disease.
When should your child’s eyes be examined?
Children rarely tell us they can’t see well. These moments are good starting points for an examination, even without symptoms.
Children with a family history of strabismus or high refractive error, and babies born prematurely, should be examined earlier.
Patient guide- At birthWithout delay if you notice a white reflex in the pupil, constant watering or a drooping eyelid.
- 3–4 monthsIf one eye still turns after this age.
- Age 3–4A first comprehensive eye examination, even without any complaints.
- Before schoolA check of visual acuity and refraction before starting school.
- Every yearRegular follow-up for children who wear glasses or whose myopia is progressing.
Academic work
She has authored 110 articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals, more than 150 congress presentations and numerous book chapters. She is co-editor of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association’s “Esotropia” volume and served as Education Coordinator of its Strabismus Unit (2020–2022) and Secretary of its Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Unit (2022–2024).
All publications (301)- 2025
Clinical characteristics and analysis of spontaneous consecutive exotropia in children with refractive accommodative esotropia
- 2024
Accelerated corneal cross-linking in pediatric patients with progressive keratoconus: 12-month follow-up results
- 2023
- 2021
Articles
All articles
Contact
Examinations are by appointment. Call or send a WhatsApp message to book.
Merkez Plaza, Kat 11, Daire 50, Gürselpaşa Mah. Şehit Polis Şahin Polat Aydın Cad. No:1, 01200 Seyhan / Adana
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