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The doctor completed higher and career education at Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Turkey. Following this, the doctor gained extensive experience in ophthalmology, starting with a role at a military hospital in Sivas. The doctor then completed an internship and served as an assistant professor at Fırat University School of Medicine.

Further academic appointments included assistant and associate professorships at İnönü University School of Medicine. The doctor also worked at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Wilmer Eye Institute. Currently, the doctor is a professor at Biruni University and practices at Veni Vidi Göz Eye Hospital.

Dr. Mehmet Orçun Akdemir is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. He has published 24 articles in international peer‑reviewed journals, many indexed in SCI/SCI‑E. He has 17 papers in national peer‑reviewed journals. He has given 5 presentations at international meetings.

His work centers on the cornea and anterior segment. Areas include keratoconus; DALK, PKP, and DSAEK; corneal biomechanics; and corneal cross‑linking. He also studies glaucoma surgery after keratoplasty, ocular surface disease and pseudoexfoliation, and neuro‑ophthalmology and retina. He contributed to 4 ophthalmology book translations. His studies compare DALK and PKP outcomes in keratoconus, analyze biomechanics after DALK, evaluate graft thickness after DSAEK, and compare trabeculectomy with the Ahmed valve in post‑PKP glaucoma.

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.)

The doctor is an accomplished ophthalmologist with over two decades of experience in diagnosing and treating eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and astigmatism. Specializing in retina diseases, the doctor is proficient in vitreoretinal surgery and macular surgeries. The doctor has contributed significantly to the field, with research on Phacik Intraocular Lenses distributed to over 300 ophthalmologists.

Memberships include the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, European Board of Ophthalmology, and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Medical training was completed at Uludag University, with further specialization in Istanbul and international expertise gained in the USA.

Areas of Interests

• Cornea
   
• Refractive Surgery
   
• Contact Lens
   
• Oculoplasty
   
• Glaucoma
   
• Medical Retina
   
• Retinopathy of Prematurity
   
• Cataract
   
• Corneal Transplant

Education:

• 2010- 2015 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology - Assistant
• 2002-2009 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine Bursa - Student
• 1999-2002 Private Çukurova Bilfen Science High School -Adana

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Yeniyüzyıl University Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital
• Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital
   
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Education and Research Hospital

Specialisation:Eye CARE

Years of Experience: 13

Education: Dicle University Faculty of Medicine (2009)

Languages:English, Turkish

Memberships & Awards:Over 100 medical articles

The doctor graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine and furthered their education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey. They are a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association, indicating a commitment to professional development and adherence to medical standards in ophthalmology.

With 19 years of experience, the doctor has developed expertise in treating a variety of eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, strabismus, and pediatric ophthalmology. The doctor also specializes in medical retina treatments.

The doctor graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Faculty of Medicine. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Conscious Hypnosis Association, and Turkish Ophthalmology Association.

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)

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University School of Medicine and completed further training at Göztepe Education and Research Hospital in Turkey and ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium. Specializing in ophthalmology, the doctor holds multiple certifications in advanced laser and surgical techniques, including Intralase Surgery, PresbyMAX Laser Surgery, and Phakic IOLs Surgery. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. The doctor has presented at numerous international congresses, showcasing expertise in refractive and cataract surgery.

Education:

2006-2013 Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Medicine - Undergraduate - (1 year English preparatory education)
2015-2020 Istanbul University of Health Sciences Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research
Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology - Specialization in Medicine

Work Experience:

2013 : Yozgat Sarıkaya Community Health Center (General Practitioner)
2014: Ankara University Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (Research Assistant)
2015-2020 : Istanbul University of Health Sciences Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Department of Ophthalmology (Research Assistant)
2020-2022 : Kırşehir Training and Research Hospital (Specialist Physician)

Medical Interests:

oculoplastic surgery
Blepharoplasty - Botox - Eye area aesthetics
Excimer laser- Refractive surgery
cataract surgery
general ophthalmology

Education

Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, 2014, Medical Doctor
Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, 2019, Ophthalmology Specialist

Experience

Azerbaijan Armed Forces Central Military Hospital, 2019-2021
Private Hospitalist Hospital, 2021
Beylikduzu Kolan Hospital, 2021-2022

Scientific Memberships

Practical Approaches in Ophthalmology
TOD April Course (Cornea, Refractive Surgery and Contact Lens)
Glaucoma Skill Transfer Laboratory Course
Esat IŞIK Applied Optics, Refraction and Low Visionrme Rehabilitation Course
TOD April Course (Uvea Diseases)
Academy for Eyecare Excellence (Contact Lens Basic Application Principles)
Cataract and Refractive Surgery BILEP Course
TOD 52nd National Congress
TOD 40th Winter Symposium (Applications in Refraction)
Professional Memberships:

TOD (Turkish Ophthalmology Association)

Certificates:

International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) - The Basic Science Examination in Ophthalmology Exam
International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) - The Optics and Refraction Examination in Ophthalmology Exam

Medical Intrests

• Corneal Diseases
• Refractive Surgery
• Cataract Surgery
• Oculoplastic Surgery
• Glaucoma

The doctor specializes in a wide range of ophthalmic surgeries, including retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery with intraocular lens replacement, and LASIK eye surgery. The doctor actively participates in professional meetings, seminars, and congresses worldwide to advance their knowledge and skills.

Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, the doctor is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and Turkish Medical Association.

"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"