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Prof. Dr. Ioannis Pallikaris

Medical Director

I’m Prof. Dr. Ioannis Pallikaris. Over 40 years I’ve been working to add value to Ophthalmology field and Medicine. I’m also known as the inventor of Lasik by Ophthalmology world. I’ve been consulting Dünyagöz Hospitals Group since 2000. Then in September this year, I became the Medical Director of Dünyagöz. As a medical director who is responsible for both medical and administrative issues, I aim to help Dünyagöz to serve as a future institution, where the new treatment methods and Technologies are designed in.

Dünyagöz Ophthalmology Hospital Group, founded in 1996, offers continuous expert treatment to all problems related to eye care. The pioneer in Turkish medical services, Dünyagöz provides healthcare to patients with 23 centers in Turkey and abroad. Thanks to its state-of-the-art technological equipment, continuous investment in medical know-how, experienced medical staff composed of 200 professors, associate professors and specialist physicians, 2000 employees and dedicated management Dünyagöz is now one of the leading groups in the world for eye health.

Each ophthalmologic examination performed at Dünyagöz hospital is thouroughly comprehensive and tailored to each patient’s age, health care history, and condition. The standard examination is composed of the following parts: eye nerves, teardrop tests, color vision tests, determination of eyeglass and lens numbers, ocular pressure, evaluation of eye muscles and eye movements, biomicroscopic examination and examination of the retina. This comprehensive examination allows significant diseases to be diagnosed in their early stages. Since most other systemic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, brain tumor, MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and Behçet’s disease show their symptoms in the eye, this comprehensive examination allows other problems to be foreseen.

The eye is the most complicated organ in our body. Many eye diseases can progress insidiously without showing symptoms and result in vision loss. In this context, regular ophthalmologic examination at an expert institution is of great importance.

The aim of Dünyagöz Hospitals in Turkey and abroad is to introduce patients to the most experienced doctors in their field to diagnose their eye problems correctly and treat them accordingly. In complicated cases in which numerous specialties need to be involved, patients are referred conveniently within the same center and the treatment plan is laid out in a time-efficient way to allow a speedy healing.

Thanks to the technological developments in our field, diagnoses are made more accurately and treatments performed at a higher success rate. Because of the complicated structure of the eye that one can neatly resemble to a black box to be deciphered, ophthalmology emerges as the one medical specialty which benefits from technology both for diagnosis and treatment. Use of such technology with devices approved by the FDA both during diagnoses and surgeries affect the success of the treatment. State-of-the-art technological equipment and device stations up-to-date with the world are present at all Dünyagöz hospitals.

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Diagnostic & Treatment Services and Special Treatment Centers

Ocular Tomography (OCT: Optic Coherence

Tomography)

Angio - ( FFA: Fundus Fluorescent Angiography)

ICG Angio

Retina Tomography (HRT)

Computerized Visual Field

Eye Topography (Orbscan)

Specular Microscope

Pakimeter

Topolaser

Wavefront Analyzer

Pupillometer

CAM

Synoptophore

Hess Screen

Biometer Ultrasound

Electrophysiology Multifocal Vep, Eog, Erg

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Diagnostic Services

Keratoconus Center

Presbyopia Center

Pediatric Ophtalmology Center

Visual Therapy Center

Center for people with low vision

Special Treatment Centers

• Cataract

• Refractive Surgery

• Corneal Diseases and Corneal Transplan-

tation

• Glaucoma

• Uvea

• Retina

• Vitreo Retinal Surgery

• Neuro-Opthalmology

• Strabismus

• Pediatric Ophthalmology

• Oculoplastic Surgery

• Ocular Oncology

• Contact Lens

Treatment Services

Cataract

In rare cases cataract is congenital and cannot be treated with drugs or glasses whereas most of the times it occurs as a result of aging. The only treatment for the age-related cataract is surgery. During the course of the disease, both close- and distant vision decrease affecting the social life of the patient in a negative way. The operation is based on the premise of replacing the ocular lens that lost its transparency with a new one.The technology used during the operation as well as the quality of the implanted lens determine the success of the surgery and patient’s post-operative vision quality. The most important aspects to be taken into consideration by all patients prior to the procedure are the quality of the lenses to be implanted and the experience of their physicians. Accredited by the JCI, Dünyagöz physicians only work with the highest quality FDA-approved ALCON IQ lenses.

The quality of the implanted lens is important for a life-long clear vision.

ALCON IQ provides• Clear vision at each distance with the multifocal option• Life-long high-quality clear vision• Sharp night vision with high sensitivity for color perception and contrast• Retinal protection with UV filter• Rapid recovery without harming ocular tissues.

You can be operated within 15 minutes and return home the same day.

At Dünyagöz, you will have your procedure within 15 minutes after your eye is anesthetized with an ophthalmic drop without using general anesthesia, needle or a knife. Immediately at the end of your treatment you will be able to return home.

Cataract is the loss of transparency of the ocular lens. As a result of the disease the vision becomes blurry and colors are perceived paler than they are. Multiple factors are involved in the formation of cataract; however, it most commonly occurs age-dependently usually after 60. Cataract is successfully treated with a procedure called Phaco (cataract surgery without stitches).

How does an eye with cataract see?

Phaco Laser

Cataract operations with the new technology Femtosecond Laser are performed for the first time in Turkey at Dünyagöz.

A knife-free era in the treatment of cataractShortly after knife-free laser operations were introduced in the world of medicine, another innovation has been launched: knife-free cataract surgeries. These state-of-the-art cataract surgeries are being performed for the first time in Turkey simultaneously with Europe at Dünyagöz with the laser technology called Femto Phaco. Rightly considered as a revolution in the ophthalmological medicine, laser-assisted cataract operations allow patients to recover in a short period of time and return to their daily activities.

Low risk of complication Although cataract surgery today is advanced in terms of technology, some complications can still occur, though very rarely. The experience level of the physician is utmost important in preventing these complications. Furthermore, laser- assistant cataract operations have introduced a new era in surgeries. With Femtosecond Laser, risk of complication has been decreased substantially and operations have become safer.

Advantages of laser-assisted cataract operationsOperations of advanced cataract cases can be performed easily and without any complications. Since the ultrasound technology used in former surgeries performed with the Phaco method are not utilized any further, the eye tissue complications have been abolished. Laser is the only technology to be considered for cataract cases with corneal problems and with inadequate number of cells in the cornea for a surgery performed with the Phaco method.

Cataract patients were previously advised to expect a post-operative recovery period of 2 to 3 days. Today, patients can return to their social lives in a shorter time span with this new method.

Refractive Surgery

Refractive SurgeryRefractive surgery is a procedure performed to provide vision without eye glasses and contact lenses for patients with refractive errors such as myopia, hypermetropia and/or astigmatism.

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• All refractive surgeries are out-patient basis; patients do not need to be hospitalized after the operation. • Patients will need to use eye drops for a certain time after the operation.• The appropriate refractive surgery technique can be determined only after a comprehensive examination. • After most of the refractive surgeries patients can return to their daily activities within 1-2 days.

Refractive surgery methods• Treatment of refractive errors with Excimer Laser (ILASIK, Intralase LASIK, Lasek, PRK)• Intraocular lens implantation (ICL; ICL toric etc.)• Operations related to the lens (removal of the lens with or without cataract and implantation of a new lens);

• Cataract operation using Femtosecond laser and implantation of multifocal, toric, monofocal, accommodative, etc. lenses

• Cataract operation with Phaco and implantation multifocal, toric, monofocal, accommodative, etc. lenses

Excimer Laser

Dünyagöz patients who are diagnosed to be appropri-ate candidates for laser technology can be treated with the latest knife-free technology Intralase laser and can expect to achieve success rates up to 120% in terms of the quality of vision.. Furthermore, laser-as-sisted surgeries eliminate the following complication risks that are associated with the operations that are performed using a knife:

• Problems with night vision• Failure to achieve the intended correction on vision• Other surgery-related complications *The post-operative correction of vision depends on the structure of the eye and is forecasted before the treatment with eye examinations and certain tests.

Lasik with the knife is now history.‘’LASIK’’ is the most commonly used method in laser treatments throughout the world. The defining stage of a successful LASIK procedure is the formation of a treatments throughout the world. The defining stage treatments throughout the world. The defining stage

thin valve in the transparent cornea layer of the eye. This valve used to be formed using a mechanical knife since the launch of the LASIK method. HowevThis valve used to be formed using a mechanical This valve used to be formed using a mechanical

-er, the most up-to-date and the safest point achieved today is the formation of this valve with INTRALASE er, the most up-to-date and the safest point achieved er, the most up-to-date and the safest point achieved

laser technology with laser beams without using a knife. The operation process is comfortable and safe for both the patient and the physician. In addition, the patient achieves perfect vision quality in terms of success rate. In Dünyagöz, all LASIK treatments are the patient achieves perfect vision quality in terms of the patient achieves perfect vision quality in terms of

performed with knife-free INTRALASE technology.success rate. In Dünyagöz, all LASIK treatments are success rate. In Dünyagöz, all LASIK treatments are

The sole and single method approved by NASA and the United States Army for laser eye therapy: iLASIK

Reliable and tailor-made therapy is now possible in myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatic therapy, thanks to the state-of-the-art technology laser iLASIK, a method long awaited by patients and trusted in by doctors.

Technology used in iLASIK method is extremely reliable. NASA and the United States Army have approved iLASIK therapy for astronauts and air force pilots, and this approval in turn proves clearly that

iLASIK method gives the best results even in profes-sionals such as astronauts and pilots who are exposed to extraordinary natural conditions and are in need of a very strong and special visual acuity.

iLASIK is a combination of the currently available most innovative laser technology INTRALASE (Bladeless iLASIK is a combination of the currently available most iLASIK is a combination of the currently available most

Laser)™ and of an advanced tailor-made therapy Wavefront (Advanced CustomVue™). As all therapy Laser)™ and of an advanced tailor-made therapy Laser)™ and of an advanced tailor-made therapy

processes are entirely planned on the basis of the patient’s personal visual quality, iLASIK is basically a processes are entirely planned on the basis of the processes are entirely planned on the basis of the

story of high success.

You have a 50% chance for being treated with laser technologyAccording to clinical observations and medical studies of Dünyagöz physicians, only around 50% of the people with refractive problems are appropriate candidates for a laser treatment. After throughout thorough ophthalmologic examinations and a consultation by one of our physicians who have performed thousands laser cases you can find out for yourself if you are eligible for this treatment. For your convenience, the examinations are performed free of charge. A laser surgery with the cutting-edge technology you can find at Dünyagöz will allow you to safely get rid of your eyeglasses or lenses with the assistance of state of the art technology.

What will change in your life?• You will be able to see your face in the mirror in the morning without putting on glasses or contact lenses• You will be able to see without eyeglasses and lenses• You will be more comfortable when you are exercis-ing, skiing or swimming • You will be less affected by the wind and rain• You will spend more money in a lifetime for eyeglasses and contact lenses compared to the surgery that is performed once• You will not experience contact-lens-related infections or problems anymore

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Retina

Retinal diseases provide dangerous cases that may lead to permanent blindness if they are not treated. Early diagnosis, comprehensive examination timely and correct treatment can prevent negative outcomes which may lead to loss of vision.To prevent any serious complications, retinal operations require the use of high technology with high-degree sterilization measures.

Retinal disease surgeries at Dünyagöz are performed by expert physicians who are specialized in retina diseases and who have experience of over a thousand cases. Last-generation of devices and medical equipment approved by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), are used for follow-up and treatment.In the department of retina diseases at Dünyagöz, all problems related to the retina and vitreous (intraocular gel) are diagnosed and treated using the latest technologies in the world.These treatments are performed only by our expert, world-renown surgeons specialized in retina diseases. Since intraocular microsurgery requires state-of-art technological equipment and device chain in addition to a specially trained team, these operations are only performed in specific university hospitals and at a handful centers.The diseases affecting the retina the most are diabetes and hypertension. The department of retina composed of specialist physicians and trained personnel at our hospitals provide full eye care service for our retina patients.

All medical materials including operation gowns, injectors and special medications used during the operation are disposable.

Retina Diseases• Vascular diseases of the retina• Diabetes-related diseases• Arterial and venous obstructions• Retinal detachments• Age-dependent macula (yellow spot) diseases• Other macula (yellow spot) diseases• Congenital diseases of the retina• Retinal hemorrhage

• Retinal tumors• Trauma-related cases of retinal disorders• High myopia-related retina problems

The biggest enemies of the retina: Diabetes and Hypertension!

DIABETES EYE CENTERS which are conveniently located within the RETINA DEPARTMENT of our hospitals provide throughout eye care for our patients with these types of diseases.The most comprehensive retina treatment department of Turkey is at Dünyagöz!

Treatment of retina diseases at Dünyagöz hospitals• Retinal diseases at Dünyagöz hospitals are treated by physicians specialized in retina diseases with experience of over a thousand cases.

• Latest-generation devices and medical equipment approved by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), are used for follow-up and treatment.

• All medical materials including operation gowns, injectors and special medications used during the operations are disposable

Attention! These symptoms may be a precursor of retina diseases.

Strabismus and Pediatric Eye Health

• Expert physicians specialized in pediatric eye health with a medical team of well-trained personnel• Special treatment center for pediatric patients• Diagnostic devices with the latest technology in the world for follow-up and treatment of pediatric ocular diseases• Anesthesiologists specialized in pediatrics• Special operation rooms and operation tables for pediatric patients• Operation rooms with high-level hygiene and sterilization• FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) -approved latest generation devices and medical equipment• Special play rooms for pediatric patients• Disposable medical materials used only and only for you

Eye diseases detected in infantry and childhood may mostly be treated by early diagnosis. Particularly, the early diagnosed refractive errors are important to avoid and prevent amblyopia and such other disorders which may be faced by the child in his/her future life.

Two such eye-related conditions, strabismus and lazy eye (amblyopia), can come about when they are young and can be treated successfully if diagnosed at an early stage.

