Keratoconus Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Suphi Acar is a highly qualified eye surgeon specialising in corneal restoration and refractive surgery at Batigoz Eye Health Centres.

• Treats advanced cases with cornea replacement – replacing damaged tissue to restore vision
• Specialises in refractive surgery to correct vision issues and reduce reliance on glasses
• Uses surgical techniques focused on improving optical clarity for corneal disorders
• Manages complex cases involving clouded or irregular corneal surfaces

Dr Aditi Krishna Agarwal is a corneal specialist at Fortis Memorial Research Institute who focuses on advanced vision restoration techniques.

• Specialises in corneal transplantation – replacing damaged tissue to restore sight
• Manages complex cases of progressive corneal thinning and bulging
• Clinical focus includes both medical and surgical management of the front of the eye
• Practices at Fortis Gurgaon – a leading multidisciplinary hospital in India

Dr Sameer Kaushal is a leading corneal surgeon at Artemis Hospitals, specialising in complex transplants for patients with thinning or scarred ocular tissue.

• Performs corneal transplants to restore vision and improve eye stability
• Treats corneal ectasia and irregularities using microsurgical techniques
• Experienced in managing advanced-stage cases that no longer respond to lenses
• Focuses on precision surgery to achieve smoother ocular surfaces and faster healing

Professor Bharath Kumar is a dedicated specialist in corneal replacement at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha. He focuses on restoring sight for patients with corneal issues.

• Specialises in corneal replacement surgery to improve vision
• Practises at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha, a major medical centre
• Focuses on surgical solutions for corneal surface irregularities
• Uses proven techniques for transplanting healthy corneal tissue

Dr Svati Bansal serves as a Senior Consultant at Medanta Hospital, bringing specialist expertise in complex ocular surgeries and eye trauma management.

• Specialises in ocular trauma surgery – provides essential repair for eye injuries to preserve sight
• Expert in oculoplasty – reconstructive surgery for the eyelids and surrounding eye structures
• Practices at Medanta Hospital – one of the region's largest multi-specialty medical centres
• Focuses on surgical interventions for structural eye conditions and trauma recovery

Professor Teeravee Hongyok is a cornea specialist at Bumrungrad International Hospital, one of Southeast Asia's most prominent medical centres.

• Specialises in corneal transplantation – replacing damaged tissue to restore sight
• Manages complex cases of corneal thinning and irregular shaping
• Focuses on surgical techniques that improve visual stability
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for international patient care

Professor Banu Acar is a senior ophthalmologist at Bati Goz who specialises in corneal transplants and complex cataract surgery.

• Performs corneal transplants to replace damaged tissue and restore vision clarity
• Specialises in cataract surgery for patients with structural eye diseases
• Consults at Bati Goz, a dedicated centre for ophthalmic health
• Recognised as a Professor for her academic contributions to ophthalmology

Ibrahim Tuncer is a highly accomplished ophthamologist with a record of over 10,000 successful surgical cases. He is a published researcher whose work in international scientific indexes is widely cited by other specialists.

• Specialises in refractive surgery including laser-based treatments to reshape the cornea
• Manages complex corneal conditions using specialised intraocular lenses
• Expert in oculoplastic surgery including pterygium repair to remove growths from the eye surface
• Presented 28 scientific papers at global medical conferences
• Active member of international ophthalmology research communities

Professor Mehmet Sahin provides specialist eye care at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, having managed over 30,000 cases of retinal and segment diseases.

• Specialises in anterior segment surgery for complex corneal and lens conditions
• Expert in refractive surgery to correct vision issues and restore clarity
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Trained at the Ankara Training and Research Hospital Eye Clinic
• Uses high-volume surgical experience to manage delicate eye repairs

Professor Emel Basar is a senior ophthalmologist at Biruni University Hospital with diverse international training from elite institutions in the UK and USA.

• Trained at the Glasgow Tennent Eye Institute in the United Kingdom
• Completed clinical fellowships at Pittsburgh Children's Hospital and New York Eye and Ear Hospital
• Served as a senior specialist at Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty for nearly thirty years
• Specialises in managing complex eye misalignments and corneal health for both adults and children

Dr Bayram Gulpamuk is a specialist ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Hospital Konya with clinical training from the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

• Published international research on thiol/disulphide homeostasis to improve keratoconus detection
• Expertise in Scheimpflug imaging – uses light-based mapping for precise corneal monitoring
• Presented findings on lens densitometry for more accurate eye assessments
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Experienced in managing complex corneal cases using evidence-based international protocols

Associate Professor Ayhan Dursun is a senior ophthalmologist at Medicana Sivas Hospital specializing in complex corneal conditions.

• Holds an academic appointment as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
• Leads the eye health department at a major JCI-accredited facility
• Focuses on surgical interventions for progressive corneal thinning
• Utilises specialized diagnostic imaging to monitor corneal stability

Medical Intrests

• Medical retina
• Cataract surgery
• Smart lens surgeries
• Yellow spot disease
• Retinal disorders due to diabetes
• Retinal vascular occlusions
• Intraocular needle treatments
• Hereditary retinal diseases
• Chicken black
• PRP treatment
• Retinal laser treatments
• Retinal tear
• Retinal detachment
• Epiretinal membrane
• Macular hole
• Retinopathy of prematurity
• Glaucoma (medical treatment)
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Education

Istanbul Retina Institute
Retinal Diseases and Vitreoretinal Surgery Training
2016, Istanbul / Turkey

Health Sciences University Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
Ophthalmology Residency
2014, Izmir / Turkey

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine Education
2009, Ankara / Turkey

Experience

Koç University Hospital
2020-2021, Istanbul / Turkey

Istanbul Retina Institute
2016-2020, Istanbul / Turkey

Mardin Kızıltepe State Hospital
2015-2016, Mardin / Turkey

Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
2010-2015, Izmir / Turkey

Awards

2010 April Medical Specialty Examination (TUS) Turkey ranked first.
In July 2016, he was selected for the "Retina - Macula - Vitreous Diseases & Surgery Clinical Researcher" program of Istanbul Retina Institute.
He has conducted more than 50 scientific studies on retinal diseases, most of which were published in international top class journals.
With his scientific studies on retinal diseases, he was entitled to become an active member of the Medical Retina Unit and Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD).
TOD National Congress, 2016 Best Surgical Video Second Prize.
TOD Retina Research Awards, 2019 Third Prize.
2019 In 2020, he passed the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) exam and became a FEBO (Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology).
2020 He was entitled to receive the title of Associate Professor in the same year and received the Second Prize in the Best Article Awards of the Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology.
His instagram account @retina.review, which he established to share information with ophthalmologists about retinal diseases, is followed by over 57 thousand ophthalmologists, mostly from the United States. In addition, this account has been recognized as one of the best accounts sharing information about ophthalmology education by Eyenews.uk.com, a website that publishes on ophthalmology in the UK.