Cataract surgery (both eyes) Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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.

Associate Professor Gokay Gunay has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures throughout his career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery techniques
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr Helvacıoğlu has performed over 20,000 successful eye surgeries at the specialized Veni Vidi Eye Clinic in Istanbul.

• Holds dual certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology in basic and clinical sciences
• International member of both the European and American Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Regularly attends global symposiums on Intraocular Lens (IOL) implants and cataract surgery
• Fellowship trained at the Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital

Sutan Kaya is a high-volume ophthalmologist who has performed over 45,000 surgeries at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Holds specialist certification in multifocal intraocular lenses for correcting presbyopia
• Qualified in femtosecond laser applications for precise anterior segment surgery
• Certified in advanced scleral fixation techniques for complex lens placement
• Active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Recognised by the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Professor Yusuf Yildirim has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries and serves as a Clinical Educator at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Holds a subspecialty diploma in Cornea and External Disease for complex cases
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology and International Council of Ophthalmology
• Expert in advanced phakic IOL implantation and femtosecond laser techniques
• Authored over 80 scientific articles on refractive surgery and corneal health

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu completed a prestigious fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, the top-ranked ophthalmology centre in the United States.

• Performed over 30,000 eye surgeries including complex cataract cases
• Serves as a Professor at Biruni University in Istanbul training future eye specialists
• Expertise includes vitreoretinal surgery and advanced medical retinal treatments
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Retina Specialists
• Practises at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, a specialised centre for vision correction

Dr Tuğrul Akın is a dedicated eye specialist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics with advanced postgraduate training from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Completed his medical degree at Ankara University School of Medicine
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Registered specialist with the Turkish Medical Association
• Focuses on precision outcomes for cataract and vision correction cases

Dr Nihat Karakaya is a highly skilled ophthalmic surgeon at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics with expertise in complex intraocular lens (IOL) replacements.

• Maintains prestigious membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Specialises in precise cataract removal and lens implantation for both eyes
• Completed medical training at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
• Expert in managing retinal detachment surgery Alongside cataract procedures
• Stays current with global surgical techniques through international ophthalmology congresses

Professor Ertan Sunay is a highly credentialed ophthalmic surgeon who completed specialist post-graduate training at ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium.

• Holds advanced certification in surgical techniques for phacoemulsification and technology-driven lens implants
• Maintains active membership with the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Expertise includes complex cataract cases and Phakic IOL surgeries
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Practises at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, a dedicated centre for vision correction

Dr Murat Ayan has managed over 10,000 surgical cases as an ophthalmology specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Samsun.

• Trained at the prestigious Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
• Specialises in high-volume cataract procedures and general eye surgery
• Held senior specialist roles at major regional training and research hospitals

Assistant Professor Ugur Tunc recently completed a prestigious research fellowship at Johns Hopkins University's Wilmer Eye Institute – the top-ranked eye hospital in the United States.

• Specialises in cataract surgery, corneal diseases, and refractive surgery
• Uses topical anaesthesia for phacoemulsification to improve patient comfort
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Awarded the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award by the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul