Akin Akyurt
- Specialization: Ophtalmologist
- 30 years of experience
- accreditations:
- Speaks:Arabic, German, English, French, Russian, Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
- PhD in Immunomodulatory Therapy of Uveitis, Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Dr. Akin Akyurt is an ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics in Istanbul. He has performed over 40,000 surgeries throughout his career. Dr. Akyurt holds a PhD in Immunomodulatory Therapy of Uveitis from Cologne University. He trained at prestigious eye clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen, Germany.
- Certified in LASIK, multifocal lens implantation, and femtosecond laser surgery.
- Treats complex conditions including keratoconus, cataract, and strabismus.
- Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the German Ophthalmological Society.
- Works at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, an ISO-certified facility in Turkey.
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Doctor's services
- Retinal detachment surgery
- Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
- Strabismus surgery
- Botox injections
- Cataract surgery (one eye)
- Cataract surgery (both eyes)
- LASIK eye surgery
- ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
- IntraLase Laser Eye Surgery
- Photorefractive keratectomy
- Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
- Vitrectomy
- Keratoplasty
- Enucleation with implant insertion
- Laser iridotomy
- Strabismus treatment
- Amblyopia treatment
- Laser trabeculoplasty
- Glaucoma treatment
- Macular dystrophy treatment
- Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation
- Trabeculotomy
- Laser eye surgery
- LASEK eye surgery
- Femtosecond laser
- Corneal ring implantation
- IOLs implantation
- Vitreolisis
- Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
- Vision field examination
- Electroretinography
- OCT (Optical coherence tomography)
- Consultation with an ophthalmologist
- Ophthalmoscopy
- Brain MRI with contrast
- Examination of eyes
- Slit lamp examination
- Corneal pachymetry
- Visual acuity test
- Refractometry
- Strabismus diagnosis
- Cataract diagnostic before OP
- Fluorescein retinal angiography
- Ultrasound of the eye
- Revision of MRI results
- Consultation with creation of treatment plan
- Retinal nerve fiber layer measurement (RNFL)
- Online Consultation with Ophthalmologist
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Certifications & accreditations
Qualifications
Dr. Akin Akyurt is an ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics. He has performed 40,000 surgeries and holds a PhD in the immunomodulatory therapy of uveitis. He uses LASIK, multifocal lens implantation, and femtosecond laser applications. He also specializes in scleral fixation and corneal collagen cross-linking — a treatment used to strengthen the cornea.
Specialization and Techniques
Dr. Akyurt treats complex conditions including cataracts, strabismus, keratoconus, and vitreous body destruction. He uses femtosecond laser technology for precision in anterior segment surgeries. This technology enables safer incisions during cataract and corneal procedures. The doctor achieves vision correction using multifocal intraocular lenses and LASIK applications. He also performs specialized techniques such as scleral fixation and corneal collagen cross-linking for cornea stability.
The specialist provides a range of surgical interventions:
- Cataract surgery with IOL replacement (multifocal and trifocal options)
- Laser eye surgery, including ReLEx SMILE and LASEK
- Vitrectomy and retinal detachment surgery
- Strabismus and amblyopia treatments
- Corneal ring implantation and keratoplasty
Education and Training
Dr. Akyurt completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. He pursued advanced clinical training at two German institutions. These include the University Eye Clinic Cologne and the University Eye Clinic Tuebingen. In 2003, he earned his PhD from the Cologne University of Applied Sciences.
Professional Recognition and Research
Dr. Akyurt has contributed to international medical science through seminars and reports across Europe. His research specifically focuses on the treatment of uveitis and refractive surgery outcomes. He is a speaker at global ophthalmology events.
His academic and professional presentations include:
- 2003 – PhD defense on Immunomodulatory therapy of uveitis, Germany
- 2002 – Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, France
- 2013 – Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Germany
- 2016 – The 42nd annual meeting of the European Pediatric Ophthalmological Society, Germany
- 2018 – World Ophthalmology Congress, Spain
Memberships and Certifications
Dr. Akyurt holds several international certifications for specialized ocular procedures. These certifications cover corneal topography analyzing — a diagnostic tool for mapping surface curvature — and presbyopia correction. He remains active in the medical community through various professional organizations.
- German Ophthalmological Society (DOG)
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
- European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
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