Best Ophthalmology Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Urvasizoglu specializes in cutting-edge ophthalmology treatments, with research published in international journals like Cornea and Clinical Ophthalmology.

• Trained at University of Health Sciences Istanbul – a leading eye research hospital
• Expert in phototherapeutic keratectomy and glaucoma surgery techniques
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Presents regularly at national and international ophthalmology conferences

1,000+ cataract surgeries performed – Dr. Selim Avci specializes in eye procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• 76 years of clinical experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in strabismus surgeries – 500+ procedures
• Performs 500+ DCR surgeries for tear duct issues
• Trained at Erciyes University and 19 Mayıs University
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Over 15,000 eye surgeries performed – Prof. Guzel brings nearly four decades of expertise to complex ophthalmological cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Author of 100+ scientific publications on ophthalmology
• Specializes in cataract, vitreous, keratoconus, and strabismus procedures
• Fluent in English for international patients

30,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Yilmaz brings three decades of specialized ophthalmology expertise at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specializes in advanced cataract and refractive surgery techniques
• Certified in INTACS corneal implants and IntraLase procedures
• Member of prestigious societies including AAO and ESCRS
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

5,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Vural specializes in advanced cataract and retinal procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Trained at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich
• Board-certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Published author on retinal prostheses and corneal treatments
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr. Kiziltoprak specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery, with over 30 publications on pediatric eye conditions.

• Expert in advanced cataract treatments including multifocal intraocular lens surgery
• Specializes in keratoconus treatments like crosslinking and corneal rings
• Published extensively on retinal diseases and vitreoretinal surgery techniques
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

20,000+ surgical cases – Dr. Gunay specializes in cataract and refractive procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of prestigious international ophthalmology associations
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Specializes in advanced refractive surgery techniques

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.

Over 34,000 surgeries performed – Dr. Ahmetoglu brings decades of high-volume expertise to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Specializes in a wide range of ophthalmic procedures
• 60+ scientific publications in ophthalmology
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Fluent in English and Russian for international patients