Best ReLEx SMILE Eye Surgery Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Alperen Koc is a Cornea Specialist with over 14 years of experience in ophthalmology, performing advanced eye surgeries at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specializes in cornea-related procedures
• Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Koc specializes in ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy, with extensive training in refractive surgery.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Author of books on cataract and presbyopia treatments
• Regular participant in international ophthalmology congresses

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.

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. Filiz Kordeser is an ophthalmologist with 22 years of practice. She has been involved in more than 20,000 surgical cases.

Education and training: Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English program, 1993–1999). Istanbul Training Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology (1999–2004).

Professional memberships: Turkish Ophthalmological Association; European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). Language: 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 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. 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 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

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

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

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