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Education :

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine September 2004 – July 2010

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Residency February 2011 - April 2011 

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Residency August 2011 - March 2016

Thomas Jefferson University, Wills Eye Institute, Ocular Oncology Department, Observership August 2012 - September 2012 

Turkish Health Ministry, Hakkari State Hospital, Ophthalmology Clinic, Eye M.D July 2016 – March 2018

Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Assistant Professor, March 2018 – October 2021

Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Associate Professor, October 2021 – December 2021

Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Associate Professor, January 2022 – present

Educational Qualifications :

1. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Basic Sciences assessment in ophthalmology examination  passed on April 2017

2. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Optics & Refraction examination passed on April 2017

3. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Clinical Sciences in Ophthalmology examination passed on April 2018

4. Awarded for ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina at the University of Kansas, Medical School, Dept. of Ophthalmology in Prairie Village, KS, USA under the supervision of Prof. Radwan Aijlan from April 6, 2020, to July 5, 2020.

5. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Advanced Examination in Ophthalmology examination passed on July 2020.

6. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 passed on January 7 2021 with 221 pts.

7. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 CK passed on August 25 2021 with 214 pts.

Presentations & Posters :

1. 47th National Ophthalmology Congress, The effectiveness of photodynamic therapy on circumscribed choroidal hemangioma, Oral presentation, Ozer MD, Tuncer S, November 2013, Antalya, Turkey. 

2. 48th National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical features and treatment outcomes of primary ophthalmic rhabdomyosarcoma: Tertiary center experience, Ozer MD, Ulas MG, Tuncer S, Oral presentation, November 2014, Antalya, Turkey

3. 2015 ISOO Meeting, Long-term Outcome of Combined (Perilesional Injection and Topical) Interferon Alpha-2b Therapy in the Management of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia, Tuncer S, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, June 2015, Paris, France

4. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress. Clinical presentation patterns of pediatric Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome and long-term follow-up results, Kiragi D, Ozer MD, Lider-Gezer M, Oray M, Tugal-Tutkun I, Oral presentation, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

5. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress, Central corneal thickness and optic disc dimensions in glaucoma patients, Bayraktar S, Ozer MD, Izgi B, Poster, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

6. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress, Analysis of retinal nerve fiber layer and choroidal thickness in patients with systemic sclerosis to identify a potential risk factor for normal-tension glaucoma, Ceylan E, Ozer MD, Ekinci M, Yilmaz YC, Poster, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

7. 50th National Ophthalmology Congress, Treatment of age-related macular degeneration with intravitreal Ranibizumab: Real-life experience, Cebeci Z, Yilmaz YC, Ozer D, Kir N, Oral presentation, November 2016, Antalya, Turkey

8. 51st National Ophthalmology Congress, A rarely seen complication of cataract surgery: Endocapsular Hematoma, Ozer MD, Batur M, Artuç T, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2017, Antalya, Turkey

9. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Nanophthalmos Wıth Macular Folds, Yavuzer B, Batur M, Seven E, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

10. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical Features and Treatment Methods of Orbital Cellulite Cases, Mesen S, Tekin S, Batur M, Duzenli U, Seven E, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

11. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Case Series: Ocular Chemical Burns, Tekin S, Artuç T, Batur M, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

12. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Sensory-Neural Hearing Loss affecting Low frequencies in Patients with Pseudoexfoliation, Ozer MD, Batur M, Duzenli U, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

13. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Silicone tube intubation by Ritleng stent in children over two years of age with nasolacrimal duct obstruction, Ocal H, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Batur M, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

14. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Cherry Red Spot Appearance in Macula and Alkaptonuria: A Case Report, Mesen S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

15. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, A Rare Complication in Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implantation: Implant Migration to the Anterior Chamber, Gulbay S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

16. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Effect of Coenzyme Q10 Eye Drop on Corneal Wound Healing in Bacterial Keratitis Treatment, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

17. 19th Euretina Congress, Effect of reduced production of aqueous humor on bacterial growth potential in rabbit eyes, Batur M, Ozer M, Tekin S, Oral presentation, September 2019, Paris, France

18. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Evaluation of the clinical features of patients with hyphema due to blunt trauma, Seven E, Kebapci F, Tekin S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

19. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Adherence to drop therapy and the relationship of compliance with progression in glaucoma patients, Tekin S, Ocal H, Seven E, Batur M, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

20. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Bilateral sudden-transient vision loss after central venous catheter removal, Altas AS, Batur M, Sayir F, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

21. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical Evaluation of Argon Laser Photocoagulation Therapy in Patients with Retinal Tears, Ocal H, Seven E, Batur M, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

22. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Macular damage due to laser epilation: a case report, Batur M, Ocal H, Ozer MD, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

23. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Phototoxic Maculopathy Due to Extreme Usage of Infrared Illuminator Assembled Night Vision Handheld Scope, Ozer MD, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Savasan M, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

24. 54th National Ophthalmology Congress, Internal Ophthalmolplegia after Chickenpox Infection, Gedik AC, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2020, Virtual, Turkey.

Work Experience :

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 administered intravitreally to patients with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration (GX29176-Roche), Photographer (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Nur Kir)

Selected as an active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, Young Ophthalmologist Council, 2020 - present

EDUCATION

Mersin University, Faculty of Medicine, 2009

Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Residency in Ophthalmology, 2009 to 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mardin Midyat State Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2014 to 2020

Mardin Training and Research Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2020 to 2022

Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2022to 2024

Westeye Hospital, Erbil – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2024 to 2025

Istanbul Tema Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2024 to 2025

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

-Cataract and Refractive Surgery

-Corneal Diseases and Keratoplasty

-Strabismus and Strabismus Surgery

-Eyelid and Lacrimal System Surgery

-Ocular Trauma Surgery

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

-Vitrectomy Training at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2020

MEMBERSHIPS

-Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)

PUBLICATIONS

1)Changes caused by fluorescein in the tear film evaluated with hybrid break-up time test as a new method - Part Two: Its effect on breakup locations and other quantitative values, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

2)The profile of patients attending to the general emergency department with ocular complaints within the last year: is it a true ocular emergency?, BMC Ophthalmology, 2024

3)Medium-term outcomes of three horizontal muscle surgery in large-angle infantile esotropia, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

4)Evaluation of Anterior Segment Parameters Using Scheimpflug Topography Device in Patients Undergoing Nd:YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy: Retrospective Study, Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024

5)Publication patterns of ophthalmology residency dissertations in Turkey, European Journal of General Medicine, 2015

6)Evaluation of the Effect of Infection and Immunity on the Tear Film by Scheimpflug-Placido Disc Topography – A Case Control Study, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

7)Changes caused by fluorescein in tear film by hybrid break-up time test - Part One: On quantitative values, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2022

8)An easy and practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation: marking corneal astigmatic axis at slit-lamp, International Ophthalmology, 2017

9)Slanted medial rectus recession is effective in the treatment of convergence excess esotropia, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

10)A reasonable option in vitrectomized eyes: manual small incision cataract surgery, International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014

11)The Role of Systemic Inflammation in Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction, Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2023

12)A New Approach: Determination of the Safe Surgical Margin in Pterygium Surgery, Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 2023

Dr. Arsim Hajdari is a leading ophthalmologist and serves as Chief Clinical Officer at the Italian Eye Hospital in Pristina, Kosovo. He earned his MD from the University of Pristina. He specialized in ophthalmology at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo in 2019. Dr. Hajdari also holds a PhD in Ophthalmology from the University “Goce Delchev” in Stip, completed in 2025.

Since May 2021, Dr. Hajdari has treated over 30,000 patients. He has performed more than 4,000 TransPRK (SmartSurface no-touch laser) procedures. He introduced several advanced treatments to Kosovo, such as Laser-Guided Cross-Linking, Beovu (Brolucizumab) injections, IPL therapy for dry eye, and TransPTK for corneal irregularities.

Dr. Hajdari’s expertise includes refractive surgery, retina surgery, anti-VEGF injections, trauma care, vitrectomy, and oculoplastics. He lectures at the University for Business and Technology (UBT). He has also presented research at EURETINA Athens 2025.

He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), EuRetina, the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society, and the College of Surgeons of Kosovo.

Dr. Lee Young Seob is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Chief Director. He specializes in retina, cataract, and advanced vision correction procedures. His expertise includes SMILE, Contoura Vision, and lens implant surgery. Dr. Lee graduated at the top of his class from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Kyung Hee University Hospital. He has also served as a clinical professor at Ajou University Hospital. Dr. Lee has held leadership positions at major eye clinics.

