Keratoconus Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute – one of the world's top-ranked eye centres.

• Specialises in managing complex corneal conditions and retinal disorders
• Serves as a Professor of Ophthalmology at Biruni University in Istanbul
• Trained at Hacettepe University, Turkey's leading medical institution
• Member of the Vitreoretinal and Medical Retinal Department during his time abroad

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a leading authority in corneal surgery, holding a subspecialty diploma in cornea and external disease. He has performed over 10,000 eye procedures and specialises in restoring vision for complex keratoconus cases.

• Performs advanced corneal transplants including DALK and DMEK for better graft survival
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, a prestigious international standard
• Published author of book chapters specifically covering corneal diseases and surgery
• Recognised as a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Trained other surgeons as Clinical Education Chief at large city hospitals

Dr Mehmet Orçun Akdemir is a leading ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, widely recognised for his extensive clinical research into advanced corneal repair and keratoconus management.

• Specialises in Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK), a precise technique that replaces the outer corneal layers while preserving the patient's own inner layer
• Performs corneal cross-linking (CXL) to strengthen the cornea and stop the progression of keratoconus
• Expert in intrastromal corneal ring segment surgery to improve vision without a full transplant
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with over 20 peer-reviewed international publications

Kader Yildiz is a dedicated eye specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey with a strong clinical focus on corneal health and vision restoration.

• Published over 100 medical articles on ophthalmology and eye health
• Consults in both English and Turkish for international patients
• Trained at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine – a major regional teaching hospital
• Focuses on corneal conditions including managing progressive vision loss
• Uses evidence-based protocols developed through extensive medical research

Dr Matin Suleymanzade is an oceans-certified ophthalmology specialist at Biruni University Hospital who holds prestigious International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) credentials.

• Specialises in corneal diseases and refractive surgery to improve vision and eye health
• Holds International Council of Ophthalmology certificates in basic science and optics
• Completed specialised training at Gülhane Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in contact lens application principles for complex vision correction
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association involved in cornea and refractive surgery studies

Professor Selim Guldiken is a specialist ophthalmologist at CatchLife who focuses on precise laser vision correction and advanced lens replacement. He is a frequent speaker at national eye health conferences and is known for tailoring postoperative care to each patient's needs.

• Performs No Touch Laser (TransPRK) surgery – a surface treatment that avoids creating a corneal flap
• Uses Johnson and Johnson TECNIS Synergy and Alcon PanOptix intraocular lenses
• Completed his specialist ophthalmology residency at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in reshaping the cornea using laser technology to correct vision errors

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.

Nihat Karakaya is a highly clinical ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics with board memberships in both American and Turkish professional associations.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Performs intraocular lens (IOL) replacement to improve vision clarity
• Specialises in refractive surgery including LASIK for vision correction
• Trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
• Regularly participates in international congresses to access the latest eye surgery protocols

Dr Tuğrul Akın is a specialist ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics with extensive training from Turkey's leading military medical academy.

• Graduated from the prestigious Ankara University School of Medicine
• Completed specialist career training at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Focuses on corneal health and vision correction strategies
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Ertan Sunay is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who holds specialist certification in corneal cross-linking and Ferrara rings application.

• Treats keratoconus using corneal cross-linking to strengthen the eye and prevent vision loss
• Uses Ferrara rings to reshape the cornea and improve focusing without more invasive surgery
• Certified in corneal keratoplasty for cases requiring partial or full corneal transplants
• Expert in Sirius corneal Scheimpflug analysis for precise measurement of eye irregularities
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Retina Specialists

Professor Mehmet Sahin provides specialist eye care at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, having managed over 30,000 cases of retinal and segment diseases.

• Specialises in anterior segment surgery for complex corneal and lens conditions
• Expert in refractive surgery to correct vision issues and restore clarity
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Trained at the Ankara Training and Research Hospital Eye Clinic
• Uses high-volume surgical experience to manage delicate eye repairs

Ibrahim Tuncer is a highly accomplished ophthamologist with a record of over 10,000 successful surgical cases. He is a published researcher whose work in international scientific indexes is widely cited by other specialists.

• Specialises in refractive surgery including laser-based treatments to reshape the cornea
• Manages complex corneal conditions using specialised intraocular lenses
• Expert in oculoplastic surgery including pterygium repair to remove growths from the eye surface
• Presented 28 scientific papers at global medical conferences
• Active member of international ophthalmology research communities

Assistant Professor Ugur Tunc recently completed a prestigious research fellowship at Johns Hopkins University's Wilmer Eye Institute, specialising in cornea and external eye diseases.

• Focuses on corneal ectasia progression – managing the thinning and bulging of the cornea
• Highly active in refractive surgery – uses laser-based methods to correct vision issues
• Published multiple research papers on the bacterial microbiome in keratoconus patients
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract Surgeons
• Awarded the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award by the Turkish Ophthalmological Society