Professor Yasar Dag is a highly academic ophthalmologist who completed intensive specialty vitrectomy training at the Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in complex eye trauma surgery and vitrectomised eye management
• Authored research on manual small incision cataract surgery for vitrectomised eyes
• Practises at Valued Med Hub Hospitals following roles at major city training hospitals
• Registered member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
• Published contributor to BMC Ophthalmology and the Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology

Dr Karaca Umut has successfully performed over 900 eye treatments at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya – a specialised centre for complex ocular care.

• Specialises in surgical ophthalmology with a focus on retinal health
• Maintains a perfect 5-star patient rating for surgical outcomes
• Expertise includes managing both vitrectomy and general eye microsurgery
• Practices at a dedicated eye care facility with focused surgical suites

Dr. Sumet Supalaset, MD, is a specialist in cornea and refractive surgery. He holds certifications from top institutions in London, Kyoto, and Chiang Mai University. He completed observership training at UCLA. Dr. Sumet earned his bachelor's degree in ophthalmology from Phramongkutklao Hospital and graduated with honors from Chulalongkorn University in 1997.

He has published research articles in international journals. His work focuses on LASIK, corneal diseases, and advanced refractive procedures. Dr. Sumet is skilled in many surgical techniques, including LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ICL, phacoemulsification, corneal transplantation, and tumor excision. He is a former lecturer at Chulabhorn Hospital. Dr. Sumet speaks Thai, English, Chinese, and Japanese.

Place and Date of Birth

• 1969

Language Skills

• English, Serbian, Albanian and other Balkan languages

Education and Experience

• Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine (English)
• Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Number of Scientific Publications

• More than 30 scientific publications.

Case Experience

• Experience with more than 5,000 surgical cases during 12 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

Memberships

• AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
• EVRS (European VitreoRetinal Society)
• TOD (Turkish Society 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:

The doctor is a seasoned Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist with over a decade of experience. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, the doctor has mastered a wide array of ophthalmic procedures. The doctor completed post-graduation from Beyoğlu Eye Hospital and graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2006.

Professor Zeynep Alkin is a highly experienced vitreoretinal specialist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles.

• Performs complex pars plana vitrectomy for diabetic membranes and recurrent retinal detachments
• Specialises in managing traumatic retinal detachments using high-viscosity silicone oil
• Previously served as a Clinical and Research Fellow at the University of Southern California
• Member of both the Medical and Surgical Retinal Boards of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Authored over 50 international publications on advanced retinal imaging and surgical techniques

Professor Celebi is a Harvard-trained ophthalmologist who graduated third in his class at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's premier medical schools.

• Completed a specialist fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in the United States
• Holds fellowships with the European Board of Ophthalmology and the International Council of Ophthalmology
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh ensuring high surgical standards
• Specialises in medical retina and complex ocular surface procedures at Istinye University Liv Hospital
• Recipient of multiple academic achievement awards for his research in ophthalmic surgery

Dr Birgi Sönmezer is a highly focused specialist who dedicated five years to post-specialisation training in retina and vitreoretinal surgery at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in complex vitrectomy procedures and retinal disorders
• Completed intensive surgical training at Istanbul Okmeydanı Retina Clinic
• Practises at Medical Park Antalya – a leading JCI-accredited hospital group
• Served as a founding partner at Maya Eye Hospital
• Consults at the Eye Laser Clinic in Antalya

Prof. Yusuf Yıldırım, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Cornea and Ocular Surface Diseases
• Ocular Surface Reconstruction
• Cornea Transplantation (PK, DALK, DMEK)
• Refractive Surgery (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOLs)

Education and Career

• 2006 – 2010, Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital / Resident in Ophthalmology
• 2007, Sub-Investigator, Clinical Trial on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Neovista, Inc.)
• 2009 – 2011, Sub-Investigator, Keraflex Treatment for Myopia (Avedro, Inc.)
• 2016, European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) Certification
• 2018, International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) Certification
• 2019, Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma
• 2020, Membership, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Until 2024, Professor and Clinical Education Chief, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• 2024 – Present, Professor and Clinical Educator, Istanbul Medipol University, Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital

Career

Born in Trabzon in 1982, Prof. Yusuf Yıldırım completed his high school education at Kanuni Anatolian High School and earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2006. He pursued his residency at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, where he contributed to clinical trials on age-related macular degeneration and myopia treatment. Prof. Yıldırım's clinical focus lies in cataract and refractive surgeries, as well as corneal and ocular surface diseases. He has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries, numerous ocular surface reconstructions, and advanced corneal transplants (PK, DALK, DMEK). His refractive surgery experience includes PRK, LASIK (mechanical and femtosecond), SMILE, and phakic IOL implantation. He continues to participate in clinical research, particularly involving toric phakic IOLs. He holds multiple distinguished certifications and memberships including FEBO (2016), FICO (2018), a Corneal Subspecialty Diploma (2019), and Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2020). In his academic career, Prof. Yıldırım has contributed to the education of numerous residents and has published widely in the field.

Publications

• Author of 84 peer-reviewed scientific articles
• H-index: 17 (Web of Science), 23 (Google Scholar)
• Total Citations: 830 (Web of Science), 1,451 (Google Scholar)

Books and Book Chapters

• Ocular Surface Disorders
• Corneal Diseases and Surgery
• Refractive Errors (including Presbyopia)

Certifications and Awards

• European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO), 2016
• International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO), 2018
• Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma, 2019
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 2020
• 2nd Place – Best Poster Award, ESCRS Conference, London, 2014

Assistant Professor Ugur Tunc recently completed a prestigious clinical research fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University – the top-ranked eye hospital in the US.

• Specialises in treating retinal diseases and complex macular edema management
• Serves as clinical faculty at Istanbul Medipol University, training the next generation of surgeons
• Recipient of the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award from the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Assistant Professor Nawat Watanachai is a leading retinal specialist at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre, focusing on complex vitreous and retinal disorders.

• Holds a senior academic post at Mahidol University – a top-tier Thai medical institution
• Specialises in combined vitreous, retina, and cataract surgeries
• Published researcher in retinal disease outcomes and advanced ophthalmic procedures
• Expert in managing delicate retinal conditions at Bangkok Eye Hospital

Professor Yucel Ozturk has completed over 30,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, specialising in complex procedures of the posterior segment.

• Maintains a high-volume surgical practice focusing on retinal and vitreous disorders
• Published 20 scientific papers in international and national medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Dr Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital
• Completed medical studies at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Esra Vural is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology who completed advanced surgical training at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich.

• Performed over 5,000 successful eye surgeries across leading Turkish and German hospitals
• Holds the prestigious Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) qualification
• Specialises in retinal prostheses and complex posterior segment disorders of the eye
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Authored academic texts on retinal health and innovative corneal treatments

Dr Mustafa Ozsutcu is a senior ophthalmologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a career shaped at some of Turkey's busiest surgical institutions.

• Trained at Selçuk University – a major regional hub for ophthalmic surgery
• Practised at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Refined complex surgical techniques at Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on surgical interventions for retinal and vitreous conditions
• Consults at Medipol – one of the largest private medical groups in the region