IntraLase Laser Eye Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Sezen Akkaya is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. She has completed over 9,000 surgical cases. Dr. Akkaya treats complex conditions like strabismus and cataracts using modern techniques. She serves as an Associate Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and IOL replacement.
• Expert in laser eye surgery including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in international and Turkish journals.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly credentialed ophthalmic surgeon with over 10,000 successful surgical cases to his name.

• Completed a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at Germany's prestigious Zentrum für Refraktive Chirurgie
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) and the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Holds a Diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd)
• Subspecialised in optics and refraction with multiple international certifications

Gokay Gunay is a refractive surgery expert who has performed over 20,000 successful eye procedures at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul.

• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine within the department of eye diseases
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Active in the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Belongs to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specialises in refractive corrections using modern laser technology

Dr Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz has performed over 30,000 surgical cases during her career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Holds a specific IntraLase Usage Certificate for advanced laser procedures
• Certified in the use of INTACS corneal implants
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Joined the International Society of Refractive Surgery to stay updated on new techniques

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.

Dr Helvacıoğlu is a refractive surgery specialist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who holds prestigious certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology.

• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Expertise in optics validated by the ICO Basic and Clinical Science boards
• Fellow of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Regularly attends global surgical symposiums in San Diego and London
• Specially trained in advanced laser vision correction techniques

Dr Sutan Kaya is a refractive surgery specialist with international credentials from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Holds a specialised certificate in Femtosecond Applications for Anterior Segment Surgery
• Uses advanced corneal topography analysis to map the eye for precise treatment
• Certified in LASIK and corneal collagen cross-linking for complex vision correction
• Member of the German Ophthalmological Society and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu completed a fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital – one of the most prestigious eye centres in the world.

• Holds a Professor title at Biruni University in Istanbul
• Specialises in complex refractive and vitreoretinal procedures
• Practises at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, a leading provider for laser vision correction
• Former Head of Ophthalmology at multiple university hospitals in Turkey
• Trained at Hacettepe University, a top-tier medical school

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. His career is defined by international teaching roles and a deep focus on laser eye correction and corneal health.

• Holds membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology and the International Council of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in femtosecond LASIK, SMILE, and phakic IOL implantation
• Published 84 peer-reviewed articles on refractive surgery and ocular surface diseases
• Awarded by the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Professor Akdemir is a highly academic ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who has extensively published research on corneal biomechanics and surgical outcomes.

• Specialises in refractive surgery and advanced corneal treatments for long-term vision correction
• Published over 20 international peer-reviewed papers on corneal thickness and surgical stability
• Translational editor for major medical texts, including the Wills Eye Institute evaluation guides
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

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.

Dr Nihat Karakaya is a specialist eye surgeon at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who focuses on laser vision correction and retinal microsurgery.

• Trained at the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
• Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Performs both routine refractive procedures and complex retinal detachment surgeries
• International member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Regularly attends global medical congresses to adopt new ophthalmic techniques

Professor Ertan Sunay is a highly credentialed specialist who holds a formal certification in IntraLase Surgery and completed post-graduate training at ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium.

• Holds a specific certificate in Ocular and Corneal Wavefront Analysis
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Specialises in Schwind Amaris Excimer Laser custom ablation techniques
• Maintains active membership with the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Expert in Micro-monovision laser surgery for complex vision correction

Tuğrul Akın is a dedicated ophthalmologist based at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who specialises in advanced laser vision correction. He completed his medical training at Ankara University and Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Focuses on precision laser eye surgery at a dedicated eye care centre
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at leading Turkish military and civilian medical institutions

Assistant Professor Ugur Tunc gained elite international expertise through a prestigious fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University.

• Specialises in refractive surgery and complex corneal diseases at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Awarded the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award by 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 Murat Ayan has successfully managed over 10,000 surgical cases as an ophthalmology specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Samsun.

• Specialises in precise refractive surgery using IntraLase laser technology
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
• Focuses on high-volume surgical excellence and corrective eye procedures
• Highly experienced in managing both routine and complex refractive cases