Prof. Dr. Kapran Ziya
Neoretina Eye Clinic – Istanbul, Turkiye

Dr. Kapran graduated from Istanbul University School of Medicine.
His clinical ophthalmology training was at the Gazi Medical School, Ankara.
He worked as teaching faculty member and Deputy Chief of Istanbul Education and Research Hospital between 1991 – 2001.
He became Chief of the second eye clinic of Beyoglu Eye Hospital – Istanbul between 2001 – 2011.
Dr. Kapran designed different instruments for vitreoretinal surgery.
His main fields of interest are vitreoretinal surgery, small gauge vitrectomy, and ocular trauma.

Summary of Experience in Ophthalmology

• Extensive experience in advanced vitreoretinal surgery
• Contributing to teaching microsurgery for more than 33 years

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmic Association
• Vitreoretinal Society of Turkish Ophthalmic Association
• EVRS – European Vitreoretinal Society
• EURETINA
• American Academy of Ophthalmology – Member

Achievements

• Scientific papers:
  • 50 in International (SCI, SCI-Expanded) journals
  • 70 in International Ophthalmology Meetings
  • 62 in Turkish Medical Journals
  • 188 in Turkish Ophthalmology Society Congresses
• Lectures, paper presentations, instruction courses, chairing, live surgery sessions in Turkiye, Europe, and USA

Executive and Administrative Positions

• 2021 – 2023: President, Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• 2019 – 2021: General Secretary, Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• 2011 – 2023: Member, Turkish Ophthalmological Association Executive Committee
• 2004 – 2006: President, Executive Committee of Istanbul Branch of Turkish Ophthalmic Association
• 2010 – 2012: President, Vitreoretinal Surgery Society of Turkish Ophthalmic Association
• 2009 – 2011: Secretary, Vitreoretinal Surgery Society of Turkish Ophthalmic Association
• 2004 – 2018: Executive Member, Vitreoretinal Surgery Society of Turkish Ophthalmic Association
• 2004 – 2006: Treasury, Executive Committee of Istanbul Branch of Turkish Ophthalmic Association