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

Dr. Baha Toygar has performed over 30,000 eye surgeries, specializing in advanced corneal treatments at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• 30 years of experience in ophthalmology
• International certified instructor for intra corneal rings
• Member of prestigious societies including ASCRS and ESCRS
• Co-founder of the Black Sea Ophthalmological Society

Dr. Elyia Levinger specializes in corneal surgery, including advanced treatments like corneal transplantation, at Ichilov Medical Center.

• Trained at Technion Faculty of Medicine and Toronto Western Hospital
• Performed numerous corneal and lens transplant surgeries
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Senior surgeon at multiple leading medical centers in Tel Aviv

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanriverdi has performed over 20,000 surgical cases worldwide, with 21 years specializing in ophthalmology.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist at Dünyagöz Etiler Hospital
• Award-winning surgeon recognized by ASCRS (2019)
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Experienced in both clinical and academic ophthalmology

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 Loewenstein is a specialist in ophthalmology with extensive expertise in corneal treatments.

• Professor at a leading medical institution
• Specializes in advanced eye care procedures
• Focuses on patient-centered treatment approaches

Specializes in corneal and refractive surgery – Dr. Thammikasakul brings focused expertise to Intrarat Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in corneal and refractive surgery
• Certified ophthalmologist with additional sub-board certification
• Graduated from 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).

Professor Yuval Yasur specializes in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Expert in corneal treatments and surgeries
• Extensive experience in advanced ophthalmic procedures
• Professor with a strong academic and clinical background

Dr. Ahmad Abdullayev is an ophthalmologist. He provides medical and surgical care for a wide range of eye diseases.

He performs cataract surgery with monofocal, EDOF, and trifocal lenses. He also performs secondary lens placement. He offers excimer laser vision correction, including Femto-LASIK, PRK, and SMILE. He provides medical and surgical care for glaucoma. He treats retinal diseases with medical therapy. He performs strabismus surgery. He manages corneal diseases, including keratoplasty and keratoconus cross-linking. He treats uveitis. He performs lacrimal pathway procedures, including DSR operation and pediatric probing.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University, General Medicine (2004–2010). Ankara University, Department of Eye Diseases, specialist training (2011–2015).

Dr. Gorgun specializes in ophthalmology with a focus on retinal conditions, trained at top institutions including Ankara University and Istanbul University.

• 22 years of active ophthalmology practice
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association's Medical Retina Unit
• Affiliated with European Vitreoretinal Society and EURETINA
• Lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine

With over 32 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Birgi Sönmezer specializes in advanced eye treatments at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialized in retina and vitreoretinal surgery at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• Extensive experience at World Eye Hospital across multiple branches
• Currently leads the Eye Laser Clinic at Antalya Medical Park Hospital

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

Director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic – Dr. Jo specializes in refractive surgery and customized vision correction.

• ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon – certified for precision
• Member of major ophthalmology societies including AAO and ESCRS
• Visiting professor at Hallym University Medical Center
• Expert in 1:1 customized surgical planning

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

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.

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

Performed 10,000+ surgical cases – Associate Professor Deniz Kilic specializes in cornea and refractive surgery.

• Fellowship-trained in Cornea and Refractive Surgery in Germany
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds International Council of Ophthalmology certifications
• Published author on oculoplasty and ophthalmology

Over 20,000 surgical cases performed – Dr. Gunay specializes in advanced eye procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Trained at Istanbul University – a leading medical institution
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specializes in refractive and cataract procedures
• Fluent in English for international patients

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.