Keratoconus Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Yasar Dag is a corneal specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has performed over 900 eye procedures with a high patient satisfaction rating.

• Specialises in keratoplasty – corneal transplants for restoring vision in advanced cases
• Expert in refractive surgery and managing complex corneal diseases
• Published research on using topography to evaluate tear film and corneal surfaces
• Trained at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in ophthalmology
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr Sumet Supalaset is a highly credentialed corneal surgeon who trained at world-leading institutions in London, Japan, and the USA.

• Specialises in corneal transplantation to restore vision in advanced cases
• Performs deep anterior lamellar keratopathy – a technique that replaces only damaged layers
• Completed a cornea and refractive surgery fellowship in Kyoto, Japan
• Published research on corneal diseases in international journals like Clinical Ophthalmology
• Former lecturer who trained other specialists at Chulabhorn Royal Academy

Professor Baha Toygar has managed over 30,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, specialising in laser and corneal treatments.

• Certified international instructor for intra corneal ring implants to reshape the cornea
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)
• Expert in phakic intraocular lens (IOL) surgery for severe vision correction
• Served as a moderator for complex ocular cases at the ESCRS symposium
• Board-certified specialist trained at the Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Research Hospital

Professor Mehmet Tahir Sam is a highly skilled eye specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya with a record of over 27,000 successful surgical cases.

• Serves as a live surgery instructor – teaching other surgeons complex ocular techniques
• Holds certifications for specialized intraocular lens applications to treat severe vision issues
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association board for the Antalya region
• Published over 10 scientific research papers on ophthalmology and surgical outcomes
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of the most prestigious medical schools in the region

Professor Digdem Begendi specialise in laser-assisted eye procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She focus on high-precision techniques to stabilise the cornea and improve visual clarity.

• Specialises in IntraLase laser surgery for high-precision corneal reshaping
• Uses femtosecond laser technology for safer and more accurate procedures
• Performs laser iridotomy to manage internal eye pressure
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Published researcher in peer-reviewed international ophthalmology journals

Professor Alperen Koc is a cornea specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who leads complex vision correction cases in Istanbul.

• Specialises in corneal transplants and cross-linking to stabilise the eye's shape
• Completed post-graduate training at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital, a major regional eye centre
• Graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Performs diverse ophthalmic procedures to restore visual clarity and stop disease progression

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

• Completed a sub-board fellowship in corneal surgery at Khonkaen University
• Focuses on restoring vision through precision refractive techniques
• Earned his medical degree from the prestigious Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• Practises at Intrarat Hospital using modern diagnostic tools for corneal mapping
• Certified by Phramongkutklao Hospital in comprehensive ophthalmology and eye health

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi is an award-winning ophthalmic surgeon with over 20,000 successful procedures at the specialist Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Recognised by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery for excellence in the field
• Performs corneal cross-linking to strengthen the eye and stop condition progression
• Uses corneal ring implants to reshape the cornea and improve clarity without a full transplant
• Served as a lecturer and Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and Turkish Medical Association

Professor Arslan is a leading authority in corneal surgery and pioneered his own surgical techniques for complex eye repairs. He founded the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Eye Bank and serves as a coordinator at the Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Developed the Arslan closed cornea technique for specialised corneal management
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology diploma exams
• Published 110+ peer-reviewed articles on anterior segment and corneal surgery
• Experienced in keratoplasty, which involves replacing damaged cornea tissue with healthy donor tissue

Dr. Zeynep Alkin is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Medicana International Istanbul Hospital. She specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina treatments. She completed a research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute, US. Dr. Alkin is a member of the Surgical Retinal Board of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society.

• Authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications on retinal diseases and diabetic edema.
• Treats complex conditions like keratoconus, cataracts, and vitreous body destruction.
• Performs vitrectomy, LASIK eye surgery, and multifocal lens implantation.
• Delivered over 40 presentations at international and national medical meetings.