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The doctor admits patients as part of specialist consultations, as well as performs a number of outpatient procedures, such as:

 OCT, RNFL, Laser therapy, 

Fluorescein Angiography

Diseases treated:

• glaucoma
• cataract
• eye diseases
• eyesight defects
• conjunctivitis
• myopia
• dry eye syndrome
• macular degeneration
• astigmatism
• allergic eye diseases

Dr. Senay Yilmaz is an experienced Eye Diseases Specialist. She has performed over 9,000 surgeries, including advanced procedures like strabismus surgery. Dr. Yilmaz is a member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD).

She has published three scientific articles and has presented her research at national and international congresses, including the European Strabismological Association. Her work highlights her expertise and dedication to ophthalmology.

Dr. Ertan Sunay is a respected ophthalmologist with a medical degree from Istanbul University. He completed his post-graduate training at ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium. Dr. Sunay specializes in cataract, refractive, and retinal surgeries. He holds certifications in advanced procedures, including Intralase Surgery, PresbyMAX Laser Surgery, Phakic IOLs, Corneal Cross-Linking, and Ferrara Rings Application.

Dr. Sunay is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, EURETINA, and the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. He has attended many international congresses and has contributed to the progress of ophthalmic surgery and patient care.

Dr. Sutan Kaya is an experienced ophthalmologist. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University School of Medicine. He completed advanced training at İzmir Bozyaka Teaching and Training Hospital in Turkey. Dr. Kaya specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He has notable experience in LASIK, presbyopia correction, and advanced corneal procedures.

Dr. Kaya is certified in several areas. These include LASIK application, presbyopia correction with multifocal intraocular lenses, scleral fixation techniques, corneal collagen cross-linking, femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery, and corneal topography analysis. He is an active member of DOG, AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS. Dr. Kaya is dedicated to excellence and innovation in ophthalmology.

Expertise

• Super ReLEx (SMILE Pro),
  ReLEx SMILE, 
  FemtoLASIK, LASIK, PRK 
• ​Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL)
• Phacoemulsification

Education

• Medical Degree, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
• Residency in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, Rajvithi Hospital Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
• Research Fellowship in Retina and Vitreous, Estelle Doheny Eye Foundation, USC Medical School, Los Angeles, CA, USA
• Automated Lamella Keratoplasty Course, Atlanta Georgia, USA (Under Casebeer, J.C., M.D. and Slade S.G., M.D.)

Work Experience

• 2015 - Present :
• Refractive Surgery Specialist, TRSC International Eye and Vision Center, Thailand
• Anterior Segment Specialist Surgeon, Bumrungrad Hospital, Thailand
• Senior Consultant Cornea, Refractive Surgery and Cataract lens Unit, Rajavithi Hospital Ministry of Public Health, Thailand          
• 1997 - 2015 : 
• Chief of the Refractive Surgeries and Contact Lens Unit, Rajvithi Hospital Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
• Chief of the LASIK Center, Rajvithi Hospital Ministry of Public Health, Thailand

Dr. Ayse Yesim Oral is an Ophthalmology Specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. She has more than 25 years of experience. She has worked at Afyonkarahisar University of Health Sciences and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Oral earned her medical degree from Istanbul University. She completed her specialist training in ophthalmology at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Oral has published several articles on glaucoma, cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and pediatric ophthalmology. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, the Strabismus Unit, and the World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. She has also been a panelist and course instructor at national ophthalmology congresses. Her main interests are strabismus and pediatric eye health.

Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital. Dr. Helvacıoğlu is certified by the International Council of Ophthalmology. He passed both the Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams.

He is a member of several medical organizations, including TOA, TTB, ESCRS, ASCRS, ISRS, and ICO. Dr. Helvacıoğlu has attended more than 20 international congresses and symposiums. These include meetings of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology. He is dedicated to continuous professional development and high standards in his field.

Education and Specialization

• 1988-1994: Medical Education, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• 1999-2002: Specialization, Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• 2002-2007: Post-Specialization Training, Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery Clinic

Professional Experience

• 2002-2007: World Eye Hospital, Levent and Ataköy Branches
• 2007-2010: Founding Partner, Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• 2010-2012: World Eye Hospital, Samsun and Bursa Branches
• 2012-2023: World Eye Hospital, Antalya Branch
• 2024: Antalya Medical Park Hospital, Eye Laser Clinic

• Expert in PRK, LASIK, INTRALASE, and Toric Multifocal Contact Lens implantation.
• International practice in Egypt and Spain, pioneering ophthalmology techniques.
• Renowned for cataract, glaucoma, strabismus, and retinal detachment surgeries.
• No specific success rates or statistics provided for Ophthalmology treatments.
• Doctor's ranking not mentioned.
• Holder of a special award for first place in Ophthalmology Master's Degree.
• Member of Egyptian, Spanish, International, and European Ophthalmology societies.
• Offers online consultations for patients requiring Ophthalmology treatments.

Dr. Dicle Hazirolan is an Ophthalmology Specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, Istanbul (2024–). Former Professor of Ophthalmology and Training Supervisor at the University of Health Sciences’ Ankara and Haydarpaşa Numune Training & Research Hospitals (2014–2024).

Focus areas: medical retina and uvea. Observer Physician at Charité, Berlin, Retina & Uvea Unit (2011–2013).

