Keratoconus Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Mediha Tok Cevik is a corneal specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on complex refractive solutions and corneal preservation.

• Specialises in corneal transplants to restore vision in advanced keratoconus cases
• Performs refractive surgery to correct vision issues caused by irregular corneal shapes
• Expert in fitting specialised contact lenses for patients who cannot wear standard pairs
• Manages glaucoma and medical retina cases as part of comprehensive eye care
• Experienced in oculoplasty for functional and aesthetic improvements around the eye area

The doctor is an accomplished ophthalmologist with over two decades of experience in diagnosing and treating eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and astigmatism. Specializing in retina diseases, the doctor is proficient in vitreoretinal surgery and macular surgeries. The doctor has contributed significantly to the field, with research on Phacik Intraocular Lenses distributed to over 300 ophthalmologists.

Memberships include the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, European Board of Ophthalmology, and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Medical training was completed at Uludag University, with further specialization in Istanbul and international expertise gained in the USA.

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute – one of the world's top-ranked eye centres.

• Specialises in managing complex corneal conditions and retinal disorders
• Serves as a Professor of Ophthalmology at Biruni University in Istanbul
• Trained at Hacettepe University, Turkey's leading medical institution
• Member of the Vitreoretinal and Medical Retinal Department during his time abroad

Kader Yildiz is a dedicated eye specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey with a strong clinical focus on corneal health and vision restoration.

• Published over 100 medical articles on ophthalmology and eye health
• Consults in both English and Turkish for international patients
• Trained at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine – a major regional teaching hospital
• Focuses on corneal conditions including managing progressive vision loss
• Uses evidence-based protocols developed through extensive medical research

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

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

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

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 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 Kurshat Chagin is a surgical heavyweight who has performed more than 50,000 eye procedures and founded the specialised Cagin Eye Hospital.

• Holds a Visx User Certificate for precision laser eye treatments
• Uses wave scan–aberometry to create highly detailed maps of the eye surface
• Maintains active membership with the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Recognised with an ICL Certificate for implantable contact lens expertise
• Published 50 articles in major international medical journals