Best Corneal Ring Implantation Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical cases throughout his distinguished career in ophthalmology.

• Achieved full professorship status at Harran University – one of Turkey's established medical institutions
• Previously awarded the title of Associate Professor for clinical and academic excellence
• Completed specialised medical training in ophthalmology at Dicle University
• Maintains professional standing with the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Focuses on high-volume surgical precision and maintaining rigorous patient care standards

Dr. Muhammet Derda Ozer is an associate professor and ophthalmologist at his JCI-accredited clinic in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship in vitreo-retina at the University of Kansas Medical School. Dr. Ozer has performed over 25,000 surgical procedures during his clinical practice. He holds the Advanced Examination certificate from the International Council of Ophthalmology.

• Specializes in cataract surgery, refractive laser vision correction, and retina care.
• Treats complex conditions including ocular oncology and pediatric retinoblastoma.
• Passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK for US medical licensure.
• Active member of the Young Ophthalmologist Council within the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.

Professor Anun Vongthongsri was the first South East Asian ophthalmologist to complete a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Washington University School of Medicine.

• Former Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital School of Medicine
• Performs thousands of complex refractive procedures including specialised corneal corrections
• Medical Director at Laser Vision International LASIK Center in Bangkok
• Directs fellowship programmes training the next generation of corneal specialists
• Graduated with honours from Chulalongkorn University before subspecialising in Missouri, USA

Dr. Ponpawee Jindarak is an ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She completed an international clinical fellowship in glaucoma in the United States. This training took place at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago. Dr. Jindarak specializes in diagnosing and treating complex vision conditions and eye diseases.

• Completed medical and specialty training at Chulalongkorn University.
• Treats conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, and retinopathy of prematurity.
• Performs surgical procedures such as trabeculotomy, pupilloplasty, and corneal transplants.
• Works at Intrarat Hospital, an ISO-certified facility treating 100,000 patients annually.

Dr Yasar Dag is a corneal specialist at VM Medical Park Florya who focuses on refractive surgery and advanced corneal disease management.

• Specialises in keratoplasty and corneal diseases to manage complex keratoconus cases
• Expert in Scheimpflug topography for precise corneal mapping and surgical planning
• Published researcher on tear film stability and corneal astigmatic axis marking
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Trained at Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital

Professor Wiwan Sansanayudh is an expert corneal surgeon who refined her skills through prestigious clinical fellowships at the University of Toronto and the University of California.

• Specialises in refractive surgery and external eye diseases at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre
• Completed advanced training at Toronto Western Hospital in North America
• Serves as a senior faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital training future specialists
• Publishes clinical research in international journals to improve surgical techniques and patient outcomes
• Regularly presents at global ophthalmology conferences on corneal innovation

Dr Vivat Komolsuradej is a leading Thai specialist who previously served as the head of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit at Mettapracharak Hospital.

• Heads the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Centre, focusing on complex vision correction
• Served as the Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Centre at Rangsit University
• Expert in refractive error surgery with over two decades of surgical practice
• Completed advanced residency training at Srinagarind Hospital in Khon Kaen
• Trained at Mahidol University, one of Thailand's most prestigious medical schools

Dr Faruk Eroglu has performed more than 15,000 laser eye procedures and specialises in complex corneal cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Performs corneal ring implantation and cross-linking for progressive keratoconus
• Completed medical training and specialization at the prestigious Istanbul University
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Maintains surgical standards via the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Expertise includes vitreo-retinal surgery and microscopic cataract procedures

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi is a high-volume eye surgeon who has performed over 20,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Awarded best presentation by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Specialises in complex refractive and corneal procedures
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University faculty of medicine
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Experienced surgical lead managing routine and difficult ophthalmic cases

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a leading authority in corneal surgery, having pioneered the Arslan closed cornea technique at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Served as President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and founded the Istanbul University Eye Bank
• Member of the Executive Board of the Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit for nearly three decades
• Examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology, assessing specialist surgical competence
• Specialises in anterior segment surgery including complex keratoplasty and lens implantation
• Published over 110 original peer-reviewed articles on advanced ophthalmic surgical outcomes

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

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Khon Kaen University
• Obtained a specialised Certificate in Ophthalmology from Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Graduated from the prestigious Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• Focuses on advanced surgical corrections for corneal disorders and vision restoration
• Current lead ophthalmologist managing complex anterior segment cases

Associate Professor Ebru Gorgun is a highly trained ophthalmologist specialising in corneal and refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Lectured at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine in the Department of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit
• Holds specialist membership with the European Vitreoretinal Society
• Focuses on precise clinical electrophysiology of vision to assess eye health

Professor Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is an executive board member of the Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit at the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. He leads corneal disease treatments at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi.

• Completed a specialised fellowship at Harvard Medical School in the United States
• Recognised as a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
• Specialises in limbal stem cell transplantation and advanced corneal disorders
• Published 58 international peer-reviewed articles on ophthalmology outcomes

Dr. Deniz Kilic has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures in Turkey. He is a specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir. Dr. Kilic focuses on cornea and refractive surgery. He completed his clinical fellowship at St. Franziskus-Hospital in Germany. Dr. Kilic holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma.

• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO).
• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and SmartSight laser eye surgeries.
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.