Best Photorefractive Keratectomy Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 successful eye procedures and holds an advanced international certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology.

• Completed a surgical fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Kansas Medical School in the United States
• Passed the US Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) and holds the ICO Advanced Examination credential
• Serves as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association Young Ophthalmologist Council
• Involved in major clinical trials for leading pharmaceutical companies like Sanofi, Novartis, and Roche

Professor Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical cases across a career dedicated to advanced eye health and precision vision correction.

• Achieved full professorship at Harran University – one of the oldest academic centres in the region
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Previously served as an Associate Professor, mentoring the next generation of eye surgeons
• Focuses on high-volume surgical excellence and maintaining rigorous patient safety standards

Medical interests:

• 1. Ocular Oncology

• 2. Surgical Retina

• 3. Uveitis

• 4. Medical Retina

• 5. Cataract

Education:

• 1. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2010

• 2. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology 2011-2016

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus

• 1st Hakkari State Hospital

• 2. Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine

• 3. Yeni Yüzyıl University, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

Research & Publications:

Dr. Derda Ozer has worked on 5 major research projects in ophthalmology, including studies on uveitis, macular degeneration, and retinal conditions. He has helped test new treatments for inflammatory and vascular eye diseases in clinical trials.

Dr. Ozer has also published over 35 research papers in esteemed journals such as Cornea and International Ophthalmology. His work focuses on advanced imaging techniques, long-term outcome studies, and evaluations of innovative treatments.

Memberships:

• 1st Turkish Ophthalmology Association

• 2nd Turkish Medical Association

Awards:

• 1. ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina

Dr Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz is a high-volume specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who has performed over 30,000 successful surgical procedures.

• Holds official IntraLase certification for precision laser treatments
• Certified to perform INTACS corneal implants for complex vision issues
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Active participant in the International Society of Refractive Surgery

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi is a highly accomplished eye surgeon who has performed over 20,000 surgical cases at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Group.

• Awarded best oral presentation by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in 2019
• Specialises in refractive surgery at Istanbul Medipol University as a former Associate Professor
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with extensive surgical volume
• Focuses on restoring clear vision through precise laser treatment protocols

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Samsun, 1959

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (Specialization)

Case Experience

• Experience of over 20.000 surgery cases

Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon)
• ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
• AAO (American Academy of Opthalmology)

Seminars

• -I introduced this subject for the first time in Turkey with the seminars I gave on Eye and Complementary Medicine (Iridology) on the Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Military Museum Harbiye Cultural Site.

Awards

• TÜBİTAK Turkey First Place in Biology with my scientific research on the eye in my second year of high school.

Scientific Studies

• Creating visual awareness with sound waves (Echolocation) in blind people

National Publications

• The importance of retinal nerve fiber photography in the diagnosis of glaucoma

Dr Mehmet Tahir Sam has performed more than 27,000 surgical eye procedures and serves as a live surgery instructor for other ophthalmic surgeons.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's premier English-language medical schools
• Board member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Antalya division
• Published over 10 scientific papers on surgical outcomes and techniques
• Maintains international standing as a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialised in complex lens applications and vitreoretinal surgery

Professor Celebi is a highly decorated ophthalmologist who serves on the executive board for the Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.

• Completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School in the United States
• Holds specialised certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology in Optics and Refraction
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Specialises in corneal diseases, limbal stem cell transplants, and complex vision correction
• Recognised with multiple academic achievement awards for his research in ocular health

Dr Birgi Sönmezer lead the Eye Laser Clinic at Medical Park Antalya and has been a central figure in ophthalmic surgery for decades.

• Completed advanced training in retina and vitreoretinal surgery at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Was a founding partner of the Maya Eye Hospital
• Spent over a decade specialising in laser treatments at the World Eye Hospital Antalya branch
• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who has performed over 10,000 eye surgeries at Istanbul Medipol University. He holds a prestigious diploma in Cornea and External Disease subspecialty.

• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology and International Council of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in refractive surgery including PRK, LASIK, and advanced SMILE techniques
• Researches myopia treatments and toric phakic intraocular lenses
• Authored 84 scientific articles and multiple textbooks on corneal surgery

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a leading authority in refractive surgery who developed two original corneal surgical techniques used in modern eye care.

• Founder and former Medical Director of the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Eye Bank
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and expert examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in anterior segment surgery including complex laser vision correction and keratoplasty
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Current Eye Clinic Coordinator at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Assistant Professor Ugur Tunc recently completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, focuses on advanced corneal and refractive surgery.

• Specialises in corneal diseases and laser vision correction techniques
• Recognised with the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award from the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published 18 peer-reviewed papers on corneal health and surgical outcomes
• Trained at Istanbul Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital

Dr Gokay Gunay is a highly-practised ophthalmic surgeon who has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures at the renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical institutions
• Holds membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specialises in vision correction and refractive surgery techniques
• Affiliated with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Experience

2022 - 2023

Private Medipol Mega Hospitals Complex

2010 - 2010

Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine

2010 - 2010

Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology

2001 - 2011

Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology

2001 - 2011

Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital

2000 - 2001

Edirne Regional Hospital

2000 - 2001

Edirne Regional Hospital

Education

2000 Selçuk University, Ophthalmology

2000 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, OPHTHALMOLOGY

1994 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

1994 Selçuk University, Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Faruk Kaya is a leading eye specialist at Istanbul Medipol University with significant expertise in refractive surgery and corneal health.

• Published research on intraocular lens power calculations in the Journal of Refractive Surgery
• Expert in epithelium-off corneal cross-linking for managing progressive keratoconus
• Specialises in biometry and the use of optical biometers for precise surgical planning
• Recognised for his academic contributions to international ophthalmology journals and textbooks

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc focuses on refractive outcomes at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of Turkey's most prominent specialised eye centres.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published author on presbyopia corrective lenses and cataract treatments
• Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital, a major Turkish ophthalmic centre
• Regular attendee at the Turkish Ophthalmology Association national congresses
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

The doctor completed medical education at Marmara University School of Medicine and further specialized at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital in Turkey. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the International Council of Ophthalmology. The doctor has passed the Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams from the International Council of Ophthalmology.

The doctor actively participates in international seminars and congresses, including the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the National Congress of Ophthalmology in Turkey.

The doctor graduated from Akdeniz University School of Medicine and completed career education at İzmir Bozyaka Teaching and Training Hospital in Turkey. Specializing in ophthalmology, the doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the German Ophthalmological Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Certified in advanced procedures such as LASIK application, presbyopia correction with multifocal intraocular lenses, and scleral fixation techniques, the doctor is also skilled in corneal collagen cross-linking and femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery.

Professor Ihsan Yilmaz is a senior ophthalmologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who received international training at the Vance Thompson Vision Center in the United States.

• Specialises in Excimer Laser treatments including Photorefractive keratectomy and Lasik
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology as a recognised specialist
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Authored a clinical handbook on intraocular lenses used by 300 surgical peers
• Expertise includes complex retinal surgeries and advanced cataract procedures