Professor Celebi is a highly decorated ophthalmologist who serves on the executive board for the Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.

• Completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School in the United States
• Holds specialised certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology in Optics and Refraction
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Specialises in corneal diseases, limbal stem cell transplants, and complex vision correction
• Recognised with multiple academic achievement awards for his research in ocular health

Dr Birgi Sönmezer lead the Eye Laser Clinic at Medical Park Antalya and has been a central figure in ophthalmic surgery for decades.

• Completed advanced training in retina and vitreoretinal surgery at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Was a founding partner of the Maya Eye Hospital
• Spent over a decade specialising in laser treatments at the World Eye Hospital Antalya branch
• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who has performed over 10,000 eye surgeries at Istanbul Medipol University. He holds a prestigious diploma in Cornea and External Disease subspecialty.

• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology and International Council of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in refractive surgery including PRK, LASIK, and advanced SMILE techniques
• Researches myopia treatments and toric phakic intraocular lenses
• Authored 84 scientific articles and multiple textbooks on corneal surgery

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a leading authority in refractive surgery who developed two original corneal surgical techniques used in modern eye care.

• Founder and former Medical Director of the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Eye Bank
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and expert examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in anterior segment surgery including complex laser vision correction and keratoplasty
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Current Eye Clinic Coordinator at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr Tasanee Sirikul is a certified specialist in refractive surgery who earned second-class honours for her medical degree at Mahidol University.

• Completed advanced residency training in ophthalmology at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Certified expert in corneal and refractive surgery procedures
• Serves as a visiting lecturer training future eye surgeons in Thailand
• Practises at Laser Vision International LASIK Center specialising in vision correction
• Focuses on precise corneal reshaping for patients seeking clinical expertise

Assistant Professor Ugur Tunc recently completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, focuses on advanced corneal and refractive surgery.

• Specialises in corneal diseases and laser vision correction techniques
• Recognised with the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award from the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published 18 peer-reviewed papers on corneal health and surgical outcomes
• Trained at Istanbul Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital

Dr Gokay Gunay is a highly-practised ophthalmic surgeon who has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures at the renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical institutions
• Holds membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specialises in vision correction and refractive surgery techniques
• Affiliated with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Experience

2022 - 2023

Private Medipol Mega Hospitals Complex

2010 - 2010

Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine

2010 - 2010

Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology

2001 - 2011

Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology

2001 - 2011

Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital

2000 - 2001

Edirne Regional Hospital

2000 - 2001

Edirne Regional Hospital

Education

2000 Selçuk University, Ophthalmology

2000 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, OPHTHALMOLOGY

1994 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

1994 Selçuk University, Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Faruk Kaya is a leading eye specialist at Istanbul Medipol University with significant expertise in refractive surgery and corneal health.

• Published research on intraocular lens power calculations in the Journal of Refractive Surgery
• Expert in epithelium-off corneal cross-linking for managing progressive keratoconus
• Specialises in biometry and the use of optical biometers for precise surgical planning
• Recognised for his academic contributions to international ophthalmology journals and textbooks

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc focuses on refractive outcomes at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of Turkey's most prominent specialised eye centres.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published author on presbyopia corrective lenses and cataract treatments
• Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital, a major Turkish ophthalmic centre
• Regular attendee at the Turkish Ophthalmology Association national congresses
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

The doctor completed medical education at Marmara University School of Medicine and further specialized at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital in Turkey. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the International Council of Ophthalmology. The doctor has passed the Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams from the International Council of Ophthalmology.

The doctor actively participates in international seminars and congresses, including the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the National Congress of Ophthalmology in Turkey.

The doctor graduated from Akdeniz University School of Medicine and completed career education at İzmir Bozyaka Teaching and Training Hospital in Turkey. Specializing in ophthalmology, the doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the German Ophthalmological Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Certified in advanced procedures such as LASIK application, presbyopia correction with multifocal intraocular lenses, and scleral fixation techniques, the doctor is also skilled in corneal collagen cross-linking and femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery.

Professor Ihsan Yilmaz is a senior ophthalmologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who received international training at the Vance Thompson Vision Center in the United States.

• Specialises in Excimer Laser treatments including Photorefractive keratectomy and Lasik
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology as a recognised specialist
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Authored a clinical handbook on intraocular lenses used by 300 surgical peers
• Expertise includes complex retinal surgeries and advanced cataract procedures

The doctor completed higher and career education at Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Turkey. Following this, the doctor gained extensive experience in ophthalmology, starting with a role at a military hospital in Sivas. The doctor then completed an internship and served as an assistant professor at Fırat University School of Medicine.

Further academic appointments included assistant and associate professorships at İnönü University School of Medicine. The doctor also worked at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Wilmer Eye Institute. Currently, the doctor is a professor at Biruni University and practices at Veni Vidi Göz Eye Hospital.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine and furthered their education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey. They are a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association, indicating a commitment to professional development and adherence to medical standards in ophthalmology.