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Dr. Leyla Kandur

Dr. Leyla Kandur

Ophthalmologist

Consultant

Graduation,

Istanbul, Turkey

Works at LIV Hospital, Istanbul

25 years of experience

About Dr. Leyla Kandur

  • Dr. Leyla Kandur is an eye specialist with over 25 years of experience in this profession.
  • The doctor's services include cornea, laser surgery, cataract, and many more.
  • Dr. Leyla Kandur earned her medical degree from Istanbul University Medical School in 1989 and went on to Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty to pursue a specialty in eye diseases in 1993. She was named the best student at the American Robert Gymnasium in 1983.
  • She finished her postdoctoral studies at Johns Hopkins University's Wilmer Eye Institute. 
  • She studied pre-segment surgery (cataract, cornea, and laser surgery) at the University of California between 1993 and 1997. 
  • She has spoken at numerous international conferences and published in the most prominent journals on behalf of the University of California. 
  • She has aided in the training of many ophthalmologists and researchers in the United States.
  • Bausch & Lomb honoured her as the best young researcher in 1997. 
  • She was then selected as the first and only Turkish ophthalmologist for the Eyestar programme by the University of California Jules Stein Eye Institute for her medical achievements and research.
  • Dr. Leyla Kandur is a member of the American Contact Lens Association, the American Academy of Eyes, the American Cataract and Refractive Surgery Association, the Vision Research Institute, and the American Academy of Eyes.
  • Dr. Leyla Kandur is fluent German and in English.

Location Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Special Interest

Eye diseases general Excimer laser Eye laser treatment- laser treatment for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism Lasik Femtolasik Lasek Prk Corneal diseases Keratoconus Corneal cross linking Dry eye Eye allergies Conjunctivitis

List Of Treatments

  • Orbital Exenteration Surgery
  • RETINAL SURGERY
  • Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
  • CORNEA TRANSPLANT
  • Corneal Transplantation - Eye Transplant
  • Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK)
  • DSEK - Descemets Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty
  • Myopia (Nearsightedness) Treatment
  • Astigmatism Treatment
  • Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Treatment
  • LASIK Procedure
  • Epi-LASIK
  • Blade-Free LASIK
  • Laser Eye Surgery
  • Yag Laser Capsulotomy
  • Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery
  • Spectacle Removal Surgery
  • Endocyclophotocoagulation ECP
  • Gonioplasty (Iridoplasty)
  • Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
  • Laser Iridotomy
  • Trabeculectomy
  • Vitrectomy
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Intacs Corneal Implants
  • Strabismus Surgery - Eye Muscle Surgery
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Phacoemulsification
  • Cataract Implant Surgery
  • Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
  • Small Incision Cataract Surgery
  • Occuloplasty
  • Intraocular Implants (IOLs)
  • Pterygium Removal Surgery
  • Cosmetic Eye Surgery
  • Squint Surgery
  • Photorefractive Keratectomy
  • Retinal Detachment Surgery
  • Oculoplasty
  • Cataract Surgery First Eye with Toric Lens
  • Cataract Surgery first Eye with Multifocal Lens for Far and Near
  • Cataract Surgery second eye with IQ Lens
  • Vitrectomy with Retinal Detachment
  • Trabeculectomy with Implant
  • ICL surgery
  • Plaque Brachytherapy
  • Glaucoma Treatment
  • Orbital surgery
  • Strabismus
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery
  • Lateral Tarsoraphy Local Single Eye
  • Prosthetic Eye

Work Experience of Dr. Leyla Kandur

Consultant, Dr. Leyla Kandur Eye Laser Center
Consultant, EyeSTAR Eye Laser Center
Consultant, Acıbadem Carousel Hospital
Consultant, Camlica Hayat Hospital
Consultant, Private Bodrum Hospital

