Education:

•1986-1992: Medical Degree, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Turkey

•1992-1997: Residency in Ophthalmology, Ege University Hospital Ophthalmology Department, İzmir, Turkey

Professional Experience:

•1997-2004: Specialist in Medical and Surgical Retina, Ege University Hospital Ophthalmology Department

•2004-2010: Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Ege University Hospital

•2010-2013: Professor of Ophthalmology, Ege University Hospital

•2012-2016: Ophthalmologist, Ekol Eye Hospital, İzmir, Turkey

•2016-Present: Retina Diseases and Vitreoretinal Surgery Specialist, Private Kaşkaloğlu Eye Hospital, İzmir, Turkey

Specialized Training:

•Advanced training in Retinal Diseases and Vitreoretinal Surgery at clinics in Antwerp, Belgium; Frankfurt, Germany; and Duisburg, Germany.

Areas of Expertise:

•Retinal Surgery

•Retinal Detachment Surgery

•Cataract Surgery

•Complications of Cataract Surgery

and secondary IOL implantations

•Telescopic Intraocular Lenses

•Multifocal Lenses

•Penetrating Injuries and Intraocular Foreign Bodies

•Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment

•Epiretinal Membrane Surgery

•Treatment of Intraocular Hemorrhages

•Macular Hole Treatment

•Retinitis Pigmentosa Treatment

•Treatment of Macular Degeneration

•Retinopathy of Prematurity

Professional Memberships:

•Turkish Ophthalmology Association (Active member of the Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit, Medical Retina Unit, and Ocular Traumatology Unit)

•European Vitreoretinal Society

•American Academy of Ophthalmology

•American Society of Retina Specialists

•EURETINA

•European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

•Black Sea Ophthalmology Society

Contributions and Innovations:

•Designer of the “Erakgün spatula knife” and “Erakgün snare,” instruments used in vitrectomy surgeries and recognized in medical literature.

Contact Information:

•Current Institution: Private Kaşkaloğlu Eye Hospital

•Address: 1400 Street No:10, Alsancak, İzmir, Turkey

•Phone: +90 532 396 26 20

•Email: info@kaskaloglu.com

• Website: https://tansuerakgun.com/en/