Best Cataract Doctors in İzmir for Australians

Associate Professor Erkan Unsal has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries and leads the surgical team at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Specialises in phacoemulsification – the standard technique for removing cataracts through a tiny incision for faster healing
• Published over 50 research papers in national and international medical journals
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
• Formerly served at the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital as an Associate Professor

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly accomplished eye surgeon with a massive record of over 10,000 successful surgical cases. He brings European-standard expertise to cataract surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Completed a specialised fellowship in refractive surgery at St. Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
• Holds a prestigious European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (FEBO) from Paris
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) for high clinical standards
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Awarded dual scholarships from Turkey's national research council for ophthalmic contributions

Professor Yusuf Ziya Kaya brings specialist expertise in cataract microsurgery and neuro-ophthalmology to Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Treats cataracts alongside complex retinal and paediatric conditions
• Practices at Medicalpoint International – a major multidisciplinary healthcare centre
• Publishes research on surgical modifications for glaucoma and eye pressure
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Specialises in neuro-ophthalmology to manage vision issues linked to the nervous system

Dr. Mucize Yaracan Eranil is an experienced ophthalmologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. She is a former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD) Izmir Branch. Dr. Eranil completed observerships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Addenbrooks Hospital in England. She specializes in cataract surgery and retinal disease treatment.

• Expertise includes Toric and Multifocal intraocular lens applications.
• Treats complex conditions like diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment.
• Performs pediatric tear duct obstruction and eyelid surgeries.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

Dr Kader Yildiz leads the eye care department at Can Hospitals Turkey, focusing on surgical solutions for vision restoration.

• Performed hundreds of successful vision correction procedures
• Authored over 100 medical articles on ophthalmic care and innovation
• Trained at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine – a key Turkish medical hub
• Manages both routine and surgically complex cataract cases
• Fluent in English for clear communication with international patients

Associate Professor Ibrahim Tuncer has performed over 10,000 surgical cases and is a published authority in international ophthalmic journals.

• Specialises in cataract surgery using femtosecond lasers for precise, scalpel-free incisions
• Experts in fitting trifocal and EDOF lenses to improve vision at all distances
• Treats complex cases including toric lenses for patients with pre-existing astigmatism
• Published 48 scientific articles with over 250 citations in global medical indexes
• Presents research on refractive surgery and medical retina at international scientific meetings

Professor Aslankara is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO), a prestigious title awarded for meeting rigorous international clinical standards.

• Specialises in cataract surgery using multifocal, trifocal, and toric intraocular lenses
• Uses femtosecond laser cataract surgery for higher precision and faster healing
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Expert in vitreoretinal surgery, managing complex back-of-the-eye conditions
• Treats paediatric eye diseases and retinopathy of prematurity in newborns