Dr. Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a professor of ophthalmology at Biruni University and a surgeon at Veni Vidi Eye Hospital. He completed international training at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. Türkçüoğlu specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retinal treatments. He treats complex conditions like retinal detachment, cataracts, and keratoconus.

• Completed a specialized fellowship in the Vitreoretinal Department at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
• Performs laser eye surgeries including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and IntraLase techniques.
• Expert in cataract surgery with multifocal and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.
• Practices at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, an ISO 9001-certified network in Turkey.

Areas of Interests

• Cornea
   
• Refractive Surgery
   
• Contact Lens
   
• Oculoplasty
   
• Glaucoma
   
• Medical Retina
   
• Retinopathy of Prematurity
   
• Cataract
   
• Corneal Transplant

Education:

• 2010- 2015 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology - Assistant
• 2002-2009 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine Bursa - Student
• 1999-2002 Private Çukurova Bilfen Science High School -Adana

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Yeniyüzyıl University Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital
• Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital
   
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Education and Research Hospital

Medical Interests and Activities 

Cornea 

Anterior Segment Surgery 

Retractive Surgery 

Education and Experience 

Private Practice 

Beyoğlu Eye Hospital 

Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University 

Liv Hospital, Ulus, Department of Eye Diseases

Research and Publications 

International papers: 30 

National papers: 30+ 

Book in Turkish : 1 (Wavefront and topography based laser) 

Book Chapters: numerous 

Journal Editing, Membership for Publication and Scientific Advisory Boards 

The Cornea (reviewer.)

Specialisation:Eye CARE

Years of Experience: 13

Education: Dicle University Faculty of Medicine (2009)

Languages:English, Turkish

Memberships & Awards:Over 100 medical articles

The doctor is an accomplished ophthalmologist with over two decades of experience in diagnosing and treating eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and astigmatism. Specializing in retina diseases, the doctor is proficient in vitreoretinal surgery and macular surgeries. The doctor has contributed significantly to the field, with research on Phacik Intraocular Lenses distributed to over 300 ophthalmologists.

Memberships include the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, European Board of Ophthalmology, and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Medical training was completed at Uludag University, with further specialization in Istanbul and international expertise gained in the USA.

Dr. Ertan Sunay is an ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics in Istanbul. He has performed over 60,000 surgeries throughout his career. Dr. Sunay specializes in laser and refractive eye surgery including LASIK and ReLEx SMILE. He trained at Istanbul University and ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Certified in Intralase, PresbyMAX, and Phakic IOL surgery.
• Treats cataracts, strabismus, and keratoconus using laser techniques.
• Works at an ISO 9001-certified clinic that treats 50,000 patients annually.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine and furthered their education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey. They are a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association, indicating a commitment to professional development and adherence to medical standards in ophthalmology.

Dr. Nihat Karakaya has performed 92,000 surgeries at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics in Istanbul. He specializes in retinal detachment, cataract surgery, and LASIK vision correction. Dr. Karakaya is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He treats complex conditions such as keratoconus and strabismus in adults and children.

• Completed his medical training at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.
• Performs advanced procedures including ReLEx SMILE and keratoplasty.
• Treats patients at an ISO 9001-certified clinic.
• Is an active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience in cataract, refractive, retinal, glaucoma, and corneal/anterior segment care. He performs phacoemulsification with premium intraocular lenses. He provides laser vision correction for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. He treats diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, keratoconus, and anterior segment disorders, including corneal transplants.

He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 2004. He is known for precise microsurgery and the use of advanced ophthalmic technologies.

Dr. Özer Kavalcıoğlu has performed over 60,000 eye surgeries at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics. He specializes in cataract treatment and refractive laser surgery. He graduated from the prestigious Hacettepe University Medical School. Dr. Kavalcıoğlu sits on several international boards for ophthalmic surgery.

• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implantation.
• Maintains membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
• Is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
• Participated in global congresses hosted by the European Society of Ophthalmology.

"He has experience of over 10,000 surgical cases. He has published 48 scientific articles that are included in international and national scientific indexes, and these articles have been cited more than 250 times. He has also presented 28 papers in international and national scientific meetings. His professional interests are Cataract surgery (Femtosecond laser, Trifocal, EDOF, Multifocal, Toric intraocular lenses) Refractive surgery (Femtosecond laser, Excimer laser, LASIK, LASEK, PRK, SMILE) Oculoplastic surgery (Eyelid aesthetics, ptosis, entropion, ectropion, pterygium) Medical Retina (Macular degeneration) , Diabetic retinopathy, Retinal vascular occlusion, SSR) Glaucoma (Medical and surgical treatment) Strabismus and Amblyopia Filling and Botulinum toxin applications"

Dr. Akin Akyurt is an ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics in Istanbul. He has performed over 40,000 surgeries throughout his career. Dr. Akyurt holds a PhD in Immunomodulatory Therapy of Uveitis from Cologne University. He trained at prestigious eye clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen, Germany.

• Certified in LASIK, multifocal lens implantation, and femtosecond laser surgery.
• Treats complex conditions including keratoconus, cataract, and strabismus.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the German Ophthalmological Society.
• Works at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, an ISO-certified facility in Turkey.

Areas of Interests

• Cataract Surgery
• Laser Operations
• Glaucoma
• Corneal Diseases

Education

• A.U. Faculty of Medicine

Experience

• Liv Hospital, Ulus, Department of Ophthalmology
  Freelance Physician (office)
  Beyoglu Eye Hospital

Journal Editorships, Editorial and Scientific Advisory Board Memberships

• The Cornea (reviewer.)

Association Memberships
 

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association