Best Uveitis (eye Inflammation) Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Omer Faruk Oge is an ophthalmologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in surgeries for strabismus, cataracts, and retinal diseases. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Oge also focuses on pediatric eye health and ocular aesthetics.

• Trained at the Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital.
• Treats complex conditions including amblyopia and retinal disorders.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Anil Kubaloglu has performed over 30,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital. He specializes in cataract removal, keratoconus treatment, and laser vision correction. Dr. Kubaloglu has authored over 100 scientific publications in ophthalmology. He practices at a center certified by TÜV NORD for quality management.

• Specializes in ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and multifocal lens implants.
• Treats complex corneal conditions and presbyopia using modern surgical techniques.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the ASCRS.
• Fellow of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. Fevzi Akkan is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul. He achieved a national milestone by performing the first bionic eye surgery in Turkey. Dr. Akkan specializes in retinal treatments and cataract surgery using multifocal lens implants. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

• Winner of the TOD Best Surgical Video Award for his groundbreaking surgical work.
• Performs laser vision correction including LASIK, LASEK, and ReLEx SMILE procedures.
• Treats complex retinal conditions and provides comprehensive eye examinations.
• Works at ISO-certified Dunyagoz Hospital, which treats 66,000 patients every year.

Dr. Hamdi Er is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. He completed fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Doheny Eye Institute. Dr. Er specializes in retinal transplantation and vision correction surgery. He works at a hospital treating 62,000 eye patients annually.

• Clinical training at University of California San Diego and Baylor College of Medicine.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
• Specialized in retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, and keratoplasty.

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer is a highly qualified ophthalmology specialist who has participated in major international clinical trials for non-infectious eye inflammation.

• Fellowship-trained in vitreo-retina at the University of Kansas Medical School
• Successfully passed all International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) advanced clinical examinations
• Served as a sub-investigator for global studies on treatments for Behçet's disease uveitis
• Specialises in managing complex paediatric eye inflammation and orbital cellulitis cases

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

Dr. Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Goztepe Hospital in Istanbul. She has published over 30 scientific papers in national and international medical journals. Dr. Gunaydin previously served as Chief Assistant at Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal City Hospital. She is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Holds a certification in corneal transplantation.
• Certified as an Eye Bank Medical Director.
• Contributed to five medical book chapters, including international publications.
• Translated major clinical texts like Vaughan & Asbury: General Ophthalmology.

Dr Yasar Dag focuses on complex inflammatory eye conditions and surgical ophthalmology at the VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Specialises in ocular trauma surgery to repair eye tissues damaged by severe inflammation or injury
• Trained in vitrectomy – a procedure to remove clouded gel from the eye to improve vision clarify
• Expert in corneal diseases and keratoplasty, providing surgical solutions for surface-level eye damage
• Published researcher on systemic inflammation and its effects on the tear film and tear ducts
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)

Dr. Abdullah Ozkaya is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, and laser eye procedures. Dr. Ozkaya has published over 80 articles in international journals. His surgical research has earned more than 500 citations from other medical experts. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for high surgical success rates.

• Member of the European Vitreoretinal Society and Turkish Ophthalmology Society.
• Teaches as a faculty member at Aydin University in Istanbul.
• Performs LASIK and macular degeneration surgery alongside complex vitreoretinal repairs.
• Expert in diagnostic tests including slit lamp exams and vision field studies.

Associate Professor Merih Oray is a high-volume ophthalmologist who has performed over 15,000 surgical procedures during her career.

• Trained at Yale University Hospital and the Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution
• Expert in ocular immunology and managing complex inflammatory eye diseases
• Active member of the American Uveitis Society and International Ocular Inflammation Society
• Published over 150 scientific papers on ophthalmology and inflammatory conditions
• Specialises in managing Behçet's disease and chronic intraocular inflammation

Place and Date of Birth 
Ankara, 1980 

Foreign Languages 
English 

Education and Experience 
1998 – 2004 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine 
2005 – 2007 6th Motorized Infantry Brigade Infirmary, Şırnak (General Practitioner) 2007 – 2011 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology (Specialization) 
2011 – 2018 Isparta Military Hospital / Isparta Yunus Emre State Hospital (Specialist Physician) 
2018 – 2022 Süleyman Demirel University, Department of Ophthalmology (Assistant Professor) 
2019 – 2019 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology Vitreoretinal Surgery Course 
2022 – 2024 Lara Anatolia Hospital (Associate Professor) 

