Professor Melike Gedar is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with an extensive track record in refractive lens and laser eye surgery.

• Specialises in cataract and vision correction using multifocal and toric lens implants
• Authored research on anaesthetic management for glaucoma surgery and orbital metastasis
• Invited speaker on endoscopic tear duct surgery and dry eye treatments at international congresses
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and the Education Commission at Bahçeşehir University

Associate Professor Esra Ayhan Tuzcu is a leading academic at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya with over 50 scientific publications in eye care.

• Specialises in phaco surgery – a technique for removing cataracts using ultrasound for faster recovery
• Trained in refractive surgery to correct vision and reduce dependence on glasses
• Completed advanced vitreoretinal surgery training at Ankara University
• Associate Professor and active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Associate Professor Apaydin is a senior eye specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya with over 200 published scientific papers and presentations.

• Specialises in retinal diseases and uveitis management
• Held a long-term academic post at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of EURETINA – the European Society of Retinal Specialists
• Certified by the Turkish Ophthalmology Proficiency Board
• Fellow of the International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS)

Ahmet Karacor is a senior eye specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya. He has successfully performed more than 10,000 surgical procedures throughout his career.

• Specialises in surgical treatments for various eye conditions
• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Managed complex patient cases at Antalya Education and Research Hospital
• Provides consultations and surgical care in English

Professor Alkin is a leading retinal specialist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California.

• Specialises in vitreoretinal surgery for complex secondary retinal detachments and traumatic eye injuries
• Performs pars plana vitrectomy – a microsurgery to repair the retina and remove vitreous gel
• Uses photodynamic therapy and advanced laser treatments for chronic retinal conditions
• Holds seats on both the Medical and Surgical Retinal Boards of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society

Dr Birgi Sönmezer has performed over 900 cataract and 900 strabismus treatments. He leads the Eye Laser Clinic at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in vitreoretinal surgery – managing complex retinal detachments and conditions involving the back of the eye
• Uses ReLEx SMILE and IntraLase techniques for laser vision correction
• Member of the European VitreoRetinal Society (EVRS)
• Co-founded the Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital, a specialised centre for vision care

Dr. Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Acibadem University (2023–2025). He practices at Acibadem Maslak Hospital (2024–2025). He completed a glaucoma fellowship at Harvard/Mass Eye and Ear in 2016. His clinical work covers glaucoma (MIGS, seton procedures), cornea (limbal stem cell surgery), lacrimal surgery (scarless endoscopic DCR), medical retina (intravitreal injections), myopia control in children, and orbital surgery.

He earned his MD from Hacettepe University and ranked 3rd in his class. He began his ophthalmology residency after placing 11th in Turkey’s TUS exam. Certifications include ICO Basic and Clinical (2010), FEBO (2015), Turkish Board (2016), Advanced ICO/FICO (2017), and USMLE Step 4. His awards include Acibadem Academic Achievement (2015–2023), Best Presentation (2022), and TOD awards (2022–2023). He has published 58 international articles and 15 books. He holds an MSc in Biological Data Science (GPA 3.94/4.00, top of term) and completed training in AI in Healthcare in 2020.

Dr Chantaren is a leading refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center. She holds advanced certifications in laser vision correction from the London Vision Clinic and Kyoto Prefectural University.

• Specialises in SMILE, LASIK, and Presbyond techniques for vision correction
• Fellowship-trained in cornea and refractive surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Expert in ocular surface transplantation and chronic dry eye management
• Former instructor at the Center of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation

Ophthalmologist, specialist in cataract treatment

Professor Yildirim has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries and specialises in advanced cornea transplantation and vision correction. He serves as a Clinical Educator at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Performed thousands of corneal transplants using advanced DALK and DMEK techniques
• Expert in laser eye surgery including SMILE, LASIK, and phakic IOL implants
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) and International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) certifications
• Awarded for his research in refractive surgery by the ESCRS

Dr Akif Saygin specialises in refractive cataract surgery and diabetic eye conditions at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He completed his ophthalmology training at the prestigious Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Expert in treating diabetic macular edema using specialised grid laser techniques
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Performs precision eye alignment procedures for patients with strabismus
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Levent Akcay is one of Turkey's most prolific eye surgeons, having performed over 55,000 operations at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in complex cataracts, LASIK, and vision correction surgery
• Fellow of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Published 201 scientific papers to help advance the field of ophthalmology
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Turkish Medical Association

Associate Professor Gokcen Gokce has performed over 10,000 surgical cases and holds a medical directorship for a cornea bank.

• Specialises in SMILE and Femto-LASIK laser surgeries for vision correction
• Uses femtolaser techniques to treat keratoconus with corneal rings and transplants
• Highly skilled in oculoplasty and periorbital plastic surgery, including Botox and fillers
• Treats complex eye conditions like glaucoma and strabismus using precision surgical techniques
• Holds certifications for Keratoplasty and high astigmatism treatment with femtolaser technology

Dr Nichaboon Chotkajornkiat is a fellowship-trained specialist in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Completed subspeciality training at Ramathibodi Hospital – one of Thailand's top medical institutions
• Holds a certificate in neuro-ophthalmology for managing complex eye-brain connections
• Certified by the Thai Board of Ophthalmology for general and specialised eye care
• Manages strabismus, a condition where eyes do not align correctly, in children

Dr Cekmeceli brings elite international expertise to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, having trained at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute in Miami – consistently ranked as the top eye hospital in the US.

• Specialises in phaco surgery, a modern technique for removing cataracts through tiny incisions for faster healing
• Performs refractive surgery to correct vision and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses
• Treats complex strabismus cases, correcting eye misalignment in both paediatric and adult patients
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association