Best Cataract Surgery (one Eye) Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Ahmet Satici is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon who has performed over 20,000 successful eye procedures throughout his distinguished career.

• Achieved full professorship at Harran University – a prestigious role involving the training of future specialist surgeons
• Maintains active membership with the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Specialises in cataract cases, strabismus surgery, and complex corneal conditions
• Offers provisional case reviews of optical prescriptions before patients travel for surgery

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer is a high-volume eye surgeon who has performed over 25,000 procedures throughout his career.

• Completed a prestigious vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at the University of Kansas in the United States
• Passed the International Council of Ophthalmology advanced examinations in clinical sciences
• Held senior academic positions at various Turkish universities, training the next generation of eye specialists
• Expert in phacoemulsification techniques and the implantation of premium intraocular lenses
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association Young Ophthalmologist Council

Dr Yasar Dag is a specialist ophthalmologist who developed a practical new method for toric intraocular lens implantation to improve surgical precision.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
• Researched manual small-incision cataract surgery for complex vitrectomised eyes
• Published studies on evaluating anterior segment parameters using Scheimpflug topography
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
• Expertise includes corneal diseases, keratoplasty, and ocular trauma surgery

Op. Dr. Alasgar Asgarli, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He focuses on cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, medical retinal diseases, and pediatric eye care. He performs oculoplastic eyelid surgery and ocular trauma surgery. His skills include intravitreal injections, pterygium excision, and neuro-ophthalmology. He also has experience with advanced intraocular lens fixation, including scleral fixation and the Yamane technique.

Achievements and accreditations: Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD). Presenter at the TOD 59th National Congress. Attended the TOD 58th National Congress. Completed the TOD Fundus Fluorescein Angiography Course (2024). Published “Comparison of the Effects of Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses on Lenticular Astigmatism” (DOI: 10.37844/TJ-CEO.2025.20.37). Holds certification in Botox and dermal fillers.

Dr Semih Urz was recognised as the best eye health doctor by the Turkish Ministry of Health in 2018. He leads ophthalmic care at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, focusing on restorative vision procedures.

• Completed 1,100 successful eye treatments including complex cataract cases
• Certified in advanced cataract and refractive surgery by the TOD National Congress
• Educated medical students as an academic at several Turkish medical faculties
• Authored multiple textbooks specifically focused on eye diseases and surgical health
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Professor Anil Kubaloglu has performed over 30,000 eye surgeries and is a leading authority in cataract and refractive care at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in cataract removal and complex corneal transplants for keratoconus
• Maintains active membership with the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Published over 100 scientific papers on advanced ophthalmic surgical techniques
• Holds international standing as a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Professor Hamdi Er has performed over 1,100 ocular procedures and holds prestigious fellowships from Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and top US medical colleges.

• Specialises in cataract surgery with premium multifocal lens implants for clearer vision
• Completed advanced postdoctoral training at the University of California and Baylor College of Medicine
• Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society
• Uses advanced intraocular lens (IOL) replacement techniques for routine and complex cases
• Professor of Ophthalmology with a significant global research and publication record

Hakan Sivrikaya is a multilingual specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who completed his ophthalmology training at the Russian Medical Academy in Moscow.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Holds longstanding membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Part of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS)
• Fluent in English, German, and Russian to support international patients
• Affiliated with the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Dr Omer Kocabiyik is a surgical specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with a high-volume background in cataract and refractive procedures.

• Performed extensive cataract operations at major public and research hospitals
• Specialises in managing complex cases involving glaucoma and retinal disease
• Expertise in excimer laser treatments for astigmatism and refractive errors
• Regularly contributes research to National Ophthalmology Congress sessions
• Focuses on precise lens placement to restore clear vision and focus

Dr Fevzi Akkan led the surgical team that performed the first bionic eye implantation in Turkey. He is a highly decorated ophthalmologist practicing at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul.

• Completed over 1,100 successful eye treatments and surgical procedures
• Winner of the TOD Best Surgical Video Award for ophthalmic excellence
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Vitreoretinal Society
• Specialises in cataract surgery with advanced intraocular lens (IOL) replacement
• Expertise in managing complex retinal treatments alongside routine cataract care

Dr. Faruk Eroglu is an ophthalmologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 argon laser procedures. Dr. Eroglu specializes in retinal diseases, cataract surgery, and excimer laser therapy. He trained at Istanbul University’s Faculty of Medicine. His practice focuses on diabetes-related yellow spot treatment and refractive surgery.

• Completed over 5,000 excimer laser treatments and 1,000 cataract surgeries.
• Maintains membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Member of the European VitreoRetinal Society and the International Ocular Inflammation Society.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility serving 500,000 patients annually.

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.

Professor Ümit Aykan is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology who has performed over 900 successful eye procedures.

• Active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Cataract-Refractive Surgery Unit
• Completed advanced subspecialty training at the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco
• Specialises in managing complex cases where cataract and glaucoma co-exist
• Holds the prestigious FEBO title, a benchmark of excellence across European ophthalmology
• Academic professor at Near East University School of Medicine

Dr Yasar Dag holds advanced certification in vitrectomy and publishes widely on optimising outcomes for complex cataract cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Developed a practical marking method for precise toric intraocular lens implantation
• Specialises in manual small incision cataract surgery for technically difficult vitrectomised eyes
• Expertise includes corneal diseases and determining safe margins for pterygium surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with research published in BMC Ophthalmology

Dr. Duygu Tez is an ophthalmologist at Adem and Havva Medical Center in Istanbul. She specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK, and oculoplastic procedures. Dr. Tez completed training at New York University Mount Sinai Hospital. She holds a master's degree in healthcare management from Beykent University.

• Performs specialized treatments for glaucoma, strabismus, and retinal diseases.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Published research on astigmatism and eyelid reconstruction in international medical journals.
• Completed retinal and corneal surgical training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

Professor Yavuz Kamil Bardak is a highly decorated ophthalmologist and Troutman Award winner with prestigious fellowship training from the University of Nijmegen.

• Specialises in refractive and anterior segment surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital
• Awarded the Prof. Dr. Demir Başar prize for lens research
• Recognised internationally for studies on ultraviolet-b stress and lens protection
• Trained at the Hacettepe University English Faculty of Medicine
• Published extensive research on ocular thermal keratoplasty and genetic mutations

Professor Baha Toygar has been involve in more than 30,000 surgical cases – a massive volume of work that makes him a true leader in cataract and refractive surgery.

• International certified instructor for phakic IOLs and intra-corneal rings
• Moderator for precision and predictability in premium IOLs at the ESCRS 2019
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society
• Regularly treats complex presbyopia and cataract cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital

Professor Mehmet Tahir Sam is a highly experienced ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully managed over 27,000 surgical cases during his career.

• Serves as a live surgery instructor for other ophthalmic specialists
• Holds formal certification in Artisan Iris and Claw Lens applications
• Maintains active membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in managing complex cataracts and vitreoretinal surgery
• Published over 10 national and international scientific papers on ocular health