4 Best Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye) Doctors in Antalya

Hakan Sivrikaya brings international expertise to his practice at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya, having completed his specialist ophthalmology training at the Russian Medical Academy in Moscow.

• Maintains a strong focus on refractive surgery and corneal health
• Communicates fluently with international patients in English, German, and Russian
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Held long-term membership with the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Recognised by the American Academy of Ophthalmology for his professional standards

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)

Professor Mehmet Tahir Sam has performed more than 27,000 surgical cases – a massive volume that demonstrates high-level surgical precision and expertise.

• Serves as a live surgery instructor for other ophthalmologists
• Holds certification in specialist vitroretinal surgery applications
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Published over 10 national and international scientific papers
• Board member for the Turkish Ophthalmology Association in Antalya

Dr Birgi Sönmezer is a highly regarded ophthalmology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He is a key member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Specialises in corneal cross linking and advanced keratoplasty techniques
• Expert in laser vision correction including LASIK and ReLEx SMILE
• Treats complex retinal detachment and vitreous body conditions
• Member of the European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital