12 Best Cataract Doctors in İzmir

Dr. Gokcen Gokce is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir. He has performed over 10,000 surgical cases. He specializes in laser vision correction, corneal transplants, and pediatric eye care. Dr. Gokce holds an Associate Professorship from the Gulhane Military Medical Academy.

• Certified in SMILE, i-LASIK, and Femtolaser cataract surgery techniques.
• Holds a medical directorship certificate for cornea bank operations.
• Treats complex conditions like keratoconus using corneal rings and cross-linking.
• Extensive expertise in oculoplastic surgery, strabismus, and glaucoma procedures.

10,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Kilic brings extensive experience to cataract procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir.

• Specialized in cornea and refractive surgery in Germany
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds multiple International Council of Ophthalmology certifications
• Published author on oculoplasty techniques

Dr. Arife Esra Kocakaya is an ophthalmologist. She trained at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. She has clinical experience at İzmir Atatürk, Şanlıurfa Balıklıgöl, and İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospitals.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, ESCRS, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She co-authored Ophthalmology: From Diagnosis to Treatment (2018). She presented at the XII Republican Congress of Belarus (2018) on dacryocystorhinostomy surgery and nonsurgical blepharoplasty.

She holds certificates from several TOD Skill Transfer Courses, including ptosis, vitreoretinal simulation, eyelid malpositions, the lacrimal system, and aesthetic eyelid and periorbital rejuvenation with botulinum toxin and fillers. She completed BILEP courses in ocular oncology, oculoplastics, cataract, and refractive surgery. She took AAO 2018 cadaver courses in facelifting, blepharoplasty, and oculoplastic surgery. She attended a pre-meeting course of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She trained in corneal topography, orbital imaging, and hands-on cataract surgery. She is certified in CPR.

Specializes in cataract surgeries with multifocal and toric intraocular lens applications at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Deputy Chief at Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
• Observer at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association

20,000+ surgical cases over 35 years – Dr. Unsal specializes in cataract procedures at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital İzmir.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive training at Ege University
• Published over 50 national and international papers
• Member of both Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and American Academy of Ophthalmology

Specializes in cataract and general ophthalmology at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with a focus on pediatric and neuro-ophthalmology cases.

• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Published research on innovative trabeculectomy techniques
• Experience at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

• General Eye Examination
• Cataract Treatment
• Glaucoma (High Eye Pressure)
• Laser Eye Treatments
• Presbyopia Treatment
• Intraocular Lens / Trifocal Lens
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Academic and Professional Background

1996-1997 • Military Doctor Eskişehir 600-Bed Air Hospital Eye Department,  
1997-1998• Research Assistant Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.  
1998-1999• Assistant professor Dr. Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.  
1999-2001 • Research Assistant Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Cornea and Glaucoma Sections Harvard University Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology 
2001-2002• Assistant professor Dr. Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.  
2002-2007• Associate Professor Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. 
2007-2011  • Professor Dr. Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. 
2011-2013 • Professor Dr. Private Practice and West Eye Hospital, Erbil  
2013-2015  • Professor Dr. Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. 
2015-2021 • Professor Dr. Batıgöz Medical Center  
2021- • Professor Dr. Dünyagöz Hospital 

Education and Training

• 1990 Hacettepe University Medicine Graduate, English.  
  1995-1996 Research Assistant Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. 

Professional Membership

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association Turkish Ophthalmology Association Optical Refraction and Rehabilitation Unit, Active Member Turkish Ophthalmology Association Glaucoma Unit, Active Member Turkish Ophthalmology Association Cataract and Refractive Surgery Unit, Active Member Member of European Vision and Eye Research and Secretary of the Glaucoma Unit 2006 American Academy of Ophthalmology

With 15 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Yildiz specializes in cataract treatments at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Author of over 100 medical articles
• Fluent in English and Turkish

Dr. Ebru Acar is an ophthalmologist who runs her own eye clinic in Izmir, Turkey. She performs vision correction and surgery for complex eye conditions. Dr. Acar specializes in cataract surgery using multifocal lens implants and phacoemulsification.

• Treats corneal conditions such as keratoconus using cross-linking (CCL).
• Performs laser vision correction including LASIK, LASEK, and IntraLase.
• Treats strabismus and amblyopia in children and adults.
• Performs surgery for glaucoma, including laser trabeculoplasty.

Dr. Aslankara is a FEBO-certified ophthalmologist specializing in advanced cataract surgery techniques at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Expert in multifocal, trifocal, and toric intraocular lenses
• Performs Femtosecond Laser Cataract surgery
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published numerous scientific articles in international journals

10,000+ cataract surgeries performed – Dr. Tuncer is a highly experienced cataract specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Expert in advanced techniques like Femtosecond laser and Trifocal lenses
• Published 48 scientific articles cited over 250 times
• Presented 28 papers at international conferences
• Also specializes in refractive and oculoplastic surgery