Regular ophthalmic examination is important for children!With periodic ophthalmologic examinations diseases related to low vision and strabismus can be diagnosed at an early stage. Furthermore, ptosis and nystagmus (involuntary eye movements) can be diagnosed and treated during this time period. To protect the eyes of children between the ages of 0 and 16, regular eye examinations should be performed immediately after delivery, at 6 months, before starting school and frequently during the school period.

There is no age limit for ophthalmologic examinationA child with complaints can readily be examined by specialist ophthalmologists independently of his or her age.

Difference of Dünyagöz in Pediatric Eye Health

Glaucoma (Ocular hypertension)

When the pressure in the intraocular fluid increases, the optic nerve becomes damaged. This injury in the eye manifests itself as a narrowing of the vision field. When this insidious disease is diagnosed early during a comprehensive ophthalmic examination, it can be treated and kept under control without leading to vision loss.

How does an eye with glaucoma see?

Insidious danger in the eye: Glaucoma

Glaucoma (ocular hypertension disease) is known as an ‘’insidious’’ disease since it is almost always diagnosed at its advanced stages when loss of vision already has started. This disease can occur at any age and even can even be seen in newborns.

Glaucoma starts slowly and without showing recognizable symptoms at the initial phase Howev-er, it progresses rapidly and causes persistent and irreparable damage to the optic nerves leading finally to vision loss.

Early diagnosis of glaucoma and immediate treatment are necessary to protect vision. If glauco-ma is not treated at an early stage, it will results in persistent vision loss.

Annual ophthalmologic examination is necessary for the prevention of diseases which are only recognized at advanced stages and cause a high-level damage to the eye.

Independently of their primary symptoms, all patients receive an ophthalmologic examination at Dünyagöz which includes an ocular pressure measurement. Through this check-up, glaucoma can be diagnosed immediately, if present.

Treatment of Glaucoma at Dünyagöz Hospitals• Dedicated physicians specialized in glaucoma with an experience of over a thousand cases

• Diagnostic devices with the latest technology in the world for follow-up and treatment of glaucoma

• FDA-approved latest-generation laser devices and medical equipment

• FDA-approved special intraocular tubes (valves)

• Special ophthalmologic operation rooms designed for glaucoma

Eyelid and Orbital Aesthetics (Oculoplasty)

JCI (Joint Commision International)Dünyagöz became the first Turkish eye hospital accredited by the Joint Commission International, JCI in July 2006. JCI is an accreditation provided by the American authorities to select healthcare institutions and is considered the golden standard in medical treatment. The main focus of the Commission when giving this certificate is “Patient and Family Rights”. The accredited institution is responsible for serving the patients in a way that fully protects rights of him or her as well as his or her family. Other evaluation criterion for receiving this quality certificate are modernity of human resources, power to manage knowledge, easy communication at the higher management level, importance of

public benefit, efficient/productive work and success in risk management, etc..JCI accreditation is a certificate which proves that Dünyagöz is compatible with these criteria on an international platform.

ISO 9001:2000 (International Standardization Organization )

ISO 9001 Quality Management Standards is an indication of ability to persistently perform operations appropriate for customers and legal regulations.

Dünyagöz hospital deserved ISO 9001:2000 certificate as a result of informative inspection performed by the TSE. Since December 2005, inspections have been annually performed with success; all departments provided permanency and currency of ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System certification. Furthermore, Dünyagöz passed ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System Documentation Inspection performed by TUV-SUD in 2007 successfully and received ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System certificate.

Quality Standarts

Dünyagöz’ new investment in Frankfurt, Germany, Dünyagöz Frankfurt is located in a private building on one of the most prestigious districts in the city on Schaumainkai Street.

The first and largest Turkish Ocular Surgery Center, Dünyagöz Frankfurt serves not only German people, but also patients from other European countries.The Dünyagöz Group performs all ophthalmologic treatments ranging from cataract to Femto-LASIK and to eye care of children under the coverage of state and private insurance at the Dünyagöz Surgery Center, founded in July 2011 in Frankfurt, equipped with the state-of-the art technology, and assembling experienced medical staff and ophthalmologic treatments under the same roof. With its entire problem-solving perspective and practices related to the eye health performed along with its specialized staff to make true

diagnosis and treatment of the eye diseases, the Dünyagöz aims to be the best eye health center in Europe in a short time throughout a modern management insight.

Our efficient and safe state-of-the art technology and treatment methods:The Dünyagöz operating rooms designed specifically for eye surgeries are equipped with complete chain of devices that allows many operations to be performed using cutting-edge technology devices.The operating rooms decontaminated from all airborne microbes and bacteria through air-conditioning systems with Hepa filters are equipped with devices providing the highest-level hygiene and sterilization.

At Dünyagöz Frankfurt, all patients with private and legal insurance are provided care.

The quality of Dünyagöz is in Frankfurt