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Prof. Yusuf Yıldırım, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Cornea and Ocular Surface Diseases
• Ocular Surface Reconstruction
• Cornea Transplantation (PK, DALK, DMEK)
• Refractive Surgery (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOLs)

Education and Career

• 2006 – 2010, Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital / Resident in Ophthalmology
• 2007, Sub-Investigator, Clinical Trial on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Neovista, Inc.)
• 2009 – 2011, Sub-Investigator, Keraflex Treatment for Myopia (Avedro, Inc.)
• 2016, European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) Certification
• 2018, International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) Certification
• 2019, Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma
• 2020, Membership, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Until 2024, Professor and Clinical Education Chief, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• 2024 – Present, Professor and Clinical Educator, Istanbul Medipol University, Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital

Career

Born in Trabzon in 1982, Prof. Yusuf Yıldırım completed his high school education at Kanuni Anatolian High School and earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2006. He pursued his residency at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, where he contributed to clinical trials on age-related macular degeneration and myopia treatment. Prof. Yıldırım's clinical focus lies in cataract and refractive surgeries, as well as corneal and ocular surface diseases. He has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries, numerous ocular surface reconstructions, and advanced corneal transplants (PK, DALK, DMEK). His refractive surgery experience includes PRK, LASIK (mechanical and femtosecond), SMILE, and phakic IOL implantation. He continues to participate in clinical research, particularly involving toric phakic IOLs. He holds multiple distinguished certifications and memberships including FEBO (2016), FICO (2018), a Corneal Subspecialty Diploma (2019), and Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2020). In his academic career, Prof. Yıldırım has contributed to the education of numerous residents and has published widely in the field.

Publications

• Author of 84 peer-reviewed scientific articles
• H-index: 17 (Web of Science), 23 (Google Scholar)
• Total Citations: 830 (Web of Science), 1,451 (Google Scholar)

Books and Book Chapters

• Ocular Surface Disorders
• Corneal Diseases and Surgery
• Refractive Errors (including Presbyopia)

Certifications and Awards

• European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO), 2016
• International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO), 2018
• Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma, 2019
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 2020
• 2nd Place – Best Poster Award, ESCRS Conference, London, 2014

Dr. Yoon-Jung Jo is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic (Gangnam, Seoul). She earned her MD and completed an ophthalmology residency at Hallym University Medical Center. She later served as a visiting professor and clinical faculty member. She also served as Director of Cheonan Kim Eye Clinic.

She is a refractive surgery specialist. Her focus includes SMILE, LASIK, and 1:1 customized astigmatism and vision correction. Dr. Jo is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon. She is an active member of KOS, AAO, APAO, KSCRS, ESCRS, ASCRS, ARVO, KEEDS, and KCLS.

Specializzato in chirurgia refrattiva con formazione internazionale in tecniche avanzate – focalizzato su precisione e risultati dei pazienti presso il TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Formazione di specializzazione in Cornea e Chirurgia Refrattiva presso l'Università Chulalongkorn
• Certificato nelle tecniche di Chirurgia Refrattiva Avanzata dalla London Vision Clinic
• Esperto in procedure LASIK, Presbyond e SMILE
• Laureato con lode presso la prestigiosa Facoltà di Medicina dell'Università di Mahidol

Dr. Yucel Ozturk is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. He has performed over 30,000 surgeries and authored 20 national and international publications.

He earned his medical degree at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (2004–2011). He trained at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital (2012–2016). He then worked at Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital (2016–2022).

Language: English.

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.

Dr. Nawat Watanachai is an ophthalmologist specializing in vitreous, retina, and cataract care. He provides comprehensive eye care. He is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.

He has published in academic journals. His research covers retinal diseases, outcomes of retinal procedures, and other ophthalmic topics.

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. 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.

Place and Date of Birth

• Nevşehir, 1974

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 1997 Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• 2003 Ege University Faculty of Medicine Eye Diseases
• 2005 GATA Ankara (Military Service)
• 2018 İstanbul Training and Research Hospital (Assoc.)

National and International Publication number

• Over 50

Case Experience

• More than 20,000 surgical cases experience, 20 years of active service as an ophthalmologist

Associations

• TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)
• AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)

Education & Expertise

1988 | Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

1992 | Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital – Specialization in Ophthalmology

1996 | Moscow University Eye Institute – Refractive Surgery

1998 | Miami Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute (Florida, USA) – Phaco Surgery

Current - VM MedicalPark Pendik Hospital Ophtalmology Department

Professional Memberships

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Education and Expertise

2005 – Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

2011 – Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Ophthalmology Specialization

Specialization Thesis: Our Grid Laser Results in the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema

Experience

Erzincan State Hospital

Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

Gebze Fatih State Hospital

Tuzla State Hospital

Courses and Certificates

56th TOD National Congress

ESCRS (The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons)

7th TOD Live Surgery Symposium

Cataract and Refractive Surgery Skills Transfer Course

Cataract and Refractive Surgery Live Applications

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Ophthalmology Association

-Turkish Medical Association, Istanbul Chamber

Dr. Matben Volkan is an ophthalmologist with more than 30 years of practice. He has performed over 20,000 surgeries.

