Page 2 - Best Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye) doctors: TOP 64 doctors

Specializes in corneal diseases and keratoplasty – Dr. Dag brings extensive expertise in treating complex corneal conditions.

• 14+ years of experience in ophthalmology
• Published multiple studies on corneal and tear film disorders
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained in advanced vitrectomy techniques

27,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Sam specializes in advanced eye procedures at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• 27 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in corneal procedures including Artisan Iris and Claw Lens applications
• Board member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association's Antalya branch
• Published over 10 scientific papers on eye treatments
• Live surgery instructor at national ophthalmology conferences

Prof. Arslan developed the Arslan closed and covered cornea techniques – advancing Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) treatment standards at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Former Head of Ophthalmology at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Authored 57 international research papers on ophthalmology
• President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (2017-2019)
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ESCRS
• Developed Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation technique

Professor Dr. Stefan Pieh is a leading Austrian ophthalmologist. He specializes in refractive and cataract surgery. Dr. Pieh leads the Eye Refractive Surgery Center at Vienna Private Clinic. He also teaches at the Medical University of Vienna. He has performed thousands of procedures to correct myopia and hyperopia. He uses excimer lasers and implantable lenses for these treatments.

Dr. Pieh is known for his research on intraocular lens image quality. He has worked at the cornea department of Vienna General Hospital since 1998. He is an honorary member of several major ophthalmological societies, including ESCRS and ASCRS. These memberships highlight his international reputation and expertise.

Dr. Tuğrul Akın is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine. He completed his specialist training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association. He is committed to professional growth and ongoing medical education.

Dr. Akın has made important contributions to ophthalmology. He focuses on advanced diagnostics and new treatment methods. His clinical practice is known for high patient satisfaction and compliance with international standards. Dr. Akın is recognized as a respected expert in Turkish ophthalmology.

Birth place and date

Konya, 1984

Foreign Languages ​​Known

English, German

Educational Status and Experience

Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Associate Professor (2023)

St. Franziskus-Hospital, Zentrum für Refraktive Chirurgie

Germany, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship (2022-2023)

Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Specialist Doctor (2018-2022)

Hatice-Muammer Kocatürk State Hospital, Kayseri, Specialist Doctor (2017-2018)

Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital, Diyarbakır, Specialist Doctor (2014-2017)

Bülent Ecevit University Faculty of Medicine, Zonguldak, Specialization in Medicine (2010-2014)

Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine, Bolu, Medical Education (2007-2010)

GATA Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, Ankara, Medical Education (2003-2007)

Kuleli Military High School, Istanbul (1999-2003)

Case Experience

Experience of over 10,000 surgical cases.

Associations of which he is a member

ESOPRS (European Society Of Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery), Member, 2022

ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), Member, 2021

MRCSEd (The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh), Member, 2021

TOD-GO (Turkish Ophthalmology Association - Young Ophthalmologists Group), Member, 2018

TOD (Turkish Ophthalmology Association), Member, 2010

Certificates

2016 European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma, FEBO, Paris

2019 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Visual Sciences

2020 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Optics and Refraction

2020 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Clinical Science

2021 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Advanced Examination, FICO

2019 Ophthalmology Clinical Research Training, Istanbul

2014 Communication, Anterior Segment and Toric Lens Applications, Prague

Books

Sea Sword

MCQ for International Ophthalmology Board Exams – 2

Chapter 4, Oculoplasty, (2021). Anatolian Bookstore.

Awards

FICO, International Fellowship Scholarship 2022

TÜBİTAK, International Scientific Publications Incentive Scholarship UBYT, 2022

TÜBİTAK, International Scientific Publications Incentive Scholarship UBYT, 2020

Ministry of Health, Certificate of Appreciation, 2018

Dr. Bujar Rizvanolli specializes in advanced corneal treatments at Italian Eye Hospital, Pristina, using the latest laser-assisted protocols for keratoconus.

• Performs corneal cross-linking with modern laser techniques for optimal outcomes
• Trained at University Clinical Center of Sarajevo in ophthalmology
• Specializes in touchless laser treatments like TransPRK for refractive errors
• Active in public outreach and health education on eye care

Dr. Agon Rrusta has performed 10,000+ eye surgeries, with expertise in both anterior and posterior procedures. He practices at Italian Eye Hospital in Prishtina.

• Specializes in corneal and cataract surgery including Corneal Cross Linking
• Fellowship-trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London
• Member of EuCornea and ASCRS for advanced corneal techniques
• Certified in Trans PRK and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
• Professor of Human Physiology with ongoing clinical research

Dr. Koc specializes in advanced eye treatments at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy, with extensive training in corneal procedures.

• Completed residency at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Author of books on cataract and presbyopia treatments
• Regular participant in international ophthalmology congresses

Education

2019 İSTANBUL MEDİPOL UNIVERSITY, ASSOC. PROF. DR. - OPHTHALMOLOGY

2004 ISTANBUL PROF. DR. N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU E.A.H, SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICINE - OPHTHALMOLOGY

1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

Publications

A. International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

Title: Comparison of different formulas for intraocular lens power calculation using a new optical biometer.

• Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Karabela Yunus
• Journal: Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2015
• Volume: 38(8)
• Pages: 717-722
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2015.03.006

Title: Change in choroidal thickness after intravitreal injection for treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Ranibizumab versus aflibercept.

• Author: Kaya Faruk
• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2017
• Volume: 40(10)
• Pages: 832-838
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2017.04.014

Title: Effect of aflibercept on persistent macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion.

• Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Koç Hacı, Karabela Yunus
• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2018
• Volume: 41(9)
• Pages: 809-813
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2018.01.024

Title: Epithelium-off corneal cross-linking in progressive keratoconus: 6-year outcomes.

• Author: Kaya Faruk
• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2019
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2018.09.013

Authors: Eliaçık Mustafa, Karaman Erdur Sevil, Baltepe Altıok İnci, Gülkılık İbrahim Gökhan, Anıl Aslan Cemile, Kaya Faruk

• Journal: The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
• Year: 2016
• Volume: 32(1)
• Pages: 38-43
• DOI: 10.1016/j.kjms.2015.12.004

Authors: Karabela Yunus, Eliaçık Mustafa, Kaya Faruk

• Journal: BMC Ophthalmology
• Year: 2016
• Volume: 16(1)
• DOI: 10.1186/s12886-016-0271-8

Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Koçak Funda, Teker Bahri, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Hakan Baybora

• Journal: International Journal of Ophthalmology
• Year: 2014
• Volume: 7(4)
• Pages: 686-688

Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Koç Hacı

• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2014
• Volume: 37(5)
• Pages: 371-376
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2013.11.012

Authors: Baybora Hakan, Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus

• Journal: Turkish Neurosurgery
• Year: 2019
• DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.24775-18.4

Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus, Karaman Mehmet, Kaya Faruk

• Journal: Journal of Refractive Surgery
• Year: 2006
• Volume: 22(8)
• Pages: 799-803
• DOI: 10.3928/1081-597X-20060901-04

B. Book Chapters:

Title: Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus.

• Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim
• Book Title: Keratoconus: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2017
• Pages: 163-169
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-45357-0_13

Title: Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Eyes with Previous Myopic Refractive Surgery.

• Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Kaya Faruk
• Book Title: Mastering Refractive IOLs
• Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
• Year: 2018
• Pages: 107-114
• DOI: 10.5005/jp/books/14282_10

Experience

2022 - 2023

Private Medipol Mega Hospitals Complex

2010 - 2010

Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine

2010 - 2010

Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology

2001 - 2011

Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology

2001 - 2011

Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital

2000 - 2001

Edirne Regional Hospital

2000 - 2001

Edirne Regional Hospital

Education

2000 Selçuk University, Ophthalmology

2000 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, OPHTHALMOLOGY

1994 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

1994 Selçuk University, Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Akin Akyurt is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University School of Medicine. He completed advanced fellowships at University Eye Clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen, Germany. He also holds a PhD focused on immunomodulatory therapy for uveitis.

Dr. Akyurt is certified in LASIK, presbyopia correction with multifocal intraocular lenses, scleral fixation, corneal collagen cross-linking, femtosecond anterior segment surgery, and corneal topography analysis. He is a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS.

He has presented at major international congresses, such as the World Ophthalmology Congress and ESCRS meetings. He has contributed to advances in cataract and refractive surgery.

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer specializes in ophthalmology with a focus on corneal treatments at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University.

