Ophthalmology Doctors in Turkey — Page 10

Dr Osman Karli is a paediatric specialist based at Liv Hospital Ulus who focuses on the health and development of children from birth through to 18 years.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in child health and diseases
• Expert in newborn care, breastfeeding consultancy, and infant nutrition
• Manages preventive medicine and vaccination programmes for healthy child monitoring
• Experienced in treating paediatric emergency cases and childhood diseases

Dr Ahmet Cem Dural is a highly credentialed endocrine specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He focuses on hormone-related surgical treatments using robot-assisted and laparoscopic techniques.

• Completed an endocrine surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Trained in clinical endocrine surgery at Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden
• Specialises in thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland cancers
• Serves as the Secretary General of the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Professor Betul Tugcu is a senior ophthalmologist at Liv Hospital Ulus with elite academic standings from Turkey's top medical institutions.

• Specialises in treating strabismus in both children and adults to correct eye alignment
• Holds a Professorship from Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine
• Manages keratoconus cases using targeted protocols to stop corneal thinning
• Performs cataract surgeries to restore clear vision using modern lens technologies
• Member of the International and European Strabismological Associations

Dr Vedat Kaya is a leading specialist in laser eye surgery and cataract procedures at Liv Hospital Ulus. He contributes to the global ophthalmic community as a reviewer for 'The Cornea' peer-reviewed journal.

• Specialises in treating corneal diseases like keratoconus using laser and surgical techniques
• Manages complex glaucoma cases to help prevent vision loss from eye pressure
• Performs strabismus correction surgery to improve eye alignment and coordination
• Treats vitreous body destruction and other serious conditions affecting eye fluid

Professor Uyar is a leading specialist in vitreoretinal surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on complex disorders of the retina and vitreous.

• Treats retinal detachments, macular holes, and proliferative diabetic retinopathy
• Expert in microsurgery for traumatic eye injuries and removing intraocular foreign bodies
• Uses high-resolution retinal imaging including OCT and angiography for precise diagnosis
• Specialises in intravitreal injections and laser photocoagulation for macular degeneration
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools

Associate Professor Faruk Kaya is a leading ophthalmologist at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specialising in complex retinal conditions and cataract surgery. He is known for his published 6-year outcome data on corneal cross-linking for progressive keratoconus.

• Specialises in precise intraocular lens (IOL) power calculations for cataract surgery
• Treats macular degeneration and retinal vein occlusion using advanced injections
• Expert in corneal cross-linking – a treatment that strengthens the cornea to halt keratoconus
• Contributor to major medical textbooks including Keratoconus: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment

Dr Saim Ustunel is a dedicated ophthalmologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital with specialised training from Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's premier medical schools.

• Focuses on cataract surgery and advanced glaucoma management
• Treats complex eye conditions including strabismus and macular dystrophy
• Expertise in paediatric amblyopia and comprehensive children's eye care
• Formerly a specialist at the Private Ankara Maya Eye Centre
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

Dr Nazife Asikgarip specialises in both vision correction and oculoplastic surgery at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. She focuses on combining precise surgical laser techniques with eye area aesthetics for functional and cosmetic results.

• Expert in excimer laser and refractive surgery for permanent vision correction
• Performs oculoplastic procedures including blepharoplasty to treat drooping eyelids
• Specialises in cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University of Health Sciences Haydarpasa Numune Hospital
• Manages paediatric eye conditions including amblyopia and childhood vision disorders

Dr Mehmet Sahin has managed over 30,000 cases of retinal disease, providing him with an incredible level of expertise in complex eye conditions.

• Specialises in cataract and anterior segment surgeries at Private Koru Ankara Hospital
• Expert in refractive surgery using ReLEx SMILE and femtosecond laser techniques
• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

Dr Tuncer has performed over 10,000 eye surgeries at Can Hospitals Turkey, making him one of the region's most prolific ophthalmology specialists.

• Specialises in laser-assisted cataract surgery using trifocal and premium intraocular lenses
• Performs advanced vision correction including SMILE, LASIK, and femtosecond laser techniques
• Manages complex retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Corrects delicate eyelid issues through oculoplastic surgery, including ptosis and aesthetics

Özer Kavalcıoğlu is a leading specialist in cataract and refractive surgery at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, with over 20 years of international conference participation.

• Specialises in advanced LASIK, femtosecond laser procedures, and multifocal lens implants
• Performs corneal transplants and complex retinal procedures including vitrectomies
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Trained at Hacettepe University Medical School – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

Dr Akin Akyurt is a German-trained ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, having completed senior fellowships at the University Eye Clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen.

• Specialises in femtosecond laser cataract surgery and multifocal lens implantation for vision correction
• Uses corneal collagen cross-linking – a targeted treatment to strengthen the cornea and stop Keratoconus progressing
• Expert in scleral fixation – a complex technique used to secure intraocular lenses when standard support is missing
• Member of the German (DOG), American (AAO), and European (ESCRS) ophthalmological societies

Dr Sezer Ozkan has performed over 10,000 successful eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Samsun, specializing in high-volume cataract and laser vision correction.

• Performs cataract procedures using intraocular lens (IOL) replacements to restore clear vision
• Expert in laser eye surgery including LASIK, LASEK, and IntraLase technologies
• Specialised in ophthalmology at Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish medical centre
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD)