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Dr. Muhammet Derda Ozer holds an ICO‑Staar Surgical Fellowship in Vitreo‑Retina and performs 25,000+ procedures at DERDA SAGLIK HIZMETLERI.

• 21 years of ophthalmology expertise
• Trained at Wills Eye Institute in ocular oncology
• Specializes in retinal disorders and complex treatments
• Published 24+ research presentations at national congresses
• Awarded ICO Advanced Examination certification

Dr. Yasar Dag brings extensive expertise in vitrectomy, with specialized training from Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital.

• 13+ years in ophthalmology with specialty in vitreous body procedures
• Highly skilled in vitrectomy, with a focus on complex cases
• Published 12 research papers in ophthalmology, including on vitrectomy
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

Specializes in a wide range of eye conditions, including Vitreous body destruction, at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• 10+ years of experience in ophthalmology
• Expertise in medical retina and refractive surgery
• Trained at Uludağ University, a leading medical institution
• Works at Liv Hospital Ulus, known for advanced eye care

Specialisation:Eye CARE

Years of Experience: 13

Education: Dicle University Faculty of Medicine (2009)

Languages:English, Turkish

Memberships & Awards:Over 100 medical articles

Experience

2022 - 2023

Private Medipol Mega Hospitals Complex

2010 - 2010

Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine

2010 - 2010

Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology

2001 - 2011

Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology

2001 - 2011

Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital

2000 - 2001

Edirne Regional Hospital

2000 - 2001

Edirne Regional Hospital

Education

2000 Selçuk University, Ophthalmology

2000 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, OPHTHALMOLOGY

1994 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

1994 Selçuk University, Faculty of Medicine

Education

2019 İSTANBUL MEDİPOL UNIVERSITY, ASSOC. PROF. DR. - OPHTHALMOLOGY

2004 ISTANBUL PROF. DR. N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU E.A.H, SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICINE - OPHTHALMOLOGY

1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

Publications

A. International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

Title: Comparison of different formulas for intraocular lens power calculation using a new optical biometer.

• Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Karabela Yunus
• Journal: Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2015
• Volume: 38(8)
• Pages: 717-722
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2015.03.006

Title: Change in choroidal thickness after intravitreal injection for treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Ranibizumab versus aflibercept.

• Author: Kaya Faruk
• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2017
• Volume: 40(10)
• Pages: 832-838
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2017.04.014

Title: Effect of aflibercept on persistent macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion.

• Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Koç Hacı, Karabela Yunus
• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2018
• Volume: 41(9)
• Pages: 809-813
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2018.01.024

Title: Epithelium-off corneal cross-linking in progressive keratoconus: 6-year outcomes.

• Author: Kaya Faruk
• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2019
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2018.09.013

Authors: Eliaçık Mustafa, Karaman Erdur Sevil, Baltepe Altıok İnci, Gülkılık İbrahim Gökhan, Anıl Aslan Cemile, Kaya Faruk

• Journal: The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
• Year: 2016
• Volume: 32(1)
• Pages: 38-43
• DOI: 10.1016/j.kjms.2015.12.004

Authors: Karabela Yunus, Eliaçık Mustafa, Kaya Faruk

• Journal: BMC Ophthalmology
• Year: 2016
• Volume: 16(1)
• DOI: 10.1186/s12886-016-0271-8

Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Koçak Funda, Teker Bahri, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Hakan Baybora

• Journal: International Journal of Ophthalmology
• Year: 2014
• Volume: 7(4)
• Pages: 686-688

Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Koç Hacı

• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2014
• Volume: 37(5)
• Pages: 371-376
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2013.11.012

Authors: Baybora Hakan, Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus

• Journal: Turkish Neurosurgery
• Year: 2019
• DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.24775-18.4

Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus, Karaman Mehmet, Kaya Faruk

• Journal: Journal of Refractive Surgery
• Year: 2006
• Volume: 22(8)
• Pages: 799-803
• DOI: 10.3928/1081-597X-20060901-04

B. Book Chapters:

Title: Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus.

• Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim
• Book Title: Keratoconus: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2017
• Pages: 163-169
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-45357-0_13

Title: Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Eyes with Previous Myopic Refractive Surgery.

• Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Kaya Faruk
• Book Title: Mastering Refractive IOLs
• Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
• Year: 2018
• Pages: 107-114
• DOI: 10.5005/jp/books/14282_10

Work Experience

• 2003-2011: Worked in public hospitals.
• 2011 - Present: Working in the private sector, currently at the Eye Clinic of Private Koru Hospital (Çukurambar).

Education

• 1999: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
• 2003: Completed specialization at Ankara Training and Research Hospital Eye Clinic.

Specialization

• Cataract and Other Anterior Segment Surgeries
• Refractive Surgery
• Retinal Diseases (Experience with over 30,000 cases)

Language Skills

• English

Professional Memberships

• TOD (Turkish Ophthalmological Association)
• TCOD (Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association)
• AAO (American Academy 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"

Ophthalmologist Ugur Tunc brings specialized training from Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, focusing on vitreous body issues at Medipol Acibadem Hospital.

• Completed ophthalmology residency at Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Holds a research fellowship in advanced eye procedures from Johns Hopkins
• Specializes in both diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for vitreous conditions
• Works at one of Istanbul's leading eye care facilities

Prof Yildirim specializes in corneal surgeries and refractive procedures with extensive training at prestigious institutions.

• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD)
• Expert in keratoplasty and cataract surgery techniques
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society's Cornea and Ocular Surface Department
• Professor at Acıbadem District Hospital with academic appointments

Dr. Yayla specializes in vitreo-retinal surgery, with fellowship training at Gazi University – a leader in eye care.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with 8+ years of experience
• Fellowship-trained in vitreo-retinal surgery and medical retina
• Additional expertise in retinopathy of prematurity
• Works at Medipol University Pendik Hospital – a major academic center

Dr. Kiziltoprak specializes in vitreous body destruction with extensive research and clinical experience in retinal diseases and treatments.

• Published over 40 research articles in international journals
• Expert in advanced retinal treatments and surgical techniques
• Member of multiple ophthalmology research groups

Over 40,000 surgical cases – Dr. Durlu brings unmatched expertise in eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Trained at top institutions in Japan and the USA
• Specialized in ophthalmology with a focus on surgical techniques
• Recipient of multiple prestigious international awards for research
• Fluent in English and Japanese for international patients

13 years of active ophthalmology practice – Dr. Gorgun specializes in vitreoretinal conditions at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Member of the European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit
• Lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine

Over 20 years specializing in retina and vitreoretinal surgery – Dr. Sönmezer brings deep expertise to every case at Medipol University Hospital.

• Specialized in retina and vitreoretinal surgery at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• Performs advanced vitreoretinal procedures with precision
• Prominent member of Turkey's ophthalmology community

Professor Betul Tugcu brings over 20 years of specialized eye care experience at top institutions like Bezmialem Vakıf University.

• Specialized in Eye Diseases at Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Education and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association and European Strabismological Association
• Associate Professorship at Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital
• Professorship at Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in cataract surgery and laser operations at Liv Hospital Ulus, with experience in treating vitreous body destruction.

• Practices ophthalmology at Liv Hospital Ulus, Beyoglu Eye Hospital, and private office
• Expertise includes glaucoma and corneal diseases
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Reviewer for The Cornea journal

Specializes in vitreoretinal surgery with extensive experience treating complex retinal conditions at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Over 20 years focused on retina and vitreoretinal surgery
• Expertise in diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment cases
• Performs advanced retinal imaging and laser treatments
• Fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal surgery techniques
• Active in treating traumatic retinal injuries and foreign bodies