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Karaca Umut
15
years of experience
12000+
treatments performed

Karaca Umut — Antalya

4.7
Excellent score
13 patient verified reviews
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1-5 of 13 reviews
Eva • Presbyopia Treatment
Germany
18 Oct 2026
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Anonymous • Laser eye surgery
United Kingdom
8 July 2026
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The recovery so far is better than expected
If you're considering this procedure, my main advice is to bring a physical card for payment. I used Apple Pay, which had a low transaction limit and forced me to make about 20 separate payments to cover the cost. Medically, everything was straightforward. I had lens replacement in both eyes on the same day, and the recovery so far is better than expected. my doctor, who took the time to explain which technique suited my eyes and was very honest about the realistic vision outcome I could anticipate. I must also say a huge thank you to the night nurse ( mirve ) I think was her name she was outstanding and took good care of me . It was reassuring that there were no additional expenses. The one thing to note is that there was little contact from the clinic after I left, but the core service was solid.
I can’t speak highly enough of the treatment from all staff especially mirve who looked after me through the night she came every hour to do my drops until I asked her to come at 6.00 in morning she gave me an extension number incase I needed anything before six , which I did at 5.00am she immediately came to my room and sorted my issue the operation went perfect and after only two days I can see better than I have in the last 18 years 👌👍👌 thank you everyone
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Anonymous • ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
United Kingdom
9 May 2026
Verified review.
My distance vision is now crystal clear at 20/20, which is a massive change from my previous prescription in the -3 to -6 diopter range
My biggest worry before getting LASIK was the risk of side effects like long-term dry eyes or glare. I can honestly say my recovery has been very straightforward so far. I’ve had no dryness at all, and even better, I haven’t noticed any halos or glare in low light, which was a huge relief for me. My distance vision is now crystal clear at 20/20, which is a massive change from my previous prescription in the -3 to -6 diopter range. Overall, the whole process was solid. Of course, everyone’s experience will vary, and when I was researching beforehand, I saw many people discussing side effects that I personally did not experience at all. I had the LASIK treatment rather than SMILE, so this review is based on my own LASIK experience. Make sure to do all your research beforehand. If your main concern is whether the clinic is good to get the procedure done, then in simple terms, yes, it is. Like any place, there are things outside of the actual surgery that could be improved, but I would recommend looking through reviews carefully and moving forward with what you personally feel comfortable and confident with.
The staff were good, the room provided was also great, and the surgery went very fast and smoothly with no issues at all. Everyone was kind and helpful throughout the experience. The staff who brought the food and checked in were especially nice. There was one individual in particular I’m not sure of his name, but he spoke English and was incredibly sweet, always checking in and asking if everything was okay. He definitely made the whole experience much better and more comfortable.
One area for improvement would be communication, as English seems to be limited mainly to the coordinator and doctor . If you need to ask other staff or reception for help or information, it can sometimes be a little difficult to navigate. I would recommend having a translation app available and making sure you have your in-hospital coordinator’s contact number handy, as following things up through reception or other staff is not easy . There was also a slight issue with payment, so I would recommend having a backup payment method or checking beforehand what to do if the card machine does not work, since payments are handled directly there. This is especially important if you are travelling from abroad, as I travelled from the UK.
Anonymous • LASIK eye surgery
United Kingdom
23 Oct 2025
Verified review.
The process went smoothly from start to end, although it did go quickly it all went well
The process went smoothly from start to end, although it did go quickly it all went well. Plenty of staff and the translator was always there when I needed. The hospital helpfully arranged transport efficiently.
The process, staff availability
Little time for empathy as the clinic was very busy and I did have some nerves about the procedure
Bob • IOLs implantation
Belgium
26 Oct 2025
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Wonderful doctor and the best there is in whole turkey
Because Dr hakan was referenced by friends I went to him. Wonderful doctor and the best there is in whole turkey.
All are the best. Everything AAA,+++
Hospital food 😂
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Qualifications

Place and Date of Birth 
Ankara, 1980 

Foreign Languages 
English 

Education and Experience 
1998 – 2004 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine 
2005 – 2007 6th Motorized Infantry Brigade Infirmary, Şırnak (General Practitioner) 2007 – 2011 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology (Specialization) 
2011 – 2018 Isparta Military Hospital / Isparta Yunus Emre State Hospital (Specialist Physician) 
2018 – 2022 Süleyman Demirel University, Department of Ophthalmology (Assistant Professor) 
2019 – 2019 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology Vitreoretinal Surgery Course 
2022 – 2024 Lara Anatolia Hospital (Associate Professor) 

Number of Scientific Publications 
Over 50 scientific publications 
 

Clinical Experience 
13 years of active practice in ophthalmology; experience with over 10,000 cases 

Procedures Performed

  • Cataract surgery with IOL replacement (Single and both eyes)
  • LASIK and IntraLase laser eye surgery
  • ReLEx SMILE and Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
  • Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) for keratoconus
  • Strabismus treatment and surgical correction
  • Artisan Iris and Claw Lens applications
    Oculoplasty (eyelid surgery)

    Professional Memberships 
    Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
    American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 

    Certifications 
    International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Optics, Refraction & Instruments (2019)
     International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Basic Sciences (2019) International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Clinical Examination (2020) International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Fellowship of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) (2021) 
    European Board of Ophthalmology – Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) (2021) 
    Awards 3rd Place for Best Research, 43rd National Congress of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD), 2009 
     

Books/Book Chapters 
Umut Karaca, *Healthy Generation, Secure Future: A Guide to Growth, Development, and Nutrition for School-Aged Children (for Families and Teachers)* – Chapter: "Vision Problems" (2021) 
Umut Karaca, *COVID-19 Pandemic: Current Approaches* – Chapter: "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Clinical Ophthalmology Practice" (2021) 
Umut Karaca, *Physical Examination Handbook (Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine)* – Chapter: "Strabismus Examination" (2019)
Umut Karaca, Murat Küçükevcilioğlu, Ali Hakan Durukan – *Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery* – Chapter title:(Closed Globe Injuries) (2023)

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