Associate Professor Esra Ayhan Tuzcu is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist who graduated third in her class from Cumhuriyet University. She brings specialist surgical expertise to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Holds a certified background in phacoemulsification and cataract complication management
• Completed specialised training in refractive surgery through the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Has published over 50 scientific papers on ophthalmic surgical outcomes and techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with decades of clinical practice
• Specialises in both basic and complex intraocular lens procedures

Professor Celebi is a Harvard-trained ophthalmologist and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He holds prestigious international board certifications and leads advanced eye research at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at Harvard Medical School in the United States
• Member of the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Holds the Advanced ICO Examination certification for expert-level clinical knowledge
• Specialises in managing complex cases involving corneal diseases and glaucoma
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology specialising in refractive outcomes

Dr Patchima Chantaren holds an international certificate in forefront refractive surgery from the London Vision Clinic and currently serves as the refractive surgery specialist at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Trained in ocular surface transplantation at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine in Japan
• Held an instructor role at the Center of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation
• Recipient of the Asia Cornea Society-Santen Educational grant for observational training
• Earned her medical degree with first-class honours from Mahidol University

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully performed over 10,000 cataract and refractive procedures. He currently serves as a Professor and Clinical Educator at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Specialises in phakic IOLs and advanced toric lens implantation
• Awarded a European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) certification
• Expert in complex surgeries including DMEK and DALK corneal transplants
• Published 84 scientific articles on refractive errors and ocular surgery

Professor Akif Saygin is a specialised ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who focuses on restores vision through advanced refractive lens techniques.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Completed advanced skills transfer courses in cataract and refractive surgery
• Conducted research into macular treatments at Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains active membership with the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Participates in live surgery symposia to master the latest clinical applications

Professor Matben Volkan is a high-volume ophthalmologist who has performed more than 20,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara.

• Specialises in refractive surgery and advanced lens implantation
• Holds membership in the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Completed specialist training at the Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Highly experienced in managing complex surgical eye cases

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly credentialed ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully managed more than 10,000 surgical cases.

• Completed a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at the Zentrum für Refraktive Chirurgie in Germany
• Awarded the International Council of Ophthalmology Advanced Fellowship (FICO)
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma from Paris
• Specialises in toric lens applications and complex anterior segment surgery

Assistant Professor Nawat Watanachai is a specialist ophthalmologist leading advanced eye care at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in complex vitreous, retina, and cataract surgeries
• Lectures at Mahidol University – one of Thailand's most prestigious medical faculties
• Publishes clinical research on retinal disease outcomes in international academic journals
• Focuses on precise intraocular lens placement for patients with retinal complications

Place and Date of Birth

• Nevşehir, 1974

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 1997 Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• 2003 Ege University Faculty of Medicine Eye Diseases
• 2005 GATA Ankara (Military Service)
• 2018 İstanbul Training and Research Hospital (Assoc.)

National and International Publication number

• Over 50

Case Experience

• More than 20,000 surgical cases experience, 20 years of active service as an ophthalmologist

Associations

• TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)
• AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)

Experience:

1. Konya-Karapınar Kutören Health Center\ General Practitioner
2. KonyaProvincial Deputy Directorate of Health
3. KonyaProvincial Health DeputyDirectorate
4. Istanbul Fatih Tuberculosis Dispensary
5. University of Frankfurt \ Darmstadt Eye Clinic
6. Istanbul Taksim State Hospital\ Eye Diseases
7. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine \ Chief Assistantof the Department of Ophthalmology
8. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank \ Founder (MedicalDirector)
9. TOD\ Chairman
10. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa - Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine\ First Head of the Department of Ophthalmology
11. Demiroğlu-Bilim University \ Head of Ophthalmology Department
12. Florence Nightingale Hospitals \ Eye ClinicCoordinator

Specialties:

1. Vaccinating the child age group
2. Follow-up of eye eclipse in Behçet’s disease with iris and fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA)

Priority treatments:

1. Anterior segment surgery (cataract + IOL implantation, keratoplasty)

Special advanced health technologies:

1. Arslan closed cornea technique
2. Arslan covered cornea technique
3. Retrograde glaucoma tube implantation

Leadership and Administrative Roles (Turkish Ophthalmology Association - TOD):

• Various administrative roles at TOD including:
• President of TOD IstanbulBranch (2006-2010, 2008-2010)
• General Secretary (2015-2017)
• President of TOD (2017-2019)
• Member of TOD CentralExecutive Board (2011-2013, 2013-2015)
• Member of Executive Board of the Cornea and Ocular Surface(COS) Unit of TOD (1994-2023)
• Member of Executive Board of TOD Cataract and Refractive SurgeryUnit (2016-2018)

Research and Publications:

• Authored 57 original articlesin international peer-reviewed journals
• Authored 56 articles in national peer-reviewed journals
• Presented 178 papers at national conferences and 102 papersat international conferences
• Authored 1 book and 6 book chapters
• Developed two original surgicaltechniques and the Retrograde GlaucomaTube Implantation technique
• Served on editorial boardsof various international and national journals

Memberships and Affiliations:

• Member of American Academyof Ophthalmology (AAO) and EuropeanSociety of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Examiner for European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) exams representing Turkey

Awards:

• Received awards from IstanbulUniversity and TÜBİTAK

Education:

Dr Ugur Yayla is an ophthalmology specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with advanced fellowship training in vitreo-retinal surgery.

• Completed a specialised Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship at Gazi University
• Holds a second fellowship in Retinopathy of Prematurity from Zekai Tahir Burak Hospital
• Experienced in treating complex retinal conditions alongside standard lens procedures
• Published clinical research in the field of ophthalmology through Uludag University
• Experienced in high-volume surgical settings at major Turkish training and research hospitals

The doctor graduated from Uludağ University, School of Medicine, and completed specialization training at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. With 32 years of active service, the doctor has extensive experience in ophthalmology, having handled over 55,000 surgical cases. The doctor has contributed significantly to the field with 201 scientific publications and articles.

Memberships include the American Academy of Ophthalmology, European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society, and the Turkish Medical Association.

Associate Professor Faruk Kaya is a leading specialist in lens power calculations, having literally co-authored books on achieving precise vision outcomes with refractive IOLs.

• Specialises in calculated lens placement for patients with previous myopic laser surgery
• Expert in using advanced optical biometers to ensure accurate intraocular lens sizing
• Academic researcher with extensive publications in the Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie
• Highly experienced in managing complex corneal cases, including advanced keratoconus
• Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital – a top Turkish academic centre

Professor Mustafa Ozsutcu is a senior ophthalmologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a career shaped at Turkey's major training institutions.

• Performed thousands of eye surgeries at Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital
• Former faculty member at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in cataract surgery and secondary intraocular lens implantation
• Expertise includes complex cases involving anterior segment reconstruction
• Experienced in using premium lenses to restore vision and reduce glasses dependency