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Professor, specialist of ophthalmology

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. Tuğrul Akın is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine. He completed his specialist training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association. He is committed to professional growth and ongoing medical education.

Dr. Akın has made important contributions to ophthalmology. He focuses on advanced diagnostics and new treatment methods. His clinical practice is known for high patient satisfaction and compliance with international standards. Dr. Akın is recognized as a respected expert in Turkish ophthalmology.

PROFESSIONAL UNIONS OF WHICH HE IS A MEMBER

Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

1-Turkish Ophthalmology Association

SEMINAR, PAPERS, BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

PUBLICATIONS

A- Articles Published in Internationally Refereed Journals

A.1 Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Baran Kandemir, Isil Bahar Sayman, Cem Selvi, Omer Kamil Dogan. Comparison of Visual Acuity and Contrast Sensitivity between Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty and Penetrating Keratoplasty in Patients with Keratoconus. International Journal of Ophthalmology. 2012;5(6):737-741. (SCI-E)

A.2 Mehmet Orcun Akdemir , Serkan Ozen. External opthalmomyiasis caused by Oestrus ovis misdiagnosed as bacterial conjunctivitis. Tropical Doctor. 2013;43(3):120-123. (SCI-E)

A.3 Umit Aykan, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Özlem Yildirim, Figen Varlibas. Screening for Patients with Mild Alzheimer's Disease Using Frequency Doubling Technology Perimetry. Neuro-Ophthalmology. 2013; 37(6):239-246. (SCI-E)

A.4 Banu Torun Acar, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Suphi Acar. Corneal biomechanical properties in eyes with no previous surgery, with previous penetrating keratoplasty and with deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty. Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology. 2013;57(1):85-89. (SCI)

A.5 Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Muhammet Rasit Sayin, Merve Armut, Ibrahim Akpinar, Suat Hayri Uğurbaş. Pseudoexfoliation syndrome and coronary artery ectasia. Eye. 2014;28(5):594-599. (SCI)

A.6 Banu Torun Acar, Mehmet Orcun Akdemir , Suphi Acar. Visual acuity and endothelial cell density with respect to the graft thickness in Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty: one year results. Int J Ophthalmol.. 2014 Dec 18;7(6):974-9. doi: 10.3980/j.issn.2222-3959.2014.06.11. (SCI-E)

A.7 Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Ahmet Kirgiz, Orhan Ayar, Havva Kaldirim, Metin Mert, Kubra Serefoglu Cabuk, Muhittin Taskapili. The Effect of Pseudoexfoliation and Pseudoexfoliation Induced Dry Eye on Central Corneal Thickness. Current Eye Research. 2016;41(3):305-10 (SCI)

A.8 Serpil Yazgan, Orhan Ayar, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Suat Hayri Uğurbaş. Simultaneous Bilateral Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy and Unilateral Central Retinal Artery Occlusion after Hip Prosthesis Surgery. Neuro-Ophthalmology. 2014;38(5):257-259.

A.9 Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Orhan Ayar, Serpil Yazgan, Sevil Uygun Ilikhan, Erkan Celik, Suat Hayri Uğurbaş, Yucel Üstundag. Peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer and choroidal thickness in cirrhosis patients. Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia. 2015;74(6):345-349.

A.10 Orhan Ayar, Mehmet Cuneyt Ozmen, Orkun Muftuoglu, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Mustafa Koc, Kemal Ozulken. In-vivo corneal biomechanical analysis of unilateral keratoconus. International Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015;8(6):1141-1145. (SCI-E)

A.11 Mehmet Orçun Akdemir, Banu Torun Acar, Füruzan Köktürk, Suphi Acar. Clinical outcomes of trabeculectomy vs. Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation in patients with penetrating keratoplasty: (Trabeculectomy vs. Ahmed galucoma valve in patients with penetrating keratoplasty). International Ophthalmology. 2016 Aug;36(4):541-6. (SCI-E)

A.12 Serpil Yazgan, Ugur Celik, Havva Kaldirim, Orhan Ayar, Mehmet Orcun Akdemir . Plateletcrit in Ocular Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. Eye Contact Lens. 2016 Sep;42(5):328-32. (SCI-E)

A.13 Ahmet Kirgiz, Kübra Atalay, Havva Kaldirim, Kübra Şerefoğlu Cabuk, Akdemir Mehmet Orçun , Muhittin Taşkapılı. Scheimpflug camera combined with placido-disk corneal topography and optical biometry for intraocular lens power calculation. International Ophthalmology . 2017 Aug;37(4):781-786. (SCI-E)

A.14 Serkan Özen, Murat Atabey Özer, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir . Vitamin B12 deficiency evaluation and treatment in severe dry eye disease with neuropathic ocular pain. Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2017 Jun;255(6):1173-1177. (SCI)

A.15 Orhan Ayar, Atilla Alpay, Yaran Koban, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Serpil Yazgan, Sılay Cantürk Uğurbaş, Suat Hayri Uğurbaş. The Effect of Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant on Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer in Patients Diagnosed with Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion. Current Eye Research. 2017 Sep;42(9):1287-1292. (SCI-E)

A.16 Serpil Yazgan, Orhan Ayar, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir, Yaran Koban. An excellent anatomical and visual recovery after surgical repair of an open eye injury with poor baseline prognostic factors. Ulus Journal of Trauma Emergency Surgery.; 2017: 23(2): 167-169. (SCI-E)

A.17 Orhan Ayar, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Fatma Erboy, Serpil Yazgan, Suat Hayri Ugurbas. Ocular findings in coal miners diagnosed with pneumoconiosis. Cutaneous ocular Toxicology. 2017 Jun;36(2):114-117. doi: 10.1080/15569527.2016.1196698

A18. Tahir Kansu Bozkurt, Banu Torun Acar, Ayşe Ebru Kılavuzoglu, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , David Rex Hamilton, Cemile Banu Coşar Yurteri, Suphi Acar. An 11-Year Review of Keratoplasty in a Tertiary Referral Center in Turkey: Changing Surgical Techniques for Similar Indications. Eye Contact Lens. 2017 Nov;43(6):364-370. (SCI-E)

A.19 Serpil Yazgan, Fatma Erboy, Hacı Uğur Çelik, Tacettin Örnek, Suat Hayri Uğurbaş, Füruzan Köktürk, Orhan Ayar, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Erkan Çelik. Peripapillary Choroidal Thickness and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer in Untreated Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome: A Case-Control Study. Current Eye Research. 2017 Nov;42(11):1552-1560. doi: 10.1080/02713683.2016.1266661. (SCI-E)

A.20 Orhan Ayar, Orkun Müftüoğlu, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Mehmet Cüneyt Özmen. Results of ethanol-assisted epithelium-on corneal cross-linking with and without intrastromal corneal ring implantation. International Ophthalmology 2019 Mar;39(3):651-659. doi: 10.1007/s10792-018-0858-6. (SCI-E)

A.21 Serpil Yazgan , Uğur Çelik, Orhan Ayar, Suat Hayri Uğurbaş, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Sılay Cantürk Uğurbaş, Atilla Alpay. The role of patient's systemic characteristics and plateletcrit in developing toxic anterior segment syndrome after uneventful phaco surgery: A case-control study. International Ophthalmology . 2018 Feb;38(1):43-52. doi: 10.1007/s10792-016-0418-x. (SCI-E)

A.22 Kirgiz Ahmet, Akdemir Mehmet Orcun , Yilmaz Ahu, Kaldirim, Havva, Atalay, Kursat, Asik, Nacaroglu Senay. The Use of Autologous Serum Eye Drops after Epithelium-off Corneal Collagen Crosslinking. Optometry and Vision Science. 2020 Apr;97(4):300-304. doi: 10.1097/OPX.0000000000001500. (SCI-E)

A.23 Akdemir Mehmet Orçun , Acar Banu, Acar Suphi. Biomechanics in DALK: Big bubble vs manual lamellar dissection. Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia. 2020 Mar-Apr;83(2):87-91. doi: 10.5935/0004-2749.20200022. (SCI-E)

A.24 Engin Ceren Durmaz, Akdemir Mehmet Orçun. Central serous chorioretinopathy following oral quetiapine. GMS Ophthalmol Cases. 2023 Jul 12:13:Doc13. doi: 10.3205/oc000221. eCollection 2023.

B. Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings Books

B.1 Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Banu Torun Acar, Furuzan Kokturk, Suphi Acar. Clinical outcomes of trabeculectomy vs Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation in patients with penetrating keratoplasty. XXXII Congress of ESCRS, 13-17 September 2014, London. (Poster)

B.2 Tahir Kansu Bozkurt, Banu Torun Acar, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Ebru Bahadır Kilavuzoglu. Visual acuity and quantitative assesment of residual stromal bed after deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty following failed big bubbles. 5th EuCornea Congress, 12-13 September 2014, London. (Poster)

B.3 Banu Torun Acar, Tahir Kansu Bozkurt, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Suphi Acar. Successful big-bubble in deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty-keratoconus versus corneal dystrophies. 5th EuCornea Congress, 12-13 September 2014, London. (Poster)

B.4 Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Ahmet Kırgız, Orhan Ayar, Havva Kaldırım, Metin Mert, Kubra Serefoğlu Cabuk, Muhittin Taskapili. Effect of pseudoexfoliation and pseudoexfoliation induced dry eye on central corneal thickness. The XXXII Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, 13-17 September 2014, London. (Poster)

B.5 Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Banu Torun Acar, Suphi Acar. Biomechanics in deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty: Big bubble vs. lamellar dissection. 6th Eucornea Congress, 4-5 September 2015, Barcelona. (Poster)

C1. National/international books written:

C2. Chapters in national/international books written:

C2.1 Wills Eye Institute 5-Minute Evaluation of Eye Diseases (TRANSLATION), Systemic Diseases (2015). Mehmet Orçun Akdemir ; Güneş Medical Houses, Editor: Tahir Kansu Bozkurt, Number of Pages 726, ISBN:978-975-277-578-7, Turkish (Book Translation)

C2.2 Cerebral Palsy - Multidisciplinary approach (TRANSLATION), Visual Impairment in Children with Cerebral Palsy (2015). Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Pınar Aydın; Pelikan Bookstore, Editor: Mintaze Kerem Günel, Banu Anlar, Number of Pages 4, ISBN:978-3-87185-403-3, Turkish (Book Translation)

C2.3 Ophthalmology Review Guide (TRANSLATION), Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Fundamentals of Ophthalmology (2016). Mehmet Orçun Akdemir . Atlas Bookstore. Translation Editor: Cemile Banu Coşar Yurteri. Number of Editions: 1, Number of Pages: 20, ISBN: 978-605-5265-24-3, Turkish (Book Translation)

C2.4 Glaucoma, How to Protect Your Vision (TRANSLATION), Mehmet Orçun Akdemir . Kugler publications. Translation Editor: Pınar AydınO'Dwyer. Number of pages: 142, ISBN: 978-90-6299-266-9, Turkish (Book Translation)

D- Articles Published in Nationally Refereed Journals

D.1 Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Mehmet Şahin Sevim, Suphi Acar. Evaluation of the Results of Trabeculectomy Combined with Phacoemulsification. Medical Network Ophthalmology. 2009; 16(4): 250-253.

D.2 Mehmet Orçun Akdem ir, Ümit Aykan, Baran Kandemir (2010). Case Report: Recurrent Spontaneous Hyphema with Uveitis. Kartal Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal. 2010; 21(1): 37-40.

D.3 Banu Torun Acar, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Cemile Banu Coşar Yurteri, Suphi Acar. Comparison of Keratometry, Computerized Corneal Topography and Autorefractometry Measurements in Keratoconus. Medical Network Ophthalmology. 2010; 17(1): 4-7.

D.4 Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Ahmet Kırgız, Mehmet Şahin Sevim, Suphi Acar. The Effect of Descemet Punch Use on Surgical Success in Trabeculectomy Surgery Performed with Phacoemulsification. Glaucoma Cataract. 2010;5(3):142-146.

D.5 Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Ahmet Kırgız, Mehmet Şahin Sevim, Suphi Acar. Comparison of the Effectiveness of Trabeculectomy and Phacotrabeculectomy Surgery. Medical Network Ophthalmology. 2011;18(3):153-159.

D.6 Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Işıl Bahar Sayman, Baran Kandemir. Sjögren Syndrome and Lipid Keratopathy. Medical Network Ophthalmology. 2014;21(2):138-140.

D.7 Orhan Ayar, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Serpil Yazgan, Atilla Alpay, Suat Hayri Uğurbaş. Metallic Fragment Originating from Aspiration Cannula During Phacoemulsification Surgery. Glaucoma Cataract. 2014; 9(3): 215-217.

D.8 Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Orhan Ayar, Serpil Yazgan, Suat Hayri Uğurbaş. Diagnosis of Post-Total Thyroidectomy Hypocalcaemia By An Ophthalmologist. Glaucoma-Cataract. 2015;10(1), 58-60.

D.9 Orhan Ayar, Mehmet Cüneyt Özmen, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Serpil Yazgan, Sabite Emine Gökçe. Bilateral Central Serous Chorioretinopathy After Tooth Extraction. Retina Vitreous. 2015; 23, 151-154.

D.10 Orhan Ayar, Nesibe Akyürek, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Serpil Yazgan. Retinal Detachment due to Gyrate Atrophy. Gazi Medical Journal. 2015;26(2):71-72.

D.11 Sabite Emine Gökçe, Orhan Ayar, Mehmet Cüneyt Özmen, Serpil Yazgan, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir, Mustafa Koç. Results of Toric Intraocular Lens Implantation in Patients with Corneal Astigmatism and Cataract. Glaucoma-Cataract. 2015;10(2):125-128.

D.12 Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Sılay Cantürk Uğurbaş, Suat Hayri Uğurbaş. Long-Term Effect of Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm and Hemifacial Spasm. Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015;45(1):9-13.

D.13 Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Orhan Ayar, Serpil Yazgan, Atilla Alpay, Suat Hayri Uğurbaş. Spontaneous Resolution of Posterior Subcapsular Cataract in a Patient with Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015;45(1):45-46.

D.14 Orhan Ayar, Serpil Yazgan, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir , Metin Işık, Atilla Alpay, Suat Hayri Uğurbaş. A Rare Ocular Finding in Behçet's Disease: Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis. Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology. 2014;44(6):484-485.

D.15 Serpil YAZGAN, Orhan AYAR, Mehmet Orçun AKDEMİR , Mehmet TAŞ, Atilla ALPAY. Investigation of Corneal Biomechanical Properties in High Myopia Cases. Glaucoma-Cataract. 2015;10:267-272.

D.16 Serpil YAZGAN, Sultan BİŞKİN, Orhan AYAR, Mehmet Orçun AKDEMİR , İrem IŞIK, Suat Hayri UĞURBAŞ. Maxillary Sinus Mucocele with Exudative Retinal Detachment and Ocular Dystopia Without Diplopi. Turkey Clinics Journal Ophthalmology. 2018;27(3):236-40 2018;27(3):236-40.

D.17 Ahmet Kırgız, Mehmet Orçun Akdemir . Accelerated (18 mW/cm2 for 5 Minutes) Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking for Progressive Keratoconus: Two-Year Results. Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology. 2020;29(1):57-64.

