Cataract surgery with IOL replacement Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Professor Levent Ersan has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of Turkey's premier specialist vision centres.

• Holds membership in the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Elected member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in complex cases requiring high-volume surgical expertise
• Introduced pioneering seminars on complementary eye health and iridology in Turkey
• Conducted research into retinal nerve fibre photography for diagnostic accuracy

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with high-volume experience in complex lens replacement and intraocular surgery.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Active member of EURETINA, focusing on the latest retinal health protocols
• Former lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in precise IOL placement and medical retina treatments
• International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV) member

Associate Professor Asker Bulut is a high-volume eye surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who has successfully completed over 10,000 surgical cases.

• Specialises in ophthalmic surgery and complex lens replacements
• Holds the title of Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Trained at the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Contributes to the Turkish Ophthalmology Young Ophthalmologists Unit

Professor Levent Akcay is a high-volume eye surgeon who has performed more than 55,000 surgical procedures during his career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialised at Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains an active academic profile with over 200 scientific publications
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Fellow of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Highly skilled in managing both routine and complex ocular cases

Dr Yucel Ozturk is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon with experience handling over 30,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in cataract surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) replacement
• Contributed to 20 international and national scientific publications in ophthalmology
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at major Turkish medical institutions including Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital
• Uses his extensive case background to manage both routine and complex lens procedures

Dr Akif Saygin is a specialised ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with a dedicated focus on precision cataract and refractive surgery.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Completed advanced skills transfer courses in cataract and refractive surgery techniques
• Specialised in ophthalmology at Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Active participant in live surgery symposia focusing on latest lens application methods
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a published authority on cataract treatment who has authored textbooks on corrective intraocular lenses and presbyopia.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Regular contributor to the Turkish Ophthalmology Association national congresses
• Expertise in presbyopia-corrective intraocular lenses for vision restoration
• Graduate of the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli brings global expertise to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, having trained at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami.

• Specialised in high-precision phacoemulsification surgery for cataract removal
• Completed refractive surgery training at the Moscow University Eye Institute
• Educated at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Focuses on modern lens replacement techniques for restored visual clarity

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.

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.

Professor Gokay Gunay has managed over 20,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of the primary specialist centres for ophthalmology in Istanbul.

• Trained at Istanbul University Capa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in refractive surgery and lens replacement protocols
• Affiliated with the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz has handled more than 30,000 surgical cases throughout her career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital. She is a highly focused specialist in restoring vision through lens replacement and refractive procedures.

• Specialises in cataract surgery and secondary intraocular lens (IOL) implantation
• Certified INTACS corneal implants surgeon for complex eye structures
• Holds an Intra Lase usage certificate for precise laser-assisted eye surgery
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr Esra Vural is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist with over 5,000 successful eye surgeries managed at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Holds Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) status
• Completed advanced training at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany
• Achieved International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Advanced Clinical certification (FICO)
• Specialises in retinal prostheses and advanced corneal treatments
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

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.