Best Photorefractive keratectomy ophthalmologists in Turkey: TOP 21 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.

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.

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.

Medical interests:

• 1. Ocular Oncology

• 2. Surgical Retina

• 3. Uveitis

• 4. Medical Retina

• 5. Cataract

Education:

• 1. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2010

• 2. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology 2011-2016

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus

• 1st Hakkari State Hospital

• 2. Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine

• 3. Yeni Yüzyıl University, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital



 

Research: 5

1. Phase II Study to Analyze Sarilumab in Non-Infectious Uveitis (SARILNIUSATURN-Sanofi), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

2. Efficacy of Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Behçet's Disease Uveitis (EYEGUARD-A&C-Servier), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

3. A Randomized, Double-masked, Placebo-controlled Study of the Efficacy of Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Behçet's Disease Uveitis (EYEGUARD-B-Servier), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun )

4. A 12-month, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 0.5 mg ranibizumab intravitreal injections due to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) driven macular edema (RFB002-Novartis), Injection sub-investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Nur Kir)

5. A Phase III multicenter, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled study to assess the efficacy and safety of Lampalizumab Administration intravitreally to patients with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration (GX29176-Roche), Photographer (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Nur Kir)

Publications: 36

1. Aksu N, Tanyildiz B, Ceylan E, Ozer MD, Uludag G, Ekinci M Effects of Smoking on the Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer and Ganglion Cell Complex Thickness. Glo-Kat 2014;9(4):259-262

2. Uludag G, Ozer MD, Tanyildiz B, Ceylan E, Cinici E. Assessment of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer and Ganglion Cell Complex Thickness Using Optical Coherence Tomography in Chronic Migraine Patients. Glo-Kat 2014;9(4):263-266

3. Ceylan E, Ozer MD, Yilmaz YC, Kartal B, Yildiz Ekinci D, Cinici E, Aksu Ceylan N The ocular surface side effects of an anti-psychotic drug, clozapine. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2016 Mar;35(1):62-6.

4. Tuncer S, Ozer D Recent Trends in the Management of Retinoblastoma. Turk J Ophthalmol 2015; 45:71-76

5. Ceylan E, Ozer MD, Yilmaz YC, Tanyildiz B, Aksu N Correlation of Spherical Equivalent and Axial Length with Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in High Myopics. Glo-Kat 2015;10(3):204-208

6. Ceylan E, Yilmaz YC, Ozer MD, Tanyildiz B, Kartal B Choroidal Thickness Measurement and Relationship Between Choroidal Thickness and Axial Length, Spherical Equivalent and Age in Highly Myopic Eyes Ret-Vit; 2015;23(4):317-320

7. Batur M, Ozer MD, Tekin S, Use of Oral Steroids and Immunosuppressants / Immunomodulators in the Treatment of Uveitis due to Behçet's Disease. Current Retina, 2018;2(4): 343-347.

8. Ozer MD, Seven E, Batur M. Diagnosis and Treatment of Other Parasitic Uveitis apart from Toxocara and Toxoplasma, Current Retina 2019;3(4): 247-251.

9. Ozer MD, Batur M, Mesen S, Tekin S, Seven E. Long-Term Results of Accelerated Corneal Cross-Linking in Adolescent Patients With Keratoconus. cornea 2019 Aug;38(8):992-997.

10. Ozer MD, Kebapci F, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S. In vivo analysis and Comparison of Anterior Segment Structures of both eyes in Unilateral Fuchs' Uveitis Syndrome. Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2019 Jul;257(7):1489-1498.

11. Ozer MD, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Savasan M. Phototoxic Maculopathy Due to Extreme Usage of Infrared Illuminator Assembled Night Vision Handheld Scope. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2019 Jun 6: 1120672119854585.

12. Ozer MD, Altinkurt E, Alparslan N. The Long-Term Surgical Outcomes of Conjunctival-Limbal Autograft Procedure With or Without Penetrating Keratoplasty In Eyes With Unilateral Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency. Taiwan J Ophthalmol. 2020;10:22-8.

13. Seven E, Yıldız S, Tekin S, Altaş AS, Özer MD, Batur M, Üçler R, Yaşar T. Effect of Insulin Therapy on Ocular Biometric Parameters in Diabetic Patients. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2020;36(2):102–108.

14. Ozer MD, Kebapcı F, Batur M, Seven E, Tekın S. Authors' reply to: Using anterior segment optical coherence tomography to compare the smoothness of anterior iris surface between two eyes in unilateral Fuchs' uveitis syndrome. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2019;257(12):2801.

15. Ozer MD, Batur M, Mesen S, Tekin S, Seven E. Evaluation of the initial optical coherence tomography parameters in anticipating the final visual outcome of Central Retinal Vein Occlusion. J Curr Ophthalmol. 2020;32(1):46-52.

16. Ozer MD, Altinkurt E, Yilmaz YC, Gedik AC, Alparslan N. The Surgical Outcomes of Limbal Allograft Transplantation in Eyes Having Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency. J Curr Ophthalmol. 2020;32:132-41.

17. Ozer MD, BaturM, Tekin S, Seven E, Kebapci F. Choroid Vascularity Index As A Parameter For The Chronicity of Fuchs' Uveitis Syndrome. Int Ophthalmol. 2020;40(6):1429‐1437.

18. Tekin S, Batur M, Seven E, Demir MS, Ozer MD. Evaluation of Neutrophil / Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet / Lymphocyte Ratio in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. Glo-Kat 2020;15(1):23-26

19. Ozer MD, Oray M, Tugal-Tutkun I. Intermediate Uveitis: Clinical findings, Diagnosis and Treatment. Current Retina 2020;4(4): 97-101.

20. Ozer MD, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Kebapci F. In Vivo Analysis and Comparison of Anterior Segment Structures of Both Eyes in Unilateral Herpetic Anterior Uveitis. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2021 Nov 17;29(7-8):1438-1444. doi: 10.1080/09273948.2020.1760311. Epub 2020 May 29. PMID: 32469669.

21. Ozer MD, Batur M, Mesen S, Tekin S, Seven E, Yasar T. Comparison of the efficacy of accelerated corneal cross-linking therapy in different pediatric age groups having progressive keratoconus. Int Ophthalmol. 2020 Oct;40(10):2651-2658. doi: 10.1007/s10792-020-01446-w. Epub 2020 Jun 1. PMID: 32488590.

22. Seven E, Artuc T, Tekin S, Batur M, Ozer MD. Hemicentral Retinal Artery Occlusion: A Rare Complication of Orbital Cellulitis. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2020 Aug 19;57:e51-e55. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20200602-01. PMID: 32816042.

23. Batur M, Ozer MD, Seven E. Uveitis Associated with Systemic Diseases: Clinical Features, Diagnosis and Treatment. Current Retina 2020; 4(4): 267-276. Doi: 10.37783/CRJ-0229.

24. Tekin S, Batur M, Duzenli U, Seven E, Ozer MD. Relationship Between Ocular Pseudoexfoliation and Sensorineural Hearing Loss East J Med 26(1): 151-156, 2021. DOI: 10.5505/ejm.2021.57873.

25. Artuç T, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Özer MD. Effectiveness of Pulmonary Surfactant in the Treatment of Corneal Edema. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2021 May;37(4):209-214. doi: 10.1089/jop.2020.0121. Epub 2021 Feb 8. PMID: 33555974.

26. Yılmaz YC, Ipek SC, Ozer MD. Corneal and lens densitometry in patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Int Ophthalmol. 2021 Aug;41(8):2667-2676. doi: 10.1007/s10792-021-01822-0. Epub 2021 Mar 22. PMID: 33754236; PMCID: PMC7983973.

