LASIK eye surgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr Alperen Koc is a dedicated cornea specialist who trained at the prestigious Beyoğlu Eye Hospital – a leading centre for ophthalmic surgery in Istanbul.

• Graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine at one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expertise focuses on corneal health and vision correction surgery
• Completed advanced post-graduate residency training in ophthalmology
• Heads eye treatments at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a specialist eye surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on advanced refractive procedures and laser vision correction.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Former lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in medical retina treatments and refractive surgery

Professor Zeynep Alkin is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California.

• Trained specifically in refractive surgery and summit microkeratome techniques
• Expert in using optical coherence tomography (OCT) for precise patient imaging
• Member of the Surgical Retinal Board of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Published over 50 international papers on advanced eye imaging and surgical outcomes
• Current Professor at Biruni University with extensive clinical research background

Dr Levent Ersan has performed over 20,000 surgeries throughout his career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on vision correction and restorative eye health.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Holds membership with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Awarded first place by TÜBİTAK for scientific research into ocular health
• Specialises in refractive surgery at one of Turkey's largest eye clinic networks
• Contributes to international ophthalmology standards through AAO membership

Professor Levent Akcay has performed more than 55,000 successful eye surgeries throughout his career at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Group.

• Holds a massive portfolio of 201 scientific publications and articles
• Recognised international member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialised in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Trained at Uludag University and Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital

Dr. Serdar Marol is an ophthalmologist with 28 years of practice. He has been involved in more than 25,000 surgical cases.

He graduated from the Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed ophthalmology training at the Inönü University Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Özal Medical Centre (1993–1997).

He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD), the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a specialist ophthalmic surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on the latest refractive techniques to correct vision.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Authored specialised texts on presbyopia corrective intraocular lenses
• Completed surgical training at the prestigious Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Published work on modern cataract treatment and refractive surgery
• Regular contributor to Turkish Ophthalmology Association national congresses

Dr. Sezen Akkaya is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. She has completed over 9,000 surgical cases. Dr. Akkaya treats complex conditions like strabismus and cataracts using modern techniques. She serves as an Associate Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and IOL replacement.
• Expert in laser eye surgery including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in international and Turkish journals.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Professor Veysi Oner is a dedicated eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of Turkey's most prominent dedicated eye care facilities.

• Holds the title of Professor – the highest academic rank in Turkish medicine
• Treats patients at the JCI-accredited Dunyagoz Hospital in Istanbul
• Specialises in refractive surgery including varied laser correction techniques
• Recognised as a specialist ophthalmologist by the Turkish Ministry of Health

Professor Gokay Gunay has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of Turkey's most prominent dedicated eye centres.

• Specialises in refractive surgery for vision correction
• Maintains active membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing both routine and complex laser eye cases

Professor Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz has performed over 30,000 surgical cases at the world-renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on refractive surgery and high-volume vision correction.

• Holds a specialty IntraLase certificate for bladeless laser vision correction
• Certified surgeon for INTACS corneal implants
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

DR. ULVİYE ASKEROVA, MD

Ophthalmologist

EDUCATION

Azerbaijan Medical University – Faculty of Medicine
Medical Doctor (MD) | 2013–2019
Azerbaijan

Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University
Residency Training in Ophthalmology | 2021–2025
Istanbul, Türkiye

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Dr. Ulviye Askerova provides comprehensive ophthalmological evaluation and treatment, with clinical interests including:

• -Comprehensive eye examinations
• -Laser eye treatments
• -Cataract diagnosis and treatment
• -Intraocular lens (IOL) implantation
• -Trifocal intraocular lenses
• -Presbyopia treatment
• -Contact lens fitting and management
• -Medical retina
• -Pediatric ophthalmology
• -Strabismus treatment
• -Amblyopia (lazy eye) treatment
• -Eyelid aesthetics and oculoplastic procedures
• -Emergency ophthalmological care and ocular trauma

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

• -56th National Congress of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD), Antalya | November 2022
• -TOD 44th Spring Symposium – “Innovations in Ophthalmology”, Istanbul | May 2022
• -TOD 45th Spring Symposium – “Cataract and Cataract Surgery in All Aspects”, Istanbul | May 2023
• -TROS Young Ophthalmologists Case Discussion Webinar | April 2023
• -TOD 57th National Congress, Antalya | November 8–12, 2023
• -TOD 45th Winter Symposium – “Complications in Ophthalmology and Their Management”, Konya | January 2024
• -Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery – Skills Transfer Course, TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit | May 2024
• -2nd ASO & TROS Joint International Ophthalmology Symposium, Sheki, Azerbaijan | October 2024
• -9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium, Ankara | June 2025

LANGUAGES

• Azerbaijani – Native
• English – B2

INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Yılmaz OF, Sarmaş A, Mutlu MA, Ersoy EE, Askerova U, Oğuz H.
Bacterial contamination of multiuse antibiotic steroid eye ointments and drops.
Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2023 Jun;261(6):1691–1700.
DOI: 10.1007/s00417-023-05977-7
PMID: 36642767

Durmuş E, Ersoy EE, Askerova U, Yılmazer F.
Ocular Manifestations of Kaposi Sarcoma: Insights from an HIV-Positive Patient and an Immunocompetent HIV-Negative Patient.
Medical Journal of Medeniyet. 2025 Mar 28;40(1):26–30.
DOI: 10.4274/MMJ.galenos.2025.37209
PMID: 40152291
PMCID: PMC11974469

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Askerova U, Yılmaz OF, Oğuz H.
Simple Eyelid Mass Excisional Biopsy Results and Malignancy Rates.
ASO & TROS Joint International Ophthalmology Symposium | October 2022

Askerova U, Türkyılmaz Ö, Oğuz H, Esen F.
Comparison of Conventional Immunosuppressive Treatment Success Rates and the Need for Biologic Therapy in Pediatric and Adult Patients with Non-Infectious Uveitis.
TOD 57th National Congress, Antalya | November 2023

Askerova U, Oğuz H.
Trabecular Excision with Kahook Blade – A Case Report.
TOD Istanbul Branch Scientific Evening Meeting | January 2024

Askerova U, Durmuş E, Yılmaz OF.
Evaluation of Dry Eye in Patients with Corneal Tattoos/Keratopigmentation.
2nd ASO & TROS Joint International Ophthalmology Symposium, Sheki, Azerbaijan | October 25–26, 2024

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dr. Ulviye Askerova is an ophthalmologist with clinical experience in general ophthalmology, cataract surgery, medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, and oculoplastic procedures.

She completed her medical education at Azerbaijan Medical University and her ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital in affiliation with Istanbul Medeniyet University. Her academic interests include ocular surface diseases, medical retina, uveitis, cataract and eyelid disorders.

Dr. Askerova has participated in numerous national and international ophthalmology congresses, symposiums, surgical training programs, and case discussions. She has also contributed to international peer-reviewed publications and presented research at national and international scientific meetings.

Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics. He specializes in cataract surgery and corrective laser procedures in Istanbul. Dr. Helvacıoğlu passed the board exams from the International Council of Ophthalmology. He works at a clinic that performs over 50,000 eye surgeries annually.

• Certified in basic and clinical sciences by the International Council of Ophthalmology.
• Treats complex conditions including keratoconus, strabismus, and retinal detachment.
• Maintains membership in the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
• Provides laser treatments including LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and IntraLase techniques.