Ophthalmoscopy Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.

Dr. Pak Jongbeom is the Chief of Ophthalmology at Naeun Hospital. He focuses on retinal and vitreous diseases, such as uveitis and macular degeneration. He also treats general ophthalmology conditions, including cataract and glaucoma.

Education and training: M.D., Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Medicine. Internship, ophthalmology residency, and fellowship at Kyung Hee University Medical Center.

Accreditations: Full Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society. Regular member, American Society of Retina Specialists, EURETINA, Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society, and Asia-Pacific Retina Ophthalmic Imaging Society.

Publications: Park JB et al., J Korean Ophthalmol Soc. 2021;62(1):109-13. 2021;62(6):762-8. Park JB et al., Taiwan J Ophthalmol. 2022;12:394-408.

Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics. He specializes in cataract surgery and corrective laser procedures in Istanbul. Dr. Helvacıoğlu passed the board exams from the International Council of Ophthalmology. He works at a clinic that performs over 50,000 eye surgeries annually.

• Certified in basic and clinical sciences by the International Council of Ophthalmology.
• Treats complex conditions including keratoconus, strabismus, and retinal detachment.
• Maintains membership in the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
• Provides laser treatments including LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and IntraLase techniques.

Dr. Sutan Kaya is an ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics in Istanbul. He has performed over 45,000 eye surgeries. He specializes in LASIK, refractive surgery, and cataract treatment. Dr. Kaya is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

• Certified in presbyopia correction using multifocal intraocular lenses.
• Expert in femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery.
• Maintains membership in the German Ophthalmological Society.
• Works at an ISO 9001-certified clinic by TÜV NORD CERT.

Dr. Mehmet Orçun Akdemir is an ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics in Istanbul. He specializes in cornea treatments, including keratoconus management and complex keratoplasty procedures. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. Dr. Akdemir works at an ISO 9001 certified center that treats 50,000 patients annually.

• Published over 40 articles in national and international peer-refereed journals.
• Expert in DALK, PKP, and DSAEK corneal transplant techniques.
• Performs glaucoma surgery, including trabeculectomy and Ahmed valve implantation.
• Translated four medical textbooks on ophthalmology and glaucoma care.

Dr. Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a professor of ophthalmology at Biruni University and a surgeon at Veni Vidi Eye Hospital. He completed international training at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. Türkçüoğlu specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retinal treatments. He treats complex conditions like retinal detachment, cataracts, and keratoconus.

• Completed a specialized fellowship in the Vitreoretinal Department at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
• Performs laser eye surgeries including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and IntraLase techniques.
• Expert in cataract surgery with multifocal and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.
• Practices at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, an ISO 9001-certified network in Turkey.