Assoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Tuncer

Assoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Tuncer

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Curriculum Vitae

27+ Years of Experience
10.000+ Happy Patients
20+ Scientific Publications

  • Nevşehir, 1982

  • 1999-2005 Ankara University School of Medicine (Medical Education)
  • 2005-2010 Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology (Residency)
  • 2010-2011 GATA Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital (Military Service)
  • 2011-2012 İnebolu State Hospital (Compulsory Service)
  • 2013-2023 Alfa Medical Center
  • 2020-2021 Izmir University of Economics (Associate Professorship)
  • 2023-2025 Izmir Can Hospital

  • Over 10,000 surgical cases

  • Turkish Ophthalmological Society
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
  • European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)

  • -Filler and Botulinum toxin applications

  • - Tuncer İ. Light & Optics and Refraction. Saatçi AO, editor. Ophthalmology. 5th edition. Güneş Medical Bookstores, 2022
  • Ankara, pp.19-25.

Scientific Studies

Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings

1.  Tuncer I, Unsal U. Acute Effect of Pseudoephedrine on Macular Microcirculation in Healthy Subjects: An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study. 21th European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA) Virtual. 9-12 September, 2021. (Free paper)

2.  Tuncer I. Comparison of Physical Properties and Annual Costs of Two Multi-dose Eye Drops Containing Latanoprost. 25th European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Virtual Winter Meeting. 19-21 February, 2021. (Free paper)

3.  Tuncer I. Comparison of the Effect of Brimonidine on Pupil Size in Glaucoma Patients and Healthy Subjects. 18th Congress of the Black Sea Ophthalmological Society and 11th Tbilisi International Ophthalmology Conference, BSOS-TIOC Joint Online Meeting. 19-20 December, 2020. Tbilisi, Georgia (Free paper)

4.  Tuncer I. Evaluation of Demographic Features and Presence of Symptom in Patients with Pterygium and Pinguecula. 5th International Hippocrates Congress on Medical and Health Sciences, Online Meeting. 18-19 December, 2020. Turkey (Oral presentation)

5.  Kucukerdonmez C, Zengin MO, Karahan E, Tuncer I, Cinar E. The Effect Of Caffeine On Choroidal Thickness In Young Healthy Subjects. The 5th World Congress On Contraversies In Ophthalmology (COPHy). 20-23 March, 2014. Lisbon, Portugal (Poster)

Papers Presented at National Scientific Meetings

1. Tuncer İ, Başar E, Atalay E. Radiofrequency Surgery in Blepharoplasty. TOD 44th National Congress, 29 September-3 October 2010, Antalya (oral presentation)

2. Tuncer İ, Arslan OŞ, Yetik H, Toker İ, Hasheminia A, Bilgeç MD. Combined Application of Pars Plana Vitrectomy and Penetrating Keratoplasty with the Aid of a Temporary Keratoprosthesis. TOD 43rd National Congress, 11-15 November 2009, Antalya (oral presentation)

3. Tuncer İ, Arslan OŞ, Özdamar A, Cicik E, Polat N, Buttanrı B. Application of Lamellar Keratoplasty in Herpetic Keratitis. TOD 42nd National Congress, 19-23 November 2008, Antalya (oral presentation)

4. Tuncer İ, Arslan OŞ, Özdamar A, Cicik E, Ünal M, Özkök A, Hasheminia A. Tectonic-Therapeutic Lamellar Keratoplasty. TOD 40th National Congress, 28 October-1 November 2006, Antalya (oral presentation)

5. Mangan MS, Tuncer İ. Efficacy of Müller muscle-conjunctival resection and/or tarsectomy combination in blepharoptosis patients with corneal grafts. TOD 2020 Virtual National Congress and Live Surgery Combined Meeting, 09-13 December 2020 (oral presentation)

6. Mangan MS, Tuncer İ. The Effect of Cycloplegia on Ocular Biometry and Intraocular Lens Power in Different Age Groups. TOD 2020 Virtual National Congress and Live Surgery Combined Meeting, 09-13 December 2020 (oral presentation)

7. Bilgin S, Tuncer İ. Investigation of the Effects of Contact Lens Use on the Ocular Surface. TOD 2020 Virtual National Congress and Live Surgery Combined Meeting, 09-13 December 2020 (oral presentation)

8. Zengin MO, Yılmaz S, Çınar E, Karahan E, Tuncer İ, Küçükerdönmez C. Choroidal thickness changes in childhood and young adulthood. TOD 48th National Congress, 5-9 November 2014, Antalya (oral presentation)

9. Karahan E, Tuncer İ, Karaca A, Zengin MO. Comparison of the results of patients with and without scleral buckling added to pars plana vitrectomy in the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. TOD 47th National Congress, 6-10 November 2013, Antalya (oral presentation)

