LASIK eye surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

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.

Over 30,000 surgical cases – Dr. Yilmaz is one of Turkey's most experienced ophthalmologists, specializing in refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• 34 years of active practice in ophthalmology
• Certified in INTACS corneal implants and IntraLase
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Fellowship-trained in Ankara with ongoing U.S. connections

Over 20,000 surgical cases performed – Dr. Gunay specializes in LASIK eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

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

Dr. Helvacıoğlu specializes in LASIK eye surgery with international training and memberships in leading refractive surgery societies.

• Member of ISRS and ESCRS – global standards in refractive surgery
• Certified by International Council of Ophthalmology for clinical excellence
• Regularly attends international conferences to stay updated on LASIK advancements
• Trained at Marmara University and Bakirkoy Research Hospital

Specialized in LASIK and advanced refractive surgeries – Dr. Kaya holds multiple certifications in modern eye surgery techniques at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Member of AAO and ESCRS – top ophthalmology societies
• Trained in femtosecond laser applications for precision LASIK
• Certified in corneal topography analysis for personalized treatment plans

Prof Yusuf Yildirim holds European Board of Ophthalmology certification and specializes in refractive surgery, including LASIK. He combines academic rigor with extensive clinical practice.

• 16 years in ophthalmology with focus on refractive procedures
• Trained at Istanbul University, a leading Turkish medical school
• Professor at Acıbadem District Hospital's eye department
• Diplomate of International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society's refractive surgery division

Dr. Mehmet Orçun Akdemir is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with extensive research published in internationally refereed journals.

• Authored 24+ SCI-E indexed publications on ophthalmology
• Specializes in corneal and refractive surgery techniques
• Presented research at international ophthalmology congresses
• Translated key ophthalmology textbooks into Turkish

Professor Türkçüoğlu trained at Johns Hopkins' Wilmer Eye Institute – one of the world's top ophthalmology centers. He now leads procedures at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• 27 years specializing in ophthalmology and laser eye surgery
• Internationally trained in vitreoretinal procedures
• Holds professorship at Biruni University
• Performs LASIK with advanced customized treatment plans

Dr. Yildiz specializes in LASIK eye surgery with 15 years of experience at Can Hospitals Turkey.

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