Professor Yonca Aydın AkovaProfessor Yonca Aydın Akova Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon

Prof. Yonca Aydın Akova, M.D., FEBO

Prof. Dr. Yonca Aydın Akova

Ophthalmologist & Clinical Director

Professor Yonca Aydın Akova is an esteemed ophthalmologist with over 35 years of expertise in corneal diseases, cataract surgery, uveitis, and ocular immunology. With a focus on advanced surgical techniques, including corneal transplantation and femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, she has performed over 20,000 cataract surgeries and 1,000+ corneal transplants. She is a leading expert in premium IOL surgery, dry eye, keratoconus, uveitis and Behçet’s disease, and has been recognized internationally for her contributions to the field.

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Corneal Diseases & Transplantation (Keratoplasty)
  • Cataract Surgery & Intraocular Lenses (Trifocal, EDOF, Toric)
  • Glaucoma surgery
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Dry Eye & Keratoconus Treatment
  • Immunological Eye Diseases
  • Uveitis & Behçet’s Disease

Surgical Experience

  • >20,000 Cataract Surgeries
  • >1,000 Corneal Transplantations (Keratoplasty)
  • >1,000 Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgeries (FLACS)
  • Glaucoma Operations, Limbal Graft Transplants, Pterygium Surgery

Academic & Professional Training

MD Istanbul University School of Medicine (1977-1983)

Ophthalmology residency, Istanbul University School of Medicine (1985-1990)

Fellowships:

  • Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK (1988-1989)
  • Johns Hopkins University, US (1991-1992)
  • Harvard Medical School, US (1992-1993)

Academic Appointments & Leadership

  • Current: Director, Akova Eye Clinic, Ankara (2020-Present)
  • Chief, Department of Ophthalmology, Bayındır Kavaklıdere Hospital, Ankara (2012-Present)
  • Former: Chief, Ophthalmology Dept., Başkent University (2003-2011)

Awards & Honors

  • 2015: Fellow, European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
  • 2011: Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • 1995: Eczacıbaşı Research Award
  • 1991: TÜBİTAK Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant

Professional Affiliations

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
  • European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)
  • Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Publications & Research

  • >160 peer-reviewed articles in international journals
  • Author of 13vbook chapters; Editor, Fundamental Ophthalmology (4rd Edition)
  • Over 3,500 citations in international scientific literature

Diplomas and Award Certificates

  • diploma 1
  • diploma 2
  • diploma 3
  • diploma 4
  • diploma 5
  • diploma 6
  • diploma 7
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