10. Yıldırım Y, Arslan OŞ, Cicik E, Özdamar A, Arici C, Hasheminia A. Tuncer İ. Long-term evaluation of our cases who underwent bilateral keratoplasty (lamellar and/or penetrating). TOD 41st National Congress, 30 October-2 November 2007, Antalya (oral presentation)

11. Tuncer İ, Polat N. Correlation Between Corneal Diameter, Corneal Refractive Power and Axial Length. TOD 48th National Congress, 5-9 November 2014, Antalya (poster)

12. Tuncer İ, Kaynak S, Karahan E. Comparison of Scleral Buckling Surgery Performed Under an Operating Microscope and Without an Operating Microscope in Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment. TOD 47th National Congress, 6-10 November 2013, Antalya (poster)

13. Polat N, Gündüz A, Tuncer İ, Mutlu K, Tuncer İ. The relationship between corneal elevation and anterior chamber parameters in keratoconus. TOD 49th National Congress, 4-8 November 2015, Istanbul (poster)

14. Zengin MO, Karahan E, Tuncer İ, Karaca A. Comparison of patients with and without prophylactic laser photocoagulation in pars plana vitrectomy performed for the treatment of intraocular lens dislocation. TOD 47th National Congress, 6-10 November 2013, Antalya (poster)

15. Zengin MO, Karahan E, Çınar E, Tuncer İ. Diurnal Intraocular Pressure Changes in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. TOD 47th National Congress, 6-10 November 2013, Antalya (poster)

16. Karahan E, Karaca A, Tuncer İ, Karaca D, Zengin MO. Comparison of the results of phakic and non-phakic patients in pars plana vitrectomy performed for diabetic vitreous hemorrhage. TOD 47th National Congress, 6-10 November 2013, Antalya (poster)

17. Polat N, Tuncer İ. Capsular Block Syndrome Caused by a Concave Intraocular Lens. TOD 47th National Congress, 6-10 November 2013, Antalya (poster)

18. Arslan OŞ, Tuncer İ, Yılmazbaş P, Doğan C, Mangan MS, Yetik H. Combined Application of Pars Plana Vitrectomy and Penetrating Keratoplasty with the Aid of a Temporary Keratoprosthesis. TOD 43rd National Congress, 11-15 November 2009, Antalya (video library)

19. Arslan OŞ, Arıcı C, Tuncer İ, Polat N, Bölükbaşı S. Combined Surgery for Anterior Segment Reconstruction (Combined Surgery of Keratoplasty, Anterior Vitrectomy, Glaucoma Tube Implantation and Sutured Intraocular Lens Implantation). TOD 43rd National Congress, 11-15 November 2009, Antalya (video library)

20. Arslan OŞ, Dikici K, Sarıcı AM, Polat N, Bölükbaşı S, Tuncer İ. Application of Automated Lamellar Keratoplasty with Descemet Stripping in Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS). TOD 42nd National Congress, 19-23 November 2008, Antalya (video library)

21. Arslan OŞ, Tamçelik N, Sarıcı AM, Polat N, Tuncer İ, Arıcı C. Glaucoma Tube Implantation with the Retrograde Method. TOD 42nd National Congress, 19-23 November 2008, Antalya (video library)

22. Arslan O.Ş, Sarici AM, Arici C, Özkök A, Tuncer İ. Small-Incision Bimanual Cataract Surgery. TOD 41st National Congress, 30 October-2 November 2007, Antalya (video library)

23. Arslan OŞ, Özkök A. Tuncer İ. A New Method in Penetrating Keratoplasty: Penetrating Keratoplasty with the Arslan Covered Cornea Technique. TOD 40th National Congress, 28 October-1 November 2006, Antalya (video presentation)

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

National Publications:

1. Tuncer İ. Comparison of the Physical Properties and Annual Costs of Two Multi-Dose Eye Drops Containing Latanoprost. Akd Tıp D. 2022;8(2):153-7

2. Tuncer İ, Bilgin S, Zengin MÖ, Yıldız S. Evaluation of Demographic Characteristics and Presence of Symptoms in Patients with Pterygium and Pinguecula. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol. 2022;31(1):1-6

3. Tuncer İ, Mangan MS, Destegül E, Çınar E. Recurrent Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion Caused by Carotid Artery Stenosis with Multiple Embolic Sources. MN Oftalmoloji. 2021;28(3):198-201

4. Tuncer İ, Zengin MÖ, Yıldız S. Comparison of the Effect of Brimonidine on Pupil Diameter in Glaucoma Patients and Healthy Individuals. MN Oftalmoloji. 2021;28(4):239-42

5. Tuncer İ, Polat N. Correlation Between Corneal Diameter, Corneal Refractive Power and Axial Length. MN Oftalmoloji. 2015;22(2):70-2

