Best Corneal Cross Linking (ccl) (one Eye) Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 successful surgical cases throughout his distinguished career in ophthalmology.

• Performs more than 1,000 eye surgeries every year
• Expertise in therapeutic laser eye surgeries and corneal health
• Published 94 scientific papers on surgical outcomes and eye health
• Achieved full professorship status at Harran University
• Long-standing member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

Dr. Muhammet Derda Ozer is an associate professor and ophthalmologist at his JCI-accredited clinic in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship in vitreo-retina at the University of Kansas Medical School. Dr. Ozer has performed over 25,000 surgical procedures during his clinical practice. He holds the Advanced Examination certificate from the International Council of Ophthalmology.

• Specializes in cataract surgery, refractive laser vision correction, and retina care.
• Treats complex conditions including ocular oncology and pediatric retinoblastoma.
• Passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK for US medical licensure.
• Active member of the Young Ophthalmologist Council within the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.

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

Professor Hamdi Er is a highly credentialed ophthalmology specialist who completed several prestigious fellowships at the University of California and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

• Specialises in laser eye surgery and complex corneal procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital
• Trained at Baylor College of Medicine in Texas – a global leader in eye research
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society
• Maintains an active research profile focused on improving patient outcomes in refractive surgery

Associate Professor Derda Ozer has performed over 1,100 eye treatments and is a widely published researcher in corneal and retinal health.

• Published over 35 research papers in esteemed journals like Cornea
• Completed a surgical vitreoretinal fellowship through the International Council of Ophthalmology
• Investigates new treatments for ocular diseases as a lead researcher in clinical trials
• Practises at Valued Med Hub Hospitals following senior roles at major university clinics

Professor Anun Vongthongsri was the first ophthalmic surgeon in Southeast Asia to complete a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Washington University School of Medicine.

• Serves as Medical Director of Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital
• Former Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital School of Medicine
• Performs thousands of complex corneal and refractive procedures using advanced laser technology
• Directs specialist fellowship programmes to train the next generation of corneal experts
• Regularly presents original research and innovations at international ophthalmology conferences

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is an accomplished ophthalmologist who completed an international clinical fellowship in glaucoma at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in the USA.

• Trained at Chulalongkorn University – one of Thailand's most prestigious medical faculties
• Holds specialist certification in ophthalmology with a focus on medical and surgical eye care
• Practises as a senior eye care specialist at Intrarat Hospital
• Specialised in diagnosing and treating complex vision conditions including glaucoma
• Focuses on advanced eye health preservation and restorative procedures

Dr Yasar Dag is a specialist ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Florya who focuses on corneal diseases and refractive surgery. He brings significant expertise in managing complex corneal conditions through advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques.

• Specialises in corneal diseases and keratoplasty for structural eye issues
• Expert in using Scheimpflug-Placido disc topography to assess corneal health
• Published researcher on tear film analysis and corneal astigmatism in major journals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
• Trained at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in advanced ophthalmology

Dr. Sungwon Cho is the Director of Ophthalmology at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Seoul. He is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon focusing on vision correction. He has performed over 9,000 surgical procedures. Dr. Cho earned his degree from Boston University and trained at Korea University.

• Specializes in SMILE, LASIK, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Holds full memberships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ASCRS.
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Served as a former director at Blue World Eye Clinic.

Dr Vivat Komolsuradej is a leading Thai specialist in refractive surgery who previously served as the Head of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit at Metta Pracharak Hospital.

• Held the position of Medical Director at the Ophthalmology Centre of Rangsit University
• Former Head of the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Centre for the Ministry of Public Health
• Completed advanced specialist residency training at Srinagarind Hospital
• Lectured in medicine at Khon Kaen University, training the next generation of eye specialists

Dr Faruk Eroglu has performed 10,000+ Argon Laser and 5,000+ Excimer Laser procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. This massive surgical volume makes him a highly proficient choice for advanced corneal treatments.

• Specialises in keratonconus management using corneal cross-linking and ring implantation
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Focuses on refractive surgery and laser therapies for complex vision correction
• Holds memberships with both European and American societies for cataract and refractive surgery

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

Dr Sumet Supalaset is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist with specialised certificates in corneal and refractive surgery from world-class institutions in London, Japan, and the USA.

• Completed a corneal and refractive observership at UCLA in the United States
• Holds a specialised certificate in cornea surgery from Chiang Mai University
• Expert in corneal transplantation and advanced corneal stem cell grafting
• Published extensive research on corneal diseases and refractive outcomes in international medical journals
• Former lecturer at Chulabhorn Royal Academy training the next generation of eye specialists

Dr Yasar Dag is a specialist ophthalmologist who focuses on corneal diseases and refractive surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in corneal diseases and keratoplasty for complex eye conditions
• Uses Scheimpflug topography to precisely map the cornea for treatment planning
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
• Researched tear film stability and corneal imaging in peer-reviewed medical journals
• Experienced in intricate eye trauma and lacrimal duct surgery

Dr. Baha Toygar has performed over 30,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. He is the co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society. The clinic is certified by TÜV NORD and treats 66,000 patients every year. Dr. Toygar specializes in cataract, presbyopia, and laser eye treatments.

• Serves as an international certified instructor for phakic IOLs and intracorneal rings.
• Selected as a moderator for premium lens symposiums at the ESCRS.
• Treats complex conditions like keratoconus and performs ReLEx SMILE and LASIK.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

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