Keratoconus Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Alperen Koc is a cornea specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who leads complex vision correction cases in Istanbul.

• Specialises in corneal transplants and cross-linking to stabilise the eye's shape
• Completed post-graduate training at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital, a major regional eye centre
• Graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Performs diverse ophthalmic procedures to restore visual clarity and stop disease progression

Professor Birgi Sönmezer is a leading eye specialist at Medical Park Antalya who specialises in complex corneal and refractive treatments.

• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Completed intensive post-specialist training in vitreoretinal surgery and retina care
• Former founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital with decades of surgical experience
• Focuses on laser-based vision correction and corneal integrity at the Eye Laser Clinic

Dr Wiwan Sansanayudh is an expert corneal surgeon who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at the University of Toronto – a world-leading medical research hub.

• Specialises in refractive surgery to correct vision issues caused by corneal irregularities
• Trained at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation at the University of California
• Serves as a faculty member teaching surgeons at Phramongkulklao Hospital
• Regularly publishes new research in international ophthalmic journals
• Practices at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre using modern corneal diagnostic tools

Associate Professor Gokcen Gokce has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures and specialises in complex corneal cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir.

• Uses femtolaser technology to insert corneal rings for precise keratoconus correction
• Performs keratoplasty to replace damaged corneal tissue with healthy donor grafts
• Certified in femtolaser-assisted corneal tunnel surgery for faster patient recovery
• Previously served as an Associate Professor at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Holds specialist certification in managing high astigmatism using femtolaser techniques

Professor Levent Akcay is a high-volume eye surgeon who has performed more than 55,000 surgical procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in corneal treatments and oculoplastic surgery – repairing delicate structures around the eye
• Contributed to 201 scientific publications on ophthalmic surgical outcomes and techniques
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
• Trained at Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish specialist centre

Dr Akif Saygin is a specialised ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with elite training in cataract and refractive surgery. He holds a medical degree from Akdeniz University and completed his specialist registrar training at Istanbul Goztepe Hospital.

• Treats keratoconus using corneal cross-linking to strengthen the eye and stop vision loss
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Performs refractive surgery to correct vision issues and reduce dependence on glasses
• Published research on laser treatments for retinal conditions like macular oedema

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on corneal refractive procedures and complex vision correction.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Trained at Beyoglu Eye Hospital, a major centre for ophthalmic surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association refractive surgery unit
• Published author on lens corrective technologies and cataract treatments
• Regular presenter at international symposiums on refractive surgery outcomes

Dr. Serdar Marol is an ophthalmologist with 28 years of practice. He has been involved in more than 25,000 surgical cases.

He graduated from the Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed ophthalmology training at the Inönü University Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Özal Medical Centre (1993–1997).

He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD), the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly credentialed eye surgeon who has successfully managed over 10,000 surgical cases across his career.

• Completed a specialist fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at St Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
• Holds a Fellowship from the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) and the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd)
• Expertise in corrective procedures to reshape the cornea and improve visual clarity
• Awarded the FICO International Fellowship Scholarship for clinical excellence

Associate Professor Erkan Unsal is a highly skilled eye specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır. He has successfully managed over 20,000 surgical cases during his career.

• Specialises in corneal conditions and vision correction surgery
• Fellow at the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Published over 50 research papers in international medical journals
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Associate Professor Hasan Kiziltoprak is a specialist ophthalmologist who has published over 40 peer-reviewed research papers on corneal diseases and diagnostic imaging.

• Specialises in corneal cross-linking (CXL) and corneal ring implants to stabilise keratoconus
• Performs advanced corneal transplants, including DALK and DMEK for targeted layer repair
• Uses Scheimpflug imaging for early detection of corneal ectasia and subclinical cases
• Expertise includes No-touch-LASIK and multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) surgery
• Practices at Atlas University Hospital, a leading Turkish medical training centre

Dr. Nam Sanghyu is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Asan Medical Center. He is a Clinical Specialist and Clinical Professor. His practice focuses on cataract and presbyopia. He also treats cornea and ocular surface disease, including dry eye, external eye disease, and tear duct problems. He manages retina and glaucoma disorders, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Accreditations: Full Member of KOS, KDES, KCDS, KSCRS, and the Korean Contact Lens Study Society. Regular Member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and APACRS.

Publications: Scientific Reports (2022) on big data linking air pollution and conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologica (2021) on OCTA after repair of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (2021) on blue light and polyphenolic protection.