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Op. Dr. Nail Sönmez
In brief
Op. Dr. Nail Sönmez, with experience since 1994, serves as Chief Physician / Specialist in Eye Diseases at Kudret Eye İstanbul.
Speciality Areas
- Cataract Surgery
- Retinal Diseases
- Glaucoma Treatment
- Cornea Diseases
- Intraocular Lens Treatments
- Laser Surgery
- Eye Aesthetics
- Title
- Chief Physician / Specialist in Eye Diseases
- Experience
- 32+ years
- Cases
- 53,000+
About
Medical training: Specialization Training - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (CAPA), Department of Ophthalmology (1997-2001) and Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine (English Program) (1988-1994). Dr. Sönmez speaks English and Arabic and applies modern eye treatment methods.
Examination and treatment approach
Every patient’s journey starts with a detailed eye examination: visual acuity, eye pressure, cornea and retina assessment and any imaging tests are completed in the same visit. The treatment decision is based on these measurements, the patient’s age, the distances they rely on most in daily life and their general health; the options, expected results and possible risks are discussed together with the patient. When surgery is needed, pre-operative preparation and post-operative check-ups are followed by the same team.
Tests used in the examination
An eye examination is more than reading a prescription: the treatment decision rests on measurements of the eye itself. These tests are completed in the same visit, they are painless and most of them never touch the eye.
- Refraction and corneal curvature: the first automated measurement; the prescription found during the examination is built on it.
- Eye pressure: measured without touching the eye; a short puff of air, no drops.
- Corneal map: topography and Scheimpflug scanning give thickness and curvature; keratoconus screening and laser suitability rest on this map.
- Quality of vision: wavefront analysis separates how much of the error comes from the cornea and how much from the lens inside the eye; this is the measurement weighed when choosing between laser and lens exchange.
- Retina and optic nerve: OCT cross-sections, colour fundus photography and visual field testing; macular, glaucoma and diabetes-related changes show up before the patient notices them.
- Optical biometry: when surgery is planned, the power of the intraocular lens is calculated from these measurements.
Which tests are needed is decided during the examination. Every device is listed on the Our Technology page.
Experience
In practice since 1994 and with more than 53,000 cases, Dr. Sönmez works at Kudret Eye İstanbul within the Kudret Eye group. Speaking English and Arabic, Dr. Sönmez also manages the examination and treatment process of patients coming from abroad.
Appointments
To book an examination with Dr. Sönmez, write to us on WhatsApp at +90 541 457 50 15 or fill in the quick appointment form on this page. Examinations take place at Kudret Eye İstanbul; for patients scheduled for surgery, the pre-operative tests are completed at the same hospital.
Education Information
- 1988-1994
Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine (English Program)
- 1997-2001
Specialization Training - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (CAPA), Department of Ophthalmology
Certificates and Trainings
Microkeratome
- Mechanical Microkeratome
- Hansatom Mechanical Microkeratome
- Nidek Mechanical Microkeratome
- Schwind Mechanical Microkeratome
Intralase
- Certified Specialized Training by Optronik Company in 2004
Intra-Corneal Ring
- Lasermed, INTACS Wet Lab Training
- Optronik Ferrara Ring Wet Lab Training
- Corneal Ring Certification
Our Doctors
A professional team of experienced and competent specialists.
Op. Dr. Deniz Oygar Baylançiçek
Specialist in Eye Diseases
25+ years of experience · 33,000+ operations
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Süleyman Kuğu
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
37+ years of experience · 36,000+ operations