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

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

Expertise

• Super ReLEx (SMILE Pro),
  ReLEx SMILE,
  FemtoLASIK, PRK
• ​Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL)
• Phacoemulsification

Education

• Medical Degree (1st degree Honors), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
• Residency in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, Rajvithi Hospital Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
• Clinical Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
• Asia Cornea Society-Santen Educational grant, Observational Training Program of Ocular Surface Transplantation and Dry Eye, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine (KPUM), Kyoto, Japan
• Forefront Refractive Surgery : LASIK, Presbyond & SMILE Course, London Vision Clinic, London, United Kingdom

Work Experience

• Present : Refractive Surgery Specialist, TRSC International LASIK Center, Thailand
• 2015 - 2019 : Instructor in Ophthalmology Department at Center of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thailand
• 2011 - 2012 : Ophthalmologist, Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, Thailand

Expertise:

• Super ReLEx (SMILE Pro),
  ReLEx SMILE,
  FemtoLASIK, PRK 
• ​Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL)
• Phacoemulsification

Education:

• Medical Degree, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
• Residency in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine,
  Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
• Clinical Fellowship in Cornea and External Diseases and Refractive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Work Experience:

• Present : Refractive Surgery Specialist, TRSC International LASIK Center, Thailand
• 2012 - 2019 : Cornea and Refractive Surgery Specialist, Piyavate Hospital, Thailand 

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

CV

Place and Date of Birth

Kayseri, 1989

Foreign Languages

English, German

Education and Experience

Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine 2006-2012

Beyoğlu Eye Hospital 2012-2017

Associations of which he is a member

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Books

1. Presbyopia Corrective Intraocular Lenses

2. Cataract and Its Treatment

Congress and Symposium Participation

TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 47TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

06-10 NOVEMBER 2013

TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION CATARACT AND RECRACTION SURGERY UNIT VII. LIVE SURGERY SYMPOSIUM

22-23 FEBRUARY 2014

CERTIFICAE OF ATTENDANCE EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGEONS

13-17 SEMPTEMBER 2014

TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 48TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

5-9 NOVEMBER 2014

CERTIFICAE OF ATTENDANCE EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGEONS

5-9 SEMPTEMBER 2015

TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 40TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

01 NOVEMBER 2016

TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 50TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

09-13 NOVEMBER 2016

40TH SPRING SYMPOSIUM PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY

26-28 MAY 2017

TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 52ND NATIONAL CONGRESS

NOVEMBER 2018

TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 53RD NATIONAL CONGRESS

NOVEMBER 2019

TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 54TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

NOVEMBER 2020

TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 55TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

NOVEMBER 2021

TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 56TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

NOVEMBER 2022

TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 57TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

NOVEMBER 2023

EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGEONS 2023

TURKISH OPHTHALMIC ASSOCIATION 58TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

NOVEMBER 2024

CV

Place and Date of Birth

Kırşehir, 1984

Foreign Languages

English

Education and Experience

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 2008

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 2015 (Specialization)

Mardin State Hospital 2015-2018

Kayseri City Hospital 2018-2022

SBÜ Gülhane Training and Research Hospital 2019-2020

Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital 2022-2024

Ludwig Maximilian University (Germany – Munich) 2022-2023

Case Experience

Active ophthalmologist for 9 years, over 5,000 case experience

Associations of which he is a member

Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Turkish Medical Association

Certificates

European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) (2018)

International Council of Ophthalmology, Basic Science(2018)

International Council of Ophthalmology, Optic and Refraction(2018)

International Council of Ophthalmology, Clinical Science (2019)

International Council of Ophthalmology, Advanced Clinical Exam (FICO)(2020)

Books

1. Esra Vural, A Hakan Durukan. Retinal Prostheses. Innovative Health. Academician Publishing House

2. Esra Vural. Riboflavin in Corneal Crosslinking. Corneal Crosslinking Treatment. Anadolu Bookstore

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.

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.

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

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. Bujar Rizvanolli, MD, is an ophthalmologist at the Italian Eye Hospital in Pristina, Kosovo. He focuses on laser eye treatments and therapeutic procedures for different eye conditions. His main interests are keratoconus and modern refractive surgery, such as TransPRK and corneal cross-linking.

Dr. Rizvanolli earned his MD from the University of Pristina. He completed his ophthalmology training at the University Clinical Center of Sarajevo. He is known for his skill in non-invasive, laser-based vision correction and surface ablation, especially for patients with thin corneas.

He is also involved in public health education. Dr. Rizvanolli often takes part in campaigns and videos to help people learn about eye diseases and available treatments.