Dr. Alperen Koc is a seasoned Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist based in Istanbul, Turkey. With over a decade of experience in his field, he has mastered a wide array of ophthalmic procedures.
Professor, specialist of ophthalmology
Universität教授、医学博士ルパート・メナペース博士は、ヨーロッパで最も著名な眼科医の一人として、白内障および眼内レンズ（IOL）手術における革新的な業績で国際的に高く評価されています。数十年にわたり、彼は現代の眼科手術の進歩におけるリーダーであり、外科技術、研究、眼科教育の世界的標準を確立しました。
彼はウィーン大学で医学を学び、1970年代に卒業し、その後すぐにウィーン総合病院（AKH）で眼科および検眼の専門分野を始めました。彼の初期のマイクロサージェリーとレンズインプラントへの興味は、後にオーストリアおよび海外での白内障手術を変革しました。
1970年代 – ウィーン大学で医学の勉強を終え、眼科の研修を開始しました。
1980年代 – 前部セグメント手術に特化し、眼内レンズとファコ乳化技術の洗練に注力しました。
1990年代 – ウィーン医科大学の眼科学教授に任命され、IOLインプラントと白内障手術の安全性に関する画期的な研究を行いました。
2000年代 – ヨーロッパで最も重要な白内障外科医の一人として自身を確立し、国際的な外科ガイドラインに貢献し、世界中から外科医を育成しました。
2010年代から今日にかけて – ウィーンプライバートクリニックとウィーン総合病院でシニアコンサルタントとして勤務し、先進的な白内障および屈折レンズ手術を実施し、レンズ設計と手術の最適化に関する研究を続けています。
メナペース教授は膨大な数の科学論文を著し、現代の眼内レンズの開発、手術技術の最適化、後嚢混濁のような術後合併症の予防に基本的な貢献をしました。彼の革新は世界中で採用され、数百万の患者の手術精度と視覚的成果を改善しました。
その安定した外科的技術と学問的指導力、そして生涯にわたる眼科学の進歩への献身で称賛されているメナペース教授は、臨床の卓越性を科学的革新と組み合わせ、白内障および屈折手術の未来を形作り続けています。
Dr. Zeynep Alkin is a Professor of Ophthalmology. She specializes in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery. She earned her medical degree at Istanbul University. She completed her residency at Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Alkin later served as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Fellow in retina departments. She also completed a research fellowship at Doheny Eye Institute, USC. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society and its Medical and Surgical Retina Boards.
Dr. Alkin has given over 40 presentations at national and international meetings. She has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications. Her main interests are retinal diseases, diabetic macular edema, and age-related macular degeneration. Her research includes multicenter studies and real-world data analyses. Dr. Alkin’s work supports evidence-based practice in ophthalmology.
Dr. Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Acibadem University (2023–2025). He practices at Acibadem Maslak Hospital (2024–2025). He completed a glaucoma fellowship at Harvard/Mass Eye and Ear in 2016. His clinical work covers glaucoma (MIGS, seton procedures), cornea (limbal stem cell surgery), lacrimal surgery (scarless endoscopic DCR), medical retina (intravitreal injections), myopia control in children, and orbital surgery.
He earned his MD from Hacettepe University and ranked 3rd in his class. He began his ophthalmology residency after placing 11th in Turkey’s TUS exam. Certifications include ICO Basic and Clinical (2010), FEBO (2015), Turkish Board (2016), Advanced ICO/FICO (2017), and USMLE Step 4. His awards include Acibadem Academic Achievement (2015–2023), Best Presentation (2022), and TOD awards (2022–2023). He has published 58 international articles and 15 books. He holds an MSc in Biological Data Science (GPA 3.94/4.00, top of term) and completed training in AI in Healthcare in 2020.
眼科手術を専門とする32年の経験年以上の経験を持ち、ソンメザー医師は網膜および硝子体網膜手術に注力しています。
Prof. Yusuf Yıldırım, M.D.
Ophthalmology
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.
Dr. Digdem Begendi is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, and strabismus treatment. She is skilled in advanced procedures, including intraLase laser eye surgery, laser iridotomy, and femtosecond laser techniques.
Dr. Begendi has published several articles in national and international journals. Her work shows a strong commitment to research and clinical care. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She completed her medical degree at Istanbul Bilim University and her specialization at Akdeniz University.
Ophthalmology
Awards
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. 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.
Education:
1982 | Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine |
1984 | Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology Specialization Training |
1994 | Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology \ Associate Professor |
2000 | Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology \ Professor |
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.
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
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.
Title: Change in choroidal thickness after intravitreal injection for treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Ranibizumab versus aflibercept.
Title: Effect of aflibercept on persistent macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion.
Title: Epithelium-off corneal cross-linking in progressive keratoconus: 6-year outcomes.
Authors: Eliaçık Mustafa, Karaman Erdur Sevil, Baltepe Altıok İnci, Gülkılık İbrahim Gökhan, Anıl Aslan Cemile, Kaya Faruk
Authors: Karabela Yunus, Eliaçık Mustafa, Kaya Faruk
Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Koçak Funda, Teker Bahri, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Hakan Baybora
Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Koç Hacı
Authors: Baybora Hakan, Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus
Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus, Karaman Mehmet, Kaya Faruk
B. Book Chapters:
Title: Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus.
Title: Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Eyes with Previous Myopic Refractive Surgery.
Specializations
Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
Glaucoma (Eye Pressure)
Yellow Spot Disease
Diabetic Retinopathy
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組織への参加
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