Laser Eye Surgery Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Ahmet Alperen Koc specializes in laser eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy, with extensive training in refractive procedures.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Author of books on cataract and presbyopia treatments
• Regular participant in European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons events
• Fluent in English and German for international patients

Over 10,000 surgical cases performed – Dr. Deniz Kilic specializes in laser eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir.

• Fellowship-trained in Cornea and Refractive Surgery in Germany
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Board-certified with International Council of Ophthalmology diplomas
• Published author on oculoplasty and refractive surgery topics

Specializes in minimally invasive techniques at Johns Hopkins.

• Trained in robotic surgery
• Published 15 papers
• Uses Da Vinci systems

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.

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.

30,000+ surgical cases over 34 years – Dr. Yilmaz is a highly experienced ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Specializes in laser eye surgery with extensive experience
• Certified in INTACS Corneal Implants and Intra Lase techniques
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Dr. Helvacıoğlu specializes in laser eye surgery, with extensive training and multiple international certifications. He practices at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, ensuring high standards of care.

• Member of five prestigious ophthalmic societies including ESCRS and ASCRS
• Regular participant in international ophthalmology congresses since 2004
• Holds certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology
• Graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine

Dr. Kaya holds specialized certifications in LASIK and femtosecond laser techniques, performing precise vision correction at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Trained at Akdeniz University and İzmir Bozyaka Teaching Hospital
• Member of four major international ophthalmology societies
• Certified in advanced corneal procedures including collagen cross-linking
• Skilled in multifocal lens implantation for presbyopia

Prof Yildirim specializes in refractive surgery and corneal biomechanics, with extensive experience in laser eye procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 16 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in keratoplasty and refractive surgery techniques
• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD)
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society's Cornea Department
• Professor at Acıbadem District Hospital since 2024

Prof. Türkçüoğlu trained at Johns Hopkins' Wilmer Eye Institute, specializing in vitreoretinal surgery. He brings academic rigor to laser eye procedures at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Professor at Biruni University with 27 years in ophthalmology
• Specialized training in retinal procedures at top US institution
• Academic appointments at multiple Turkish medical schools
• Balances surgical precision with patient-centered care