About - Prof. Dr. Yonca Akova

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)