Vitreous body destruction Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli is an ophthalmology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who trained at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami.

• Specialises in micro-surgical techniques for delicate internal eye conditions
• Completed specialised training in Moscow focusing on refractive eye procedures
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Experienced in phaco surgery – uses ultrasound to break up debris, requiring smaller incisions and quicker healing

Hasan Kiziltoprak is a retinal specialist at Atlas University Hospital who focus on restoring vision through precision surgery and advanced diagnostics.

• Specialises in vitreomacular interface diseases, including repairs for macular holes and retinal detachments
• Expert in retinal microcirculation – published research on tracking vascular changes using high-resolution imaging
• Uses intravitreal injections to manage complex chorioretinopathy and inflammatory eye conditions
• Recognised for academic contributions with over 40 publications in international peer-reviewed medical journals

Dr Esra Vural is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology who has managed over 5,000 cases at leading Turkish and German eye centres.

• Holds FICO status from the International Council of Ophthalmology for high-level clinical expertise
• Completed specialized training at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, one of Europe's top medical institutions
• Published academic research on innovative retinal prostheses and corneal crosslinking treatments
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Husnu Guzel is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who has successfully managed over 15,000 surgical cases.

• Specialises in vitreoretinal surgery for complex conditions of the vitreous and retina
• Former Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
• Published over 100 scientific articles on eye disease and surgical outcomes
• Fellowship-trained specialist with decades of clinical leadership in Turkey
• Expert in microsurgical techniques to restore vision and eye health

Dr. Nam Sanghyu is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Asan Medical Center. He is a Clinical Specialist and Clinical Professor. His practice focuses on cataract and presbyopia. He also treats cornea and ocular surface disease, including dry eye, external eye disease, and tear duct problems. He manages retina and glaucoma disorders, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Accreditations: Full Member of KOS, KDES, KCDS, KSCRS, and the Korean Contact Lens Study Society. Regular Member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and APACRS.

Publications: Scientific Reports (2022) on big data linking air pollution and conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologica (2021) on OCTA after repair of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (2021) on blue light and polyphenolic protection.

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.

Associate Professor Fırat Helvacıoğlu is an internationally certified eye surgeon at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, holding the prestigious International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Clinical Science diploma.

• Specialises in refractive surgery and complex lens procedures to restore clear vision
• Completed clinical science board exams through the International Council of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Regularly attends global surgical symposiums in London, Lisbon, and San Diego
• Practises at Veni Vidi, a dedicated centre for advanced ocular treatments

Dr Sutan Kaya is an ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics with international credentials from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

• Treats vitreous conditions using specialized scleral fixation techniques for eye wall stabilization
• Uses corneal topography analysis to map the eye's shape for precise treatment planning
• Certified in laser-based eye procedures including Femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery
• Holds membership with the German Ophthalmological Society and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully performed over 10,000 cataract and eye reconstruction procedures. He currently serves as a Clinical Educator at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Holds the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) certification
• Specialises in ocular surface reconstruction to restore clear vision
• Expert in corneal transplantation and refractive surgical techniques
• Recipient of the Best Poster Award from the ESCRS London conference

Professor Akdemir has performed over 900 eye procedures and authored 24 international peer-reviewed articles on complex ocular conditions.

• Practices at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, specialising in the anterior segment and retina
• Uses ophthalmoscopy to precisely map the internal structures of the eye
• Treats retina-related issues including retinal vein occlusions and ocular surface diseases
• Published research in major journals like Eye on retinal nerve fibre layers
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu brings globally recognised expertise to Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, having trained at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute.

• Specialises in vitreoretinal surgery – addressing complex issues inside the jelly-like substance of the eye
• Fellowship-trained at Johns Hopkins in the United States, a world leader in ophthalmology
• Holds the rank of Professor, indicating a high level of academic and clinical seniority
• Focuses on retinal and medical eye health to preserve and restore patient vision