He has performed over 15,000 cataract and refractive surgeries, including LASIK, LASEK, SMILE, and ICL implantation. Dr. Lee is known for his surgical skill. He holds certifications of excellence in SMILE LASIK, ICL/Toric-ICL, and several intraocular lens implantations, such as LISA Tri, FineVision, and PanOptix.

Dr. Lee is an active member of leading ophthalmology societies. These include KOS, AAO, KSCRS, ASCRS, and ARVO.

Dr. Lee Kwan Hoon is an ophthalmologist and Chief Director. He specializes in retina, cataract, vision correction, SMILE, Contoura, and lens implantation. He graduated from Dankook University College of Medicine. He completed his residency and a retina fellowship at Dankook University Hospital. Dr. Lee also works as an adjunct professor at Dankook University.

He has held several leadership roles. These include Director at BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Branch, Head of Ophthalmology at Armed Forces Capital Hospital, and Director of the Retina Center at Kim Eye Clinic in Masan. Dr. Lee has performed over 10,000 cataract and refractive surgeries. He has also completed more than 15,000 retinal procedures and surgeries.

Dr. Lee is a member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Korean Retina Society. He is certified in LISA Tri, FineVision, and PanOptix intraocular lens implantation. He is also a certified expert in ReLEx SMILE by Carl Zeiss.

Ponpawee Jindarak, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

An eye care specialist. Unlike optometrists and opticians, I am a doctors of medicine (MD) or doctors of osteopathy (DO). I have specialized training and experience in diagnosing and treating eye and vision conditions.

Certificates

Certificate of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

International Clinical Fellowship in Glaucoma at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA

Current Positions

Ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital

Theppachai Thammikasakul, M.D. Ophthalmologist

Work and Educational Experiences 

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Certificates

Ophthalmology Certificate, Phramongkutklao Hospital

Sub-board / Fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Khonkaen University

Current Position

Theppachai Thammikasakul is currently working as Ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital

Experience

- Resident physician in the ophthalmology service of Bellvitge Hospital (2001).

-Commission for training in surgery (cataract surgery) at the San Rafael Hospital

- Study Committee of the Clinical and University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela in the Department of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery (Drs. Perez-Moreira and Prada, 2001)

Assistance in consultation and surgery at the Teknoftal Institut Oftàlmic and head of the orbital and oculoplastics department (since 1999)

Since 2001, Deputy Ophthalmologist of the Health Service and the University City of Bellvitge. Since 2003, Head of the Orbital and Oculoplastics Department with accreditation by the Center for Surveillance in Orbital Tumors and Orbital Decompression Surgery for Thyroid Disease.

Resident Lecturer (since 2006)

Specializations: lens surgery, refractive surgery, orbital surgery, lacrimal duct surgery and oculoplastics.

Qualification

Graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Barcelona with outstanding qualifications and an outstanding award

Ophthalmology specialist via MIR

Doctorate at the Autonomous University of Barcelona

Publications

Participation in more than 20 national and international round tables.

Presentation of 25 courses and 46 papers at national and international conferences.

Publication of 2 original articles in national and international specialized journals.

Co-author of 3 books on ophthalmology.

Scientific societies

Member and Fellow of the Spanish Society of Ocular and Orbital Plastic Surgery.

Member and Associate of the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology.

Member of the Ulsa del Mona Foundation, Maputo Hospital, Mozambique 2008

Birthplace and Date

Ankara, 1975

Foreign Languages

English

Education and Experience

1999 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

2004 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology

2012 Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, Lecturer

Case Experience

13 years of active ophthalmology practice.

Associations Membership

Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit active member

European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)

European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)

International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV)

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

Jakub Ciecierski is a specialist in the field of ophthalmology.