• Trained at Wills Eye Institute in ocular oncology
• International Council of Ophthalmology fellowship in vitreo-retina
• Published research on corneal wound healing and bacterial keratitis
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association

Specializing in corneal diseases and keratoplasty, Dr. Yasar Dag brings advanced expertise to eye care at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• 15 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Published 12+ research papers on eye conditions and treatments
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Trained in vitrectomy techniques at a leading research hospital

Curriculum Vitae

Place and Date of Birth

• Izmir, 1988

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 2013-2017 SBU Ulucanlar Eye Education and Research Hospital
• 2016 Moorfields Eye Hospital (London-Observer)
• 2017-2020
• Konya Beyhekim Education and Research Hospital 2020-Present Dunyagoz Hospital Konya

Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
• Ankara Medical Chamber
• Konya Medical Chamber
  
  National and International Publications

Scientific Studies Presented at International and National Meetings

1. Optical Coherence Tomography Findings in Retinitis Pigmentosa Cases . Bayram GÜLPAMUK , Mehmet ÇITIRIK. TOD 51st National Ophthalmology Congress. (Oral Presentation)

2. Investigation of Factors Affecting Resolution in Accommodative Esotropia. Meltem Özgül Yılmazoğlu, Sibel Polat, Çiğdem Can, Mustafa Alpaslan Anayol, Selda Çelik, Bayram Gülpamuk , Pelin Yılmazbaş. (Oral Presentation)

3. Characteristics and Clinical Course of Multiple Sclerosis/Demyelinating Disease Associated Uveitis Cases Presenting with Ocular Findings First. Merve İnanç, Müge Pınar Çakar Özdal, Bayram Gülpamuk , Selim Selçuk Çomoğlu, Hayat Güven (Oral Presentation)

4. Evaluation of Lens Densitometry Measurements After Intravitreal Slow-Release Dexamethasone Implant Injection with Scheimpflug Imaging Method. Mehmet Ali Şekeroğlu, Mustafa Alpaslan Anayol, Bayram Gülpamuk , Pelin Yılmazbaş. 49th TOD National Ophthalmology Congress, SS-TR-40. (Oral Presentation)

5. Altıntaş AGK, Gulpamuk B , Cıtırık M. Isolated ectopic fovea 16 th Euretina Congress 8-11 September 2016 Copenhagen pp 109

6. Altıntaş AGK , Gulpamuk B. Comparison of phaco parameters in diabetic eyes and normal cataract eyes. XXXIV Congress of ESCRS 10-14 September 2016 Copenhagen pp 107

7. Altıntaş AGK, Gulpamuk B. Evaluation of correlation between axial length and phacoparameters XXXIV Congress of ESCRS 10-14 September 2016 Copenhagen pp 107

8. Bayram Gulpamuk, Pinar Cakar Özdal. Clinical course of Vogt-Koyanagi Harada disease in Turkey.9th International Symposium on Uveitis August 2016, P11.

9. M.Teke, B.Gulpamuk. Three congenital retinal macrovessels and one of which co-exists with a cilioretinal artery. 16th Euretina Congress 8-11 September 2016 Copenhagen pp 109.

10. Pınar Ç.Özdal, K.tekin, B.Gülpamuk , MYTeke. Intravitreal aflibercept fort he treatment of chronic central serous chorioretinopathy. EURETINA 17.

11. Bayram Gulpamuk. Thiol/Disuphide homeostasis in patients with keratoconus by a novel assay. 10th International Conference on Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology November 21-23, 2016 Dubai, UAE.

12. Bayram Gülpamuk , Ufuk Elgin, Emine Şen. Glaucoma profile and clinical features in patients with diabetes mellitus.TOD 50th National Ophthalmology Congress, PS-0021.

13. Bayram Gülpamuk , Mehmet Ali Şekeroğlu, Mustafa Alpaslan Anayol, Pelin Yılmazbaş. An important parasitic infestation in the differential diagnosis of blepharitis: Pityriasis Palpebrarum.TOD 49th National Ophthalmology Congress, PS-0385.

14. Ayse Gül Koçak Altıntaş, Bayram Gülpamuk , Mehmet Çıtırık, Veysel Cankurtaran. Correlation of Central Macular Thickness and HemoglobinA1c Values in Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Cases, PS-0880.

15. Comparison of Phacoemulsification Parameters in Cases with Different Axial Lengths. Ayşe Gül Koçak Altıntaş, Bayram Gülpamuk , Veysel Cankurtaran. TOD 49th National Ophthalmology Congress, SS-KRC-03. (Oral Presentation)

Education:

2006-2013 Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Medicine - Undergraduate - (1 year English preparatory education)
2015-2020 Istanbul University of Health Sciences Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research
Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology - Specialization in Medicine

Work Experience:

2013 : Yozgat Sarıkaya Community Health Center (General Practitioner)
2014: Ankara University Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (Research Assistant)
2015-2020 : Istanbul University of Health Sciences Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Department of Ophthalmology (Research Assistant)
2020-2022 : Kırşehir Training and Research Hospital (Specialist Physician)

Medical Interests:

oculoplastic surgery
Blepharoplasty - Botox - Eye area aesthetics
Excimer laser- Refractive surgery
cataract surgery
general ophthalmology