معرفی
Doç. Dr. Selim Genç serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Istanbul Okan University since December 2024, following a distinguished career spanning over 25 years at major Istanbul hospitals including Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital (1995-2016), Beyoğlu Eye Hospital (2016-2021), and Sancaktepe İlhan Varank Hospital (2021-2022) where he served as Head of Ophthalmology Clinic.
His educational background includes:
- Medical Degree: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine (1993)
- Ophthalmology Specialization: Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2 (1990-1993)
- Clinical Training: Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Hospital (1993-1995)
- Associate Professorship: University Council (2021)
Dr. Genç specializes in complex corneal and cataract surgeries with particular expertise in keratoconus management, corneal transplantation techniques, and refractive error correction. His clinical practice encompasses advanced procedures including deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), scleral-fixated intraocular lenses, and accelerated corneal cross-linking. He maintains active research in surgical innovations for corneal ectatic disorders and post-refractive cataract surgery complications, with emphasis on improving graft survival rates and visual outcomes.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant research themes in corneal transplantation (47%), cataract surgery innovations (27%), and keratoconus management (13%), demonstrating consistent specialization in surgical ophthalmology with strong clinical-translational focus. His work frequently addresses technical refinements in sutureless scleral fixation, graft sizing algorithms, and pediatric cross-linking protocols.
Professional recognition includes:
- TOD 47th National Congress Best Photo 3rd Prize (2013)
- TOD 52nd National Congress Best Video 2nd Prize (2018)
- Ministry of Health Certificate of Merit (2002, 2006)
- International service awards from Niger (2015) and Somalia (2020)
Dr. Genç serves as co-researcher on the Higher Education Council-funded project 'Characterization of lymphocytes infiltrating corneal grafts in rejection cases requiring retransplantation' (2019-2020) and has participated in numerous multicenter studies on keratoplasty outcomes and refractive surgery complications. His clinical collaborations extend to international medical missions in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting commitment to global ophthalmic care.
As active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, Société Française d'Ophtalmologie, and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, he contributes to advancing surgical standards through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications while maintaining a high-volume surgical practice focused on complex anterior segment disorders.
