Patient Experience
As a 36-year-old vitiligo patient, I'd accepted my patches until Dr. Albayrak proposed an experimental repigmentation protocol combining narrowband UVB with topical JAK inhibitors and microneedling. She tracked progress using 3D imaging. After 11 months, 85% repigmentation occurred, including on my hands, which most doctors said was impossible.
I'm a 50-year-old beekeeper who developed recurrent cellulitis from multiple stings. Dr. Albayrak identified a specific venom allergy and created a desensitization protocol alongside a protective beekeeping suit modification. She collaborated with an entomologist to understand seasonal venom variations. I've maintained my apiary for two years without a single severe reaction.
After surviving a house fire at 29, I had extensive facial burns with contracture scars. Dr. Albayrak performed a revolutionary fractional CO2 laser series combined with autologous fibroblast injections harvested from behind my ear. The treatment restored mobility and texture remarkably. She also connected me with a psychological support group for burn survivors, addressing healing beyond the skin.
Our teenage son with Down syndrome developed aggressive behavioral changes. While others dismissed it as 'typical,' Dr. Can investigated and discovered silent thyroid dysfunction masquerading as behavioral issues. Correcting this transformed his personality back to his sunny self within weeks.
As a 72-year-old retired cartographer, I'd been losing my ability to see fine details for years, maps became blurry landscapes. Dr. Bulut discovered a rare form of macular degeneration that other doctors had missed. Her custom photodynamic therapy not only halted the progression but restored enough central vision that I can now read historical maps again. She treated my eyes with the same precision I once used to chart coastlines.
My 8-year-old daughter, a budding pianist, suddenly developed extreme light sensitivity and complained of 'rainbow halos.' Emergency services brought us to Dr. Bulut, who diagnosed acute angle-closure glaucoma within minutes, a condition almost unheard of in children. Her emergency laser iridotomy was performed with such calm expertise that my daughter was playing piano again in three days, calling Dr. Bulut her 'eye superhero.'
I'm a 34-year-old professional video game developer whose career was ending due to severe digital eye strain and unexplained double vision. Dr. Bulut identified a previously undiagnosed convergence insufficiency exacerbated by screen use. Instead of just prescribing glasses, she created a unique vision therapy program combining prism lenses with specific exercises. Now I can work 10-hour days without discomfort and recently launched my most successful game.
My 58-year-old husband, a marine biologist, developed a mysterious corneal infection after a research dive in the Black Sea. Multiple doctors were baffled by the rapidly progressing ulcer. Dr. Bulut cultured a rare saltwater-resistant bacterium and designed a targeted antibiotic regimen while performing an emergency amniotic membrane transplant. She saved not just his vision but his ability to continue underwater research.
As a 19-year-old art student with keratoconus, I was told I'd never be a professional painter due to progressive corneal thinning. Dr. Bulut performed corneal cross-linking combined with custom scleral lenses she personally designed. The transformation was miraculous, I now see colors with intensity I never knew existed and recently had my first gallery exhibition titled 'Through New Eyes.'
Our 6-month-old twins were born with congenital cataracts, one complete, one partial. Dr. Bulut performed sequential surgeries just days apart, using micro-incision techniques she adapted for infants. Her postoperative care involved coordinating with pediatric visual development specialists. At their one-year checkup, both babies track objects perfectly, and we have photos of them making eye contact for the first time.
I'm a 41-year-old night shift nurse who developed a retinal tear while lifting a patient. Dr. Bulut performed emergency laser retinopexy at 3 AM, then followed up with pneumatic retinopexy when she noticed a subtle re-detachment. Her round-the-clock monitoring and willingness to answer my anxious texts at all hours saved my career and my depth perception.
My 83-year-old mother, a former ballet teacher with advanced dementia, became terrified and combative about her worsening cataracts. Dr. Bulut developed a gentle sedation protocol and performed bilateral cataract surgery in one session to minimize trauma. The recovery was transformative, Mom now recognizes family photos again and spends hours watching ballet performances, her face illuminated with remembered joy.
As a 29-year-old competitive archer, I developed unexplained blurred vision in my dominant eye during the national championships. Dr. Bulut diagnosed a rare form of uveitis linked to an autoimmune condition I didn't know I had. Her targeted immunosuppressive therapy, carefully balanced to avoid systemic side effects, restored my 20/15 vision. I took gold at the next season's opener.
Our 15-year-old son, a coding prodigy, was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. While other doctors offered only grim prognoses, Dr. Bulut connected us with genetic researchers and implemented a comprehensive low-vision strategy including customized bioptic telescopes and digital accessibility training. She taught him to think of his remaining vision as 'high-efficiency code' rather than a deficit.
I'm a 47-year-old chef who suffered a chemical burn to both eyes when a pressurized container exploded in my kitchen. Dr. Bulut performed emergency limbal stem cell transplantation using tissue from my own healthy eye. Her innovative bandage contact lens protocol and nutritional guidance for corneal healing got me back to creating recipes within two months, with enhanced appreciation for visual presentation.
My 5-year-old daughter was born with aniridia (missing irises), causing extreme light sensitivity and nystagmus. Dr. Bulut custom-designed prosthetic iris implants with light-adjusting technology she helped develop. The surgery was timed precisely during visual development windows. My daughter now plays outside without pain and proudly tells people she has 'special sun-protection eyes.'
As a 63-year-old retired glassblower, I developed a complex secondary glaucoma from decades of infrared exposure. Dr. Bulut created a combined MIGS (minimally invasive glaucoma surgery) procedure tailored to my unusual anatomy. She preserved both my vision and the delicate pressure sensitivity in my hands that's essential for my craft, allowing me to continue teaching traditional techniques.
I'm a 31-year-old documentary filmmaker who suddenly lost central vision in my left eye while on assignment. Dr. Bulut diagnosed a rare optic neuritis variant and coordinated with neurologists to rule out MS. Her high-dose steroid protocol and neuroprotective supplements restored my vision completely. I've since produced a documentary about vision preservation in extreme environments, featuring her work.
My 90-year-old grandfather, a Holocaust survivor with complex trauma triggers around medical settings, needed urgent vitrectomy for a non-clearing vitreous hemorrhage. Dr. Bulut spent hours learning his history, modified the surgical environment to avoid triggers, and used her calm presence to guide him through awake surgery. He calls her 'the gentle-eyed healer' and finally allowed family photos to be taken again.
Dr. Prof. MD. Nurten Kucuk provided exceptional care for my ent condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.