Retina Review Academy (Retina RA) is a free knowledge-sharing platform on vitreoretinal diseases for all eye care professionals around the world. You can upload high-quality images of your important and interesting cases by becoming a member of our website. After your posts are evaluated by our editorial board in terms of image quality and content, the posts deemed appropriate will be published first on our website and then on the @retina.review and the @retina.academy Instagram accounts.
The Retina RA website started broadcasting in January 2024 by combining the forces of @retina.review and @retina.academy accounts, which share posts about vitreoretinal diseases and have the highest number of followers on Instagram in this field.
Co-founders and Editors
M. Giray Ersoz, MD, FEBO
- Arel University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
- Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
Prof. M. Giray Ersöz is a vitreoretinal surgeon and medical retina specialist. He is internationally recognized for his expertise in multimodal retinal imaging, vitreoretinal surgery, complicated cataract surgery, scleral fixation techniques, and pachychoroid diseases. His research, educational initiatives, and international collaborations have contributed significantly to advancing retinal education and clinical practice.
Kemal Tekin, MD, FEBO
Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara, Turkey
Dr. Kemal Tekin is a vitreoretinal surgeon and medical retina specialist with a particular interest in multimodal retinal imaging and inherited retinal diseases. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to ophthalmic imaging, scientific research, and retinal education. He has made important contributions to ophthalmic education through high-quality scientific publications and digital learning platforms.
Mehmet Orkun Sevik, MD
Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
Dr. Mehmet Orkun Sevik is an ophthalmologist with expertise in vitreoretinal surgery, scleral fixation techniques and retinal disease. His academic interests focus on clinical retina, multimodal imaging, and evidence-based ophthalmology. He actively contributes to retinal education through scientific collaboration and editorial activities.
Technical Editor
Furkan Kirik, MD
Bezmialem Vakif University, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul Türkiye
Dr. Furkan Kırık is an ophthalmologist with a special interest in oculoplastic surgery, retinal diseases, and artificial intelligence applications in ophthalmology. As Technical Editor of Retina RA, he plays an essential role in maintaining the platform’s scientific quality, technical standards, and educational content while supporting the development of innovative digital learning resources for ophthalmologists.
Associate Editor
Merve Inanc Tekin, MD, FEBO
Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara, Turkey
Dr. Merve İnanç Tekin is an ophthalmologist with a special interest in complicated cataract surgery, scleral fixation techniques, uveitis, ocular inflammatory diseases, and retinal disorders. She combines clinical expertise with academic research and educational activities, contributing to the dissemination of up-to-date knowledge in ophthalmology through scientific publications and digital education.
