Uveitis (Eye inflammation) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Birgi Sönmezer is a dedicated eye specialist who focuses on complex retinal and vitreoretinal surgery – the surgical management of the interior parts of the eye. He currently leads the eye unit at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialised in vitreoretinal surgery – procedures deep inside the eye to treat inflammation and damage
• Trained at the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital retina clinic
• Expertise in retinal laser therapy to prevent vision loss from inflammation
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Managed complex eye cases at the world-renowned World Eye Hospital for over two decades

Professor Arslan is a leading authority in ocular inflammatory diseases, having served as the President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. He specialises in managing complex eye inflammation related to Behçet’s disease.

• Expert in fluorescein angiography to monitor iris and fundus inflammation
• Developed original surgical techniques for cornea and glaucoma treatment
• Founded the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank to manage ocular tissue
• Serves as an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Published over 100 research papers in peer-reviewed medical journals

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is an ophthalmology specialist at Intrarat Hospital with focussed fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery.

• Specialises in managing complex eye inflammation involving the cornea and ocular surface
• Completed intensive surgical fellowship training at Khonkaen University
• Certified by Phramongkutklao Hospital in medical and surgical eye care
• Focuses on restoring vision through precise corneal and refractive interventions
• Treats persistent inflammation to prevent long-term structural eye damage

Dr. Jinchul Kim is the director of Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Seoul. He developed the Miracle Formula. This is the first lens power calculator designed for Asian biometric profiles. Dr. Kim specializes in SMILE, laser vision correction, and custom cataract surgery. He currently serves as a visiting professor at Samsung Seoul Hospital.

• Completed clinical training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.
• Holds the ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon certification.
• First Korean practitioner invited to lecture at the IOL Power Club.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ESCRS.

Professor Akif Saygin is a specialist in ophthalmology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, focusing on managing inflammatory eye disorders.

• Trained at Akdeniz University and Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Researched laser treatments for macular swelling to prevent vision loss
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Experienced in treating complex cases at major state training hospitals

Dr. Yoonjung Jo is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Seoul. She is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon specializing in refractive vision correction. Her practice focuses on personalized astigmatism and vision repair using 1:1 surgical planning. Dr. Jo is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).

• Performs ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Maintains full membership in the European and American Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
• Treats complex eye conditions including glaucoma, uveitis, and retinal detachment.
• Works at a specialized clinic that treats 6,000 patients annually.

Dr Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli is an ophthalmology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with expertise honed at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami.

• Trained at Moscow University Eye Institute in refractive surgery techniques
• Specialised in ophthalmology at the prestigious Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Treats inflammatory eye conditions using microsurgical methods developed through international fellowships

Dr. Nam Sanghyu is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Asan Medical Center. He is a Clinical Specialist and Clinical Professor. His practice focuses on cataract and presbyopia. He also treats cornea and ocular surface disease, including dry eye, external eye disease, and tear duct problems. He manages retina and glaucoma disorders, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Accreditations: Full Member of KOS, KDES, KCDS, KSCRS, and the Korean Contact Lens Study Society. Regular Member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and APACRS.

Publications: Scientific Reports (2022) on big data linking air pollution and conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologica (2021) on OCTA after repair of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (2021) on blue light and polyphenolic protection.

Dr. Pak Jongbeom is the Chief of Ophthalmology at Naeun Hospital. He focuses on retinal and vitreous diseases, such as uveitis and macular degeneration. He also treats general ophthalmology conditions, including cataract and glaucoma.

Education and training: M.D., Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Medicine. Internship, ophthalmology residency, and fellowship at Kyung Hee University Medical Center.

Accreditations: Full Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society. Regular member, American Society of Retina Specialists, EURETINA, Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society, and Asia-Pacific Retina Ophthalmic Imaging Society.

Publications: Park JB et al., J Korean Ophthalmol Soc. 2021;62(1):109-13. 2021;62(6):762-8. Park JB et al., Taiwan J Ophthalmol. 2022;12:394-408.

Dr Fikriye Ordulu is a senior eye disease specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospital with extensive training in medical retina and inflammatory conditions.

• Treats diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration affecting the back of the eye
• Experienced in glaucoma management to help control eye pressure
• Performs vitreoretinal diagnostics for complex posterior segment inflammation
• Managed ophthalmic cases at major specialist training and research centres
• Graduated from Uludag University Faculty of Medicine

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.

Professor Husnu Guzel is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with over 15,000 surgical cases successfully completed.

• Specialises in managing complex eye inflammation and retinal conditions
• Former Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
• Published over 100 scientific articles on ophthalmic clinical outcomes
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for delicate ocular structures
• Senior academic background with decades of specialist clinical leadership

Professor Hasan Kiziltoprak is a senior ophthalmologist at Atlas University Hospital, recognised for his extensive research into complex inflammatory eye conditions and retinal microcirculation.

• Specialises in managing Uveitis and Behcet's disease using optical coherence tomography (OCT) for precise monitoring
• Expert in retinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy and macular oedema treatment
• Published international research on the link between systemic inflammation and ocular surface changes
• Highly skilled in microsurgical techniques for cataracts and corneal transplants
• Current Professor at Atlas University Hospital – training the next generation of eye specialists

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, holding a subspecialty diploma in cornea and external eye diseases.

• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Specialises in ocular surface reconstruction to repair damage from severe inflammation
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Handled 10,000+ complex eye surgeries including advanced transplants
• Published 84 scientific articles on ocular diseases and surgical outcomes