Snapshot Highlights
- Over three decades of dedicated ophthalmic practice
- Specialized fellowship training at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London
- Extensive research contributions in ophthalmology and oculoplastics
- Key memberships in prominent national and international ophthalmology associations
- Published author on eyelid metrics, orbital cellulitis, and congenital ophthalmological conditions
Dr. MUSLIME AKBABA
Professional Experience
Dr. Muslime Akbaba has cultivated a distinguished career spanning over three decades in the field of ophthalmology. Her extensive experience includes a significant tenure at the Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, from 1984 to 2006, where she contributed significantly to patient care and academic advancement. Further enhancing her expertise, Dr. Akbaba completed a specialized fellowship at the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital in London in 1990, focusing on advanced ophthalmic techniques. Since 2007, she has been a valued member of the Acıbadem Health Group, continuing her commitment to providing exceptional ophthalmic services.
Education
Dr. Akbaba’s foundational medical education was received from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, where she completed her studies from 1975 to 1982. She then pursued her specialization in Ophthalmology at Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, graduating in 1987. Her early academic achievements include graduating from Ankara Girls High School in 1975, setting a strong precedent for her future accomplishments.
Publications and Research
Dr. Akbaba is an accomplished researcher with a significant body of published work that illuminates her expertise in various sub-specialties of ophthalmology. Her publications delve into critical areas such as eyelid dynamics and their correlation with anthropometric measurements, the treatment approaches for eyelid margin abnormalities, and the periocular manifestations of cutaneous leishmaniasis. She has also contributed valuable research on orbital cellulitis, congenital ptosis and strabismus coexistence, scleral defect management, and chronic progressive ophthalmoplegia. Her work includes studies on lacrimal intubation techniques for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction and the correction of lagophthalmos in patients with facial paralysis, as well as the use of specific agents in dacryocystorhinostomy.
Professional Memberships
A testament to her standing in the medical community, Dr. Akbaba holds active memberships in several esteemed professional organizations. These include the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, where she is also involved with the Ocular Oncology Unit and the Oculoplastic Surgery Unit. She is also a member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Turkish Medical Association, reflecting her broad engagement with both national and international ophthalmic communities.