Fırat Helvacıoğlu
23
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5.0
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Fırat Helvacıoğlu
- Specialization: Ophtalmologist
- 23 years of experience
- accreditations:
- Speaks:Arabic, German, English, French, Russian, Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
- Member of the International Council of Ophthalmology
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.
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Oleksandr Homeniuk • Examination of eyes
Finland
Dec 3, 2025
It was the best decision to come to this clinic
I would like to express my gratitude to the clinic. I had my eyesight corrected with the help of No touch laser, which I had been suffering from since childhood. I am very grateful to the doctor, she is a master of her craft! And the coordinator Ivanna, who organised everything perfectly. It was the best decision to come to this clinic.
It's very quick.
About Bookimed service
Very useful platform, I have used Wukimed services for the 2nd time, they picked the best clinic and arranged everything, I liked it!
Ala Lucas • Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
United Kingdom
Feb 14, 2025
I recommend it to everyone!
Everything was great! Accessible and high quality counselling from the coordinator Tatiana at Bookmed!
Tatiana put me in touch with the interpreter Olga from Special Veni Vidi Eye Health Centre Veni Vidi Göz Caddebostan
On the first day I had a quality examination and on the same day I had a lens replacement surgery in one eye.
The operation was performed by a wonderful doctor with many years of experience, a professional in her field - Sultan Kaya Unsal.
The operation lasted about 6 minutes (for the 1st eye), the 2nd eye was done the next day in 4 minutes 32 seconds!
The process was painless and stress free.
Today, more than a week after the operation, I can see perfectly, read and write small print! No discomfort ! The recovery process is ongoing!
Thank you very much for your labour and competence!
I recommend it to everyone!
Everything is very high level!
Loved it all!
About Bookimed service
The team with Bookmed-from the beginning of the cooperation to the post-operative period, provided active and high-quality assistance in everything, including coordinating the transfer!
Thank you!
Dmitrii • Consultation with an ophthalmologist
Hungary
Jun 10, 2024
If we do have laser correction, I think we will come back to this clinic
Everything was done quickly and professionally. Everything was explained in an understandable way. Everything was done. Offered an additional service for which they did not charge extra, although we were not aware that this could also be included in the price. Did not impose any further services. Told us objectively what could be done and what could not be done. In the past they always tried to impose operations on us, scaring us with the consequences. But here everything was clearly described and it was explained that the operation was not necessary at all. That is, they didn't try to sell us an extra one. If we do have laser correction, I think we will come back to this clinic.
Professionalism. Not imposing additional paid services. Russian-speaking support. Everything was quick. And the doctor also spoke excellent English.
A bit more toilets:). The women's one on our floor was occupied for a long time.
Аlihon Mamatov • Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
Tajikistan
Mar 24, 2024
Overall, we are pleased with both the trip and the attitude of the medical staff towards us
I really liked the entire organization of my treatment, starting with the search and offer of a clinic, the organization and coordination of the trip itself. The coordinator from Bookimed, Tatyana, was always in touch and answered all our questions on time. Upon arrival at the airport, we missed (through no fault of our own) the taxi that was supposed to take us to our already reserved hotel. But Tatyana was able to coordinate all the actions so that we easily got to the hotel. Later we called our medical coordinator from the “Veni Vidi” clinic, Olga, who was in touch with us all the time, both during the consultation with Dr. Firat HELVACIOGLU, and during treatment (keratoconus). Olga was ready to translate our conversation (Turkish-Russian languages) with the doctor, but since Doctor Firat speaks excellent English, in which it was more convenient for me to communicate, there was no need for translation. Overall, we are pleased with both the trip and the attitude of the medical staff towards us. We express our gratitude for all this to both Tatyana and Olga. But, as the Doctor informed us, the final results of the treatment will be clear in approximately three months, Alikhon Mamatov
Kind attitude and explanation of Doctor Firat HELVACIOGLU, and coordinator of the Veni Vidi clinic, Olga.
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About Bookimed service
Tatiana from Bookimed’s attitude towards organizing the trip and towards me was very kind. Regularly kept in touch with all the news and adjusted our actions
Loay Harun • Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
United Kingdom
Jan 13, 2023
"Thank you Anastasia from Bookimed
I contacted the clinic via Bookimed.com before arrival and supplied them with my medical reports. They picked me up from the airport and sent me to my hotel. I requested having eye lens laser replacement asap so I can go back home a week after the operation. I arrived at the clinic early morning and was received by Anastasia, a health assistant supporting the patients and helping with the translation. I did all the pre operations test and then met with Dr. Remzi Karadag. He checked my test results and performed more tests, then confirmed my suitability for the operation. I had one eye operated on same day and the other eye the next day. I was issued with eye drops and information on how to look after my eyes during convalescence. A week on, so far so good. I am not using glasses anymore but full restoration of vision will take a month or maybe more.
Thank you Anastasia from Bookimed.com and Anastasia and Dr. Remzi from Veni Vedi for the treatment and proffesionality
About Bookimed service
Yes, very satisfied. Thank you for everyone who supported during my stay here
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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
- OCT (Optical coherence tomography)
- Consultation with an ophthalmologist
- Ophthalmoscopy
- 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
The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
International Society of Refractive Surgery
Qualifications
Dr. Firat Helvacioglu is an ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics. He has performed over 20,000 surgeries throughout his career. He holds board certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology after passing both Basic and Clinical Science exams.
Specialization and Techniques
Dr. Helvacioglu specializes in vision correction and eye surgeries. His expertise includes LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and IntraLase laser eye surgery. He treats cataracts using phacoemulsification with multifocal IOL implantation. This method uses ultrasound to break up the cataract before replacing the lens. The doctor also performs corneal cross-linking and keratoplasty for patients with keratoconus.
The doctor provides medical and surgical solutions for strabismus and glaucoma. He treats vitreous body destruction and retinal detachment through vitrectomy. For vision loss, he offers intraocular lens implantation and femtosecond laser procedures. These lasers use ultrashort pulses to create precise incisions in the eye tissue.
Education and Training
- Marmara University School of Medicine, Turkey – Medical Degree
- Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Turkey – Residency in Ophthalmology
- Kadikoy Anatolian High School, Turkey
Professional Certifications
- International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Basic Science and Optics Board Exam
- International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Clinical Science Board Exam
Memberships and Congresses
- International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)
- European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
- International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS)
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
- Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOA)
- Turkish Medical Association (TTB)
Scientific Congress Participation
- European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (France 2004, Portugal 2005, UK 2006, Turkey 2011)
- National Congress of Ophthalmology, Turkey (2004–2015)
- Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery, USA (2004)
- Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology
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