The doctor completed medical education and specialization at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. With expertise in retinal diseases, cataract surgery, refractive surgery, excimer laser therapy, and diabetes-related yellow spot treatment, the doctor has performed over 10,000 Argon Laser procedures, more than 5,000 Excimer Laser treatments, and over 1,000 cataract surgeries. The doctor is an active participant in international congresses across the European Union and the USA, and is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European VitreoRetinal Society.

The doctor is a distinguished Eye Diseases Specialist with over 25 years of experience, having participated in more than 30,000 surgical cases. Specializing in general eye examinations, cataract treatment, laser eye treatments, and presbyopia treatment, the doctor is highly skilled in these areas.

The doctor is a co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society and an international certified instructor for intra corneal rings and phakic IOLs courses. The doctor has moderated significant symposiums and is a member of several prestigious ophthalmology societies.

Dr Sumet Supalaset is a highly qualified corneal and refractive specialist who holds a Certificate of Refractive Surgery from London and an honours degree from Chulalongkorn University.

• Specialises in phacoemulsification using multifocal, trifocal, and EDOF lenses for clear vision
• Completed advanced cornea and refractive surgery fellowships in Kyoto, Japan and at UCLA in the USA
• Performs complex scleral fixation and corneal transplantations for difficult cases
• Former lecturer at Chulabhorn Royal Academy, training the next generation of eye surgeons
• Published researcher in international ophthalmology journals focused on corneal health and laser safety

Dr. Duygu Tez is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK eye surgery, and laser iridotomy. She has published research in both international and national journals. Her work has helped improve knowledge and practice in ophthalmology.

Dr. Tez graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 1984. She has also received advanced training in retina, cornea, and oculoplastic procedures. Dr. Tez is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She is known for her careful approach to eye care and successful surgical results.

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi has handled more than 20,000 surgical cases at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Won the session award for best oral presentation at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in 2019
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University where he trained future ophthalmologists
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Specialises in refractive surgery and lens replacement for vision correction

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a lead ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, a dedicated specialist centre for complex vision correction.

• Lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine – training the next generation of eye surgeons
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specialises in medical retina treatments and refractive lens procedures
• Certified by the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Samsun, 1959

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (Specialization)

Case Experience

• Experience of over 20.000 surgery cases

Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon)
• ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
• AAO (American Academy of Opthalmology)

Seminars

• -I introduced this subject for the first time in Turkey with the seminars I gave on Eye and Complementary Medicine (Iridology) on the Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Military Museum Harbiye Cultural Site.

Awards

• TÜBİTAK Turkey First Place in Biology with my scientific research on the eye in my second year of high school.

Scientific Studies

• Creating visual awareness with sound waves (Echolocation) in blind people

National Publications

• The importance of retinal nerve fiber photography in the diagnosis of glaucoma

Dr Yasar Dag is a specialised ophthalmologist with a clinical focus on cataract and refractive surgery at Tema Hospital in Istanbul.

• Developed a practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation to improve astigmatism correction
• Expert in manual small incision cataract surgery for complex vitrectomised eyes
• Completed specialised training at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Published research on Nd: YAG laser posterior capsulotomy and anterior segment parameters
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Professor Mehmet Tahir Sam is a highly prolific ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully managed over 27,000 surgical cases during his career.

• Serves as a live surgery instructor, training other specialists in complex eye procedures
• Specialised in Artisan Iris and claw lens applications for advanced vision correction
• Holds international certifications from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association board for the Konya and Antalya regions
• Published over 10 scientific papers on surgical outcomes and ocular techniques

Dr Semra Coskun has performed over 5,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya, a leading centre dedicated to specialist eye care.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Specialised in medical and surgical eye treatments at Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine
• Active member of the European VitreoRetinal Society (EVRS)
• Published more than 30 scientific papers on ophthalmic surgical outcomes
• Provides care in English and several Balkan languages for international patients

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is an ophthalmology specialist at Intrarat Hospital with advanced fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery.

• Completed a specialised fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at Khon Kaen University
• Earned his Ophthalmology Certificate from Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Practises at Intrarat Hospital focusing on modern vision correction techniques
• Received his medical degree from the prestigious Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• Expertise covers both routine lens replacements and complex refractive corrections

Associate Professor Esra Ayhan Tuzcu is a highly published eye specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who focuses on precision surgical techniques. She graduated third in her medical class and has dedicated her career to ocular surgery.

• Specialised training in Phacoemulsification surgery and managing complex surgical complications
• Former Assistant Professor at Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 50 scientific papers on ophthalmic diseases and surgical outcomes
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association since early in her career
• Certified in refractive surgery and advanced vitreoretinal training

Professor Akif Saygin is a specialised ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with a dedicated focus on surgical vision restoration.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Completed advanced skills transfer courses in cataract and refractive surgery
• Conducted research on laser treatments for diabetic macular oedema at Göztepe Training Hospital
• Trained at Akdeniz University and Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association