LASIK eye surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Aylin Koc Akbay is a highly active member of leading global eye surgery bodies, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Specialises in refractive surgery for vision correction at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
• Practises at a dedicated eye care centre focused on the latest laser technologies
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD)
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Marmara University School of Medicine
• Focuses on precise clinical outcomes for patients seeking to replace contact lenses

Dr Levent Ersan has performed over 20,000 surgeries throughout his career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on vision correction and restorative eye health.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Holds membership with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Awarded first place by TÜBİTAK for scientific research into ocular health
• Specialises in refractive surgery at one of Turkey's largest eye clinic networks
• Contributes to international ophthalmology standards through AAO membership

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a specialist eye surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on advanced refractive procedures and laser vision correction.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Former lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in medical retina treatments and refractive surgery

Dr Yasar Dag is a highly publishing specialist in refractive surgery who uses advanced corneal topography to improve LASIK outcomes.

• Specialises in refractive surgery and corneal diseases at Istanbul Tema Hospital
• Published research on Scheimpflug-Placido disc topography for precise tear film and corneal assessment
• Expert in managing corneal astigmatism using practical marking and surgical techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish specialist centre

Dr Alperen Koc is a dedicated cornea specialist who trained at the prestigious Beyoğlu Eye Hospital – a leading centre for ophthalmic surgery in Istanbul.

• Graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine at one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expertise focuses on corneal health and vision correction surgery
• Completed advanced post-graduate residency training in ophthalmology
• Heads eye treatments at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Professor Zeynep Alkin is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California.

• Trained specifically in refractive surgery and summit microkeratome techniques
• Expert in using optical coherence tomography (OCT) for precise patient imaging
• Member of the Surgical Retinal Board of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Published over 50 international papers on advanced eye imaging and surgical outcomes
• Current Professor at Biruni University with extensive clinical research background

Dr Birgi Sönmezer has performed 900+ eye treatments and currently leads the Eye Laser Clinic at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in laser refractive surgery for correcting vision
• Focuses on LASIK techniques specifically for mild-to-moderate astigmatism
• Completed advanced post-specialist training in vitreoretinal surgery at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training Hospital
• Previously a founding partner of Maya Eye Hospital and a long-term specialist at World Eye Hospital

Professor Ali Riza Cenk Celebi holds high-level certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology in Optics and Refraction. He serves on the executive board for the Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit at the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.

• Completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Expertise in corneal diseases and advanced contact lens fitting for vision correction
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published 58 international articles and authored 15 medical books

Dr Haluk Talu is a highly experienced eye surgery specialist who has managed more than 20,000 surgical cases during his career.

• Specialises in laser eye treatments and refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital
• Maintains active membership with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published over 50 scientific articles contributing to modern ophthalmology
• Completed advanced medical training at St Roch Eye Clinic and Nice St Antiapolis University Hospital

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who has performed over 10,000 successful eye surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Specialises in advanced laser techniques including LASIK, SMILE, and femtosecond procedures
• Earned the Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma for complex ocular cases
• Awarded second place for best clinical poster at the ESCRS conference in London
• Published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and trains the next generation of eye surgeons

Dr Digdem Begendi specialises in high-precision eye surgery using IntraLase and femtosecond laser technology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Focuses on advanced laser iridotomy and complex refractive corrections
• Extensively published in peer-reviewed journals for her research in ophthalmology
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Completed her specialist training at Akdeniz University
• Practises at a JCI-accredited hospital – a gold standard for safety

Professor Levent Akcay has performed more than 55,000 successful eye surgeries throughout his career at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Group.

• Holds a massive portfolio of 201 scientific publications and articles
• Recognised international member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialised in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Trained at Uludag University and Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital

Associate Professor Gokce has completed over 10,000 surgical cases, specialising in refractive and corneal surgery at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Izmir.

• Holds a specialised certificate in Interlase Femto-LASIK (i-LASIK) training
• Certified in the treatment of high astigmatism using advanced Femtolaser technology
• Completed intensive SMILE laser surgery and Excimer Laser training
• Serves as a medical director for cornea banking and corneal transplantation
• Earned associate professorship at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy

Professor Veysi Oner is a dedicated eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of Turkey's most prominent dedicated eye care facilities.

• Holds the title of Professor – the highest academic rank in Turkish medicine
• Treats patients at the JCI-accredited Dunyagoz Hospital in Istanbul
• Specialises in refractive surgery including varied laser correction techniques
• Recognised as a specialist ophthalmologist by the Turkish Ministry of Health

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a pioneering ophthalmologist who developed original corneal surgical techniques and founded the Eye Bank at Istanbul University.

• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with decades of senior leadership
• Specialises in anterior segment surgery including complex corneal and refractive procedures
• Serves as an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology diploma
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published over 110 peer-reviewed articles on advanced eye surgery outcomes

Assistant Professor Ugur Tunc recently completed a prestigious clinical research fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University – the top-ranked eye hospital in the United States.

• Specialises in refractive surgery and complex corneal diseases
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Published 18 peer-reviewed papers on corneal health and surgical outcomes
• Awarded the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award by the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Regular presenter at major international forums including the World Ophthalmology Congress

Dr. Ugur Yayla is an ophthalmologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in vitreo-retinal surgery and treats complex conditions like retinopathy of prematurity. Dr. Yayla completed a specialized fellowship in medical retina at Gazi University. He works at a center that serves over 350,000 patients annually.

• Performs retinal detachment surgery and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) procedures.
• Specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement and multifocal lens implants.
• Provides laser vision correction including LASIK, LASEK, and SmartSight techniques.
• Treats glaucoma using laser trabeculoplasty and surgical intervention.

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly accomplished eye surgeon who has performed over 10,000 successful surgical procedures during his career.

• Completed a specialised Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at St Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
• Holds a Diploma from the European Board of Ophthalmology in Paris
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) with advanced certification
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Elected member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh