CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Adana, 1981

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• • 1999-2005 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul
• • 2005-2010 Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Istanbul (Specialization)
• • 2010-2012 Muş State Hospital (Compulsory Service)
• • 2011 Yale University New Haven Hospital, Ophthalmology, Connecticut / USA
• • 2012-2017 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Istanbul (Specialist Dr.)
• • 2015 Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution, United States (Fellow / Research assistant)
• • 2017 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Istanbul (Associate Professor Dr.)

Number of Scientific Publications

• Over 150 scientific presentations, publications and articles

Case Experience

• Experience of over 15.000 surgery cases in 16 years

Membership

• • Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
• • Turkish Ophthalmology Association Uvea-Behçet Unit
• • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• • American Uveitis Society (AUS)
• • International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS)
• • International Society for Behçet's Disease (ISBD)
• • The Foster Ocular Immunology Society (FOIS)
• • Tarsus American College Alumni Association

Dr. Senay Yilmaz has performed over 9,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and surgical treatments for strabismus. Dr. Yilmaz completed her medical training and eye disease residency at Istanbul University. She is a member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology.

• Handled 9,000+ surgical cases throughout her career.
• Presented research on third cranial nerve palsy at the European Strabismological Association.
• Authored three scientific publications on ocular conditions and surgery.
• Works at a clinic certified by TÜV NORD for quality management standards.

Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She specializes in cataract surgery and refractive vision correction. Dr. Akbay is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She completed her medical training and ophthalmology specialization at Ege and Marmara Universities.

• Performs laser eye surgeries including SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Expert in cataract surgery with multifocal and IOL lens implants.
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Works at an ISO 9001-certified center treating 66,000 patients annually.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Samsun, 1959

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (Specialization)

Case Experience

• Experience of over 20.000 surgery cases

Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon)
• ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
• AAO (American Academy of Opthalmology)

Seminars

• -I introduced this subject for the first time in Turkey with the seminars I gave on Eye and Complementary Medicine (Iridology) on the Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Military Museum Harbiye Cultural Site.

Awards

• TÜBİTAK Turkey First Place in Biology with my scientific research on the eye in my second year of high school.

Scientific Studies

• Creating visual awareness with sound waves (Echolocation) in blind people

National Publications

• The importance of retinal nerve fiber photography in the diagnosis of glaucoma

Birthplace and Date

Ankara, 1975

Foreign Languages

English

Education and Experience

1999 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

2004 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology

2012 Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, Lecturer

Case Experience

13 years of active ophthalmology practice.

Associations Membership

Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit active member

European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)

European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)

International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV)

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Erzincan, 1981

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 1998-2004, Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate
• 2005-2009, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Specialization in Medicine
• 2009-2010, Ankara Sincan Dr. Nafiz Körez State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
• 2010-2012, Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
• 2012-2013, Düzce Private Hayri Sivrikaya Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
• 2013-2021, Istanbul Medipol University, Dr. Lecturer
• 2021-2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
• 2024- Currently, Private Dünyagöz Etiler Hospital, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Case Experience

• He has been actively practicing ophthalmology for 15 years and has experience of over 20.000 surgical cases.

Membership

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association

Awards

• Best oral presentation award of the session, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), United States, 2019

Dr. Duygu Tez is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK eye surgery, and laser iridotomy. She has published research in both international and national journals. Her work has helped improve knowledge and practice in ophthalmology.

Dr. Tez graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 1984. She has also received advanced training in retina, cornea, and oculoplastic procedures. Dr. Tez is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She is known for her careful approach to eye care and successful surgical results.

Dr. Levent Akcay has performed over 55,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. He specializes in laser procedures and complex cataract surgeries. Dr. Akcay treats conditions like keratoconus and handles IOL implantations. He works at a facility authorized by the government for international health tourism.

• Published over 200 scientific articles and research papers in ophthalmology.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
• Holds membership in the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and Turkish Medical Association.

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.

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Dr. Zeynep Alkin is a Professor of Ophthalmology. She specializes in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery. She earned her medical degree at Istanbul University. She completed her residency at Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Alkin later served as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Fellow in retina departments. She also completed a research fellowship at Doheny Eye Institute, USC. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society and its Medical and Surgical Retina Boards.

Dr. Alkin has given over 40 presentations at national and international meetings. She has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications. Her main interests are retinal diseases, diabetic macular edema, and age-related macular degeneration. Her research includes multicenter studies and real-world data analyses. Dr. Alkin’s work supports evidence-based practice in ophthalmology.

Place and Date of Birth

• 1972

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, School of Medicine (Undergraduate Education)
• Bahçeşehir University, School of Medicine (Education Commission Membership)

Memberships

• TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)
  
  International Articles

ULUOCAK N., PARLAKTAS BS., DENİZ FE, ERDEMİR F., KOSEOGLU RD., GEDAR OM. ORBITAL METASTASIS OF PROSTATE CANCER: A CASE REPORT. KAOHSIUNG J MED SCI. 2007;23:199–202.

Gedar (Totuk) OM, ARI DE, AYKAN Ü. Anesthetıc Management in Glaucoma Surgery. ARC Journal of Anesthesiology Volume 1, Issue 3, 2016, PP 9-18

ISSN No. 2455-9792 (Online) http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2455-9792.0103002

www.arcjournals.org.

International Reports

TOYGAR B, GORGUN E, GEDAR M, COSKUNSEVEN E, ARSLAN E.REFRACTIVE LENS EXCHANGE WITH THE DIFFRACTIVE TECNIS MULTIFOCAL IOL: LONG-TERM FOLLOW-UP. XXIV CONGRESS OF THE ESCRS. 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2006, LONDON. FREE PAPER. ABSTRACT BOOK P.151-152.

TOYGAR B, GORGUN E, COSKUNSEVEN E, ARSLAN E, GEDAR M. TORIC PHAKIC INTRAOCULAR LENS IMPLANTATION: LONG-TERM RESULTS. XXIV CONGRESS OF THE ESCRS. 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2006, LONDON. FREE PAPER. ABSTRACT BOOK P.152.

GEDAR M, TOYGAR B, COSKUNSEVEN E, ARSLAN E. COMPARISON OF FLAP THICKNESS ACCURACY USING HANSATOME® XP MICROKERATOME AND INTRALASE FEMTOSECOND FS2 AND FS30 LASERS FOR LASIK. XXIV CONGRESS OF THE ESCRS. 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2006, LONDON

 DRY EYE, TREATMENTS. SEEOS 5TH CONGRESS. CRCRS – 4TH OPHTHALMOLOGİC SCHOOL – 16-18 MAY 2008. INVITED SPEAKER.

 TRANSCANALICULAR ENDOSCOPIC DCR. SEEOS & BSOS CONGRESS- 19-22 MAY 2011. INVITED SPEAKER.

 EARLY EXPERIENCE WITH A NEW DIFFRACTIVE REFRACTIVE MULTIFOCAL IOL. TOYGAR B, YABASKIZILOGLU O, TOYGAR O, HACIMUSTAFAOGLU AM, GEDAR OM. ASCRS•ASOA SYMPOSİUM & CONGRESS MAY 6-10, 2016.