Refractometry Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Levent Ersan has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries including many laser vision corrections at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Expert in laser techniques like LASIK, LASEK, and IntraLase
• Specializes in presbyopia treatment and multifocal lens implantation
• Member of AAO, ASCRS, ESCRS, and Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Conducts scientific research on vision and eye health

Dr. Mehmet Tahir Sam is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya. He has performed over 27,000 surgical cases. He trains other doctors as a live surgery instructor. Dr. Sam specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK, and strabismus treatment.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
• Certified in specialized techniques like Artisan Iris and Claw lens application.
• Authored over 10 national and international scientific publications.
• Works at an ISO 9001-certified facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Levent Akcay has performed 55,000+ surgical cases. He is a senior specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital where refractometry is a standard diagnostic for vision correction.

• Authored 201 scientific publications and articles about eye health
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specializes in laser-based vision correction including LASIK and ReLEx SMILE
• Fellow of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Experienced in treating keratoconus – a condition that thins and bulges the cornea

Dr. Ahmet Alperen Koc is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. He authored medical books on cataract treatment and presbyopia corrective lenses. Dr. Koc holds membership in the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 50,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Treats complex corneal conditions including keratoconus with ring implantation.
• Performs pediatric ophthalmology procedures and presbyopia treatments.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Birgi Sönmezer is an ophthalmologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on vitreoretinal surgery and retina treatments. He trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and Okmeydanı Training Hospital. Dr. Sönmezer was a founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital.

• Performs vitrectomies, retinal detachment surgery, and cataract procedures.
• Uses laser techniques for LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and photorefractive keratectomy.
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Practices at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Dr. Digdem Begendi is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, and strabismus treatment. She is skilled in advanced procedures, including intraLase laser eye surgery, laser iridotomy, and femtosecond laser techniques.

Dr. Begendi has published several articles in national and international journals. Her work shows a strong commitment to research and clinical care. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She completed her medical degree at Istanbul Bilim University and her specialization at Akdeniz University.

Dr. Asker Bulut is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Atakoy in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 surgical cases in ophthalmology. Dr. Bulut holds the rank of Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University. He treats complex eye conditions, including cataracts and oculoplastic concerns.

• Specializes in cataract surgery with multifocal lens and IOL implantation.
• Performs oculoplastic surgery and prosthetic eye procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and its Young Ophthalmologists Unit.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 50,000 patients annually.

Dr. Osman Sevki Arslan is an ophthalmologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He developed three original surgical techniques, including the innovative Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation. Dr. Arslan served as the founding Medical Director of the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats over 300,000 patients annually.

• Served as the President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Authored over 100 original articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Represented Turkey as an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology exams.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. Esra Vural is an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. She has treated over 5,000 cases. Dr. Vural is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). She specializes in cataract surgery and vitreoretinal procedures. Her practice is within a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Holds five certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO).
• Performed clinical research at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich.
• Authored academic books on retinal prostheses and corneal crosslinking treatments.
• Treats complex conditions like retinal detachment and vitreous body destruction.

Dr. Selim Avci is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. He has performed over 1,000 cataract surgeries and 500 strabismus procedures. He specializes in surgical eye care for both adults and children. Dr. Avci works at a JCI-accredited facility that meets international safety standards.

• Completed 500 DCR procedures for tear duct obstructions.
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Medical Association.
• Practices at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Educated at Erciyes University and 19 Mayıs University.

The doctor is a seasoned Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist with over a decade of experience. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, the doctor has mastered a wide array of ophthalmic procedures. The doctor completed post-graduation from Beyoğlu Eye Hospital and graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2006.