Best Relex Smile Eye Surgery Doctors in İzmir for Australians

Associate Professor Halil Hüseyin Cagatay, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005) and at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2005–2009). He practices in İzmir and Istanbul. His focus includes cataract surgery, including complex cases, retinal surgery, and oculoplastic surgery. He has particular interest in pediatric eye health, strabismus, ptosis, keratoconus and other corneal disease, glaucoma, retinal disease, and refractive surgery. He routinely performs laser procedures and combined glaucoma and cataract surgery. He also performs DCR, prosthetic eye, eyelid tumor, orbital mass, and trauma surgeries.

Accreditations and achievements include passing the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma Examination. He earned the Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology in Paris in 2016. He became an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology in 2016. His scientific work includes 33 international and 12 national peer-reviewed publications. He has delivered 74 poster or oral presentations, 4 video presentations, and 3 photograph presentations at congresses. He has also contributed to 2 book translations or chapters.

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist with over 10,000 surgical cases performed throughout his career.

• Completed a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at the St Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
• Holds a fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd)
• Awarded the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Advanced Diploma and FEBO title in Paris
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Serves as an Associate Professor, actively contributing to clinical research and surgical training

Associate Professor Gokcen Gokce is a laser eye surgery specialist who has performed over 10,000 successful operations at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir.

• Holds several certificates specifically for SMILE laser surgery and high astigmatism treatment
• Completed specialist medical training at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Use of IFS Femtolaser technology for complex corneal tunnel and ring procedures
• Certified in Keratoplasty and Medical Directorship of cornea banks
• Expertise includes managing refractive errors and keratoconus with femtolaser techniques

Associate Professor Erkan Unsal has performed more than 20,000 surgical procedures during his career as a dedicated ophthalmologist.

• Specialised at the Ege University Faculty of Medicine in eye diseases
• Maintains active membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Published over 50 research papers in national and international medical journals
• Former staff member at the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Lead surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir focusing on vision correction

Dr Kader Yildiz treats high-volume cases at Can Hospitals Turkey and has contributed to over 100 medical articles on eye care.

• Graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on a range of modern corrective eye procedures
• Highly active in ophthalmic research and academic publishing
• Communicates with international patients in fluent English
• Based at a facility known for modern vision correction techniques

Professor Ibrahim Tuncer has managed over 10,000 surgical cases and specialises in advanced laser vision correction at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Performs SMILE surgery alongside Femtosecond and Excimer laser techniques
• Published 48 scientific articles focused on refractive and cataract outcomes
• Holds a professorship and has presented 28 papers at international medical congresses
• Expertise includes complex lens implantation including Toric and Multifocal options
• Specialised training in medical retina and glaucoma management supplements his surgical practice