Dr. Erkan Duman is a highly dedicated ophthalmologist with extensive experience in treating complex eye conditions and performing advanced surgical procedures. With a strong educational background and several years of hands-on experience, he has become a recognized name in the field of ophthalmology, both in Turkey and internationally. Dr. Duman specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and keratoplasty, where his clinical expertise and research have led to significant contributions. He is committed to providing the highest level of care to his patients, staying at the forefront of ophthalmic advancements.

Education:

• İçel Anatolian High School (1999-2003)
• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (2004-2010)
• Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Eye Clinic Residency (2011-2015)
• Istanbul Retina Institute, Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program (2016-2018) Professional Experience
• General Practitioner, Gebze Health Center No. 1 (2010)
• General Practitioner, Karamürsel State Hospital (2010-2011)
• Ophthalmology Specialist, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Private Training and Research Hospital Eye Clinic (2011-2015)
• Ophthalmology Specialist, Istanbul Tuzla State Hospital (2015-2017)
• Ophthalmology Specialist, SBU Umraniye Training and Research Hospital Eye Clinic (2017-2018)
• Ophthalmology Specialist, SBU Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital Eye Clinic (2018-2020)
• Ophthalmology Specialist, Ordu University Training and Research Hospital Eye Clinic (2020-Present)

Thesis:
"Different Suture Techniques in Keratoconus Patients Undergoing Penetrating Keratoplasty: Effect on Postoperative Astigmatism and Visual Prognosis" (2015)

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (2010)
• Ophthalmology Specialist (2015)
• Assistant Professor (2021)

Awards:

• Turkey 4th Place in Basic Sciences in the Specialization in Medicine Exam (2010)
• Turkey 13th Place in Clinical Sciences in the Specialization in Medicine Exam (2010)
• European Board of Ophthalmology Exam High Success Award (2017)
• Most Operations Performed Award, Army Region (2020)
• Best Surgical Video Award, 16th Iraq Ophthalmology Conference (2021)

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association (2012)
• American Ophthalmology Association (2015)
• European Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Association (2017)
• European Vitreoretinal Surgeons Association (2018)

Scientific Publications:

• "Relationship of First Graft Life with Second Graft Success in Repetitive Penetrating Keratoplasty Applications" – Journal of Glaucoma-Cataract, 2016
• "The Effects of Different Suture Techniques on Postoperative Astigmatism and Visual Prognosis in Keratoconus Patients" – Boğaziçi Medical Journal, 2017
• "Bilateral Cloudy Cornea: Is the Usual Suspect Congenital Hereditary Endothelial Dystrophy or Stromal Dystrophy?" – BMJ Case Reports, 2016

Book Chapters:

• Chemical Burns, Wills Eye Institute 5-Minute Ophthalmology Consult (2015)
• Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Wills Eye Institute 5-Minute Ophthalmology Consult (2015)
• Acute Viral Conjunctivitis, Wills Eye Institute 5-Minute Ophthalmology Consult (2015)

Conference Participation:

• Invited Speaker, 16th Iraq National Ophthalmology Conference (2021)
• Invited Speaker, Erbil Vision Ophthalmology Conference, 17th Iraq National Ophthalmology Conference (2022)
• Numerous presentations and posters at the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Congresses (2012-2022)