27. Gedik AC, Ozer MD. The effect of the stay-at-home policy on ophthalmology outpatient clinic applications during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comparative study. Eastern Journal of Medicine 26(2):255-260 DOI: 10.5505/ejm.2021.81488

28. Ozer MD, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Savasan M. The Profile and The Treatment Outcomes of Pediatric Microbial Keratitis in a Tertiary Referral Center. Glo-Cat 2021; 16(1):31-36 DOI: 10.37844/glauc.cat.2021.16.6

29. Tekin S, Seven E, Batur M, Özer MD, Yasar T. Evaluation of successful and failed filtering blebs after trabeculectomy using anterior segment optical coherence tomography. J Curr Ophthalmol 2021;33:1-5. DOI: 10.4103/JOCO.JOCO_112_20

30. Tekin S, Seven E, Öcal H, Batur M, Özer MD, Yaşar T. Adherence to Drop Treatment in Glaucoma Patients and Its Relationship with Progression. Glo-Cat 2021; 16(2):83-89 doi: 10.37844/glauc.cat.2021.16.14

31. Seven E, Yavuzer B, Tekin S, Batur M, Özer MD, Yasar T. Comparison of Three Different Intraocular Lens Implantation Method for Eyes with Deficient Capsular Support Glo-Kat 2021; 16(2):74-83 doi: 10.37844/glauc.cat.2021.16.13

32. Ozer MD, Batur M, Tekin S, Seven E, Kebapci F. The Depigmentation degree of Iris Pigment Epithelium in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2021 Dec;36:102508. doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102508. Epub 2021 Aug 25. PMID: 34454091.

33. Ocal H, Batur N, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD. A case of Keratoconus Associated with Morning Glory Syndrome. Van Med J. 2021; 28(2): 307-309. DOI: 10.5505/vtd.2021.06978

34. Ozer MD, Subasi M. The popularity, Quality, and Reliability Analysis of Youtube Videos on Cataract and Cataract Surgery. Glo-Kat 2022 (Accepted)

35. Yilmaz YC, Ipek SC, Ozer MD, Celebi T. Corneal densitometry in patients with arcus senilis and its correlation with serum lipid levels. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2022 May;70(5):1556-1563. doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_2696_21. PMID: 35502026.

36. Artuc T, Batur M, Ocal H, Ozer MD. Retinal Injury During Laser Epilation: Case Report. Reject Vit. 2022;31(1):66-71. DOI: 10.37845/ret.vit.2022.31.12

Memberships:

• 1st Turkish Ophthalmology Association

• 2nd Turkish Medical Association

Awards:

• 1. ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina

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"

Place and Date of Birth

• Merzifon, 1972

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine (English)1996
• Okmeydanı Education Research 2000
• Malatya SSK Regional Hospital 2004
• Bucak State Hospital 2009
• Antalya Medical Park Hospital 2009-2023

Membership

• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Ophthalmology Association Konya, Antalya Branch Board of Directors

Certificates

• Artisan Iris
• Claw Lens Application
• EVRS Vitroretinal Surgery Applications
• iSCRS
• AAO

Seminars

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association Konya Live Surgery 2012
• Turkish Ophthalmology Association National Congress Live Surgery 2014
• TOD Congress Antalya Oculoplasty Moderation 2015
• TOD Winter Symposium Strabismus Moderation 2016
• Family Physicians Association Eye Examination Seminars 2017-2018
• Flight Physicians Association Eye Seminars 2019

Case Experience

• Experience of over 27.000 surgical cases

Number of Scientific Publications

• Over 20 international and national oral notifications
• Live surgery instructor
• More than 10 national and international scientific publications

Education and Training:

• 9/2009 - 7/2016: MD, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
• 3/2017 - 5/2021: Ophthalmology Residency, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2/2023 - 12/2023: Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute, USA

Professional Experience:

• 8/2016 - 2/2017: Staff, Silivri State Hospital, Emergency Department, Istanbul, Turkey
• 7/2021 - 2/2023: Ophthalmologist, Eyupsultan State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2/2023 - 5/2023: Ophthalmologist, New Century University, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 5/2023 - Present: Ophthalmologist, Medipol Acibadem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey