IOLs implantation Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Akif Saygin specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, with training from ESCRS and extensive experience across multiple hospitals.

• Completed specialized training at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Participated in ESCRS for advanced cataract techniques
• Authored a thesis on diabetic macular edema treatments

Specialized in eye diseases with a 10,000+ surgical case experience – Dr. Bulut provides precision IOLs implantation at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital Istanbul Ataköy.

• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Trained in surgical medical sciences with a focus on eye diseases
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Over 16 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology

Specializes in presbyopia corrective intraocular lenses – Dr. Koc authored a book on the subject and trained at Istanbul University.

• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Participated in European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons events
• Fluent in English and German for international patients
• Works at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy

Dr. Serdar Marol is an ophthalmologist with 28 years of practice. He has been involved in more than 25,000 surgical cases.

He graduated from the Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed ophthalmology training at the Inönü University Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Özal Medical Centre (1993–1997).

He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD), the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şerife Bayraktar is an ophthalmologist in the Glaucoma Unit at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2012–2025). She has been an Associate Professor since 2020. She has 18 years of practice and experience in over 15,000 surgical cases.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (Glaucoma Unit; Istanbul Branch Board of Directors), the European Glaucoma Society, the Turkish Medical Association, and KAHEV. Her certificates include the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Surgical Implant Course—Certificate of Excellence (2006), Advanced Clinical Research Training (2012), and Diagnostic Methods in Glaucoma (2013). Her publications include Atlas of Glaucoma Surgery (2022), Glaucoma Analysis (2022), the Turkish edition of Shields Textbook of Glaucoma (2014), Telemedicine and Clinical AI (2021), Organ Transplants and Nursing Care (2021), and the Internal–Surgical–Forensic Emergencies Handbook (2024).

Dr. Sezen Akkaya is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. She has completed over 9,000 surgical cases. Dr. Akkaya treats complex conditions like strabismus and cataracts using modern techniques. She serves as an Associate Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and IOL replacement.
• Expert in laser eye surgery including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in international and Turkish journals.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Karaca specializes in complex eye conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on precise vision correction.

• Expert in treating lazy eye and glaucoma
• Skilled in managing diabetic retinopathy
• Specializes in yellow spot disease treatment

Specializes in advanced cataract treatments including multifocal intraocular lens (Smart Lens) surgery at Atlas University Hospital.

• Extensive experience in various ophthalmic surgeries and treatments
• Published numerous research articles in international refereed journals
• Expertise in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery

Over 5,000 cases in 11 years of experience – Dr. Vural specializes in ophthalmology with a focus on IOLs implantation at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Trained at Ludwig Maximilian University in Germany
• Holds multiple International Council of Ophthalmology certifications
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Published author on retinal prostheses and corneal treatments

30,000+ surgical cases in ophthalmology – Dr. Yilmaz brings unparalleled experience to IOLs implantation at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• 34 years of experience active practice in ophthalmology
• Certified in INTACS Corneal Implants and Intra Lase Usage
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specialized in refractive surgery and cataract treatments

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.

Dr. Helvacıoğlu is a specialist in IOLs implantation with memberships in leading international ophthalmology societies.

• Trained at Marmara University and Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research Hospital
• Member of ESCRS, ASCRS, ISRS, and ICO
• Regular participant in international ophthalmology congresses
• Holds ICO board certifications in Basic and Clinical Science

Dr. Sutan Kaya specializes in advanced intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, backed by certifications in presbyopia correction and scleral fixation techniques.

• Member of prestigious organizations including AAO and ESCRS
• Certified in LASIK and femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery
• Trained at Akdeniz University School of Medicine and İzmir Bozyaka Teaching Hospital

Prof. Türkçüoğlu trained at Johns Hopkins' Wilmer Eye Institute – one of the world's top ophthalmology centers.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• Specializes in vitreoretinal procedures
• Professor at Biruni University
• Works at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics