Prof. Dr. Banu Coşar Ophthalmology · İstanbul
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Healthy Eyes

Plain-language articles by Prof. Dr. Banu Coşar on eye conditions, eye tests, glasses and contact lenses, nutrition and eye health at every age.

  • 106 articles
  • In English and Turkish
  • Written by the doctor
Eye Surgery 35 guides explaining how cataract, laser, corneal transplant and eyelid operations are performed. Open the guide →
Frequently Asked Questions Astigmatism: Frequently Asked Questions Astigmatism is a refractive error that impairs both distance and near vision. People with astigmatism see the edges of point-like objects stretched, and experience light scatter in their night vision. 1 min read Frequently Asked Questions Herpes of the Eye: Frequently Asked Questions The medical name for herpes of the eye is “ocular herpes”. It is an eye infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two different types of herpes simplex virus. 2 min read Frequently Asked Questions What Is Cataract? How Is It Treated? Cataract is the lens inside the eye losing its transparency and blocking vision like a curtain. 1 min read Frequently Asked Questions Before and After Cataract Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions Cataract progresses gradually and leads to loss of vision. As a result, it can stop you from doing daily activities such as reading books or newspapers, using a computer and driving. 1 min read Frequently Asked Questions Cataract Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions Cataract is a progressive disease. If it is not operated on, the lens inside the eye gradually loses its transparency and vision falls steadily. 1 min read Frequently Asked Questions Everything About Laser Eye Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions It is the treatment of refractive errors such as myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia with femtosecond and excimer lasers, carried out to free people from glasses and contact lenses. 4 min read General Eye Health Women’s Eye Health Men and women differ structurally not only in their reproductive organs and related organs, but also in the organs both sexes share. 2 min read General Eye Health Men’s Eye Health In a recent report, the US Institute of Medicine stated that being female or male should be taken into account in all scientific research related to health. 2 min read General Eye Health Anatomy of the Eye The eye is a sphere-shaped organ of 7 cc, located in a bony cavity called the “orbit”. 3 min read General Eye Health Computers and the Eyes About 30–35 years ago, the development of computers revolutionised the workplace. Office work had previously involved activities such as typing, filing, reading and writing. 3 min read