Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist who has successfully managed over 20,000 surgical cases at the prestigious Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Recognised with the best oral presentation award by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Specialises in treating structural eye conditions with a focus on preservation
• Former senior academic at Istanbul Medipol University training the next generation of eye surgeons
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association
• Experienced in complex refractive cases requiring senior surgical intervention

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a leading authority in corneal care, having founded the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank and developed two original surgical techniques for corneal conditions.

• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with nearly 30 years on the Cornea and Ocular Surface executive board
• Serves as an official examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in complex anterior segment surgery and refractive procedures
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is a specialised ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital with dedicated fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery from Khon Kaen University.

• Completed advanced specialist training at Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Focuses on surgical solutions for corneal disorders and vision correction
• Holds a sub-board fellowship specifically in corneal medical and surgical management
• Practises at Intrarat Hospital focusing on modern ophthalmic procedures
• Graduated from the prestigious Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Dr. Pakpum Pakviwat is a general ophthalmologist at Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital (2023–2025). He earned his MD from Chiang Mai University (2011–2017). He completed his ophthalmology residency at Mettapracharak Hospital (2020–2023). He will join the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Clinical Fellowship at Chiang Mai University (2025–2026).

Accreditations: Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO, 2022). Certificate in Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation, NRCD, Saitama, Japan (2024).

Surgical experience: over 1,000 phaco with IOLs (toric, multifocal, EDOF). Over 50 corneal transplants (PKP, DALK, DSEK/DMEK). More than 20 LASIK/PRK. ICL and CXL. Publication: Clinical Ophthalmology. 2024;18:3815–3823 (doi:10.2147/OPTH.S485353).

Associate Professor Ebru Gorgun is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, Turkey's largest eye care network.

• Lectured at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine as a specialist academic
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Holds active membership in the European Society of Retina Specialists
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in clinical electrophysiology of vision and complex refractive care

Dr. Birgi Sönmezer is an ophthalmologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on vitreoretinal surgery and retina treatments. He trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and Okmeydanı Training Hospital. Dr. Sönmezer was a founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital.

• Performs vitrectomies, retinal detachment surgery, and cataract procedures.
• Uses laser techniques for LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and photorefractive keratectomy.
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Practices at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Dr Yoonjung Jo is a ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon who leads the Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam. She specialises in 1:1 customised surgical planning for complex vision correction and astigmatism cases.

• Member of the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology and American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Maintains clinical faculty status as a Visiting Professor at Hallym University Medical Center
• Expert in the Korean External Eye Study Group focusing on corneal health
• Certified specialist in advanced refractive procedures and vision correction technology

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a specialist ophthalmic surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on the latest cataract and refractive surgical techniques.

• Trained at the prestigious Beyoglu Eye Hospital, a major centre for ophthalmic surgery
• Published author of clinical books on cataract treatment and intraocular lenses
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Presents regularly at the Turkish Ophthalmology Association national congresses

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 ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully managed over 10,000 surgical cases across his career.

• Completed a specialised Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at St. Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
• Holds the prestigious Fellowship of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) following advanced examinations
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Awarded the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma in Paris
• Published internationally on clinical ophthalmology and surgical techniques

Professor Gokay Gunay has managed over 20,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of the world's largest groups specialising in vision correction.

• Trained at Istanbul University Capa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in refractive surgery outcomes for complex corneal issues
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Expert in matching surgical techniques to individual corneal stability needs

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.