Gokay Gunay

Dr. Gokay Gunay is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. He has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures. This volume demonstrates his focus on surgical cornea and lens treatments. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and speaks English.

Clinical Specialization

Dr. Gunay treats conditions such as cataracts and keratoconus, which is a condition where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape. He performs several laser vision correction procedures:

• LASIK and IntraLase laser eye surgery
• ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
• Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) — a laser surgery that reshapes the cornea to correct vision
• Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
• Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) — a treatment that uses UV light and eye drops to strengthen the cornea

Education and Background

• 1991–1997 – Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• 1997–2001 – Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine – Specialization in Eye Diseases
• 1985–1991 – Şişli Terakki High School, Istanbul

Professional Memberships

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