Best LASIK eye surgery ophthalmologists in Turkey: TOP 119 doctors

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) 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

• Dr. Faruk Eroglu specializes in LASIK eye surgery, utilizing advanced methods.
• Innovative LASIK techniques include Wavefront-guided LASIK, Topography-guided LASIK, and All-Laser LASIK.
• International practice in the EU and the USA enhances his LASIK surgery expertise.
• Holds certifications in Ophthalmology, ensuring high standards in LASIK procedures.
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS).
• Provides online consultations for global patients seeking LASIK information.
• Fluent in multiple languages, offering a broader patient communication range.

• Dr. Remzi Karadag specializes in advanced LASIK eye surgery.
• Utilizes methods such as wavefront-guided, topography-guided LASIK, and all-laser LASIK.
• Internationally trained at Wills Eye Hospital, USA, in corneal procedures.
• Performed over 40,000 surgeries, including high-precision LASIK operations.
• Certified by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS).
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).
• Offers online consultations for international patients considering LASIK.

Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu is an ophthalmologist with extensive education from Kadıköy Anatolian High School, Marmara University School of Medicine, and Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital. He is a member of several organizations, including TOA, TTB, ESCRS, ASCRS, ISRS, and ICO, and has passed the International Council of Ophthalmology Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams. He regularly participates in international seminars and congresses, such as the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology, and Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractivite Surgery.

• Specializes in LASEK eye surgery and ReLEx SMILE for LASIK eye surgery.
• Trained in Turkey and has international practice experience.
• Member of American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS).
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).
• Certified instructor for intra corneal rings and phakic IOLs courses.

• Dr. Ertan Sunay specializes in advanced LASIK eye surgery techniques.
• Internationally trained, with post-graduate education at ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium.
• Performs Intralase, PresbyMAX, and Phakic IOLs surgeries for vision correction.
• Expertise in Corneal Cross-Linking and Ferrara Rings applications.
• Certified by prestigious bodies, ensuring high standards in LASIK procedures.
• Member of AAO, ASCRS, ESCRS, providing world-class LASIK care.
• Fluent in English and Turkish, offering consultations to diverse patients.

Dr. X is a medical doctor with a degree from Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Turkey and has experience from İzmir Bozyaka Teaching and Training Hospital, Turkey. They are a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS and have certificates in LASIK Application, Presbyopia Correction with Multifocal Intraocular Lenses, Scleral fixation techniques, Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking, Femtosecond Applications for Anterior Segment Surgery and Corneal Topography Analyzing.

Doctor is a professor with higher and career education in Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Turkey. He has experience as an ophthalmologist in several hospitals and also completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Eye Institue, Vitreoretinal and Medical Retinal Department. Currently works at Veni Vidi Göz eye hospital.

Doctor graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School, Turkey, and is a member of AAO, ASCRS and ESCRS. Has attended several international conferences including Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Congress of the European Glaucoma Society, World Glaucoma Congress, Pan-European Symposium for Ophthalmology, and Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology.

• Utilizes ReLEx SMILE and LASEK techniques for lasik eye surgery.
• Trained in Turkey and has international publications in ophthalmology.
• Awarded 'Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases' twice by Turkish Ministry of Health.
• Certified by the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association.