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Prof. Dr. Mahmut Kaskaloglu

Ophthalmologist | Cataract & Refractive Surgery Pioneer | Founder of Kaşkaloğlu Eye Hospital

He is internationally recognized for his work in therapeutic and cosmetic keratopigmentation (eye color change surgery) and serves on the Scientific Committee of the KOLOR International Congress.”

Prof. Dr. Mahmut Kaşkaloğlu is a globally respected ophthalmologist with over 40 years of academic, surgical, and international medical experience. As the founder of the first private eye hospital in İzmir, he has been at the forefront of ophthalmic innovation, particularly in cataract, refractive, and keratopigmentation surgery.

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Expertise in Eye Color Change Surgery (Keratopigmentation)

In recent years, Prof. Dr. Mahmut Kaşkaloğlu has developed a special interest in keratopigmentation, also known as permanent eye color change surgery.

His experience with keratopigmentation began through the treatment of patients with corneal scars, iris defects, traumatic eye injuries, heterochromia, and other conditions requiring therapeutic corneal pigmentation. As the field evolved, he expanded his practice to include cosmetic eye color change procedures for suitable patients seeking a permanent change in eye appearance.

Prof. Dr. Kaşkaloğlu performs eye color change surgery using the FLAAK Pro (Femto Laser Assisted Annular Keratopigmentation) technique, a modern femtosecond laser-assisted procedure designed to maximize precision, safety, and aesthetic outcomes. The procedure is performed at Kaşkaloğlu Eye Hospital using advanced diagnostic technologies and CE-certified medical pigments.

He is also a member of the Scientific Committee of the KOLOR International Congress, one of the world’s leading scientific meetings dedicated to keratopigmentation and eye color change surgery. Through this role, he actively contributes to scientific discussions, educational activities, and the advancement of knowledge in this highly specialized field.

Patients from Europe, the United Kingdom, North America, the Middle East, and many other countries travel to Turkey to seek his expertise in both therapeutic and cosmetic keratopigmentation procedures.

His philosophy is simple: eye color change surgery should never be viewed as merely a cosmetic procedure. Patient safety, preservation of vision, careful patient selection, and long-term follow-up are essential components of every successful outcome.

Areas of particular interest include:

• Cosmetic eye color change (FLAAK Pro)
• Therapeutic keratopigmentation
• Heterochromia treatment
• Corneal scar camouflage
• Management of iris defects and traumatic eye injuries
• Visual rehabilitation through corneal pigmentation techniques

Academic Excellence & Early Recognition

  • Ranked first in İzmir College entrance exams and won a national academic competition in 1967.
  • Studied in the U.S. with an AFS scholarship, graduated from İzmir College in 1970, and earned his medical degree from Ege University in 1976.
  • Became an associate professor in 1986 and a full professor in 1998.

Pioneer in Ophthalmology

  • Introduced modern cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) to İzmir in 1994.
  • Performed İzmir’s first intraocular lens implantation (1984) and first vitrectomy surgeries (1988).
  • Founded İzmir’s first laser eye center in 1992.
  • Authored two influential surgical video atlases in 1990 and 1994.
  • Pioneered keratopigmentation surgery for both aesthetic and therapeutic purposes.

Global Surgical Educator & Innovator

  • Invited speaker in the U.S., Japan, Egypt, India, and across Europe.
  • Performed live training surgeries in over 10 countries, including Greece, Georgia, and Bosnia.
  • Organized the first post-war ophthalmology congress in Sarajevo (1998) and conducted the city’s first modern cataract surgery.
  • Led educational sessions at ESCRS and ASCRS annual congresses.

Awards & International Recognition

  • “Best Paper” at ASCRS (2001), “Best of the Show” at AAO (2002).
  • Honorary memberships and gold medals from prestigious ophthalmological societies in Bulgaria, India, and Albania.

Medical Leadership

  • Co-founder and current President of the Black Sea Ophthalmological Society (BSOS).
  • Founding member and former President of the Southeast European Ophthalmological Society (SEEOS).

Current Work

Prof. Kaşkaloğlu continues to lead Kaşkaloğlu Eye Hospital alongside his wife, Op. Dr. Selma Kaşkaloğlu, providing world-class care and contributing to international medical tourism — especially from Europe.