Keratoconus Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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 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

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

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

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 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. Ihsan Yilmaz is an ophthalmologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He authored a research handbook on Phacik intraocular lenses distributed to 300+ eye surgeons. Dr. Yilmaz specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and macular conditions. He gained international clinical experience in the USA before practicing in Istanbul.

• Holds certification from the European Board of Ophthalmology.
• Treats complex conditions like retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.
• Performs LASIK, vitrectomy, and cataract surgery with specialized lens replacement.
• Is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ARVO.

Professor Turkcuoglu completed a prestigious fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, specialising in complex eye surgery and corneal care.

• Performs corneal transplantation to restore vision and structural integrity to the eye
• Focuses on vitreoretinal surgery and managing severe eye trauma cases
• Uses laser treatments for precise corneal reshaping and rehabilitation
• Serves as a senior specialist at Medicana Camlica Hospital in Istanbul

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

Professor Akin Akyurt is a German-trained specialist who focuses on stabilising vision through corneal collagen cross-linking at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Holds a PhD from the University of Cologne in Germany
• Certified in corneal topography – using detailed maps of the eye to plan treatment
• Member of the German Ophthalmological Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in scleral fixation and corneal strengthening techniques to prevent further vision loss
• Presents research at major global forums including the World Ophthalmology Congress

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