Ugur Tunc
- Specialization: Pediatric eye doctor
- 10 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
- Dr. Ugur Tunc has achieved remarkable success in ophthalmology. In 2020, he earned 2nd prize for his oral presentation at the International Artificial Intelligence in Health Congress in Izmir. By 2022, he was awarded a travel grant to attend the 40th ESCRS Congress in Milan, highlighting his growing international presence. That same year, he received the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award from the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, solidifying his reputation as a leader in scientific research. His innovation and global recognition make him a standout in his field.
Dr. Ugur Tunc is an ophthalmologist at the JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He completed a research fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Tunc specializes in cataract surgery, corneal diseases, and retinal disorders. He has authored 18 peer-reviewed publications in international and national medical journals.
- Winner of the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award from the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology.
- Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and corneal cross-linking for keratoconus.
- Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the ESCRS.
- Awarded second prize for research on artificial intelligence in healthcare.
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Doctor's services
- Amblyopia treatment
- Laser iridotomy
- Keratoplasty
- Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
- IntraLase Laser Eye Surgery
- LASIK eye surgery
- Cataract surgery (one eye)
- Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
- Retinal detachment surgery
- Photocoagulation
- Strabismus surgery
- ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
- Photorefractive keratectomy
- Cataract surgery (both eyes)
- Vitrectomy
- Enucleation with implant insertion
- Strabismus treatment
- Laser trabeculoplasty
- Ophthalmoscopy
- Refractometry
- Online Consultation with Ophthalmologist
- Neuro Ophthalmic Examination (Neuro-Ophthalmology)
- Corneal pachymetry
- Cataract diagnostic before OP
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Qualifications
Dr. Ugur Tunc is an ophthalmologist. He received the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award from the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology in 2022. Dr. Tunc is an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University.
Specialization and Areas of Interest
Dr. Tunc treats conditions affecting the front and back of the eye. He performs surgeries for cataracts and retinal diseases. He also treats ocular surface disorders and corneal conditions.
- Cataract surgery with IOL replacement — a procedure where the eye's natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens
- Laser surgeries including LASIK and ReLEx SMILE
- Corneal Cross Linking for keratoconus
- Vitrectomy and retinal detachment surgery
- Strabismus treatment and pediatric eye care
- Keratoplasty (corneal transplant)
Professional Experience
- 2024–Present: Assistant Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
- 2024–Present: Ophthalmologist, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
- 2023–2024: Research Fellow, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, USA
- 2021–2023: Specialist Ophthalmologist, Eyüpsultan State Hospital, Turkey
Education and Training
- 2016: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
- 2021: Istanbul Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital – Residency
Scientific Research and Awards
The doctor has authored 18 peer-reviewed publications. Eleven of these appear in international journals, while seven appear in national journals. He received second prize at the 2020 AI in Health Congress. In 2022, he also earned a travel grant for the 40th ESCRS Congress.
- "Corneal bacterial microbiome in keratoconus patients" – Ocular Surface, 2023
- "Comparison of dexamethasone implants in diabetic macular edema" – International Ophthalmology, 2022
- "Topical anesthesia in phacoemulsification surgery" – European Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021
- "Analysis of corneal ectasia progression after cross-linking" – Turk J Ophthalmol, 2020
- "Macular edema management outcomes: real-life data" – Turk J Ophthalmol, 2020
Dr. Tunc has also presented at the following conferences:
- European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Congress
- World Ophthalmology Congress
- Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD) Annual Congresses
Additionally, he serves as a panelist and instructor in corneal and refractive surgery training courses.
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
- Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD)
- Turkish Medical Association
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