Ophthalmology Doctors Abroad — Page 11

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Dr Ihsanyilmaz is a vitreoretinal specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who trained at the prestigious Vance Thompson Vision Center in the United States.

• Specialises in smart and toric lens implants for cataract surgery
• Expert in vitreoretinal surgery for complex retinal detachments and macular holes
• Performs precision laser vision correction including Lasik and no-touch PRK
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Board of Ophthalmology

Dr Fırat Helvacıoğlu is a leading eye specialist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, having successfully performed more than 20,000 cataract and refractive surgeries.

• Holds dual board certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) in Basic and Clinical Science
• Specialises in LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and premium lens implants to correct vision
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Regularly attends global congresses in London and San Diego to use the latest techniques
• Treats complex eye conditions including strabismus, glaucoma, and retinal detachment

Dr Sutan Kaya has performed over 45,000 surgeries at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, making him one of the most prolific ophthalmologists in the region.

• Specialises in cataract surgery using multifocal lenses to correct age-related near-vision loss (presbyopia)
• Certified in laser-assisted (femtosecond) techniques for high-precision anterior segment surgery
• Performs corneal collagen cross-linking, a non-surgical treatment to strengthen the cornea and stop keratoconus progression
• Holds international memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr Ozden Gul is a Brussels-born surgeon at Umran Tip Merkezi who focuses on endocrine and gastrointestinal surgery and laparoscopic techniques.

• Treats thyroid and parathyroid disorders involving the hormone-producing glands
• Specialises in laparoscopic gallbladder and hernia repairs for faster recovery
• Manages benign and malignant breast diseases with surgical intervention
• Practiced at major Turkish institutions like Haydarpasa Numune Training Hospital

Professor Yildirim has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries and specialises in advanced cornea transplantation and vision correction. He serves as a Clinical Educator at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Performed thousands of corneal transplants using advanced DALK and DMEK techniques
• Expert in laser eye surgery including SMILE, LASIK, and phakic IOL implants
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) and International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) certifications
• Awarded for his research in refractive surgery by the ESCRS

Dr Erdal Otman is a senior specialist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi who focuses on restoring vision through modern surgical techniques.

• Specialises in phacoemulsification for cataract removal through tiny incisions
• Uses intraocular lens implantation to correct vision and reduce reliance on glasses
• Manages glaucoma through medical and surgical care to prevent vision loss
• Treats retinal disorders including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Corrects refractive errors such as myopia and astigmatism using laser techniques