Page 2 - Best Laser iridotomy doctors in Turkey: TOP 39 doctors

Specializing in oculoplastic surgery and refractive procedures, Dr. Nazife Asikgarip brings precise expertise to laser iridotomy at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Specialized in ophthalmology at Istanbul University of Health Sciences
• Performs advanced laser procedures including refractive surgery
• Skilled in a range of eye surgeries, from cataract to blepharoplasty
• Worked at leading research hospitals in Turkey

Dr. Akin Akyurt is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University School of Medicine. He completed advanced fellowships at University Eye Clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen, Germany. He also holds a PhD focused on immunomodulatory therapy for uveitis.

Dr. Akyurt is certified in LASIK, presbyopia correction with multifocal intraocular lenses, scleral fixation, corneal collagen cross-linking, femtosecond anterior segment surgery, and corneal topography analysis. He is a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS.

He has presented at major international congresses, such as the World Ophthalmology Congress and ESCRS meetings. He has contributed to advances in cataract and refractive surgery.

13 years specializing in eye care – Dr. Yildiz brings extensive expertise to laser iridotomy procedures at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 100 medical articles on eye care
• Fluent in English and Turkish for international patients

Specializes in cataract and anterior segment surgeries – Dr. Sahin has performed over 30,000 retinal procedures at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• 20+ years of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in refractive surgery techniques
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital

10,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Tuncer specializes in advanced eye procedures at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Expert in laser iridotomy and glaucoma treatments
• Published 48 scientific articles cited over 250 times
• Performs femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgeries
• Specializes in oculoplastic and refractive surgeries

Dr. Zeynep Alkin brings over 20 years of specialized experience in ophthalmology, with advanced training in retinal conditions and laser treatments.

• Trained at Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles
• Experienced in photodynamic therapy for chorioretinal conditions
• Active researcher with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals

Associate Professor Ozer specializes in laser iridotomy with advanced training at Wills Eye Institute's Ocular Oncology Department.

• Completed a prestigious ICO-STAAR Surgical Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina
• Passed all International Council of Ophthalmology advanced exams
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Published multiple studies on ocular treatments and complications

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.

Dr Duygu Tez specializes in glaucoma treatment, including laser iridotomy, with training at New York University Mount Sinai Hospital.

• Over 38 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Trained in advanced techniques like Botox applications and excimer laser systems
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Published research on astigmatism and keratoconus

13 years of active ophthalmology practice – Dr. Gorgun specializes in advanced eye procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit
• Member of European Vitreoretinal Society and EURETINA

Over 20 years of experience specializing in eye surgery – Dr. Sönmezer focuses on retina and vitreoretinal procedures.

• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Co-founded Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• Specializes in retina and vitreoretinal surgery
• Practices in Antalya Medical Park Hospital's Eye Laser Clinic

Harvard-trained glaucoma specialist – Dr. Celebi brings advanced techniques from Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary to his practice at İstinye University Liv Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in glaucoma at Harvard Medical School
• Expert in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
• Active member of European Glaucoma Society and World Glaucoma Association
• Recipient of multiple academic achievement awards
• Published 58 international articles on ophthalmology