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Prof. Dr. Ömer Faruk Yılmaz, a pioneer in ophthalmology, has dedicated his career to transforming eye care through advanced technology and patient-centered innovation. With over four decades of surgical experience and more than 6,000 successful eye operations during his early tenure in Germany, Prof. Yılmaz continues to provide world-class care to patients at Liv Hospital. His expertise covers cataract, refractive, corneal, and anterior segment surgeries, performed using the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure faster recovery, enhanced comfort, and long-term visual clarity.
At Liv Hospital, Prof. Yılmaz combines precision medicine with compassionate care. Each treatment plan is uniquely tailored to the patient’s lifestyle and visual needs, supported by cutting-edge diagnostic imaging and laser systems. He played a key role in introducing several breakthrough techniques in Türkiye, including Extracapsular Cataract Surgery with Posterior Chamber Lens Implantation, Phakic IOL for high myopia, and LASEK for myopic correction, setting new benchmarks in ophthalmic surgery. His philosophy is simple yet profound: to restore vision through safe, effective, and personalized care built on trust, innovation, and clinical excellence.
As one of Türkiye’s most respected ophthalmologists, Prof. Dr. Ömer Faruk Yılmaz stands as a leading academic authority whose contributions have shaped modern eye surgery and education. A graduate and specialist of Hacettepe University, he earned his professorship at 100. Yıl University and served as the Chief of Beyoğlu Training and Research Hospital, where he established the country’s first Ministry of Health-affiliated eye hospital. His academic achievements include over 150 scientific papers, international presentations, and live surgical broadcasts, milestones that have brought global recognition to Turkish ophthalmology.
Prof. Yılmaz has held leadership roles in numerous prestigious institutions, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, where he served as Vice President and Scientific Chair. His pioneering work, from developing the Yılmaz Posterior Chamber Lens to introducing thermocoagulation for hyperopia, reflects his commitment to evidence-based medicine and scientific advancement. As both an educator and innovator, he continues to inspire future generations of ophthalmologists through research, mentorship, and an unwavering dedication to the art and science of vision care.
Prof. Dr. Ömer Faruk Yılmaz, a pioneer in ophthalmology, has dedicated his career to transforming eye care through advanced technology and patient-centered innovation. With over four decades of surgical experience and more than 6,000 successful eye operations during his early tenure in Germany, Prof. Yılmaz continues to provide world-class care to patients at Liv Hospital. His expertise covers cataract, refractive, corneal, and anterior segment surgeries, performed using the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure faster recovery, enhanced comfort, and long-term visual clarity.
At Liv Hospital, Prof. Yılmaz combines precision medicine with compassionate care. Each treatment plan is uniquely tailored to the patient’s lifestyle and visual needs, supported by cutting-edge diagnostic imaging and laser systems. He played a key role in introducing several breakthrough techniques in Türkiye, including Extracapsular Cataract Surgery with Posterior Chamber Lens Implantation, Phakic IOL for high myopia, and LASEK for myopic correction, setting new benchmarks in ophthalmic surgery. His philosophy is simple yet profound: to restore vision through safe, effective, and personalized care built on trust, innovation, and clinical excellence.
As one of Türkiye’s most respected ophthalmologists, Prof. Dr. Ömer Faruk Yılmaz stands as a leading academic authority whose contributions have shaped modern eye surgery and education. A graduate and specialist of Hacettepe University, he earned his professorship at 100. Yıl University and served as the Chief of Beyoğlu Training and Research Hospital, where he established the country’s first Ministry of Health-affiliated eye hospital. His academic achievements include over 150 scientific papers, international presentations, and live surgical broadcasts, milestones that have brought global recognition to Turkish ophthalmology.
Prof. Yılmaz has held leadership roles in numerous prestigious institutions, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, where he served as Vice President and Scientific Chair. His pioneering work, from developing the Yılmaz Posterior Chamber Lens to introducing thermocoagulation for hyperopia, reflects his commitment to evidence-based medicine and scientific advancement. As both an educator and innovator, he continues to inspire future generations of ophthalmologists through research, mentorship, and an unwavering dedication to the art and science of vision care.
