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Patients consult the professor for myopia, including high myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and age-related near vision deterioration. The doctor diagnoses and surgically treats cataracts, corneal diseases, glaucoma, as well as eyelid and orbital pathologies. He helps patients with ptosis and other functional or aesthetic eyelid changes, as well as in complex cases requiring an ocular prosthesis.
In refractive surgery, the professor uses modern laser technologies, including SMILE Pro and SILK. For vision correction and cataract treatment, he considers various options: laser surgery, phakic lens implantation for high myopia, and toric and multifocal intraocular lenses. The method is selected after a comprehensive diagnosis, taking into account the condition of the cornea, lens, retina, and the patient’s individual visual needs.
One of the doctor’s important areas of work is oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery. Levent Akcay, together with his team, developed the ÜTSE method for implanting a mobile ocular prosthesis while preserving the eye’s own tissues. The results of his clinical studies also cover corneal surgery, congenital ptosis, lacrimal duct diseases, and severe eye infections.
Why patients choose Professor Levent Akcay:
The professor is the author of 201 scientific publications. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the European Society of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and leading professional organizations in Turkey. Scientific data helps apply new methods according to indications.
Professor Levent Akcay consults in Turkish and English. For international patients, the clinic helps organize examinations, consultations, surgery, and postoperative check-ups; medical documents and treatment plans can be prepared in advance through the international service.
To arrange a consultation, examination, or treatment with Professor Levent Akcay, please submit an inquiry. Experts Medical coordinating doctors will clarify your medical situation, help you get a preliminary specialist opinion, coordinate the diagnostic and treatment program, travel dates, and support at the clinic.

The Dünyagöz Altunizade Ophthalmology Clinic has been operating in Istanbul since June 2005, providing assistance in all major areas of ophthalmology. The center offers comprehensive diagnostics, laser vision correction, surgical treatment of cataracts, corneal diseases, glaucoma, presbyopia, and retinal conditions, as well as oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeries.
The renovated complex, spanning 7,000 m², features 25 patient rooms, three operating theaters, and three laser treatment rooms. Its diagnostic and surgical equipment allows for examination and treatment within a single center. The clinic provides patient consultations, pre-operative preparation, post-operative monitoring, and follow-up examinations.
Professor Levent Akçay treats patients with refractive errors, cataracts, and diseases of the cornea and eyelids here. He performs laser surgeries, including SMILE Pro and SILK, implantation of intraocular and phakic lenses, and oculoplastic interventions. For international patients, the group’s international service assists with pre-transfer of medical documents, coordination of examination and treatment plans, visit dates, and language support.
