Keratoconus Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

The doctor graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School in Turkey. They are a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

The doctor has participated in numerous international conferences and seminars, such as the Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology and the Congress of the European Glaucoma Society. They have also attended the World Glaucoma Congress and the Pan-European Symposium for Ophthalmology.

Professor Akin Akyurt is a German-trained specialist who focuses on stabilising vision through corneal collagen cross-linking at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Holds a PhD from the University of Cologne in Germany
• Certified in corneal topography – using detailed maps of the eye to plan treatment
• Member of the German Ophthalmological Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in scleral fixation and corneal strengthening techniques to prevent further vision loss
• Presents research at major global forums including the World Ophthalmology Congress

Professor Sezgin Ceylan is a specialist ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, where he focuses on optical health and corneal care.

• Treats keratoconus cases using specific medical and surgical interventions
• Practices at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics – a dedicated centre for vision correction
• Focuses on precision diagnostics for complex corneal shape irregularities
• Expert in managing diverse eye health conditions within a specialist clinical setting

Professor Turkcuoglu completed a prestigious fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, specialising in complex eye surgery and corneal care.

• Performs corneal transplantation to restore vision and structural integrity to the eye
• Focuses on vitreoretinal surgery and managing severe eye trauma cases
• Uses laser treatments for precise corneal reshaping and rehabilitation
• Serves as a senior specialist at Medicana Camlica Hospital in Istanbul

Areas of Interests

• Retinal Detachments (Rhegmatogenous and/or Tractional)
• Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
• Macular Hole
• Epiretinal Membrane
• Vitreomacular Surface Pathologies
• Vitreous Hemorrhages
• Traumatic Pathologies
• Intraocular Foreign Bodies
• Endophthalmitis Medical Retina
• Retinal Vascular Diseases
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Hypertensive Retinopathy
• Retinal Artery and Vein occlusions
• Macular (Yellow Dot) Diseases
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Yellow Dot Disease)
• Santra Serous Choroidoretinopathy
• Retinal Tears and Perforations, Peripheral Retinal Degenerations
• Retinal Dystrophies (Retinitis Pigmentosa)
• Posterior Vitreous Detachment (Floaters and Spots)
• Retinal Imaging Methods: USG, FFA, ICG (ISYA), FOF (FAF), OCT (OCT), OCTA
• Intravitreal injection, LASER Photocoagulation and Photodynamic Therapy Applications
• Cataract Surgery
• Trauma Surgery
• Medicolegal Ophthalmology

Education

• 1974 - 1981 TED Ankara College
• 1981 - 1987 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• 1988 - 1991 Specialty training at SSK Istanbul EH Ophthalmology Clinic

Experience

• 1991 - 1992 KKK Ege Ordu Military Hospital Eye Clinic, İzmir.
• 1992 - 2012 SB Istanbul EAH Eye Clinic, Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit
• 2013 - 2019 TC Maltepe University Eye Clinic, Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit

Dr Vedat Kaya is a corneal disease specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus who serves as a reviewer for 'The Cornea', a premier international medical journal.

• Specialises in corneal diseases and laser operations to improve vision
• Performs cataract surgery and glaucoma management for complex eye cases
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Previously served as a physician at the specialised Beyoglu Eye Hospital

Professor Tugcu is a senior ophthalmology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with high-level academic standing in corneal and eye diseases.

• Holds a Professorship from Bezmialem Vakif University – a major medical training institution in Istanbul
• Expert in managing corneal conditions using therapeutic techniques to stabilise vision
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Previously served as an Associate Professor at a leading state education and research hospital