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Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz is a respected retina specialist. He treats retinal detachment, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, and performs complex macular surgeries. He has completed hundreds of successful vitreoretinal procedures. Dr. Yilmaz is also skilled in advanced Excimer Laser vision correction, including Lasik, PRK, and No-touch techniques. His work has helped many patients regain clear vision without glasses.

Dr. Yilmaz trained at the Vance Thompson Vision Center in the U.S. He combines advanced American surgical methods with Turkish medical practice. He holds accreditation from the European Board of Ophthalmology. He also serves on the TOA Young Ophthalmologists Executive Board. Dr. Yilmaz is a member of organizations such as ARVO, AAO, and ASCRS. He is dedicated to academic excellence and innovation in ophthalmology.

25,000+ procedures performed – Associate Professor Ozer specializes in advanced cataract surgery at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University.

• 21 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in phacoemulsification with TECNIS Puresee lenses
• Completed a prestigious ICO-STAAR fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Participates in clinical trials for innovative eye treatments

Specializing in cataract and refractive surgery, Dr. Dag brings extensive experience from multiple hospitals across Turkey and Iraq.

• Over 10 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in corneal diseases and keratoplasty
• Published multiple research papers on cataract surgery techniques
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Trained in vitrectomy at a leading eye research hospital

Specializes in cornea and cataract treatments at Liv Hospital Ulus – offering expertise in both routine and complex cases.

• Experience includes roles at prestigious institutions like Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Education and Research Hospital
• Proficient in corneal transplants – a rare skill among ophthalmologists
• Extensive training in refractive surgery enhances precision in lens replacement
• Expertise in pediatric eye conditions including retinopathy of prematurity

35+ years in ophthalmology – Dr Erdal Otman specializes in advanced cataract surgery at Ümran Tıp Merkezi.

• Performs phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation
• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing complex eye conditions alongside cataracts
• Patient-centered approach with a focus on precision

Place and Date of Birth

• Nevşehir, 1974

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 1997 Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• 2003 Ege University Faculty of Medicine Eye Diseases
• 2005 GATA Ankara (Military Service)
• 2018 İstanbul Training and Research Hospital (Assoc.)

National and International Publication number

• Over 50

Case Experience

• More than 20,000 surgical cases experience, 20 years of active service as an ophthalmologist

Associations

• TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)
• AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)

Dr. Bayram Gulpamuk has presented research at international ophthalmology conferences, including EURETINA and ESCRS. His work focuses on advanced cataract and retinal conditions.

• Trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London
• Specializes in complex cataract surgeries with advanced imaging techniques
• Published 15+ studies on ocular conditions and surgical outcomes
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association and Ankara Medical Chamber

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• 1958, Ankara

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine
• Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine (Specialization)

Memberships

• TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)

Case Experience

• Experience with more than 10,000 surgical cases during 30 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• İskenderun, 1979

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 2008 Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital (Specialization)
• 2002 Istanbul University School of Medicine

Case Experience

• Experience with more than 10,000 cases over 6 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

Memberships

• TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)

Medical Intrests

• Medical retina
• Cataract surgery
• Smart lens surgeries
• Yellow spot disease
• Retinal disorders due to diabetes
• Retinal vascular occlusions
• Intraocular needle treatments
• Hereditary retinal diseases
• Chicken black
• PRP treatment
• Retinal laser treatments
• Retinal tear
• Retinal detachment
• Epiretinal membrane
• Macular hole
• Retinopathy of prematurity
• Glaucoma (medical treatment)
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Education

Istanbul Retina Institute
Retinal Diseases and Vitreoretinal Surgery Training
2016, Istanbul / Turkey

Health Sciences University Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
Ophthalmology Residency
2014, Izmir / Turkey

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine Education
2009, Ankara / Turkey

Experience

Koç University Hospital
2020-2021, Istanbul / Turkey

Istanbul Retina Institute
2016-2020, Istanbul / Turkey

Mardin Kızıltepe State Hospital
2015-2016, Mardin / Turkey

Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
2010-2015, Izmir / Turkey

Awards

2010 April Medical Specialty Examination (TUS) Turkey ranked first.
In July 2016, he was selected for the "Retina - Macula - Vitreous Diseases & Surgery Clinical Researcher" program of Istanbul Retina Institute.
He has conducted more than 50 scientific studies on retinal diseases, most of which were published in international top class journals.
With his scientific studies on retinal diseases, he was entitled to become an active member of the Medical Retina Unit and Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD).
TOD National Congress, 2016 Best Surgical Video Second Prize.
TOD Retina Research Awards, 2019 Third Prize.
2019 In 2020, he passed the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) exam and became a FEBO (Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology).
2020 He was entitled to receive the title of Associate Professor in the same year and received the Second Prize in the Best Article Awards of the Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology.
His instagram account @retina.review, which he established to share information with ophthalmologists about retinal diseases, is followed by over 57 thousand ophthalmologists, mostly from the United States. In addition, this account has been recognized as one of the best accounts sharing information about ophthalmology education by Eyenews.uk.com, a website that publishes on ophthalmology in the UK.

Specialisation:Eye CARE

Years of Experience: 13

Education: Dicle University Faculty of Medicine (2009)

Languages:English, Turkish

Memberships & Awards:Over 100 medical articles