Yusuf Durlu

Yusuf Durlu is an ophthalmologist who has performed 40,000 surgical cases. He is a triple recipient of the Japan Mishima Sai-ichi Research Award. Dr. Durlu practices at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler where he treats vitreous body destruction.

Clinical Expertise and Volume

The specialist has personally performed over 40,000 surgical eye cases. He treats conditions such as vitreous body destruction – a condition where the gel-like substance in the eye deteriorates and affects vision. Dr. Durlu holds a LASIK Certificate from Crete University Faculty of Medicine. He earned this credential under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. I. Pallikaris.

Work Experience

• Associate Professor – Tohoku University Faculty of Medicine, Japan (1993–1996)
• Specialist – SB Okmeydanı EAH (1989–1990)
• Specialist – Japan Tohoku University Faculty of Medicine (1987–1989)
• Specialist – SB Dışkapı EAH (1984–1987)

Education and Training

• 1990–1991 – Case Western Reserve University, USA – Post-specialist medical education
• 1982 – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey – Medical Degree

Awards and Academic Recognition

The doctor has received multiple research honors in Japan and the United States.

Recipient of the Japan Mishima Sai-ichi Research Award in:

• 1995–1996
• 1994–1995
• 1988–1989

• 1988 – Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation Fighting Blindness Travel Fellowship, USA
• 1987–1989 – Monbusho Research Scholarship, Japanese Ministry of Culture and Science

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association