Eductaion:
2013
ISTANBUL PROF.DR.N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU EYE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, EYE DISEASES
2008
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Experience
- Resident physician in the ophthalmology service of Bellvitge Hospital (2001).
-Commission for training in surgery (cataract surgery) at the San Rafael Hospital
- Study Committee of the Clinical and University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela in the Department of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery (Drs. Perez-Moreira and Prada, 2001)
Assistance in consultation and surgery at the Teknoftal Institut Oftàlmic and head of the orbital and oculoplastics department (since 1999)
Since 2001, Deputy Ophthalmologist of the Health Service and the University City of Bellvitge. Since 2003, Head of the Orbital and Oculoplastics Department with accreditation by the Center for Surveillance in Orbital Tumors and Orbital Decompression Surgery for Thyroid Disease.
Resident Lecturer (since 2006)
Specializations: lens surgery, refractive surgery, orbital surgery, lacrimal duct surgery and oculoplastics.
Qualification
Graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Barcelona with outstanding qualifications and an outstanding award
Ophthalmology specialist via MIR
Doctorate at the Autonomous University of Barcelona
Publications
Participation in more than 20 national and international round tables.
Presentation of 25 courses and 46 papers at national and international conferences.
Publication of 2 original articles in national and international specialized journals.
Co-author of 3 books on ophthalmology.
Scientific societies
Member and Fellow of the Spanish Society of Ocular and Orbital Plastic Surgery.
Member and Associate of the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology.
Member of the Ulsa del Mona Foundation, Maputo Hospital, Mozambique 2008
Dr. Verges graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona in 1980 and moved to Boston (USA) to conduct basic research in ophthalmology, obtaining a PhD in Biology from Harvard University and defending his doctoral thesis on the mechanisms of tear secretion, which would become the basis for understanding the pathology of dry eye syndrome (thesis presented in Barcelona, 1983) and which earned him the National Research Prize (1983).
Currently, Dr. Carlos Verges carries out his professional activity as the Director of the Ophthalmology Service of the Dexéus University Hospital, together with his entire medical team from the advanced ophthalmology department, where he has a high-quality technological, medical and surgical team.
His area of interest is focused on the field of cataract and neurophysiological mechanisms of vision, especially in relation to sports.
Professional experience
1983-1986 Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Spain
1986-1989 Head of the Anterior Segment Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Barcelona Hospital Clinic, Spain.
1986-1991 Professor of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Spain.
1990-1992 Head of Ophthalmology Service, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona.
1989-1999 Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Sagrada Familia Clinic, Barcelona, Spain.
From 2000 to present, President and CEO of the Dr. Carlos Verges Private Foundation.
2000-2007 Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Institut Universitari Dexeus, Barcelona, Spain.
2007 – present General Director of the “Advanced Ophthalmology Department Dr. Verges”, Barcelona, Spain.
2018-present President and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology. University Hospital Dexeus Quironsalud. Polytechnic University of Catalonia.
Awards :
- National Research Prize 1984. Ministry of Education and Science: "The mechanism of tear secretion. The importance of beta-adrenergic receptors in the lacrimation of the lacrimal glands."
- National Prize for the best doctoral dissertation, Shibre Medal, 1984 "Personal contribution to the study of labial secretion. Determination of beta-adrenergic receptors in tear cells"
- National Pharmaceutical Industry Award 1987: "Treatment of immunological rejection in corneal transplantation using cyclosporine A."
- American Society of Implant Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Award for the best scientific video presented at the annual conference: "Pseudo-Real Housing". First Prize. Seattle, USA, April 1999.
- Award for the most important technical innovation of 1999 from the Spanish Society.
Implantation-refractive surgery. Speaking at the National Congress held in Madrid 1999.
- 2000 Best Scientific Contribution Award "Laser Non-Penetrating Deep Sclerectomy" presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, AAO - Dallas, USA, October 2000.
- Best Paper Award for “GDx Analysis of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness after LASIK” presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, ASCRS, May 2004, San Diego, USA.
