Glaucoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Yanin Suwan is a senior glaucoma surgery specialist at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She leads critical research into angle-closure mechanisms at Mahidol University – one of Thailand top medical schools.

• Specialises in surgical management of glaucoma and complex cataract cases
• Expert in OCT angiography – uses high-speed imaging to map eye blood vessels without dyes
• Addresses rare angle-closure mechanisms to prevent sudden vision loss
• Published researcher focusing on improving surgical outcomes for glaucoma patients
• Associate Professor at the Ramathibodi Hospital Faculty of Medicine

Dr Nantinee Vilainerun is a dedicated glaucoma surgery specialist at Bangkok Eye Hospital with deep expertise in managing complex ocular pressure cases.

• Completed specialist residency training in the glaucoma unit at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Highly experienced in glaucoma subspecialist roles at Chulabhorn and Jakkrawong Hospitals
• Specialises in surgical interventions to reduce eye pressure and prevent vision loss
• Provides clinical consultations in both fluent English and Thai for international patients

Dr Erdal Otman brings high-level surgical expertise to glaucoma care at Ümran Medical Centre, focusing on long-term vision preservation.

• Performs surgical pressure control to prevent optic nerve damage and blindness
• Specialises in anterior segment interventions to improve fluid drainage in the eye
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Manages complex cases involving both glaucoma and cataract surgery
• Provides medical management protocols to control intraocular pressure without invasive surgery

Professor Akdemir is a highly regarded ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who has authored a textbook on protecting vision from glaucoma.

• Specialises in combining phacoemulsification with trabeculectomy to treat cataracts and glaucoma simultaneously
• Uses the Ahmed glaucoma valve – a specialized drainage implant for complex cases following corneal transplants
• Expert in frequency doubling technology perimetry for screening and monitoring early changes in vision
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and a frequent contributor to international ophthalmic research

Dr Mediha Tok Cevik leads the ophthalmology team at Liv Hospital Ulus, where she manages complex glaucoma cases alongside corneal and retinal disorders.

• Treats glaucoma using both medical management and surgical interventions
• Specialises in corneal transplants and refractive surgery to improve patient vision
• Practised at Yeniyüzyıl University – a major training hospital in Istanbul
• Expertise includes retinopathy of prematurity – managing eye conditions in newborns
• Member of the ophthalmology department at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus

Dr. Osman Murat Uyar is an ophthalmologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and complex retinal pathologies. Dr. Uyar focuses on treating retinal detachments, macular holes, and proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Expertise in retinal imaging including OCTA, FFA, and indocyanine green angiography.
• Performs intravitreal injections and laser photocoagulation for vascular eye diseases.
• Treats specific conditions like retinitis pigmentosa and central retinal artery occlusion.
• Operates at Liv Hospital, which holds TÜV NORD CERT and JCI quality markers.

Professor Betul Tugcu is a senior ophthalmologist at Liv Hospital Ulus who has trained specialists at Bezmialem Vakıf University for over a decade.

• Holds a Professorship from Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in treating complex eye diseases and glaucoma management
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on surgical and medical solutions for pressure-related vision loss