Complication-rate audit
Annual review of serious adverse event rates against ESCRS and peer-reviewed refractive benchmarks. Surgeons above threshold are not retained.
Ophthalmology team · Istanbul
Our surgeons
Fellowship-trained refractive and cataract surgeons at our JCI-accredited eye centre. Surgeon profiles are shared after your eligibility check and clinical data review — before you commit to treatment.
Clinical governance
How we vet our surgeons
Every ophthalmologist who operates at our Istanbul eye centre passes the same audit — complication rates, equipment certification, and outcome transparency. We reject partnerships that do not meet international benchmark standards.
Procedure volume & subspecialty
Minimum case volumes for LASIK, SMILE, ICL, and cataract. Refractive and lens surgeons are matched to the procedure — not generalists doing everything.
Platform certification
ZEISS VisuMax and excimer certification verified. Surgeons must operate on the same platforms documented in your treatment plan.
English consent & documentation
All consent forms, discharge summaries, and post-op instructions provided in English for international patients.
Outcome transparency
Uncorrected visual acuity and enhancement rates tracked. Aggregate outcomes shared at quote stage — not hidden until arrival.
JCI hospital standards
Surgery performed within our JCI-accredited eye hospital — sterile theatre protocols, emergency escalation, and documented infection control.
Video introductions
Meet your surgeon before you travel
After your eligibility check, your quote pack includes a short video introduction from your assigned surgeon — credentials, approach, and what to expect on procedure day. The clips below show the format; your named surgeon video is personalised.
Refractive · sample format
LASIK & SMILE pathway
2-minute overview: assessment, laser platforms, recovery, and flying home after surgery.
Cataract · sample format
Premium IOL selection
How we match monofocal, trifocal, or EDOF lenses to your lifestyle.
Ophthalmology team
Refractive & cataract surgeons
Meet the ophthalmology team behind your treatment plan — credentials, training, and career procedure volumes are shown below. Your assigned surgeon and their video introduction are confirmed in your personalised quote pack.
Senior consultant · Cataract & anterior segment
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satıcı
MD, Uludağ University (1988) · Ophthalmology residency, Dicle University (1992). Former Head of Ophthalmology, Harran University Faculty of Medicine (1995–1999, 2008–2013). 94 published studies and 20,000+ surgical procedures performed.
- Cataract · IOL
- Oculoplastics
- Glaucoma · Strabismus
- 94 publications
Glaucoma & strabismus
Op. Dr. Mehmet Akçay
MD, Atatürk University (2001) · Ophthalmology specialisation, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (2010). Clinical background at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, with international surgical missions in Somalia (2015) and Sudan (2018).
- Glaucoma · Cataract
- Strabismus
- DSR (tear duct)
- Laser vision correction
Cataract & refractive surgery
Op. Dr. Anıl Kaya
MD, Hacettepe University English Program (2015) · Ophthalmology residency, Namık Kemal University (2017–2022). 10+ scientific publications; most recently practising at Kartal Kızılay Hospital, Istanbul.
- Cataract · Premium IOL
- LASIK · SMILE · PRK
- ICL surgery
- Oculoplastics
Hospital & theatre
Your day-case pathway
International patients typically spend one half-day in the hospital for laser procedures, or two days for bilateral cataract or lens replacement. This is the standard flow at our JCI-accredited eye centre.
International reception
English-speaking check-in. Pre-op drops and consent with your named surgeon or senior registrar.
Diagnostic suite
Pentacam topography, biometry, and wavefront mapping confirm the treatment plan agreed at assessment.
Laser / theatre suite
HEPA-filtered operating environment. ZEISS platforms for laser; phaco suite for cataract and RLE.
Recovery & discharge
Post-op slit-lamp check, drop schedule, and discharge letter for your UK or EU optician.
See clinic technology → · International Patient Centre logistics →
FAQ
Surgeon questions
When do I learn my surgeon's name?
After your eligibility check and review of any existing prescription or scan data. Your quote pack includes the assigned surgeon's CV, procedure volumes, and credentials — before you pay a deposit.
Can I request a specific surgeon?
Yes, where availability allows. We confirm surgeon assignment and laser platform in writing as part of your treatment plan.
Will I meet my surgeon before surgery?
Yes. You have a face-to-face consultation at the hospital on procedure day (or the day before for bilateral lens surgery). Consent is signed with the operating surgeon.
What if I am not suitable for the procedure I wanted?
Our surgeons recommend the clinically appropriate alternative — or advise against surgery if risk outweighs benefit. We do not proceed with a procedure that is not right for your eyes.
Ready for a surgeon-led assessment?
60-second eligibility check. Our clinical team reviews your case and sends a treatment plan with surgeon credentials — no obligation.
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