Ümit Aykan
- Specialization: Ophtalmologist
- 31 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
- Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) and member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Ümit Aykan is an experienced eye specialist. He focuses on diagnosing and treating cataracts, glaucoma, and related eye conditions. He uses advanced methods, such as Multidiode laser therapy for glaucoma and multifocal lens implants for cataract surgery. These techniques help improve patient results and reduce risks.
Dr. Aykan has over 30 years of clinical experience. He is a professor and holds several accreditations, including Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). He is an active member of top ophthalmology societies. He has also trained internationally, including at the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco.
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Prof. Dr. Aykan emphasizes the importance of regular eye examinations for early detection of glaucoma, a condition that can progress without symptoms and cause irreversible damage. He utilizes multidiode laser treatments to effectively manage glaucoma, minimizing infection risks and eliminating the need for direct eye intervention, which is particularly advantageous for patients who cannot use medication.
Education
- 1989: Gata Military School of Medicine
- 1995: Gata Military School of Medicine, Department of Eye Diseases (Specialization)
- 2005: Glaucoma Research and Education Group, San Francisco, CA, USA
- 2007: Gata Haydarpaşa Training Hospital (Asst. Prof. and Assoc. Prof.)
- 2007: Bahçeşehir University, Institute of Social Sciences, Healthcare Management
- 2012: Near East University, School of Medicine (Prof.)
Membership
- Turkish Medical Association
- Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, Istanbul Branch
- Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, Delegate of General Assembly
- Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, Member of TOYK General Assembly
- Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Glaucoma Unit, Active Member
- Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Cataract-Refractive Surgery Unit, Active Member
- Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Electrophysiology Unit, Active Member
- Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Robert N. Shaffer Glaucoma Fellows Association
- Medical Association of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
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