ReLEx SMILE eye surgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Veysi Oner performs advanced ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade.

• Trained in refractive surgery techniques
• Works at one of Turkey's leading eye hospitals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

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.

Over 20,000 surgical cases – Dr. Gunay brings extensive expertise to ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specializes in refractive and cataract surgery
• Part of the European Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Association

With 30,000+ eye surgeries performed, Dr. Yilmaz specializes in ReLEx SMILE procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• 34 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• Certified in INTACS Corneal Implants and Intra Lase
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

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 specializes in ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, with international training and certifications.

• Member of prestigious societies like ESCRS and ISRS
• Regularly attends global ophthalmology congresses
• Certified by the International Council of Ophthalmology
• Trained at Marmara University and Bakirkoy Hospital

Dr. Kaya specializes in advanced eye surgeries with certifications in LASIK and femtosecond applications at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Trained at Akdeniz University and İzmir Bozyaka Teaching Hospital
• Member of prestigious societies like AAO and ESCRS
• Certified in corneal collagen cross-linking and scleral fixation
• Expert in corneal topography analyzing

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

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• Specializes in advanced eye surgeries including ReLEx SMILE
• Professor at Biruni University in Istanbul
• Works at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Prof Yusuf Yildirim is a top corneal and refractive surgeon, currently practicing at Acibadem District Hospital with a focus on ReLEx SMILE eye surgery.

• Specializes in Keratoplasty and Refractive Surgery, including SMILE procedures
• Holds the prestigious European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD)
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)
• Associate Professor with extensive teaching and research background
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Society's Cornea and Refractive departments

Dr. Kadir Colakoglu brings 24 years of experience of specialized eye care expertise to Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, focusing on complex cases.

• Expert in cutting-edge ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
• Trained at Akdeniz University and GATA Haydarpasa
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Specializes in pediatric eye conditions and adult treatments

Dr. Ertan Sunay trains other surgeons globally in advanced refractive techniques, with certifications in 16+ specialized eye surgeries.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Trained in Belgium and Turkey, with expertise in corneal wavefront analysis
• Frequent lecturer at international ophthalmology congresses
• Skilled in PresbyMAX and micro-monovision laser techniques

Specializes in ReLEx SMILE eye surgery among other advanced laser procedures. Dr Veysi brings extensive ophthalmology experience to CE International Hospital.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• Trained in various laser eye surgeries including I-Lasik and PRK
• Worked at prestigious institutions like Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Specialty training at Izmir Atatürk Training And Research Hospital

Dr. Karakaya specializes in advanced ophthalmic surgeries, including ReLEx SMILE, at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Skilled in retinal detachment and cataract surgeries
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Active participant in global ophthalmology seminars
• Trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine