IntraLase Laser Eye Surgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.

Dr Helvacıoğlu is a refractive surgery specialist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who holds prestigious certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology.

• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Expertise in optics validated by the ICO Basic and Clinical Science boards
• Fellow of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Regularly attends global surgical symposiums in San Diego and London
• Specially trained in advanced laser vision correction techniques

Dr Sutan Kaya is a refractive surgery specialist with international credentials from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Holds a specialised certificate in Femtosecond Applications for Anterior Segment Surgery
• Uses advanced corneal topography analysis to map the eye for precise treatment
• Certified in LASIK and corneal collagen cross-linking for complex vision correction
• Member of the German Ophthalmological Society and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu completed a fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital – one of the most prestigious eye centres in the world.

• Holds a Professor title at Biruni University in Istanbul
• Specialises in complex refractive and vitreoretinal procedures
• Practises at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, a leading provider for laser vision correction
• Former Head of Ophthalmology at multiple university hospitals in Turkey
• Trained at Hacettepe University, a top-tier medical school

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. His career is defined by international teaching roles and a deep focus on laser eye correction and corneal health.

• Holds membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology and the International Council of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in femtosecond LASIK, SMILE, and phakic IOL implantation
• Published 84 peer-reviewed articles on refractive surgery and ocular surface diseases
• Awarded by the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Professor Akdemir is a highly academic ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who has extensively published research on corneal biomechanics and surgical outcomes.

• Specialises in refractive surgery and advanced corneal treatments for long-term vision correction
• Published over 20 international peer-reviewed papers on corneal thickness and surgical stability
• Translational editor for major medical texts, including the Wills Eye Institute evaluation guides
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr. Ugur Yayla is an ophthalmologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in vitreo-retinal surgery and treats complex conditions like retinopathy of prematurity. Dr. Yayla completed a specialized fellowship in medical retina at Gazi University. He works at a center that serves over 350,000 patients annually.

• Performs retinal detachment surgery and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) procedures.
• Specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement and multifocal lens implants.
• Provides laser vision correction including LASIK, LASEK, and SmartSight techniques.
• Treats glaucoma using laser trabeculoplasty and surgical intervention.

Dr Nihat Karakaya is a specialist eye surgeon at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who focuses on laser vision correction and retinal microsurgery.

• Trained at the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
• Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Performs both routine refractive procedures and complex retinal detachment surgeries
• International member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Regularly attends global medical congresses to adopt new ophthalmic techniques

Professor Ertan Sunay is a highly credentialed specialist who holds a formal certification in IntraLase Surgery and completed post-graduate training at ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium.

• Holds a specific certificate in Ocular and Corneal Wavefront Analysis
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Specialises in Schwind Amaris Excimer Laser custom ablation techniques
• Maintains active membership with the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Expert in Micro-monovision laser surgery for complex vision correction

Tuğrul Akın is a dedicated ophthalmologist based at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who specialises in advanced laser vision correction. He completed his medical training at Ankara University and Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Focuses on precision laser eye surgery at a dedicated eye care centre
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at leading Turkish military and civilian medical institutions

Assistant Professor Ugur Tunc gained elite international expertise through a prestigious fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University.

• Specialises in refractive surgery and complex corneal diseases at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Awarded the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award by the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published 18 peer-reviewed papers on corneal health and surgical outcomes
• Trained at Istanbul Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital

Professor Akin Akyurt is a highly specialised ophthalmic surgeon trained at prestigious university eye clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen, Germany.

• Holds official certification in femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery
• Certified in LASIK applications and corneal topography analysis for precise treatment planning
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Expertise includes corneal collagen cross-linking and multifocal lens implantation
• Published doctoral research on immunomodulatory therapy at Cologne University

Associate Professor Faruk Kaya is a leading refractive specialist at Medipol University, focusing on advanced corneal correction and intraocular lens technology.

• Published expert in the Journal of Refractive Surgery regarding laser vision outcomes
• Specialises in treating progressive keratoconus using corneal cross-linking techniques
• Authored key medical book chapters on calculating lens power for post-refractive surgery patients
• Regular contributor to international peer-reviewed journals on macular health and corneal biometry

Dr Mustafa Ozsutcu is a senior ophthalmologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with deep expertise in surgical eye care.

• Practised at the Private Medipol Mega Hospitals Complex – a major centre for advanced ocular treatments
• Held key positions at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at the Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital in the Department of Ophthalmology
• Specialised in ophthalmology at Selçuk University following his medical degree