Number of Scientific Publications 
Over 50 scientific publications 
 

Clinical Experience 
13 years of active practice in ophthalmology; experience with over 10,000 cases 

Procedures Performed

• Cataract surgery with IOL replacement (Single and both eyes)
• LASIK and IntraLase laser eye surgery
• ReLEx SMILE and Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
• Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) for keratoconus
• Strabismus treatment and surgical correction
• Artisan Iris and Claw Lens applications
  Oculoplasty (eyelid surgery)
  
  Professional Memberships 
  Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
  American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 
  
  Certifications 
  International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Optics, Refraction & Instruments (2019)
   International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Basic Sciences (2019) International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Clinical Examination (2020) International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Fellowship of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) (2021) 
  European Board of Ophthalmology – Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) (2021) 
  Awards 3rd Place for Best Research, 43rd National Congress of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD), 2009 
   

Books/Book Chapters 
Umut Karaca, *Healthy Generation, Secure Future: A Guide to Growth, Development, and Nutrition for School-Aged Children (for Families and Teachers)* – Chapter: "Vision Problems" (2021) 
Umut Karaca, *COVID-19 Pandemic: Current Approaches* – Chapter: "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Clinical Ophthalmology Practice" (2021) 
Umut Karaca, *Physical Examination Handbook (Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine)* – Chapter: "Strabismus Examination" (2019)
Umut Karaca, Murat Küçükevcilioğlu, Ali Hakan Durukan – *Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery* – Chapter title:(Closed Globe Injuries) (2023)

Dr Birgi Sönmezer is a dedicated eye specialist who focuses on complex retinal and vitreoretinal surgery – the surgical management of the interior parts of the eye. He currently leads the eye unit at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialised in vitreoretinal surgery – procedures deep inside the eye to treat inflammation and damage
• Trained at the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital retina clinic
• Expertise in retinal laser therapy to prevent vision loss from inflammation
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Managed complex eye cases at the world-renowned World Eye Hospital for over two decades

Professor Arslan is a leading authority in ocular inflammatory diseases, having served as the President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. He specialises in managing complex eye inflammation related to Behçet’s disease.

• Expert in fluorescein angiography to monitor iris and fundus inflammation
• Developed original surgical techniques for cornea and glaucoma treatment
• Founded the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank to manage ocular tissue
• Serves as an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Published over 100 research papers in peer-reviewed medical journals

Professor Akif Saygin is a specialist in ophthalmology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, focusing on managing inflammatory eye disorders.

• Trained at Akdeniz University and Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Researched laser treatments for macular swelling to prevent vision loss
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Experienced in treating complex cases at major state training hospitals

Dr Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli is an ophthalmology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with expertise honed at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami.

• Trained at Moscow University Eye Institute in refractive surgery techniques
• Specialised in ophthalmology at the prestigious Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Treats inflammatory eye conditions using microsurgical methods developed through international fellowships

Dr Fikriye Ordulu is a senior eye disease specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospital with extensive training in medical retina and inflammatory conditions.

• Treats diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration affecting the back of the eye
• Experienced in glaucoma management to help control eye pressure
• Performs vitreoretinal diagnostics for complex posterior segment inflammation
• Managed ophthalmic cases at major specialist training and research centres
• Graduated from Uludag University Faculty of Medicine

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.

Professor Husnu Guzel is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with over 15,000 surgical cases successfully completed.

• Specialises in managing complex eye inflammation and retinal conditions
• Former Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
• Published over 100 scientific articles on ophthalmic clinical outcomes
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for delicate ocular structures
• Senior academic background with decades of specialist clinical leadership

Professor Hasan Kiziltoprak is a senior ophthalmologist at Atlas University Hospital, recognised for his extensive research into complex inflammatory eye conditions and retinal microcirculation.

• Specialises in managing Uveitis and Behcet's disease using optical coherence tomography (OCT) for precise monitoring
• Expert in retinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy and macular oedema treatment
• Published international research on the link between systemic inflammation and ocular surface changes
• Highly skilled in microsurgical techniques for cataracts and corneal transplants
• Current Professor at Atlas University Hospital – training the next generation of eye specialists

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, holding a subspecialty diploma in cornea and external eye diseases.

• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Specialises in ocular surface reconstruction to repair damage from severe inflammation
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Handled 10,000+ complex eye surgeries including advanced transplants
• Published 84 scientific articles on ocular diseases and surgical outcomes