Best Online Consultation with Ophthalmologist ophthalmologists in Turkey: TOP 45 doctors

The doctor graduated from the Medical Faculty of Gazi University in Turkey and completed his internship at Numune scientific research hospital in Ankara. He also had a specialization in Cornea Department of Wills Eye Hospital at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, USA. He is a member of several organizations such as Turkish Ophthalmological Association, KRCB, ASCRS, ESCRS and Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. X has a strong educational background, with a degree from Istanbul University School of Medicine, and post-graduate education from ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium. He is a member of several organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. Dr. X is also certified in multiple procedures, including Intralase Surgery, PresbyMAX Laser Surgery, Phakic IOLs Surgery, Corneal Cross-Linking, and Ferrara Rings Application. He has attended multiple seminars and international congresses, such as the Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Retina Specialists.

Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu is an ophthalmologist with extensive education from Kadıköy Anatolian High School, Marmara University School of Medicine, and Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital. He is a member of several organizations, including TOA, TTB, ESCRS, ASCRS, ISRS, and ICO, and has passed the International Council of Ophthalmology Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams. He regularly participates in international seminars and congresses, such as the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology, and Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractivite Surgery.

Dr. X is a medical doctor with a degree from Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Turkey and has experience from İzmir Bozyaka Teaching and Training Hospital, Turkey. They are a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS and have certificates in LASIK Application, Presbyopia Correction with Multifocal Intraocular Lenses, Scleral fixation techniques, Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking, Femtosecond Applications for Anterior Segment Surgery and Corneal Topography Analyzing.

Doctor is a professor with higher and career education in Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Turkey. He has experience as an ophthalmologist in several hospitals and also completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Eye Institue, Vitreoretinal and Medical Retinal Department. Currently works at Veni Vidi Göz eye hospital.

Doctor graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School, Turkey, and is a member of AAO, ASCRS and ESCRS. Has attended several international conferences including Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Congress of the European Glaucoma Society, World Glaucoma Congress, Pan-European Symposium for Ophthalmology, and Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology.

Medical Interests and Activities 

Cornea 

Anterior Segment Surgery 

Retractive Surgery 

Education and Experience 

Private Practice 

Beyoğlu Eye Hospital 

Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University 

Liv Hospital, Ulus, Department of Eye Diseases

Research and Publications 

International papers: 30 

National papers: 30+ 

Book in Turkish : 1 (Wavefront and topography based laser) 

Book Chapters: numerous 

Journal Editing, Membership for Publication and Scientific Advisory Boards 

The Cornea (reviewer.)

Specializations

Smart Lens

Cataract

Oculoplastic Surgery

Medical Retina

Cataract Surgery

Oculoplastic Surgery (Aesthetic applications around the eyes)

Strabismus and amblyopia treatment

Glaucoma (Eye tension) diagnosis and treatment

Experience

Yüksekova State Hospital (2022-2023)

Education

Undergraduate: Afyon Kocatepe University Faculty of Medicine 2017

Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul Medeniyet University, Department of Ophthalmology (2018-2022)

Scientific Publications

Endothelial loss following postoperative intracameral triamcinolone acetonide and subconjunctival dexamethasone injections (Ocular Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology 42 (4) 237-242,2023)       Sali F, Aykut V, Kunbaz A, Durmuş E, Hepokur M, Oğuz H, Esen F.

Refractive outcome of trocar-assisted sutureless sceral fixation with 3-piece intraocular lenses (International Ophthalmology 41, 2689-2694, 2021) Aykut V, Sali F, Esen F, Oğuz H.

A comprehesive enhanced depth imaging spectral-domain optical coherence tomography analysis of pseudoexfoliation spectrum from non-glaucomatous to advanced stage glaucoma in the aspect of Bruch's membrane opeining-minimum rim width (International Ophthalmology 42, 1835-1847, 2022) Hepokur M, Elgin Y , Güneş M, Sali F, Oğuz H.

Optical coherence tomography and Scheimpflug imaging of the iridocorneal angle following intravitreal injection of different medications: A longitudinal analysis (Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy 41, 103319, 2023 ) Hepokur M, Ersoy EE, Kısakürek AB, Sali F, Durmuş E, Aykut V, Oğuz H, Esen F.

