Cataract Doctors in Turkey

Place and Date of Birth 
Ankara, 1980 

Foreign Languages 
English 

Education and Experience 
1998 – 2004 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine 
2005 – 2007 6th Motorized Infantry Brigade Infirmary, Şırnak (General Practitioner) 2007 – 2011 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology (Specialization) 
2011 – 2018 Isparta Military Hospital / Isparta Yunus Emre State Hospital (Specialist Physician) 
2018 – 2022 Süleyman Demirel University, Department of Ophthalmology (Assistant Professor) 
2019 – 2019 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology Vitreoretinal Surgery Course 
2022 – 2024 Lara Anatolia Hospital (Associate Professor) 

Number of Scientific Publications 
Over 50 scientific publications 
 

Clinical Experience 
13 years of active practice in ophthalmology; experience with over 10,000 cases 

Procedures Performed

• Cataract surgery with IOL replacement (Single and both eyes)
• LASIK and IntraLase laser eye surgery
• ReLEx SMILE and Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
• Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) for keratoconus
• Strabismus treatment and surgical correction
• Artisan Iris and Claw Lens applications
  Oculoplasty (eyelid surgery)
  
  Professional Memberships 
  Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
  American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 
  
  Certifications 
  International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Optics, Refraction & Instruments (2019)
   International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Basic Sciences (2019) International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Clinical Examination (2020) International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Fellowship of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) (2021) 
  European Board of Ophthalmology – Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) (2021) 
  Awards 3rd Place for Best Research, 43rd National Congress of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD), 2009 
   

Books/Book Chapters 
Umut Karaca, *Healthy Generation, Secure Future: A Guide to Growth, Development, and Nutrition for School-Aged Children (for Families and Teachers)* – Chapter: "Vision Problems" (2021) 
Umut Karaca, *COVID-19 Pandemic: Current Approaches* – Chapter: "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Clinical Ophthalmology Practice" (2021) 
Umut Karaca, *Physical Examination Handbook (Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine)* – Chapter: "Strabismus Examination" (2019)
Umut Karaca, Murat Küçükevcilioğlu, Ali Hakan Durukan – *Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery* – Chapter title:(Closed Globe Injuries) (2023)

Dr. Bardak has performed 1,100+ eye treatments and holds multiple awards for innovative cataract research, including the prestigious Troutman Award.

• 29 years of specialized experience in ophthalmology
• Fellowship-trained at the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands
• Internationally recognized for his work on hyperopia and keratoconus
• Best paper awards at national and European congresses
• Dedicated researcher focusing on cutting-edge cataract treatments

27,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Sam brings extensive expertise to cataract procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• 25 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Trained in Artisan Iris and Claw Lens techniques
• Board member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association's Antalya branch
• Published 10+ international scientific papers
• Instructor for live surgery demonstrations

1,100+ cataract procedures performed – Dr. Uygur brings nearly three decades of expertise to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• 32 years specializing in ophthalmology
• Focuses exclusively on eye conditions
• Practices at Turkey's leading eye hospital

30,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Baha Toygar is a leading cataract specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• 30 years of experience in ophthalmology
• International instructor for intra corneal rings and phakic IOLs
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Co-founder of the Black Sea Ophthalmological Society

1,100+ eye treatments performed – Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay brings extensive experience to cataract care at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• 15 years specializing in ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Trained at Marmara University's ophthalmology department
• Affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Specializing in cataract and refractive surgery, Dr. Yasar Dag brings extensive expertise from multiple prestigious hospitals.

• 17 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Published 12 research papers on eye conditions and treatments
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained in vitrectomy at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital

5,000+ surgical cases over 23 years – Dr. Coskun specializes in cataract procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Trained at Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine and Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Published more than 30 scientific papers on ophthalmology
• Member of AAO, EVRS, and Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
• Fluent in English, Serbian, and Albanian for international patients

20,000+ surgical cases over 21 years – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanriverdi specializes in cataract procedures at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive surgical experience
• Recipient of ASCRS award for best oral presentation in 2019
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Previously served as Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Dr. Tuzcu brings over 22 years of specialized ophthalmology experience, with a strong focus on cataract procedures.

• Graduated in the top 3 of her medical class at Cumhuriyet University
• Published over 50 scientific papers in ophthalmology
• Trained in refractive surgery and phaco techniques
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association

20,000+ surgical cases – Dr. Talu specializes in ophthalmic surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, with 25 years of focused practice.

• Published 50+ scientific papers on ophthalmology advances
• Fellowship-trained at Nice St. Antiapolis University Hospital
• Member of American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Performs 1,100+ cataract procedures with precision techniques

20,000+ surgeries performed – Dr. Ersan brings unmatched experience to cataract procedures at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

• Specialized in ophthalmology at Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital
• Member of ESCRS and ASCRS – top cataract surgery societies
• Published research on glaucoma diagnosis techniques
• Fluent in English for international patients

Dr. Duygu Tez brings specialized expertise in ophthalmology with years of focused training and practice.

• Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed ophthalmology training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Trained at New York University Mount Sinai Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

22 years of active ophthalmology practice – Dr. Gorgun specializes in cataract surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr. Nurullah Bulut is an Associate Professor of ophthalmology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He holds a patent application for a unique intraocular lens design. Dr. Bulut trained in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Chicago. He also completed ocular electrophysiology training in Germany. He is an expert in laser vision correction and retinal surgery.

• Published 26 peer-reviewed articles in international medical journals.
• Presented 29 scientific papers at global ophthalmology conferences.
• Maintains membership in EURETINA YOURS and the Turkish Ophthalmological Society.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Health Group in Istanbul.

900+ cataract treatments performed – Dr. Sönmezer brings 32 years of expertise to Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialized in retina and vitreoretinal surgery
• Founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• 5-star rated by patients
• Personally evaluates each treatment plan

Specializes in intraLase laser eye surgery and femtosecond laser procedures – advanced techniques for cataract treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Graduated from Istanbul Bilim University School of Medicine
• Completed specialization at Akdeniz University
• Published research in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals

Prof. Osman Sevki Arslan pioneered the Arslan closed cornea technique for cataract surgery and heads the eye clinic at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Founder of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (2017-2019)
• Authored 57 international journal articles on ophthalmology
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Developed two original surgical techniques

Professor Zeynep Alkin specializes in cataract surgery with over 29 years of experience, including advanced training at Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with expertise in retinal conditions
• Research fellow at prestigious Doheny Eye Institute
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmological Society's Surgical Retinal Board
• Professor at Biruni University's Medicana International Istanbul Hospital