- Finalist for the King Jaume I Prize for Basic Research, 2005, sponsored by the Board of Trustees of the Generalitat of Valencia and the Valencian Foundation for Advanced Research.
- Surgical Technical Video Award: "MICS under Vision ICL, The Hook Technique"
Presented at the IX International Congress of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, May/June 2006, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Membership in scientific societies
Member of the Executive Board of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
Member of the editorial board of Ophthalmology Times. Europe.
Member of the editorial board of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (USA).
Member of the Editorial Board of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today Europe.
Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS).
Scientific reviewer of the journal: Cornea, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive Surgery and Archives of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology.
Портфолиоды қарау
Birthplace and Date
Ankara, 1975
Foreign Languages
English
Education and Experience
1999 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
2004 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology
2012 Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, Lecturer
Case Experience
13 years of active ophthalmology practice.
Associations Membership
Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit active member
European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)
European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV)
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
Areas of Interests
Education:
Experience:
Dr. Digdem Begendi is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, and strabismus treatment. She is skilled in advanced procedures, including intraLase laser eye surgery, laser iridotomy, and femtosecond laser techniques.
Dr. Begendi has published several articles in national and international journals. Her work shows a strong commitment to research and clinical care. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She completed her medical degree at Istanbul Bilim University and her specialization at Akdeniz University.
Education:
1982 | Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine |
1984 | Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology Specialization Training |
1994 | Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology \ Associate Professor |
2000 | Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology \ Professor |
Dr. Stefan Sacu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and retinal surgery, as well as diseases of the macula and retina. Since 1999, he has worked at the Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical University of Vienna. He has taken part in many scientific projects. His research includes new treatments for exudative macular diseases and genetic therapies for hereditary retinal conditions.
Dr. Sacu received the Theodor-Koerner Science Prize in 2003. He is an active member of the DGII and ESCRS. He is known for his clinical and academic work. Dr. Sacu teaches both nursing staff and medical students. He is dedicated to improving eye care with modern techniques and equipment.
Dr. Zeynep Alkin is a Professor of Ophthalmology. She specializes in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery. She earned her medical degree at Istanbul University. She completed her residency at Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Alkin later served as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Fellow in retina departments. She also completed a research fellowship at Doheny Eye Institute, USC. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society and its Medical and Surgical Retina Boards.
Dr. Alkin has given over 40 presentations at national and international meetings. She has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications. Her main interests are retinal diseases, diabetic macular edema, and age-related macular degeneration. Her research includes multicenter studies and real-world data analyses. Dr. Alkin’s work supports evidence-based practice in ophthalmology.
Areas of Interests
Education
Experience
Areas of Interests
Education
Experience
Journal Editorships, Editorial and Scientific Advisory Board Memberships
Association Memberships
Education
Experience
Professor Dr. Stefan Pieh is a leading Austrian ophthalmologist. He specializes in refractive and cataract surgery. Dr. Pieh leads the Eye Refractive Surgery Center at Vienna Private Clinic. He also teaches at the Medical University of Vienna. He has performed thousands of procedures to correct myopia and hyperopia. He uses excimer lasers and implantable lenses for these treatments.
Dr. Pieh is known for his research on intraocular lens image quality. He has worked at the cornea department of Vienna General Hospital since 1998. He is an honorary member of several major ophthalmological societies, including ESCRS and ASCRS. These memberships highlight his international reputation and expertise.
Dr. Rupert Menapace is a leading ophthalmologist and professor at Vienna Medical University. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma treatment, and anterior segment reconstruction. He leads the University Hospital of Ophthalmology and Optometry and directs the institute for artificial lens implantation.
Expertscape.com ranks Dr. Menapace among the world’s top five cataract specialists. He pioneered minimally invasive cataract microsurgery and advanced lens implantation methods. Dr. Menapace holds a Doctor of General Medicine degree and is a diplomate of the European Association of Ophthalmologists. He has over 30 years of surgical experience and has published many scientific papers.