Turkey’s first children’s eye and myopia center has been opened

The first ‘Pediatric Eye and Myopia Center’ in Turkey has been opened within the Medipol Mega University Hospital. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevil Karaman stated that they offer the most accurate and effective treatment methods for children with special devices, emphasizing that regular check-ups and early interventions in myopia treatment are critically important to protect the future vision health of children. This center focusing on children’s eye health provides a health service that families can safely apply for from birth.
Medipol Health Group has set a new precedent. Turkey’s first ‘Pediatric Eye and Myopia Center’ has been opened within the Medipol Mega University Hospital. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevil Karaman, an Ophthalmologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, pointed out the increasing prevalence of myopia in children nowadays, emphasizing the importance of the center for the diagnosis and treatment of childhood eye diseases from newborns to adolescence.
We focus on eye health from birth. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevil Karaman drew attention to the increasing problem of myopia globally, especially in children, young people, and even adults. She advised families to be careful when children show symptoms such as rubbing their eyes frequently, headache, or eye fatigue, indicating the risk of myopia. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karaman used the following statements regarding the activities of Turkey’s first ‘Pediatric Eye and Myopia Center’: ‘As the first Pediatric Eye and Myopia Center opened in Turkey, we approach children’s eye health with special attention. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, especially in common and rapidly progressing eye problems like myopia. In our center, we offer the most accurate and effective treatment methods for children with special devices. Regular check-ups and early interventions in myopia treatment are critically important to protect your children’s future vision health. This center focusing on children’s eye health provides a health service that families can safely apply for from birth. Do not neglect regular check-ups for your children’s eye health.’