6. Tuncer İ, Zengin MO, Karahan E. Effects of the Menstrual Cycle on Subfoveal Choroidal Thickness. MN Oftalmoloji. 2015;22(1):14-6

7.    Tuncer İ, Karahan E, Zengin MO. Haemorrhagic Conjunctival Retention Cyst. Erciyes Med J. 2015;37(2):78-80

8. Tuncer İ, Karahan E, Zengin MO. Evaluation of Anterior Chamber Depth, Lens Thickness, Vitreous Length and Axial Length in the Adult Population. Glo-Kat. 2014;9(3):185-8

9. Tuncer İ, Kaynak S, Karahan E, Zengin MO. Comparison of Scleral Buckling Surgery Performed Under an Operating Microscope and Without an Operating Microscope in Retinal Detachment with Tears. Turk J Ophthalmol. 2014;44(3):175-8

10. Tuncer İ, Karahan E, Zengin MO, Polat N, Aydın R. Comparison of Scheimpflug Imaging and Optical Coherence Tomography in Central Corneal Thickness Measurement. Glo-Kat. 2014;9(1):19-22

11. Tuncer İ, Zengin MO, Karahan E. Comparison of Anterior Chamber Depth and Axial Length Measurements with IOLMaster and A-Scan Ultrasound. Glo-Kat. 2014;9(2):89-92

12. Tuncer İ, Karahan E, Zengin MO. Measurement of Subfoveal Choroidal Thickness in Normal Eyes with Optical Coherence Tomography. Ret-Vit. 2014;22(2):137-9

13. Tuncer İ, Bilgeç MD, Polat N, Bülbül A. Clinical Features and Surgical Outcomes in Patients with Sensory Heterotropia. MN Oftalmoloji. 2013;20(2):123-6

14. Tuncer İ, Aydın A, Bilgeç MD. Ophthalmic Needle Types and Suture Materials. Turk J Ophthalmol. 2012;42(2):139-45

15.   Tuncer İ. Görme Keskinliğini Azaltan Optik Disk Druseni. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol. 2011;20(1):256-9

16. Tuncer İ, Başar E, Atalay E. Radiofrequency Surgery in Blepharoplasty. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol. 2010;19(3):155-60

17. Bilgin S, Tuncer İ, Toyran S. Effects of Antioxidant Vitamin and Mineral Therapy in a Phototoxic Retinopathy Model Created in Rabbits for Age-Related Macular Degeneration. MN Oftalmoloji. 2020;27(3):161-5

18. Zengin MO, Çınar E, Tuncer İ, Karahan E, Küçükerdönmez C. A Case Report Characterized by a Foreign Body in the Iridocorneal Angle Presenting with Findings Resembling Disciform Keratitis. Glo-Kat. 2015;10(1):55-7

19. Zengin N, Zengin MÖ, Çınar E, Karahan E, Tuncer İ, Küçükerdönmez C. Calcinosis in the Upper Eyelid Resulting from Extravasation of Calcium Gluconate from an Unsuitable Intravenous Catheter. Behçet Uz Çocuk Hast Derg. 2015;5(1):61-4

20. Polat N, Tuncer İ. Capsular Block Syndrome Caused by a Concave Intraocular Lens. Glo-Kat. 2014;9(4):285-7

21. Zengin MÖ, Karahan E, Özyurtlu F, Tuncer İ, Pekel N, Çınar E, Küçükerdönmez C. The Effect of Blood Pressure Regulation on Choroidal Thickness. Ret-Vit. 2014;22(3):213-6

22.   Polat N, Tuncer I. Tears Stability of Acute Infective and Allergic Conjunctivitis. J Turgut Ozal Med Cent. 2014;21(3):177-80

23. Karahan E. Tuncer İ. Results of Optical Correction and Patching Therapy for Anisometropic Amblyopia in Children Aged 7-17 Years. Behcet Uz Cocuk Hast Derg. 2014;4(2):103-8

24. Polat N, Aydın EY, Tuncer İ. Optical Aberrations and Wavefront. Turk J Ophthalmol. 2014;44(4):306-11

25. Polat N, Tuncer İ, Karahan E, Zengin MO. The Effect of Nd: YAG Laser Capsulotomy on Visual Acuity, Intraocular Pressure, Central Corneal Thickness and Refractive Status. Turk J Ophthalmol. 2014;44(4):275-9

26. Zengin MO, Karahan E, Tuncer İ, Çınar E, Kücükerdönmez C. Evaluation of Anterior Segment Parameters of Patients with Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome with an Optical Low Coherence Reflectometry Device. Glo-Kat. 2014;9(2):97-100

27. Zengin N, Zengin MÖ, Karahan E, Tuncer İ. Changes in Intraocular Pressure and Central Corneal Thickness in Premature Newborns. Behçet Uz Çocuk Hast Derg. 2014;4(1):20-4