The doctor admits patients as part of specialist consultations, as well as performs a number of outpatient procedures, such as: 

OCT, RNFL, Laser therapy, Fluorescein Angiography

Diseases treated:

glaucoma

cataract

eye diseases

eyesight defects

conjunctivitis

myopia

dry eye syndrome

macular degeneration

astigmatism

allergic eye diseases

EDUCATION

• Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, 2009

• İstanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Ophthalmology Specialist Training, 2009-2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Mardin Midyat State Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2014-2020

• Mardin Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2020-2022

• Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2022-2024

• Westeye Erbil Hospital, 2024-2025

• İstanbul Tema Hospital, 2024-2025

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Cataract and Refractive Surgery

• Corneal Diseases and Keratoplasty

• Strabismus and Surgery

• Eyelid and Lacrimal Duct Surgery

• Eye Trauma Surgery

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

• 2020, 3 months Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Vitrectomy Training at the Hospital

MEMBERSHIPS

• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

LANGUAGES

• English (Intermediate)

PUBLICATIONS

1. Changes caused by fluorescein in the tear film evaluated with hybrid break-up time test as a new method-Part Two: Its effect on breakup locations and other quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

2. The profile of patients attending to the general emergency department with ocular complaints within the last year: is it a true ocular emergency? - BMC Ophthalmology, 2024

3. Medium-term outcomes of three horizontal muscle surgery in large-angle infantile esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

4. Evaluation of Anterior Segment Parameters Using Scheimpflug Topography Device in Patients Undergoing Nd: YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy: Retrospective Study - Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024

5. Publication patterns of ophthalmology residency dissertations in Turkey - Eur J Gen Med, 2015

6. Evaluation of the Effect of Infection and Immunity on the Tear Film by Scheimpflug-Placido Disc Topography-A Case Control Study - Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

7. Changes caused by fluorescein in tear film by hybrid break-up time test-part one; on quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2022

8. An easy and practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation: marking corneal astigmatic axis at slit-lamp - International Ophthalmology, 2017

9. Slanted medial rectus recession is effective in the treatment of convergence excess esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

10. A reasonable option in vitrectomized eyes: manual small incision cataract surgery - International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014

11. The Role of Systemic Inflammation in Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction - Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2023

12. A New Approach: Determination of the Safe Surgical Margin in Pterygium Surgery - Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 2023

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

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.

Dr. Agon Rrusta is a specialist ophthalmologist with experience in over 10,000 surgeries. He performs both anterior and posterior segment procedures. Dr. Rrusta currently works at the Italian Eye Hospital in Prishtina. He previously served at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo. He is known for his skills in LASIK, cataract, corneal, and eyelid surgeries. He also provides advanced care for diabetic retinopathy and ocular oncology.

Dr. Rrusta is an active member and presenter at several international societies, including EURETINA, ESASO, ASCRS, AAO, ESCRS, ARVO, and EuCornea. He has completed clinical observerships at Moorfields Eye Hospital as an SOE Grant Winner and at the University Clinical Center of Salzburg. He holds certifications in Trans PRK, selective laser trabeculoplasty, and wetlab phaco/glaucoma surgery.

Dr. Wiwan Sansanayudh is a corneal surgeon with international experience in modern techniques and technology. She is on the faculty at Phramongkutklao Hospital and practices at Laser Vision International LASIK Center.

Her training includes a clinical fellowship in Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto. She also completed fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, and at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.

She holds a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Phramongkutklao School of Medicine. She has published many articles and presented at international ophthalmology conferences.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanin Suwan is a glaucoma surgery specialist. She provides glaucoma, general ophthalmology, and cataract care.

She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. Her academic profile is listed on Mahidol University’s research portal.

Her publications cover glaucoma, angle-closure mechanisms, and OCT angiography. These include “Pseudophakic angle-closure from a Soemmering ring,” which describes a rare mechanism of pseudophakic angle closure.

Dr. Nantinee Vilainerun is a glaucoma surgery specialist. She provides care in Thai and English.

She completed ophthalmology training at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital. She then finished a glaucoma residency in the glaucoma unit at Ramathibodi.

She is a listed ophthalmologist at Bangkok Eye Hospital (โรงพยาบาลจักษุกรุงเทพ). She also serves as a glaucoma subspecialist at Chulabhorn Hospital and Bangkok Eye Hospital.

2023 - Adiyaman University Faculty of Medicine Training and Research Hospital

2021 - Bingöl Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital, Bingöl

2019 - Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital, Ankara

2014 - Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara

Getting rid of glasses with Excimer Laser (Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism) (No-touch-LASIK)

Cataract - Multifocal Intraocular Lens (Smart Lens) Surgery

Keratoconus Diagnosis and Treatments (Crosslinking - Corneal Ring)

Fakik Intraocular Lens

Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty-DALK-DMEK)

Oculoplasty (Upper and Lower Eyelid Aesthetics)

Low Eyelid (Ptosis) Treatment

Tear Duct Obstruction Surgery

Medical Aesthetics (Botox / Filling)

Glaucoma Diagnosis and Surgery

Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus Surgery

Retinal Diseases and Treatment

Publications in International Refereed Journals:
 

a. Original Research Article Published in Journals in SSCI, SCI, SCI- Expanded or AHCI
 

1. Can ME, Kaplan FE, Uzel MM, Kızıltoprak H, Ergün MC, Koç M, Şimşek G. The Relationship of Helicobacter Pylori with Choroidal and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness. Int Ophthalmol, 2018; 38(5)
2. Tekin K, Sekeroglu MA, Kiziltoprak H, Yilmazbas P. Corneal Densitometry and its Correlation with Endothelial Morphometry in Healthy Corneas. Cornea. 2017
3. Özates, S, Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Uzel MM, Teke MY. Intraocular Lens Position in Combined Phacoemulsification and Vitreoretinal Surgery. Retina, 2018
4. Tekin K, İnanç M, Kurnaz E, Bayramoğlu E, Aydemir E, Koç M, Kızıltoprak H, Aycan Z. Quantitative Evaluation of Early Retinal Changes in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Without Retinopathy.Clin Exp Optom. 2018;101
5. Kosekahya P, Koc M, Caglayan M, Kiziltoprak H, Atilgan CU, Yilmazbas P. Reproducibility and reliability of ectasia imaging and topometric indices with Scheimpflug system in normal and keratoconic eyes. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2018;44(1)

6. Tekin K, Sekeroglu MA, Kiziltoprak H, Doguizi S, Inanc M, Yilmazbas P. Static and Dynamic Pupillometry Data of Healthy Individuals. Clin Exp Optom, 2018; 101(5)

7. Cankaya AB, Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Karahan S, Yilmazbas P. Evaluation of Corneal Backward Light Scattering and Factors Affecting Corneal Transparency in Healthy Cornea. Jpn J Ophthalmol. 2018;62

8. Tekin K, Şekeroğlu MA, Kızıltoprak H, Yetkin E, Doğuizi S, Yılmazbaş P. Static and Dynamic Pupillary Characteristics in Clinically Unilateral Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. J Glaucoma. 2018;27

9. Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Göker YS, Koçer AM, Yılmazbaş P. The Effect of Corneal Infiltrates on Densitometry and High Degree Aberrations. Clin Exp Optom. 2019;102

10. Göker YS, Yılmaz S, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Demir G. Quantitative Analysis of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Features in Patients with Nonocular Behçet's Disease. Curr Eye Res. 2019; 44

11. Yetkin E, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Şekeroğlu MA, Cankurtaran V, Yaşar HH. Evaluation of Static and Dynamic Pupil Characteristics in Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2019; 29

12. Goker YS, Ucgul Atılgan C, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Yetkin E, Yesil Karahan N, Koc M, Kosekahya P. Validity of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography as a Screening Test for Early Detection of Retinal Changes in Patients Receiving Hydroxychloroquine Therapy. Curr Eye Res. 2019; 44

13. Kosekahya P, Koc M, Caglayan M, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Atilgan CU. Longitudinal Corneal Tomographic Changes in Eyes of Patients with Unilateral and Bilateral Non Progressive Keratoconus. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2019;42

14. Kosekahya P, Caglayan M, Koc M, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Atilgan CU. Longitudinal Evaluation of Keratoconus Progression Using a New Progression Screen. Eye Contact Lens. 2019; 45

15. Inanc M, Kiziltoprak H, Hekimoglu R, Tekin K, Ozalkak S, Koc M, Bayramoglu E, Zirh S, Yuruker S, Aycan Z. Tear Film and Ocular Surface Changes in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2020;28

16. Özülken K, Yüksel E, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Aydoğan S. Comparison of Wavefront-Optimized Ablation and Topography-Guided Contour Ablation with the LYRA Protocol in LASIK. J Refract Surg. 2019;35

17. Koc M, Aydemir E, Tekin K, Inanc M, Kosekahya P, Kiziltoprak H. Biomechanical Ana

18. Inanc M, Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Ozalkak S, Doguizi S, Aycan Z. Changes in Retinal Microcirculation Predict Clinical Onset of Diabetic Retinopathy in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Am J Ophthalmol. 2019

19. Doğuizi S, Yılmazoğlu M, Kızıltoprak H, Şekeroğlu MA, Yılmazbaş P. Quantitative Analysis of Retinal Microcirculation in Children with Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia: An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study. J AAPOS. 2019;23

20. Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Şekeroğlu MA, Yetkin E, Bayraktar S, Yılmazbaş P. Static and Dynamic Pupillary Characteristics in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome and Glaucoma. Clin Exp Optom. 2020;103

21. Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Tekin K, Hekimoğlu R, İnanç M, Yılmaz AA, Elmaoğulları S, Aycan Z. Local Ocular Surface Changes in Children with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2020; 28

22. Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Yetkin E, Tekin K, İnanç M, Özülken K. Additive Effect of Topical Nepafenac on Mydriasis in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Eye Contact Lens. 2020; 46

23. Göker YS, Özdal PC, Erol YO, Kızıltoprak H, Karatepe MS. Evaluation of Radial Peripapillary Capillary Density in Patients with Fuchs Uveitis Syndrome. Graefes 

24. Yetkin E, Citirik M, Teke MY, Kiziltoprak H. Postoperative Eccentric Macular Holes in Vitreomacular Interface Diseases. Int Ophthalmol. 2020; 40

25. Özülken K, Aydemir Aksoy G, Aydemir E, Kızıltoprak H, Yüksel E. Comparison of the Results of Two Different Accelerated Corneal Cross-Linking Procedures in Patients with Keratoconus. Balcan Med J. 2020

26. Goker YS, Kiziltoprak H. Quantitative Analysis of Radial Peripapillary Capillary Plexuses in Patients with Clinically Unilateral Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2020

27. Koc M, Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Inanc M, Kosekahya P, Ozulken K, Durukan I. Topometric and Tomographic Evaluation of Subclinical Keratoconus. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2020

28. Can ME, Kızıltoprak H, Buluş AD, Özkoyuncu D, Koç M, Özdemir Yıldız Z. Corneal Biomechanical Properties in Childhood Obesity. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2020

29. İlhan C, Çitırık M, Uzel MM, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K. Usability of Systemic Inflammatory Markers as Diagnostic Indicators in the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Macular Edema. Arq Bras Ophthalmol. 2020

30. Inanc M, Tekin K, Teke M

31. Kiziltoprak H, Atesoglu Hİ, Tekin K, Yetkin E, Koc M. Evaluation of Densitometric Analysis for Early Detection of Corneal Blood Staining in Hyphema. cornea 2021;40(4)

32. Kocer AM, Kiziltoprak H, Fen T, Goker YS, Acar A. Evaluation of radial peripapillary capillary density in patients with newly diagnosed iron deficiency anemia. Int Ophthalmol. 2021

33. Ozulken K, Kiziltoprak H, Yuksel E, Mumcuoğlu T. A Comparative Evaluation of Diffractive Trifocal and New Refractive/Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lenses for Refractive Lens Exchange. Curr Eye Pic. 2021

34. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Cevik S, Kocer AM, Goker YS. Normative Data Assessment of Peripapillary and Macular Vessel Density and Foveal Avascular Zone Metrics Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Children. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2020

35. Goker YS, Atılgan CU, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Kosekahya P, Demir G, Kılıc D. Association between disorganization of the retinal inner layers and capillary nonperfusion area in patients with retinal vein occlusion. Arq Bras Ophthalmol. 2020

36. Ozkan HH, Koc M, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Aydemir E. Evaluation of topographic, tomographic, topometric, densitometric, and aberrometric features of cornea with pentacam HR system in subclinical keratoconus. Int Ophthalmol. 2021

37. Oren B, Aksoy Aydemir G, Aydemir E, Atesoglu HI, Goker YS, Kızıltoprak H, Ozcelik KC. Quantitative assessment of retinal changes in COVID-19 patients. Clin Exp Optom. 2021

38. Aydemir E, Aydemir GA, Atesoglu HI, Goker YS, Ozcelik KC, Kiziltoprak H. The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Retinal Microcirculation in Human Subjects. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2021

39. Aydemir E, Aksoy Aydemir G, Atesoglu Hİ, Goker YS, Kiziltoprak H, Ozcelik KC. Objective Assessment of Corneal and Lens Clarity in Patients with COVID-19. Optom Vis Sci. 2021

 40. Aydemir GA, Kocabaş DO, Bilen A, Aydemir E, Bayat AH, Oren B, Kiziltoprak H. Evaluation of Retinal Layer Thicknesses in Patients with Keratoconus Using Retinal Layer Segmentation Analysis. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2022 Mar 23. Epub ahead of print. 

