Ihsanyilmaz

Ihsan Yilmaz is a retina surgeon and ophthalmologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The specialist has performed hundreds of vitreoretinal surgeries. He also holds accreditation from the European Board of Ophthalmology.

Specialization & Clinical Focus

Dr. Yilmaz focuses on complex vitreoretinal surgery and macular conditions. He treats diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, vascular obstructions, and retinal detachment. The doctor also treats macular degeneration and epiretinal membranes. These procedures improve outcomes in vision preservation for chronic eye conditions.

The doctor performs laser vision correction to eliminate the need for glasses. He uses Excimer Laser techniques like LASIK, PRK, and "No-touch" methods. Dr. Yilmaz also provides cataract solutions, including the implantation of smart and toric lenses. These tools help correct astigmatism and presbyopia for patients.

Core Procedures and Conditions

• Retinal detachment surgery and vitrectomy — a procedure to remove the vitreous gel from the eye
• Macular hole and epiretinal membrane repair
• Intravitreal injections for macular degeneration
• Cataract surgery with multifocal lens replacement
• Refractive surgery including LASIK and IntraLase
• Treatment of Keratoconus and SSRP — Central Serous Chorioretinopathy causing fluid buildup under the retina
• Treatment of intraocular hemorrhages

Work Experience

• Ophthalmologist – Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Istanbul
• Ophthalmologist – Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Istanbul
• Ophthalmologist – Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

Education & Training

• Medical Degree – Uludag University, Bursa
• Residency – Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul
• Specialized Training – Vance Thompson Vision Center, South Dakota, USA
• Advanced Training – Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
• European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO)
• Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOA) and TOA Medical Retina Unit
• TOA Young Ophthalmologists Executive Board
• Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society (TROS)
• Istanbul Medical Chamber (IMC)