28. Polat N, Tuncer İ. Bilateral Multiple Zeiss Cysts. MN Oftalmoloji. 2013;20(3):220-1

29. Arslan OŞ, Tuncer İ, Atalay E. Lamellar Keratoplasty in Herpes Keratitis. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol. 2010;19(4):203-7

International Publications:

1.  Tuncer I, Unsal U. Acute Effect of Pseudoephedrine on Macular Microcirculation in Healthy Subjects: An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study. Jpn J Ophthalmol. 2022;66(1):94-100

2.  Tuncer I, Zengin MÖ, Yıldız S. The Effect of Cycloplegia on the Ocular Biometry and Intraocular Lens Power Based on Age. Eye (Lond). 2021;35(2):676-81

3.  Tuncer I, Bilgin S, Zengin MÖ, Mangan MS, Karaca A, Doğan C, Çınar E. Effect of Brimonidine Tartrate 0.15% on Scotopic Pupil Size and Upper Eyelid Position: Controlled Trial. Eye (Lond). 2021;35(2):672-5

4.  Tuncer I, Karahan E, Zengin MO, Atalay E, Polat N. Choroidal Thickness in Relation to Sex, Age, Refractive Error, and Axial Length in Healthy Turkish Subjects. Int Ophthalmol. 2015;35(3):403-10

5.  Tuncer I, Karahan E, Zengin MO. Comparison of the Retinomax Hand-Held Autorefractor Versus Table-Top Autorefractor and Retinoscopy. Int J Ophthalmol. 2014;7(3):491-5

6.  Tuncer I, Karahan E, Zengin MO. Comparement of Stero Fundus Photography with Fundus Fluorescein Angiography for the Incidence of Cilioretinal Arteries. Spektrum Augenheilkd. 2013;27(5):245-8

7.  Karahan E, Zengin MO, Tuncer I, Zengin N. Correlation of Intraocular Pressure with Central Corneal Thickness in Premature and Full-Term Newborns. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2015;25(1):14-7

8.  Zengin MO, Cinar E, Karahan E, Tuncer I, Yilmaz S, Kocaturk T, Kucukerdonmez C. Choroidal Thickness Changes in Patients with Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. Int Ophthalmol. 2015;35(4):513-7

9.  Zengin MO, Cinar E, Karahan E, Tuncer I, Kucukerdonmez C. The Effect of Caffeine on Choroidal Thickness in Young Healthy Subjects. Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2015;34(2):112-6

10.   Karahan E, Tuncer I, Zengin MO, Kucukerdonmez C, Kaynak S. Spontaneous Resolution of Macular Edema after Silicone Oil Removal. Int J Ophthalmol. 2014;7(6):1005-9

11.   Zengin MO, Karahan E, Yilmaz S, Cinar E, Tuncer I, Kucukerdonmez C. Association of Choroidal Thickness with Eye Growth: A Cross-Sectional Study of Individuals between 4 and 23 Years. Eye (Lond). 2014;28(12):1482-7

12.   Zengin MO, Tuncer I, Karahan E. Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer Thickness Changes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: One Year Follow-up Results. Int J Ophthalmol. 2014;7(4):704-8

13.   Karahan E, Tuncer I, Zengin MO. The Effect of ND:YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy Size on Refraction, Intraocular Pressure, and Macular Thickness. J Ophthalmol. 2014;2014:846385

14.   Karahan E, Zengin MO, Tuncer I. Correlation of Choroidal Thickness With Outer and Inner Retinal Layers. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2013;44(6):544-8

15.   Arslan OS, Unal M, Tuncer I, Yücel I. Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Using Big-Bubble Technique for Treatment of Corneal Stromal Scars. Cornea. 2011;30(6):629-33

16.   Karahan E, Tuncer I, Er D, Zengin MO. Correlation of Peripapillary Choroidal Thickness and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Normal Subjects and in Patients with Glaucoma. Semin Ophthalmol. 2017;32(5):602-6

17.   Karahan E, Tuncer I, Er D, Ulkumen B. Comparison of First 50 and Subsequent 74 Surgeries of Transcanalicular Laser Dacryocystorhinostomy Performed by a Surgeon Team. Open J Ophthalmol. 2016;6(2):80-5

18.   Mangan MS, Arıcı C, Tuncer İ, Yetik H. Isolated Anterior Lens Capsule Rupture Secondary to Blunt Trauma: Pathophysiology and Treatment. Turk J Ophthalmol. 2016;46(4):197-9

19.   Mangan MS, Atalay E, Arıcı C, Tuncer İ, Bilgeç MD. Comparison of Different Types of Complications in the Phacoemulsification Surgery Learning Curve According to Number of Operations Performed. Turk J Ophthalmol. 2016;46(1):7-10