41. Aksoy Aydemir G, Ilhan C, Pehlıvanoglu B, Aydemir E, Kiziltoprak H, Bolu S. Conjunctival Histopathological Changes in Children With Vitamin D Deficiency. Eye Contact Lens. 2022

42. Nalcacioglu P, Sen E, Aydemir E, Kiziltoprak H, Yaşar HH. Objective assessment of corneal backscattered light in myopic, hyperopic, and emmetropic children. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2022

43. Recep ÖF, Kocabas DO, Kiziltoprak H, Ozulken K. Effects on Wavefront Aberration after Short-term Wear of Senofilcon A Photochromic Contact Lens. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2022 Dec 23. English. 

44. Kiziltoprak H, Kocabas DO, Aydemir GA, Kalınlı EM, Aydemir E, Oren B. Choroidal Vascular Index in Patients With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Methylphenidate. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2022 Dec 22

b) Uluslararası Alan İndeksleri Tarafından Taranan (A Bendinde Belirtilen İndeksler Dışındaki İndekslerde Yer Alan) Dergilerde Yayımlanmış Özgün Araştırma Makalesi
1. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Inanc M, Goker YS. Cataract in Diabetes Mellitus. World J Diabetes 2019

2. Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Sekeroglu MA, Yetkin E, Doguizi S, Yilmazbas P. Static and Dynamic Pupillary Responses in Patients with Different Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy, Neuro-Ophthalmology. 2020

3. Göker YŞ, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Yetkin E, Karatepe MS, Özdemir K, Demir G. Direct and Crossover Effects of Phenylephrine and Cyclopentolate on Foveal Avascular Zone and Vessel Density of Macular Capillary Plexuses: An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study. Rom J Ophthalmol. 2020

c) Presentation of Cases Published in Journals Within the Scope of Clause a)

1. Kiziltoprak H, Yetkin E, Tekin K, Koc M, Akalin I, Teke MY. Intravitreal Aflibercept for the Treatment of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Rubella Retinopathy. Int Ophthalmol. 2019

2. Ozates S, Kiziltoprak H, Koc M, Uzel MM, Teke MY. Reply. Retina. 2019 3. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Dilli A, Teke MY. Retinal Vein Passing through a Congenital Optic Nerve Pit. J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2021

Publications Published in Nationally Refereed Journals:

1. Tekin K, Koç M, Kızıltoprak H. A Rare Complication of Nd:YAG Laser Capsulotomy: Vitreous Prolapse and Intraocular Lens Dislocation. Glo-Kat 2016

2. Kızıltoprak H, Ozkoyuncu D, Çıtırık M. Treatment Approaches to Free Floating Iris Cyst in the Anterior Chamber Due to a Case. MN Ophthalmology. 2017

3. Kızıltoprak H, Özateş S, Teke MY, Şimşek M. Combined Central Retinal Vein Occlusion and Cilioretinal Artery Occlusion. Ret Vit 2018; 27(1)

4. Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Tekin K, İnanç M, Kurnaz E, Aycan Z, Yılmazbaş PY. Evaluation of Higher Order Corneal Aberrations in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus with Tight Glycemic Control.Dicle Medical Journal. 2018

5. Özkoyuncu D, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Koç M, Teke MY. Coexistence of Idiopathic Choroidal Fold and Retinal Pigment Epithelial Tear Due to Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injection. Ret-Vit 2018

6. Kızıltoprak H, Çiçek P, Doğuizi S, Şekeroğlu MA, Yılmazbaş P. A Morgagnian Cataract Case with Spontaneous Posterior Capsule Rupture. MN Ophthalmology 2018

7. Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Teke MY. Use of Vitreon Tamponade in Rhegmatogenous Inferior Retinal Detachment: Surgical Results and Complications. Ret-Vit 2018

8. Yeşilırmak N, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Kurnaz E, Aycan Z. Early Changes in Retinal Layers of Type 1 Diabetic Patients Without Retinopathy. MN Ophthalmology 2018

9. Göker YS, Kızıltoprak H, Yetkin E, Tekin K. Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Phase Scaling Application Findings in Patients with Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol

