Keratoconus Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Begendi specializes in advanced laser eye procedures, including intraLase and femtosecond laser techniques, at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in laser iridotomy and other precision eye surgeries
• Published researcher in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Graduated from Istanbul Bilim University School of Medicine
• Completed specialization at Akdeniz University

Prof. Arslan developed two original corneal techniques and leads Florence Nightingale Hospital's Eye Clinic with 41 years in ophthalmology.

• Founder of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Authored 57 international papers on eye treatments
• Examiner for European Board of Ophthalmology

Dr. Alkin brings extensive ophthalmology expertise, with specialized training in medical and surgical retina at Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with over 29 years of clinical experience
• Fellow of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society's Surgical Retinal Board
• Performs advanced diagnostic imaging and treatment for retinal conditions
• Published numerous studies on macular diseases and retinal therapies

Dr. Alperen Koc is a seasoned Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist with over 14 years of experience in treating Keratoconus at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specializes in corneal procedures for Keratoconus treatment
• Post-graduate training from Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

10,000+ surgical cases, including advanced keratoconus treatments at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Specialized in corneal and refractive surgery techniques
• Holds multiple femtolaser treatment certifications for keratoconus
• Expert in corneal transplantation and ring implantation
• Trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy

Dr. Birgi Sönmezer brings over 32 years of specialized experience in retina and vitreoretinal surgery at top eye hospitals.

• Completed post-specialization training in retina and vitreoretinal surgery
• Founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• Worked at World Eye Hospital branches across Turkey
• Currently practices at Antalya Medical Park Hospital

Dr. Akif Saygin specializes in ophthalmology with a focus on refractive surgery and diabetic eye conditions.

• Completed ophthalmology specialization at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Attended ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons) courses
• Experience across multiple state and training hospitals in Turkey

Dr. Ahmet Alperen Koc specializes in keratoconus treatment at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy, with extensive training in ophthalmology.

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

Over 10,000 surgical cases performed – Dr. Kilic specializes in cornea and refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Fellowship-trained in Germany for cornea and refractive surgery
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds multiple International Council of Ophthalmology certifications
• Published author on oculoplasty and international ophthalmology

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 performed in 28 years – Dr. Unsal brings vast expertise to keratoconus treatment at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital in Izmir.

• Specialized in eye diseases at Ege University
• Published more than 50 national and international papers
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and AAO
• Holds an associate position at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital

Specializing in keratoconus treatments, Dr. Kiziltoprak has authored over 30 publications on corneal and retinal conditions, with a focus on innovative diagnostic and surgical techniques.

• Expert in advanced keratoconus treatments including crosslinking and corneal rings
• Extensive research on corneal densitometry and early keratoconus detection
• Practices at Atlas University Hospital with a multidisciplinary approach

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.

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.

Prof. Husnu Guzel has performed over 15,000 eye surgeries in his 37-year career, specializing in complex ophthalmological cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine
• Published more than 100 scientific articles on ophthalmology
• Specialized in eye surgery since 1980
• Fluent in English for international patients

Over 20,000 surgical cases – Dr. Gokay Gunay brings extensive expertise in eye care at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Specialized in ophthalmology at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Part of the European Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Association