Visual Outcomes, Endothelial Loss, and Complications Following Iris-Claw Intraocular Lens Implantation and Trocar-Assisted Sutureless Scleral Fixation of Intraocular Lenses (Beyoglu Eye J 8(4): 253-259, 2023) Durmus E, Aykut V, Hepokur M, Sali F, Sanisoglu HA, Oguz H, Esen F.

Effect of Statin Therapy on Choroidal Structure in Patients with Hyperlipidemia: A Case–Control Study with Optical Coherence Tomography (Cerrahpaşa Med J, 2023) Hepokur M, Çebi Yılmaz A, Güneş-Çelebi M, Sali F, Çelik FB, Oğuz H.

Eductaion: 

2013

ISTANBUL PROF.DR.N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU EYE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, EYE DISEASES

2008

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

The doctor is a graduate of Istanbul University School of Medicine and has completed fellowships at University Eye Clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen, Germany. They are a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS and ESCRS, and have certifications in LASIK application, presbyopia correction with multifocal intraocular lenses, scleral fixation techniques, corneal collagen cross-linking, femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery and corneal topography analyzing. They have completed a PhD in Immunomodulatory Therapy of Uveitis and have attended several conferences and meetings, including the 42nd annual meeting of the European Pediatric Ophtalmological Society, World Ophtalmology Congress and Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. X graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine, Turkey and Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Turkey. He is a member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association and Turkish Medical Association.

Medical Fields of Interest: 

Retina Diseases 

Diabetic Retinopathy, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Vascular Obstructions 

Yellow Spot Disease (Macular Degeneration), SSRP 

Intraocular (intravitreal) Injection 

Vitreoretinal Surgery 

Retinal Detachment 

Macular Surgeries (Epiretinal Membrane, Macular Hole, VMT) 

Intraocular Hemorrhages 

Cataracts 

Smart lens, toric lens 

Excimer Laser Treatments 

Lasik 

No-touch, PRK

Education: 

Uludag University, Bursa 

Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

Vance Thompson Vision Center, SD, USA 

Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

Experience: 

Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Istanbul 

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Istanbul

Memberships: 

Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOA) 

TOA Young Ophthalmologists Executive Board Membership 

TOA Medical Retina Unit Membership 

Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society (TROS) 

European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) 

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 

Istanbul Medical Chamber (IMC)

Medical Fields of Interest 

Glaucoma 

Cornea 

Cataract and Refractive Surgery 

Education 

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine ( 2006-2012 ) 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology Residency (2013-2017) 

Istanbul University Certificate of Experimental Animal Use ( 2015 ) 

International Council of Ophthalmology Visual Sciences ( 2015 ) 

Pediatric Glaucoma Training at Bratislava National Institute of Children’s Diseases ( 2022 ) 

Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology ( FEBO 2022 ) 

Experiences 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 

Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital 

Memorial Şişli Hospital

Liv Ulus Hospital 

Memberships 

Turkish Ophthalmology Association 

Turkish Medical Association 

American Academy of Ophthalmology ( AAO ) 

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS) 

Areas of Expertise and Interest:

• Keratoplasty (Penetrating and Lamellar)
• Refractive Surgery
• Cataract Surgery
• Corneal Biomechanics and Keratoconus

Education:

• Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

Professional and Observational Experience:

• Assistant Doctor (Ophthalmology) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2006-2010
• Ophthalmologist at Ağrı Patnos Government Hospital, 2011-2012
• Ophthalmologist (Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department, Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Department) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2012-2018
• Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences, Beyoğlu Eye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, 2018-2024
• Professor at Acıbadem District Hospital, 2024-Present

International Diplomas:

• European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) 
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Basic Science, 2017
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Optics and Refraction, 2017
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Clinical Science, 2018
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Advanced, 2018 (FICO)

Certificates:

• Basic Good Clinical Practices
• Advanced Good Clinical Practices

Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

• Turkish Ophthalmology Society
  • Active Member, Cornea and Ocular Surface Department
  • Active Member, Young Ophthalmologist Department
  • Active Member, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department