IOLs implantation Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Professor Akif Saygin is a specialised ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who focuses on restores vision through advanced refractive lens techniques.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Completed advanced skills transfer courses in cataract and refractive surgery
• Conducted research into macular treatments at Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains active membership with the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Participates in live surgery symposia to master the latest clinical applications

Associate Professor Asker Bulut is a highly skilled eye surgeon who has performed over 10,000 successful surgical cases. He currently treats patients at the specialised Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul Atakoy.

• Holds the title of Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Specialised in surgical eye diseases at Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Experienced in managing complex surgical cases and Young Ophthalmologist training

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a recognised expert in lens technology and has literally written the book on presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses.

• Author of multiple medical texts focusing on cataract treatment and intraocular lens implantation
• Published specialist research on presbyopia correction for patients seeking clear vision without glasses
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and Beyoglu Eye Hospital
• Regular contributor to Turkish Ophthalmology Association national congresses on refractive surgery

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.

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).

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.

The doctor is a highly specialized ophthalmologist with extensive clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex ocular conditions. The doctor focuses on the treatment of amblyopia (lazy eye), glaucoma, and yellow spot disease, as well as the management of diabetic retinopathy.

With a dedicated approach to preserving and restoring vision, the doctor utilizes advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques to address eye pressure issues and retinal complications. The doctor is committed to providing comprehensive eye care tailored to the specific needs of patients suffering from chronic and degenerative vision disorders.

Dr Hasan Kiziltoprak is a highly published ophthalmologist at Atlas University Hospital who specialises in restoring vision through multifocal 'smart' intraocular lenses and complex corneal surgery.

• Performs multifocal and trifocal IOL implantations to help patients reduce or eliminate the need for glasses
• Published research on IOL positioning for patients requiring combined cataract and vitreoretinal surgery
• Offers specialised Phakic IOL procedures for patients who may not be suitable candidates for traditional laser eye surgery
• Expertise extends to DMEK and DALK corneal transplants and advanced keratoconus treatments

Dr Esra Vural is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology who has handled over 5,000 surgical cases at leading Turkish medical centres.

• Holds the prestigious FICO designation from the International Council of Ophthalmology.
• Completed advanced clinical training at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich.
• Certified in optics, refraction, and advanced clinical science for vision correction.
• Practises at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, a dedicated centre for complex eye procedures.
• Expertise backed by published research on retinal prostheses and corneal health.

Dr Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist who has successfully performed over 30,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Certified surgeon for INTACS corneal implants and specialised intraocular lens procedures
• Expertise in both cataract and refractive surgery techniques
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds professional certification for IntraLase laser technology usage

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 has performed over 20,000 ophthalmic operations and is a highly sought-after surgeon at the specialised Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Holds a dual certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology in both basic and clinical sciences
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Focuses on cataract and refractive surgery using advanced intraocular lens (IOL) technologies
• Regularly attends international symposiums in San Diego and across Europe to maintain high clinical standards

Sutan Kaya is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon who has performed over 45,000 successful eye operations. He specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Certified in presbyopia correction using multifocal intraocular lenses
• Uses femtosecond laser applications for precise anterior segment surgery
• Expert in scleral fixation techniques for complex lens implants
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Holds certifications in corneal topography analysis and collagen cross-linking

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Specialises in complex intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and vitreoretinal surgery
• Serves as a Professor of Ophthalmology at Biruni University in Istanbul
• Practises at Veni Vidi Eye Hospital, a dedicated centre for vision correction
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most respected medical schools
• Handles both routine cataract cases and medical retinal disorders affecting vision