# Op. Dr. Nail Sönmez

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**Chief Physician / Specialist in Eye Diseases**

> **Summary:** Op. Dr. Nail Sönmez is the chief physician and a specialist in eye diseases at Kudret Eye İstanbul, in practice since 1994 with 32 years of experience and more than 53,000 cases. Dr. Sönmez focuses on cataract surgery, retinal diseases and glaucoma treatment, speaks English and Arabic and manages the examination and treatment of patients coming from abroad.

## Quick Facts
- **Title:** Chief Physician, Specialist in Eye Diseases
- **Experience:** 32 years (since 1994)
- **Cases:** 53.000+
- **Languages:** English, Arabic
- **Hospital:** Kudret Eye İstanbul
- **Working hours:** Monday - Friday 09.00 - 18.00; Saturday 09.00 - 13.00

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## Areas of Expertise
- Cataract Surgery
- Retinal Diseases
- Glaucoma Treatment
- Cornea Diseases
- Intraocular Lens Treatments
- Laser Surgery
- Eye Aesthetics

## Education
- **1988-1994:** Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine (English Program)
- **1997-2001:** Specialization Training, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (CAPA), Department of Ophthalmology

## Certificates
- **Microkeratome:** Mechanical, Hansatom, Nidek and Schwind mechanical microkeratomes
- **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

## Examination and Treatment Approach
- Every journey starts with a detailed eye examination: visual acuity, eye pressure, cornea and retina assessment and any imaging tests in the same visit.
- The treatment decision rests on these measurements, the patient's age, the distances they rely on most and their general health; options, expected results and risks are discussed with the patient.
- When surgery is needed, preparation and post-operative check-ups are handled by the same team; pre-operative tests are completed at the same hospital.

## Tests Used in the Examination
Tests are completed in the same visit, are painless and most never touch the eye. Which tests are needed is decided during the examination.
- **Refraction and corneal curvature:** the first automated measurement, the basis of the prescription.
- **Eye pressure:** measured without touching the eye with a short puff of air, no drops.
- **Corneal map:** topography and Scheimpflug scanning for thickness and curvature; used for keratoconus screening and laser suitability.
- **Quality of vision:** wavefront analysis separates corneal from lens error; weighed when choosing between laser and lens exchange.
- **Retina and optic nerve:** OCT, colour fundus photography and visual field testing detect macular, glaucoma and diabetes-related changes before the patient notices them.
- **Optical biometry:** calculates intraocular lens power when surgery is planned.