Publications include a 2024 book chapter on congenital conjunctival anomalies. Also a peer-reviewed study on PRN anti-VEGF in pachychoroid neovasculopathy vs AMD (Int Ophthalmol, 2024). Presentations at Euretina 2018 and the Turkish Ophthalmology Society 2022. Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Society (Medical Retina; Uvea & Behçet) and the Ophthalmology Society of Turkic Republics. MD from Hacettepe University. Ophthalmology residency at Beyoğlu and Ankara TRH.

Dr. Sumet Supalaset, MD, is a specialist in cornea and refractive surgery. He holds certifications from top institutions in London, Kyoto, and Chiang Mai University. He completed observership training at UCLA. Dr. Sumet earned his bachelor's degree in ophthalmology from Phramongkutklao Hospital and graduated with honors from Chulalongkorn University in 1997.

He has published research articles in international journals. His work focuses on LASIK, corneal diseases, and advanced refractive procedures. Dr. Sumet is skilled in many surgical techniques, including LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ICL, phacoemulsification, corneal transplantation, and tumor excision. He is a former lecturer at Chulabhorn Hospital. Dr. Sumet speaks Thai, English, Chinese, and Japanese.

Dr. Ozden Gul is a general surgeon trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. She has decades of surgical experience and is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, GI disorders). She also treats endocrine conditions (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast disease, both benign and malignant. She manages emergency and trauma cases. She offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

She has worked at Haydarpaşa Numune, Bakırköy, Taksim First Aid, Uzunköprü State, Keşan State, Beykoz Medical Center, and Medivia Hospital. She is known for meticulous technique and patient-centered care.

Dr. Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a professor of ophthalmology. He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Turkey. He has served in academic and clinical roles at top institutions. He worked as an assistant and associate professor at Fırat and İnönü Universities.

He completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Eye Institute. There, he specialized in vitreoretinal and medical retinal diseases. Dr. Türkçüoğlu has advanced retinal care and now practices at Veni Vidi Göz Eye Hospital. He is known for his academic work, international training, and leadership in eye surgery and research.

EDUCATION

Mersin University, Faculty of Medicine, 2009

Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Residency in Ophthalmology, 2009 to 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mardin Midyat State Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2014 to 2020

Mardin Training and Research Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2020 to 2022

Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2022to 2024

Westeye Hospital, Erbil – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2024 to 2025

Istanbul Tema Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2024 to 2025

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

-Cataract and Refractive Surgery

-Corneal Diseases and Keratoplasty

-Strabismus and Strabismus Surgery

-Eyelid and Lacrimal System Surgery

-Ocular Trauma Surgery

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

-Vitrectomy Training at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2020

MEMBERSHIPS

-Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)

PUBLICATIONS

1)Changes caused by fluorescein in the tear film evaluated with hybrid break-up time test as a new method - Part Two: Its effect on breakup locations and other quantitative values, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

2)The profile of patients attending to the general emergency department with ocular complaints within the last year: is it a true ocular emergency?, BMC Ophthalmology, 2024

3)Medium-term outcomes of three horizontal muscle surgery in large-angle infantile esotropia, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

4)Evaluation of Anterior Segment Parameters Using Scheimpflug Topography Device in Patients Undergoing Nd:YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy: Retrospective Study, Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024

5)Publication patterns of ophthalmology residency dissertations in Turkey, European Journal of General Medicine, 2015

6)Evaluation of the Effect of Infection and Immunity on the Tear Film by Scheimpflug-Placido Disc Topography – A Case Control Study, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

7)Changes caused by fluorescein in tear film by hybrid break-up time test - Part One: On quantitative values, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2022

8)An easy and practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation: marking corneal astigmatic axis at slit-lamp, International Ophthalmology, 2017

9)Slanted medial rectus recession is effective in the treatment of convergence excess esotropia, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

10)A reasonable option in vitrectomized eyes: manual small incision cataract surgery, International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014

11)The Role of Systemic Inflammation in Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction, Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2023

12)A New Approach: Determination of the Safe Surgical Margin in Pterygium Surgery, Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 2023

Education:

2019 – 2023  Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Science, Chulalongkorn University

2021  Certificate in mini MBA course

2021  Certificate as a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Specialist

Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand (RCOPT)

2020  Certificate in Telemedicine, Harvard University School of Medicine

2019  Fellow of International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)

2015 – 2019  Residency & Internship in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

2015 – 2017  Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Medical Sciences (Ophthalmology) Faculty of Medicine, Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University

2014  Medical Internship at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen, Thailand

2008 – 2013  Doctor of Medicine (first-class honors) Chulalongkorn University

Dr. Anun Vongthongsri is an ophthalmologist specializing in the cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery. He graduated from Chulalongkorn University in 1990 with second-class honors. He completed a three-year fellowship at Prince of Songkla University and a residency at Ramathibodi.

He was the first Thai and Southeast Asian ophthalmologist elected to a clinical fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the Washington University Eye Center. He took part in clinical studies on PRK and LASIK using an excimer laser.

At Ramathibodi, he has led Cornea and Refractive Surgery since 2001 and directed the fellowship. He is the first Thai doctor certified in refractive surgery. He has performed thousands of LASIK and surface laser procedures. He is the co-founder and Medical Director of Laser Vision. Laservision International LASIK Center is one of the most visited by international ophthalmologists from Southeast Asia and worldwide.