Best Doctors for Myopia in Istanbul, Turkey

• Dr. Suleyman Cataltepe is an Ophthalmologist, based in Istanbul with extensive 28+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise lie in Cornea Transplant, Laser Surgeries, Cataract, Children's Eye Health, Eye infection, Myopia, Squint, Refractive errors, Glaucoma, etc.
• He has completed his graduation and post-graduation from Uludağ University.
• To date, Dr. Suleyman has worked in some of the top-notch hospitals such as Niğde Altunhisar Akmanlar Health Center, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Tokat Turhal State Hospital, Private Istanbul Medicine Hospital Eye Diseases and Laser Surgery Center, Private Advanced Eye Center, Private Ilke Hospital, Kolan International Hospital.

Dr. Cengiz Aras is an ophthalmologist with 19+ years of experience. He has published more than 47 international papers 17 international papers. He has expertise in Cataract surgery, vitrectomy, Glaucoma treatment, pediatric eye diseases, Corneal diseases and corneal transplantation.

Memberships
He is a member of Turkish Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, European Society of Retinal Specialist, European School of Advanced Scıences of Ophthalmology, Vitroretinal Surgery Unit Turkish Ophthalmological Society, Turkish Opthalmological Association and Turkish Opthalmological Proficiency Council.

Education
He completed graduation from İstanbul University and post-graduation from İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Dr. Alptekin Gok is an Ophthalmologist, based in Istanbul with 18+ years of experience.
• He has completed his graduation from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Istanbul Haseki Hospital, and has worked in Okmeydanı SSK, Buyukcekmece State Hospital, Kolan Hospital.
• Dr. Gok's areas of interest lie in Cataract surgery, Glaucoma surgery, Refractive surgery to correct vision, Reconstructive surgery to repair trauma or birth abnormalities, such as crossed eyes, Chronic or severe tear duct infections or blockages, etc.
• He has both national and international publications under his credit in accredited indexed journals.
• The ophthalmologist is also invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's to talk about the management of different types of eye infections.

• Prof. Barış Sönmez, M.D. is a well-known Ophthalmologist and has experience of more than 17 years.
• His medical interest lies in Corneal diseases, LASIK, SMILE, NoThouch excimer laser eye treatments, cataract and intraocular lens surgeries, Treatment of keratoconus, Pterygium surgery, and Treatment of high intraocular pressure and glaucoma.
• He has expertise over the treatment of Myopia, Presbyopia, Retinal Detachment, Strabismus, and Uveitis.
• Dr. Barış has publications in several international and national journals

• Dr. War Baydar is an Eye specialist, based in Istanbul with 16+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise lie in Cornea Transplant, Laser Surgeries, Cataract, Children's Eye Health, Eye infection, Myopia, Squint, Refractive errors, Glaucoma, etc.
• He has completed his studies at the reputed Ankara University.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications in accredited indexed journals.
• He is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Eye infection.
• Dr. War has worked earlier in Sisli Etfal Hospital, Beyoğlu Training and Research Hospital, Cyprus Life Hospital, Kolan British Hospital, etc.

• Assoc Prof. Hasan Basri Arifoğlu is a well-known Ophthalmologist and has experience of more than 13 years.
• He has expertise in the therapies such as Strabismus treatment, Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Corneal transplantation (keratoplasty), Anti VEGF, intravitreal injection treatment, and Botulinum toxin type a.
• He also has command over the cases involving children or childhood eye conditions, cases with a neurological cause or component, such as optic nerve problems, abnormal eye movements, double vision, and some kinds of vision loss, and cases involving complex surgical procedures, such as reconstructive surgery or advanced vision repair.
• Dr. Hasan Basri has publications in several medical journals. 

• Dr. Fatih Edge is a well-known Eye Specialist with experience of more than 12 years.
• His medical and clinical interest lies in Cataract Refractive Surgery, Laser Surgery, Glaucoma, Oculoplasty and eyelid surgery, Strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology, and Medical Retina.
• He has expertise in the treatment of Amblyopia, Astigmatism, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Corneal Dystrophies, and Diabetic Retinopathy.
• Dr. Faith has publications in international as well as national journals.

• Dr. Igbal Hamzayev is an ophthalmologist with 10+ years of experience.
• His clinical interests include treating Cataract, Laser eye surgery, Yellow spot disease, Retinal diseases, Intravitreal injection and Diabetic retinopathy.
• He is a member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association and Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association.
• He has many publications under his name in national journals.
• Dr. Hamzayev completed a course in ophthalmology from Turkish Ophthalmology Association National Congress.

• Dr. Saleh Abdullah is an Ophthalmologist, based in Istanbul with 14+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise lie in Cornea Transplant, Laser Surgeries, Cataract, Children's Eye Health, Eye infection, Myopia, Squint, Refractive errors, Glaucoma, etc.
• He has completed his graduation from Ege University, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Çanakkale Mart University.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications in accredited indexed journals.
• He is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Eye infection.

• Dr. Zafer Soyuk is an Ophthalmologist, based in Istanbul with 14+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise lie in Cornea Transplant, Laser Surgeries, Cataracts, Children's Eye Health, Eye infection, Myopia, Squint, Refractive errors, Glaucoma, Refractive Lens, Laser Surgery, Eyelid and Contour Aesthetic Surgery
• He has completed his graduation from Izmir Dokuz Eylul University, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Beyoğlu Eye and Research Centre.
• To date, he has worked in Iğdır State Hospital, Asya Eye Hospital, Kolan Hospital.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications.
• He is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Laser Surgery.

• Prof. Dr. Ziya Kapran is a well-renowned Ophthalmologist, with a thriving experience of more than 28 years.
• His expertise lies in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, vitreoretinal surgery, retinal detachment, macular surgery, diabetic retinopathy, and eye trauma 
• He is a professional member of The Turkish Ophthalmology Society, Turkish Medical Association, Turkic Republics Ophthalmology Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS), Euretina, and ESASO.
• Dr. Kapran received the March 14th Medicine Award of the Health Directorate of Istanbul as the trainer with the highest number of scientific publications in Istanbul.
• In 2012, he became a member of the academic board of the European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology (ESASO) and participated in trainings and retina module studies.