Dr. Leyla Kandur's

  • , 1997, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Master's Specialization, University of California, San Diego, Shiley Eye Center
  • , 1993, Ophthalmology Specialization Training, Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
  • , 1993, Post-doctoral Study, Johns Hopkins University, The Wilmer Eye Institute
  • , 1989, Medical degree, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
  • Graduation, 1983, American Robert College

“Excellence in LASIK” Certificate from Dulaney Eye Foundation 1998 EyeSTAR Award (University of California, Los Angeles [UCLA]) 1997 Bausch & Lomb Pharmaceutical Best Young Investigator Award 1983 The Mary Mills Patrick Award (Best academic average for girls at American Robert College) 1983 Best average in international Atlantic-Pacific Math Contest Membership Turkish Ophthalmology Association Turkish Medical Association American Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

  • Celikkol L, Ahn D, Celikkol G, Feldman ST. Calculating intraocular lens power in eyes with keratoconus using videokeratography. J. Cataract Refract. Surg. 1996; 22:497-500.
  • Chavez S, Celikkol L, Feldman ST. Hyperopic shift and myopic regression in a patient seven years following radial keratotomy. J. Refract. Surg. 12:159-161, 1996.
  • Chavez S, Chayet A, Celikkol L, Parker J, Celikkol G, Feldman ST. Analysis of astigmatic keratotomy with a 5 mm optical clear zone. am. J. Ophthalmol. 1996; 121:65-76.
  • Iskeleli G, Oral AY, Celikkol L. Changes in corneal radius and thickness in response to extended wear of rigid gas permeable contact lenses. CLAO. 1996;22(2):133-135.
  • Celikkol L, Pavlopoulos G, Weinstein B, Celikkol G, Feldman ST. Calculation of intraocular lens power after radial keratotomy using videokeratography. am. J. Ophthalmol. 120(6):739-750, 1995.
  • Oguz V, Pazarli H, Ocakoglu O, Ustundag C, Celikkol L, Oguz O. Localisation oculaire de la pigmentation dans la melanocytose oculodermique. J.Fr. ophthalmol. 18 (1):40-43, 1995.
  • Tamcelik NY, Ustundag C, Ocakoglu O, Celikkol L. The effect of ALO 2145 on intraocular pressure rise caused by cycloplegia and mydriasis. T. Oft. Gas. 5:73-76, 1995.
  • Ocakoglu O, Yedigoz N, Ozdamar A, Ustundag C, Celikkol L. The effect of cataract on automated perimetry of glaucoma patients. T. Oft. Gas. 24:365-368, 1994.
  • Oguz V, Pazarli H, Ustundag C, Celikkol L, Ocakoglu O, Kaner G. Uveal malignant melanoma in oculodermal melanosis. T. Oft. Gas. 24:373-394, 1994.
  • Basarer T, Yigitsubay U, Celikkol L. Macular neovascularizations with juvenile origin. Ophthalmology 2(3):312-313, 1993.
  • Yedigöz N, Celikkol L, Devranoglu K, Akar S, Müftüoglu G, Özkan S. Nd: The relationship of early intraocular pressure increase after YAG laser iridotomy with changes in the type of glaucoma, energy level and anterior segment. T. Oft. Gas. 23:311-315, 1993.
  • Celikkol L. Linkage analysis for locating the gene responsible for Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (thesis book), Istanbul 1993.
  • Celikkol L, Celikkol G. A computer program on palindromic series. Turkish Science and Technology 12:29, 1987.

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More About Ophthalmologist

An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats all eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems in an individual.

Symptoms like Eye Pain, Eye Fatigue, Eye Infection, Blurry Vision, Light Sensitivity, Dry or Itchy Eyes, Flashes & Spots.

The tests include Color Vision Test, Computerized Optic Disc Imaging, Nerve Fiber Layer Analysis, Corneal Topography, Electro-Diagnostic Testing, Fluorescein Angiography, Ocular Coherence Tomography and Photography of the eye.

An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats all eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems in an individual whereas an Optometrist is a healthcare professional who provide primary vision care ranging from sight testing and correction to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of vision changes.

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