Cataract Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Vivat Komolsuradej is a leading Thai specialist in vision correction and anterior segment surgery at the Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Former Head of the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Center at Mettapracharak Hospital
• Led the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit within the Ministry of Public Health
• Specialises in correcting refractive errors alongside lens replacement surgery
• Served as Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Center at Rangsit University
• Expertise includes managing complex cornea and lens cases for better visual outcomes

Op. Dr. Alasgar Asgarli, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He focuses on cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, medical retinal diseases, and pediatric eye care. He performs oculoplastic eyelid surgery and ocular trauma surgery. His skills include intravitreal injections, pterygium excision, and neuro-ophthalmology. He also has experience with advanced intraocular lens fixation, including scleral fixation and the Yamane technique.

Achievements and accreditations: Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD). Presenter at the TOD 59th National Congress. Attended the TOD 58th National Congress. Completed the TOD Fundus Fluorescein Angiography Course (2024). Published “Comparison of the Effects of Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses on Lenticular Astigmatism” (DOI: 10.37844/TJ-CEO.2025.20.37). Holds certification in Botox and dermal fillers.

Dr. Chutichate Pawaropart is a neuro-ophthalmology subspecialist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He completed his medical degree and ophthalmology certification at Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Pawaropart received specialized neuro-ophthalmology training at Sorbonne University in Paris. He effectively treats patients in English, Thai, and French.

• Specializes in cataract surgery including phacoemulsification and IOL replacement.
• Performs neuro-ophthalmic exams to diagnose complex vision and nerve conditions.
• Treats corneal trauma, pterygium, and macular dystrophy.
• Practices at Navamin 9 Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Thailand.

Chong Gi Von is a leading ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully treated over 500,000 patients at the internationally recognised BGN Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in cataract surgery using modern intraocular lenses to restore clear vision
• Expert in ICL implantation, placing a permanent lens behind the iris
• Acts as Chief Director and leading surgeon for refractive treatments in Busan
• Member of the Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APACRS)
• Regular speaker at major global ophthalmological congresses like ESCRS and ASCRS

Dr Semih Urz has performed over 35,000 surgical operations and was named 'Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases' by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Specialises in cataract surgery with multifocal lens implantation to restore clear vision at multiple distances
• Performs vitrectomy, a delicate procedure to treat complex retinal and vitreous eye issues
• Expert in ReLEx SMILE and LASEK for advanced laser vision correction
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and an accomplished author on eye health

Dr Omer Kocabiyik has performed 900+ successful eye treatments and leads the surgical team at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in cataract removal and intraocular lens implantation
• Uses excimer laser technology to correct refractive errors like astigmatism and myopia
• Manages complex cases involving glaucoma and corneal diseases
• Regularly presents surgical research at Ophthalmology National Congresses

Dr Faruk Eroglu has performed over 1,000 successful cataract surgeries and leads the Eye Health department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Performed over 10,000 Argon Laser and 5,000 Excimer Laser procedures
• Specialises in cataract surgery and corrective intraocular lens applications
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Expertise in managing diabetic eye disease and macular yellow spot treatment
• Fellow of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

Professor Omer Kamil Dogan serves as the Head of Ophthalmology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – one of Turkey's premier healthcare facilities.

• Specialises in cataract removal and managing complex corneal diseases
• Achieved senior academic status as a Professor at Selcuk University
• Contributed to medical science with 175 scientific publications and book chapters
• Highly proficient in cornea transplantation to restore vision in damaged eyes
• Trained at Ankara University, a leading institution for ophthalmology education

Professor Ümit Aykan is a Senior Ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with over 1,100 successful eye treatments performed. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Cataract-Refractive Surgery Unit.

• Holds a European Board of Ophthalmology fellowship (FEBO)
• Completed research at the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco
• Specialises in cataract cases complicated by glaucoma or pressure issues
• Uses multidiode laser treatments to manage eye conditions without surgery
• Formerly a Professor at the Near East University School of Medicine

Dr Yasar Dag is a highly accomplished ophthalmology specialist who developed a unique surgical method for toric lens implantation to treat astigmatism during cataract removal.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
• Expert in manual small incision surgery for complex cases in vitrectomised eyes
• Trained at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish medical hub
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with research published in leading international journals

Professor Yavuz Kamil Bardak is a highly decorated ophthalmological surgeon who has performed over 1,100 successful eye treatments at the prestigious Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Recipient of the international Troutman Award for his research into laser thermal keratoplasty
• Completed a specialist fellowship in ophthalmology at the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands
• Awarded the Professor Demir Basar prize for his research into protecting the lens from oxidative stress
• Recognised for excellence in clinical presentations at several international eye surgery congresses