Dr. Emel Çolakoğlu

I brought my 4-year-old son, Ali, to Dr. Çolakoğlu after he kept rubbing his eyes and complaining that 'the lights are too sparkly.' As a toddler, he was understandably frightened. Dr. Emel was a miracle worker—she had a tiny pair of toy glasses in her drawer that she let him play with, completely disarming him. Her examination was so gentle; he didn't even flinch. She diagnosed a minor astigmatism we never would have caught. Her patience with children is not just skill; it's an art form. We left with a correct prescription and a child who now thinks eye doctors are fun.

It was a Saturday evening, and a chemical splash at my workshop sent me to Acıbadem Bakırköy in a panic. Dr. Çolakoğlu was called in urgently. Through the burning pain and blurred vision, her calm, authoritative voice was my anchor. She orchestrated an immediate and intensive irrigation procedure, explaining every step to me despite my distress. She stayed for hours beyond her shift to monitor the corneal response. Her swift action saved my sight. This wasn't just a treatment; it was a rescue mission performed with incredible precision and profound human compassion.

As an 82-year-old with advancing cataracts in both eyes, I was terrified of surgery. My world had become a dim, yellowed haze. Dr. Çolakoğlu didn't just see a routine procedure; she saw *me*—my fear, my love for reading, my need to see my grandchildren's faces clearly. She meticulously planned a bilateral sequential surgery with premium lenses. The process was explained with such clarity using models and diagrams. The result? Colors are vibrant again, and I read without strain. Her follow-up care was meticulous. She gave me back the clarity of life's simple beauties.

My case was complex: a previously failed retinal detachment repair from another clinic left me with persistent floaters and distorted vision. I was a 'complicated' patient, losing hope. Dr. Çolakoğlu reviewed my history with a detective's focus. She proposed a revised vitrectomy, acknowledging the risks without sugarcoating but with unwavering confidence in a tailored approach. The surgery was longer than anticipated due to scar tissue, but her skill navigated it. My follow-up visits are detailed, with advanced imaging each time. She doesn't just treat the eye; she manages the entire narrative of recovery, turning a desperate situation into a successful one.