10. Göker YS, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Atılgan CU, Kosekahya P. Choriocapillaris Signal Gaps in Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol

11. Özülken K, Yüksel E, Kızıltoprak H. Effect of Topical Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Applied After Cycloplegia on Anterior Segment Parameters. Glo-Kat 2019

12. Göker YS, Kızıltoprak H. Quantitative Characteristics of Foveal Avascular Zone and Macular Capillary Plexuses in Healthy Individuals: An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study. Ret-Vit 2019

13. Göker YS, Kızıltoprak H. Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography PHASE and Density Assessment Tool Findings in Patients with Retinal Vein Occlusion. Ret-Vit 2019

14. Kızıltoprak H, Gulpamuk B, Tekin K, Teke MY. Coexistence of Retinis Pigmentosa and Posterior Staphyloma: Case Series.

15. Göker YS, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Atılgan CU, Kosekahya P. Bevacizumab Treatment in Diabetic Macular Edema: A Real Life Study. Dicle Medical Journal / Dicle Med J 2019

16. Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Yel S, İnanç M, Koç M, Aycan Z. Evaluation of Static and Dynamic Pupillar Parameters in Diabetic Children. Turkey Clinics J Pediatr.

17. Özülken K, Aydemir GA, Kızıltoprak H, Aydemir E. Comparison of Central Corneal Thickness Measurements with Ultrasonic Pachymetry and Two New Optical Methods. MN Ophthalmology 2019;26(4)

18. Ozateş S, Sen E, Kiziltoprak H, Kilic AO, Elgin U. Assessment of Corneal Endothelial Toxicity of Antimetabolite Drugs Used in Trabeculectomy Surgery. Glo-Kat 2019;14(4)

19. Ozulken K, Kiziltoprak H. Objective Accommodation Amplitude Measurement with a new Autorefractometer Device. Beyoglu Eye J. 2019;4(3)

20. Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Inanc MI, Sekeroglu MA. Evaluation of Retinal Layers in Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia with Optical Coherence Tomography Segmentation Analysis. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol. 

21. Kızıltoprak H, Yasar HH, Tekin K. The Effect of Inferior Oblique Muscle Z-Myotomy in Patients with Primary Inferior Oblique Overaction. Turk J Ophthalmol 

22. Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Teke MY. A Case of Unilateral Retinitis Pigmentosa with Lamellar Macular Hole. Ret-Vit 2020 

23. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Yetkin E, Sekeroglu MA. Static and Dynamic Pupil Characteristics in Myopic Anisometropic Amblyopia. Beyoglu Eye J. 2020;5(2)

24. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Koc M, Teke MY. Resolution of Vacuole in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Following Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injection. Ret-Vit 2020;29(4)

25. Uzel MM, Ozdal PC, Ozates S, Kiziltoprak H. Estimation of HLA-B27 Positivity by Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Patients with Acute Anterior Uveitis. Ret-Vit 2020;29(4)/ret.vit.2020

26. Aydemir E, Koç M, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Aydemir GA, Özkan HH. Accelerated Corneal Cross-linking Treatment in Keratoconus Patients: Three-Years Results. Turkiye Clinics J Ophthalmol.  

27. Kızıltoprak H, Kocer AM, Fen T, Göker YS. Evaluation of Corneal and Lenticular Parameters in Iron Deficiency Anemia. Beyoglu Eye J. 2021

28. Aydemir E, Kiziltoprak H, Aksoy Aydemir G. Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Using Two Different Suture Techniques. Beyoglu Eye J 2022

29. Oren B, Kiziltoprak H, Onder F, Kocabas DO, Yetkin E, Bilen A. Evaluation of Choroidal Vascular Structure in Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia. Beyoglu Eye J. 2023 Mar 1

30. Oren B, Aksoy Aydemir G, Duzayak S, Kızıltoprak H. Evaluation of Retinal Layers and Choroidal Structures Using Optical Coherence Tomography in Alopecia Areata. Medeni Med J. 2023 Jun 

EDUCATION:

2015

Uludag University, Ophthalmology

2008

Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine

2001

Kırıkkale Science High School, Numerical

EXPERIENCE:

2019 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology (Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship)

2016 SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Retinopathy of Prematurity Fellowship)/

2015 - 2023 Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital

2023 - Medipol University Pendik Hospital