Akif Saygin

Specialization: Ophtalmologist
15 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Turkish
Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).
Dr. Akif Saygin is an ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in cataract surgery and refractive treatments. Dr. Saygin is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University and completed his specialization in Istanbul.
- Performs cataract surgery with IOL replacement and multifocal lens implantation.
- Treats complex eye conditions including keratoconus, glaucoma, and uveitis.
- Specializes in retinal detachment surgery and corneal transplants.
- Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.

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Qualifications

Dr. Akif Saygin is an ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Saygin has practiced medical and surgical eye care since 2011. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Saygin treats eye conditions including keratoconus, uveitis, and glaucoma. He performs cataract surgery using intraocular lens (IOL) technology. This includes the implantation of multifocal lenses to improve patient vision. He also performs retinal detachment surgery and corneal transplants.

His surgical work extends to strabismus correction and corneal pachymetry diagnostics. Dr. Saygin authored a thesis on grid laser treatment for diabetic macular edema. This research focuses on preventing vision loss in diabetic patients.

Work Experience

VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Istanbul
Tuzla State Hospital
Gebze Fatih State Hospital
Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital
Erzincan State Hospital

Education and Training

2011 – Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital – Ophthalmology Specialization
2005 – Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Skills Transfer Course
7th TOD Live Surgery Symposium
56th TOD National Congress
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Live Applications

Professional Memberships

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
Turkish Medical Association, Istanbul Chamber