Birgi Sönmezer

Dr. Birgi Sönmezer is an ophthalmologist specializing in retina and vitreoretinal surgery. He treats patients at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Clinical Specialization

Dr. Sönmezer performs procedures for the retina and cornea. He uses surgery to treat retinal detachment and vitreous body destruction. The specialist also treats inflammatory conditions like uveitis and Retinopathy of Prematurity. He performs laser techniques for vision correction and glaucoma management.

Core Procedures and Treatments

• Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
• LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and IntraLase laser eye surgery
• Vitrectomy and retinal detachment repair
• Strabismus surgery and amblyopia treatment
• Keratoplasty and Corneal Cross Linking (CCL)
• Laser iridotomy and trabeculoplasty

Professional Background

• 2024 – Present: Specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital, Eye Laser Clinic
• 2012–2023: Ophthalmologist at World Eye Hospital, Antalya Branch
• 2010–2012: Specialist at World Eye Hospital, Samsun and Bursa Branches
• 2007–2010: Founding Partner at Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• 2002–2007: Specialist at World Eye Hospital, Levent and Ataköy Branches

Education and Training

• 1988–1994: Medical Education at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• 1999–2002: Specialization at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• 2002–2007: Post-Specialization in Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery, Okmeydanı Hospital

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)