Yavuz Kamil Bardak

Dr. Yavuz Kamil Bardak is an eye surgeon and the recipient of the Troutman Award for his work in laser thermal keratoplasty. He practices at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. He treats patients using cataract treatments and refractive surgery. Dr. Bardak conducts clinical research and performs surgical techniques.

Clinical Focus and Expertise

As a specialist in ophthalmology and eye surgery, Dr. Bardak treats visual impairments. He performs routine and medical procedures to restore vision and eye health. His clinical focus includes:

• Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
• Cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants
• Ophthalmoscopy and refractometry for precise vision testing
• Cataract diagnostics for pre-operative planning

Dr. Bardak uses laser thermal keratoplasty to treat hyperopia. This technique uses a Ho:YAG laser to reshape the cornea. He also studies protective agents for the eye. Furthermore, his research includes using curcumin to inhibit cell death in ocular tissues.

Awards and Professional Recognition

• 1994 – Best Paper Award at the 28th National Congress of EOD, Antalya
• 1999 – The Troutman Award for "Treatment of hyperopia with contact ho: yag laser thermal keratoplasty"
• 2000 – Prof. Dr. Demir Başar Award for oxidative stress research on rat lenses
• 2004 – Second Best Poster Award at the European Vitreo-Retinal Society, Istanbul
• Best Poster Award for research on the Zinc finger protein gene 469 in keratoconus
• 2016 – Third Best Oral Presentation Award for curcumin research in Isparta, Turkey

Education and Academic Background

• 1990 – Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree (English program)
• 1995 – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Specialty in Ophthalmology
• 1995–1996 – University of Nijmegen – Netherlands Ophthalmology Fellowship Education