He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine (1986–1992). He completed his ophthalmology specialization at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (1992–1996).

Professional memberships: TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery). Language: English.

Birth place and date

Konya, 1984

Foreign Languages ​​Known

English, German

Educational Status and Experience

Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Associate Professor (2023)

St. Franziskus-Hospital, Zentrum für Refraktive Chirurgie

Germany, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship (2022-2023)

Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Specialist Doctor (2018-2022)

Hatice-Muammer Kocatürk State Hospital, Kayseri, Specialist Doctor (2017-2018)

Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital, Diyarbakır, Specialist Doctor (2014-2017)

Bülent Ecevit University Faculty of Medicine, Zonguldak, Specialization in Medicine (2010-2014)

Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine, Bolu, Medical Education (2007-2010)

GATA Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, Ankara, Medical Education (2003-2007)

Kuleli Military High School, Istanbul (1999-2003)

Case Experience

Experience of over 10,000 surgical cases.

Associations of which he is a member

ESOPRS (European Society Of Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery), Member, 2022

ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), Member, 2021

MRCSEd (The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh), Member, 2021

TOD-GO (Turkish Ophthalmology Association - Young Ophthalmologists Group), Member, 2018

TOD (Turkish Ophthalmology Association), Member, 2010

Certificates

2016 European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma, FEBO, Paris

2019 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Visual Sciences

2020 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Optics and Refraction

2020 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Clinical Science

2021 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Advanced Examination, FICO

2019 Ophthalmology Clinical Research Training, Istanbul

2014 Communication, Anterior Segment and Toric Lens Applications, Prague

Books

Sea Sword

MCQ for International Ophthalmology Board Exams – 2

Chapter 4, Oculoplasty, (2021). Anatolian Bookstore.

Awards

FICO, International Fellowship Scholarship 2022

TÜBİTAK, International Scientific Publications Incentive Scholarship UBYT, 2022

TÜBİTAK, International Scientific Publications Incentive Scholarship UBYT, 2020

Ministry of Health, Certificate of Appreciation, 2018

Uğur Tunç, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Cataract Surgery
• Corneal Diseases & Refractive Surgery
• Ocular Surface Disorders
• Retinal Diseases

Education

• Uludağ University, Faculty of Medicine – M.D., 2016
• Istanbul Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital – Ophthalmology Residency, 2021
   

Career

• 2024–Present: Assistant Professor, Istanbul Medipol University; Ophthalmologist, Medipol Acıbadem Bölge Hospital
• 2023–2024: Research Fellow, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University (Cornea & External Disease)
• 2021–2023: Specialist Ophthalmologist, Eyüpsultan State Hospital

Publications (Selected)

• Tunç U, et al. Corneal bacterial microbiome in keratoconus patients. Ocul Surf. 2023.
• Tunç U, et al. Comparison of dexamethasone implants in diabetic macular edema. Int Ophthalmol. 2022.
  Tunç U, et al. Corneal bacterial microbiome in keratoconus patients. Ocul Surf. 2023.
• Tunç U, et al. Comparison of dexamethasone implants in diabetic macular edema. Int Ophthalmol. 2022.
• Tunç U, et al. Topical anesthesia in phacoemulsification surgery: a randomized study. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2021.
• Tunç U, et al. Analysis of corneal ectasia progression after cross-linking. Turk J Ophthalmol. 2020.
• Tunç U, et al. Macular edema management outcomes: real-life data. Turk J Ophthalmol. 2020.
  (Total: 18 peer-reviewed publications, 11 international, 7 national)
• Tunç U, et al. Topical anesthesia in phacoemulsification surgery: a randomized study. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2021.

Conferences & Scientific Activity

• Presenter, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Congress
• Presenter, World Ophthalmology Congress
• Presenter, Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD) Annual Congresses
• Panelist & instructor in corneal and refractive surgery training courses

Awards

• 2nd Prize, Best Oral Presentation – AI in Health Congress, 2020
• Travel Grant – ESCRS Milan, 2022
• Young Ophthalmologist Science Award – Turkish Ophthalmological Society, 2022

Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD)
• Turkish Medical Association
• European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

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

Dr. Seong-Won Cho is Director of Ophthalmology and a refractive surgery specialist at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He is board-certified. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at Korea University Anam Hospital. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston University. He focuses on advanced vision correction, including SMILE and LASIK. He previously served as Director at Blue World Eye Clinic. He was also an outpatient ophthalmology consultant at Inha University Hospital.

Accreditations: ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon (Certified). Memberships: Korean Medical Association; Korean Ophthalmological Association; Korean Ophthalmological Society; American Academy of Ophthalmology; Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists; Korean External Eye Study Group; Korean Contact Lens Society; Korean Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons; American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; ARVO.

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