Vitreous body destruction Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Yusuf Durlu has managed over 40,000 surgical cases at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital, making him one of the most prolific ophthalmic surgeons in the region.

• Completed specialist medical training at Tohoku University in Japan and Case Western Reserve University in the USA
• Awarded the Mishima Sai-ichi Research Award three times for his contributions to ophthalmology
• Specialises in complex vitreoretinal procedures to address internal eye damage and vision clarity
• Holds a LASIK certificate from Crete University for corrective laser eye surgery
• Fluid in English and Japanese, facilitating clear communication for international patients

Ebru Gorgun is a medical retina expert at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, specialising in conditions affecting the vitreous and retina.

• Active member of the European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)
• Lectured at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine in the ophthalmology department
• Specialises in medical retina treatments for internal eye structures
• Member of the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
• Registered with the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Professor Mehmet Tahir Sam is a veteran eye surgeon who has performed over 27,000 successful surgical procedures during his career.

• Specialises in vitreoretinal surgery – procedures deep inside the eye to fix the vitreous and retina
• Certified in EVRS vitreoretinal applications – handles delicate internal eye repairs for clearer vision
• Serves as a live surgery instructor – trains other ophthalmic surgeons in surgical techniques
• Holds certifications for complex lens applications including Artisan Iris and Claw lens surgery
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Professor Semra Coskun has performed over 5,000 eye surgeries and is a leading specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Member of the European VitreoRetinal Society (EVRS)
• Specialises in vitreoretinal surgery – procedures involving the gel-like substance in the eye
• Recognised by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Published 30+ scientific papers on complex eye conditions
• Fluent in multiple languages including English, Serbian, and Albanian

Dr Birgi Sönmezer is a highly focused specialist in vitreoretinal surgery, currently leading care at the Medical Park Antalya Eye Laser Clinic.

• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Completed five years of post-specialist training in Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery
• Specialises in treating vitreous body issues using precise surgical and laser techniques
• Previously served as a founding partner at Maya Eye Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr Digdem Begendi is an ophthalmology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who uses laser-based techniques for precise eye care.

• Performs laser iridotomy – a procedure using focused light to improve fluid drainage in the eye
• Uses femtosecond laser technology for high-precision treatments with faster healing times
• Published research in peer-reviewed journals on various ophthalmic surgical outcomes
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Istanbul Bilim University and Akdeniz University medical schools

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is a specialist ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital with advanced fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery.

• Completed a sub-board fellowship in corneal surgery at Khon Kaen University
• Certified by the Phramongkutklao Hospital in specialist ophthalmology
• Focuses on precise microsurgical techniques for delicate eye structures
• Trained at Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, one of Thailand's leading military medical schools
• Expertise includes managing refractive issues to improve visual clarity

Professor Arslan is a leading figure in Turkish ophthalmology who served as President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and founded the Cerrahpasa Eye Bank.

• Specialises in anterior segment surgery, including complex cataract and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation
• Developed original surgical techniques for the cornea now recognised in international medical literature
• Trained at the University of Frankfurt's Darmstadt Eye Clinic in Germany
• Serves as an official examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO)
• Published over 110 peer-reviewed articles on surgical outcomes and eye health

Professor Zeynep Alkin is a highly credentialed vitreoretinal surgeon who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute in the United States.

• Specialises in pars plana vitrectomy – a delicate surgery to clear the vitreous and repair internal eye structures
• Expert in treating complex vitreous base avulsions and traumatic retinal detachments
• Serves on both the Surgical and Medical Retinal Boards of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Published extensive research on advanced ocular imaging and successful vitrectomy outcomes

Dr Alperen Koc is an expert cornea specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, where he treats complex eye conditions using microscopic surgical techniques.

• Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital, a major centre for ophthalmic surgery
• Graduated from the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Performs vitrectomy procedures – removing vitreous gel to clear floaters or debris and restore vision
• Specialises in corneal health and microsurgery for retinal disorders
• Manages both routine eye health and surgical vitreous interventions

Dr. Yucel Ozturk is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. He has performed over 30,000 surgical cases. Dr. Ozturk treats complex eye conditions like optic nerve atrophy and cataracts. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 50,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in vitrectomy, keratoplasty, and retinal detachment surgery.
• Authored 20 international and national scientific publications.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Performs cataract surgery with IOL replacement and phacoemulsification.

Assistant Professor Nawat Watanachai is a leading retinal specialist at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital – one of Thailand's premier medical schools.

• Specialises in vitreous and retinal disorders focused on restoring clear vision
• Performs delicate microsurgery to address internal eye changes and floaters
• Published researcher in retinal disease outcomes and ophthalmic surgical techniques
• Academic leader training the next generation of eye surgeons at Mahidol University