Best Cataract Surgery (one Eye) Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Ahmet Satici is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon who has performed over 20,000 successful eye procedures throughout his distinguished career.

• Achieved full professorship at Harran University – a prestigious role involving the training of future specialist surgeons
• Maintains active membership with the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Specialises in cataract cases, strabismus surgery, and complex corneal conditions
• Offers provisional case reviews of optical prescriptions before patients travel for surgery

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer is a high-volume eye surgeon who has performed over 25,000 procedures throughout his career.

• Completed a prestigious vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at the University of Kansas in the United States
• Passed the International Council of Ophthalmology advanced examinations in clinical sciences
• Held senior academic positions at various Turkish universities, training the next generation of eye specialists
• Expert in phacoemulsification techniques and the implantation of premium intraocular lenses
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association Young Ophthalmologist Council

The doctor is a highly experienced ophthalmologist with over two decades of professional experience, having performed more than 30,000 eye surgeries. Specializing in cataract, keratoconus, cornea, laser, and presbyopia treatments, the doctor is also an active contributor to scientific literature, with over 100 publications in the field.

Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine and specialized in ophthalmology at the Beyoglu Training and Research Hospital. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

The doctor is a highly regarded Eye Diseases Specialist with a focus on ophthalmology. With a robust academic foundation, the doctor has completed fellowships at prestigious institutions including Moorfields Eye Hospital, University of California San Diego, Baylor College of Medicine, and the Doheny Eye Institute.

The doctor is an active member of several professional societies such as the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European VitreoRetinal Society. The doctor specializes in a wide range of eye surgeries, including cataract surgery, LASIK, and retinal transplantation.

The doctor is a specialist in Eye Diseases with extensive expertise in general eye examinations, retinal treatments, and various eye surgeries, including Cataract surgery with IOL replacement, Cataract surgery (one eye), Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant, LASIK eye surgery, IOLs implantation, Transplantation of retina, ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, LASEK eye surgery, and Laser eye surgery.

Recognized for his groundbreaking work, the doctor performed the first bionic eye surgery in Turkey and received the TOD - Best Surgical Video Award in 2016. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Vitreoretinal Society.

Place and Date of Birth

• Erzurum, 1970

Language Skills

• English, German, Russian

Education and Experience

• 1981-1988 Istanbul High School
• 1988-1994 Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine
• 1994-1998 Russian Medical Academy, Eye Hospital - Moscow

Case Experience

• 16 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

Memberships

• TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), 2000- 2009
• AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
• ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery), 2003-2009

Dr Pichit Naripthaphan is the former President of the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Club of Thailand and leads the specialist cataract team at TRSC.

• Completed an advanced research fellowship in retina and vitreous surgery at USC Medical School in Los Angeles
• Specialises in high-quality refractive lens exchange using multifocal lens implants
• Performed over 900 successful eye procedures throughout his career
• Former Chief of the Refractive Surgeries and LASIK units at Rajvithi Hospital

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a highly active eye specialist who has successfully performed over 1,100 ophthalmic treatments at Intrarat Hospital.

• Completed an International Clinical Fellowship in Glaucoma at the University of Illinois, Chicago
• Focuses on precise surgical outcomes for complex vision conditions
• Graduated from the prestigious Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University
• Holds a formal Certificate of Ophthalmology to treat advanced eye diseases
• Specialises in managing co-existing eye conditions during surgical procedures

Dr Anun Vongthongsri was the first South East Asian ophthalmologist chosen for a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at the prestigious Washington University Eye Center.

• Performed thousands of successful vision correction procedures over his career
• Serves as the Medical Director of Laser Vision International LASIK Centre
• Former Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital School of Medicine
• Organises and leads specialist training programmes for next-generation eye surgeons
• Completed advanced ophthalmic residency at the Ramathibodi Hospital School of Medicine

The doctor is a distinguished Eye Diseases Specialist with over 19 years of experience, having performed more than 20,000 surgical cases. With a significant contribution to ophthalmology, the doctor has over 50 scientific publications. The doctor is actively involved in professional organizations, including the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

The doctor received education from Istanbul American Robert College, Istanbul University, and further specialized at Nice St. Antiapolis University Hospital and St. Roch Eye Clinic.

Dr Yasar Dag is a specialist ophthalmologist who developed a practical new method for toric intraocular lens implantation to improve surgical precision.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
• Researched manual small-incision cataract surgery for complex vitrectomised eyes
• Published studies on evaluating anterior segment parameters using Scheimpflug topography
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
• Expertise includes corneal diseases, keratoplasty, and ocular trauma surgery

Dr Veysi is a highly skilled ophthalmologist at CE International Hospital with extensive background in ophthalmic research and surgical practice.

• Specialises in cataract operations using modern lens replacement techniques
• Trained at Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes laser surgery, glaucoma management, and oculoplastic procedures
• Former ophthalmologist at Maltepe University Medicine Faculty
• Background includes senior roles at Memorial Ëniëli and Medical Park Hospital

Professor Wiwan Sansanayudh completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at Toronto Western Hospital, specialising in cornea and refractive surgery. She currently serves as a senior faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital.

• Trained at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation at the University of California
• Expert in managing complex corneal conditions and external eye diseases
• Active researcher and regular presenter at international ophthalmology conferences
• Specialist at Laser Vision International LASIK Center in Bangkok
• Focuses on implementing the latest global surgical technologies for patients

Associate Professor Asker Bulut is a highly active eye surgeon who has performed over 10,000 successful surgical cases at Istanbul Medipol University Sefakoy Hospital.

• Specialises in surgical medical sciences with a focus on complex eye diseases
• Holds the rank of Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association’s Young Ophthalmologists Unit
• Completed specialist training in the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Seung-hun Lee is an ophthalmologist. He trained at Yonsei University Severance Hospital and graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He is the Representative Director of Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic.

His past roles include Representative Director at Gangnam ID Eye Clinic, Director at I Love Eye Center, and Head of Ophthalmology at National Sorokdo Hospital. He has also served as a cataract surgeon with Vision Care (Vision Eye Camp) in overseas volunteer work.

Accreditations: Active member of the AAO, SOE, KOS, KSCRS, and the Korea Cornea Society.