Laser eye surgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr Levent Ersan has performed over 20,000 surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on the latest refractive techniques.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Holds memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ASCRS
• Received the TUBITAK first place award for biology-focused ophthalmology research
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical faculties
• Introduced eye-focused complementary medicine seminars at the Harbiye Cultural Site

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, specialising in refractive surgery and advanced retinal care.

• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Former lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine – training the next generation of eye specialists
• Expertise includes medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery
• Member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision
• Fellow of the European Society of Retina Specialists

Professor Levent Akcay is a heavyweight in ophthalmology, having successfully managed more than 55,000 surgical cases over his career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Maintains a massive portfolio of 201 scientific publications and articles
• Recognised member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialised training completed at Dr Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• International expertise in both routine vision correction and complex reconstructive eye surgery

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a specialist ophthalmic surgeon based at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on vision correction through refractive and intraocular lens surgery.

• Author of clinical books on cataract treatment and presbyopia-correcting lenses
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Completed residency at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital, a major centre for eye care
• Regulated member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Multi-lingual specialist providing care in both English and German

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. 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.

Associate Professor Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz has performed over 30,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on advanced laser vision correction.

• Holds a specialist certification in IntraLase laser technology
• Certified to perform INTACS corneal implant procedures
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Active member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery

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.

Fırat Helvacıoğlu has performed over 20,000 ophthalmic operations, making him a high-volume specialist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Holds certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology in both basic and clinical sciences
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Regularly presents at major international symposiums in San Diego, London and Lisbon
• Subspecialised in refractive surgery techniques for vision correction
• Completed specialist training at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital

Dr Sutan Kaya has performed over 45,000 ophthalmologic surgeries, making him one of the most prolific eye specialists at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Certified specialist in LASIK and femtosecond laser applications
• Uses corneal topography analysis to map the eye for precise surgical planning
• Recognised member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Holds advanced certification in corneal collagen cross-linking

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who has performed over 10,000 cataract and refractive procedures, including advanced laser eye surgery.

• Holds a Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma for complex case management
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Expertise in SMILE, LASIK, and phakic IOL implantation for vision correction
• Clinical Education Chief at Istanbul Medipol University training the next generation of surgeons
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology and International Council of Ophthalmology

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a highly skilled eye specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. Now practicing at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, he brings elite international expertise to every laser procedure.

• Held the rank of Professor at Biruni University in Istanbul
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specialises in vitreoretinal and medical retinal treatments
• Member of several international ophthalmology societies
• Published numerous research papers on complex eye conditions

Associate Professor Mehmet Orçun Akdemir is a highly regarded ophthalmologist who has published over 40 scientific papers and translated several major international eye surgery textbooks.

• Specialises in advanced laser eye surgery and complex corneal biomechanics
• Evaluates corneal graft thickness and surgical outcomes for superior visual results
• Expert in managing corneal cross-linking for progressive keratoconus patients
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with extensive research in refractive surgery