Ophthalmology Prof. Dr. Sarper Karaküçük
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Prof. Dr. Sarper Karaküçük is an ophthalmologist with 37+ years of experience.
He treats glaucoma, myopia, age-related macular degeneration, ocular involvement of Behçet’s disease, non-Behçet uveitis, contact lens-induced papillary conjunctivitis, endophthalmitis, posterior perforating ocular injury, and ocular effects of high altitude exposure and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, and performs intraocular pressure assessment, central corneal thickness assessment, and pattern electroretinography. Consultations are available in Turkish and English, and he offers online video consultation.
About Prof. Dr. Sarper Karaküçük
Prof. Dr. Sarper Karaküçük is an ophthalmologist with 37 years of experience. His listed areas of expertise include pattern electroretinography, intraocular pressure assessment, central corneal thickness assessment, high-altitude color vision changes, ocular manifestations of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, glaucoma, myopia, and age-related macular degeneration.
Prof. Dr. Karaküçük graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1984 and was at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology in 1993. He completed research fellow periods at the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, St. George’s Hospital, University of London and Institute of Ophthalmology, University of London, London, UK, from 1987 to 1988, and at Prince Charles Eye Clinic, King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, England, in 1994. He was appointed Associate Professor by Erciyes University Department of Ophthalmology in 1999 and Professor by the same department in 2005.
His experience includes roles as Specialist at Erciyes University Department of Ophthalmology from 1993 to 1994, Assistant Professor from 1996 to 1999, and Professor Dr. from 2005 to 2015. He was a Member and Rapporteur of the European Union – European Commission / 6th and 7th Framework International Scientific Projects Evaluation Commission in Brussels, Belgium, from 2006 to 2007. Dr. Karaküçük joined Acibadem Health Group in 2020.
The profile lists five professional bodies, among them the Aerospace Medicine Association, Aviation Medicine Association, and Aerospace Physiology Society. It also lists 12 publications dated between 2000 and 2021. Their subjects include high-altitude exposure, intraocular pressure, central corneal thickness, and color vision; ocular findings in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and myopia; and laboratory measurements in age-related macular degeneration, Behçet’s disease, non-Behçet uveitis, and contact lens-induced papillary conjunctivitis.
Dr. Karaküçük speaks Turkish and English. Online consultation is available, allowing patients abroad to speak with the doctor before travelling.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2020FAsMA (Fellow, Aerospace Medical Association)
- 2019AFAsMA (Associate Fellow, Aerospace Medical Association)
- 2005Erciyes University Department of Ophthalmology / Professor
- 1999Erciyes University Department of Ophthalmology / Associate Professor
- 1994Research Fellow, Prince Charles Eye Clinic, King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, England
- 1993Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology
- 1987–1988Research Fellow, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, St. George’s Hospital, University of London and Institute of Ophthalmology, University of London, London, UK
- 1984Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2020Acibadem Health Group
- 2017–2019Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Civil Aviation Health High Council Member
- 2015–2020Anadolu Medical Center Eye Clinic and Aviation Medical Center, Gebze
- 2012AME (Aeromedical Examiner; Flight Physician)
- 2006–2007Member and Rapporteur of the European Union – European Commission / 6th and 7th Framework International Scientific Projects Evaluation Commission, Brussels, Belgium
- 2005–2015Erciyes University / Department of Ophthalmology / Professor Dr.
- 1999–2004Erciyes University / Department of Ophthalmology / Associate Professor Dr.
- 1996–1999Erciyes University / Department of Ophthalmology / Assistant Professor
- 1994–1996Erciyes University / Department of Ophthalmology / Lecturer. Assist.
- 1993–1994Erciyes University / Department of Ophthalmology / Specialist
- 1989–1993Erciyes University / Department of Ophthalmology / Araş. Gör
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Ophthalmology Association
- Aerospace Medicine Association
- American Alpine Club
- Aviation Medicine Association
- Aerospace Physiology Society
Selected Publications
- Lactoferrin: The Natural Protector of the Eye against Coronavirus-19 Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, 2021 May, 29 (4):751-752. Alpogan O, Karakucuk S
- Changes in central corneal thickness, intraocular pressure, and oxidation/antioxidation parameters at high altitude Aviat Space Environ Med. 2012 Nov;83(11):1044-8. Karakucuk S, Mujdeci M, Baskol G, Arda H, Gumus K, Oner A.
- Effects of high altitude related oxidative stress on intraocular pressure and central corneal thickness: a research model for the etiology of glaucoma In: Glaucoma (2012) ISBN:978-953-308-90-3 Karakucuk S.
- Pattern electroretinographic recordings in eyes with myopia Eye Contact Lens 2009 Sep;35(5):238-41. Oner A, Gumus K, Arda H, Karakucuk S, Mirza E.
- Ocular blood flow in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2008 Jan;246(1):129-34. Karakucuk S, Goktas S, Aksu M, Erdogan N, Demirci S, Oner A, Arda H, Gumus K.
- Experimental posterior perforating ocular injury in rabbit eyes: effects of radiotherapy with or without intravitreal cyclosporine on vitreous proliferation Ophthalmologica. 2006;220(1):6-11. Karakucuk S, Soyuer S, Oner AO, Soyuer I, Yaray K, Mirza E, Baskol G, Akin A.
- Serum paraoxonase 1 activity and lipid peroxidation levels in patients with age-related macular degeneration Ophthalmologica. 2006;220(1):12-6. Baskol G, Karakucuk S, Oner AO, Baskol M, Kocer D, Mirza E, Saraymen R, Ustdal M
- Serum paraoxonase activity is decreased in the active stage of Behçet’s disease Br J Ophthalmol 88: 1256-1258; 2004. Karakucuk S, Baskol G, Oner AO, Baskol M, Mirza E, Ustdal M.
- Color vision changes in young subjects acutely exposed to 3000 m altitude Aviat Space Environ Med 75 :364-366; 2004. Karakucuk S, Öner AÖ, Göktaş S, Sıkı E, Köse Ö.
- Nitric Oxide levels in Tears of Patients with mild forms of Papillary Conjunctivitis Induced by Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses The CLAO Journal 28: 5-8; 2002. Karakucuk S, Mirza GE, Karakucuk I, Akal A, Er M.
- Tear nitrite and nitrate levels as nitric oxide end-products in patients with Behçet’s Disease and non-Behçet’s uveitis Ophthalmic Research 33: 48-51; 2001. Mirza GE, Karakucuk S, Er M, Gungormus N, Karakucuk I, Saraymen R.
- Intravitreal trovafloxacin against experimental Staphylococcus epidermidis endophthalmitis Ophthalmic Research 32 (2-3): 126-31; 2000. Karakucuk S, Mirza GE, Sumerkan B, Okten T.
- Ophthalmological effects of high altitude Ophthalmic Research 32: 30-40; 2000. Karakucuk S, Mirza GE.
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