Ophthalmology Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 3

Professor Oral is a leading ophthalmology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital with a global profile in strabismus and paediatric eye care.

• Active member of The World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
• Specialises in correcting strabismus – misalignment of the eyes commonly known as a squint
• Expert in congenital cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation
• Researches peripapillary vascular density to improve the detection of various types of glaucoma
• Former instructor for the Turkish Ophthalmology Association – training other surgeons in motor and sensory eye examinations

Dr Gorgun is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with dual expertise in complex retinal surgery and refractive procedures.

• Specialises in vitrectomy and medical retina treatments for complex conditions
• Performs SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK surgeries for vision correction
• Provides cataract surgery with multifocal and specialised lens implants
• Lecturer at Yeditepe University training the next generation of eye surgeons
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr Alperen Koc has performed over 1,100 eye procedures and serves as a lead cornea specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in keratoconus management and complex corneal repairs
• Performs vitrectomy surgery to treat advanced vitreous and retinal conditions
• Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital, a premier institution for ophthalmic surgery
• Former Senior Lecturer at Yeniyuzyıl University specialising in eye health
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr Levent Ersan has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries and is a leading specialist at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive procedures like LASIK and multifocal lens implants
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of European and American societies for cataract and refractive surgery
• Published research on glaucoma diagnosis using retinal nerve fibre photography
• Pioneered seminars on eye and complementary medicine in Turkey

Professor Yusuf Durlu has performed over 40,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital. He is an international specialist with postgraduate training from Japan and the USA.

• Holds a LASIK certificate from Crete University for laser vision correction
• Recipient of the Japan Mishima Sai-ichi Research Award for three separate terms
• Trained at Case Western Reserve University in the United States
• Fluent in English and Japanese to assist international patients
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Professor Alkin is a leading retinal specialist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California.

• Specialises in vitreoretinal surgery for complex secondary retinal detachments and traumatic eye injuries
• Performs pars plana vitrectomy – a microsurgery to repair the retina and remove vitreous gel
• Uses photodynamic therapy and advanced laser treatments for chronic retinal conditions
• Holds seats on both the Medical and Surgical Retinal Boards of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society

Dr. Yucel Ozturk is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. He has performed over 30,000 surgical cases. Dr. Ozturk treats complex eye conditions like optic nerve atrophy and cataracts. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 50,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in vitrectomy, keratoplasty, and retinal detachment surgery.
• Authored 20 international and national scientific publications.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Performs cataract surgery with IOL replacement and phacoemulsification.

Associate Professor Bulut is a high-volume eye surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with over 10,000 successful surgical cases to his name.

• Specialises in cataract surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) replacement
• Uses precision IOL implantation techniques including multifocal lens options
• Serves as Associate Professor of Eye Diseases at Istanbul Medipol University
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Young Ophthalmologists Unit

Dr Akif Saygin specialises in refractive cataract surgery and diabetic eye conditions at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He completed his ophthalmology training at the prestigious Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Expert in treating diabetic macular edema using specialised grid laser techniques
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Performs precision eye alignment procedures for patients with strabismus
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Levent Akcay is one of Turkey's most prolific eye surgeons, having performed over 55,000 operations at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in complex cataracts, LASIK, and vision correction surgery
• Fellow of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Published 201 scientific papers to help advance the field of ophthalmology
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Turkish Medical Association

Dr Koc is a published authority on vision correction, having authored two medical books specifically on cataract treatments and presbyopia corrective lenses.

• Performs laser eye surgeries including LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and IntraLase for precise vision correction
• Expert in presbyopia corrective intraocular lenses – implants designed to restore near and far vision
• Completed specialized ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Treats keratoconus and performs corneal ring implantations to reshape the eye's surface

Dr Cekmeceli brings elite international expertise to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, having trained at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute in Miami – consistently ranked as the top eye hospital in the US.

• Specialises in phaco surgery, a modern technique for removing cataracts through tiny incisions for faster healing
• Performs refractive surgery to correct vision and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses
• Treats complex strabismus cases, correcting eye misalignment in both paediatric and adult patients
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Semih Urvasizoglu is a specialist eye surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital who trained at the prestigious Istanbul Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery to improve vision and reduce dependence on glasses
• Performs glaucoma surgery and specialised drainage procedures like trabeculectomy with Mitomycin-C
• Uses laser-based treatments including phototherapeutic keratectomy and Nd-YAG laser capsulotomy
• Expert in managing complex retinal conditions like detachment and central serous chorioretinopathy
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and actively involved in clinical research

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şerife Bayraktar is an ophthalmologist in the Glaucoma Unit at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2012–2025). She has been an Associate Professor since 2020. She has 18 years of practice and experience in over 15,000 surgical cases.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (Glaucoma Unit; Istanbul Branch Board of Directors), the European Glaucoma Society, the Turkish Medical Association, and KAHEV. Her certificates include the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Surgical Implant Course—Certificate of Excellence (2006), Advanced Clinical Research Training (2012), and Diagnostic Methods in Glaucoma (2013). Her publications include Atlas of Glaucoma Surgery (2022), Glaucoma Analysis (2022), the Turkish edition of Shields Textbook of Glaucoma (2014), Telemedicine and Clinical AI (2021), Organ Transplants and Nursing Care (2021), and the Internal–Surgical–Forensic Emergencies Handbook (2024).