Ümit Aykan

Specialization: Ophtalmologist
31 years of experience
Speaks:
English
Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
The doctor specializes in the early detection and management of glaucoma, utilizing advanced multidiode laser treatments to minimize infection risks and avoid direct eye intervention. This approach is particularly beneficial for patients who cannot use medication.
The doctor graduated from the Gata Military School of Medicine and completed a specialization in Eye Diseases. Further education includes training at the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco and a professorship at Near East University, School of Medicine.
The doctor is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology and an active member of several ophthalmology societies, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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MURSHID ALAWADY Alawady • Glaucoma treatment

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Apr 25, 2024

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My experience was incredibly amazing one

My experience was incredibly amazing one. From the time that we booked for my first appointment, during and after surgery, we have been surrounded by suppport and Love by the amazing staff members of this hospital and their physician. My doctor, DR UMIT AYKAN Performed my surgery , he was amazing and highly experienced. He’s been very attentive made me comfortable. Besides of his experience as a top surgeon, he was kind, humble and good human being. My surgery went so well that my vision has improved so well beyond my expectations.

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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