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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

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Erzincan, 1981

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 1998-2004, Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate
• 2005-2009, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Specialization in Medicine
• 2009-2010, Ankara Sincan Dr. Nafiz Körez State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
• 2010-2012, Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
• 2012-2013, Düzce Private Hayri Sivrikaya Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
• 2013-2021, Istanbul Medipol University, Dr. Lecturer
• 2021-2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
• 2024- Currently, Private Dünyagöz Etiler Hospital, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Case Experience

• He has been actively practicing ophthalmology for 15 years and has experience of over 20.000 surgical cases.

Membership

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association

Awards

• Best oral presentation award of the session, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), United States, 2019

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

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)

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

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.

Curriculum Vitae

Place and Date of Birth

• Manisa, 1965

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Uludağ University, School of Medicine
• Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (Specialization Training)

Number of scientific publications and articles

• 201

Case Experience

• Experience with more than 55,000 surgical cases during 32 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

Memberships

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
• Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society
• Turkish Medical Association
• Society of Fenerbahçe Fans

Dr. Gokay Gunay is an ophthalmologist. He trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997) and at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Eye Diseases (1997–2001).

He has experience in over 20,000 surgical cases. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.

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

Dr. Tasanee Sirikul is an ophthalmologist who specializes in cornea and refractive surgery. She earned her MD with Second-Class Honors from the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. She fulfilled her government service as a medical fellow at Roi Et Provincial Hospital. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Ramathibodi Hospital. She also received certification in cornea and refractive surgery from the Department of Ophthalmology at Ramathibodi.

She is a Visiting Lecturer in ophthalmology (cornea and refractive surgery) at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. She practices cornea and refractive surgery at Laser Vision International LASIK Center.

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.

Dr. Vivat Komolsuradej is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. He continued ophthalmology training with funding from Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University. He completed his residency at Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

He served as a medical lecturer at Khon Kaen University (2537–39 B.E.). Later, he joined Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital under the Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health. He headed the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Center and the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit.

He is regarded as one of Thailand’s leading experts in refractive surgery. He has more than 20 years of surgical experience. He served as Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Center at Rangsit University (2563–65 B.E.).

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

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 

The first ophthalmologist from South East Asia to be invited to join the Project ORBIS International.

Certificate Clinical Fellowship in Cornea and External Disease Washington University Eye Center, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Expertise​:

• Super ReLEx (SMILE Pro),
• ReLEx SMILE,
• FemtoLASIK, LASIK, PRK

• Education:
• Medical Degree, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
• Residency in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
• Fellowship in International Ophthalmology, Project ORBIS, Inc. New York, USA
• Clinical Fellowship in Cornea and External Disease (Under Pepose, J.S., M.D. Ph.D.) Washington University Eye Center Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Work Experience:

• 1997 - Present : Medical Director and Refractive Surgery Specialist at TRSC International LASIK Center, Thailand
• 1993 - 2001 : Head of Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
• 1990 - 1991 : Field Medical Director, Project ORBIS, New York, USA