Best Intralase Laser Eye Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 successful eye procedures and holds elite dual surgical fellowships from the United States.

• Completed a prestigious surgical fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical School
• Passed the International Council of Ophthalmology advanced examinations
• Investigated new therapies in clinical trials for global leaders like Sanofi and Roche
• Holds an academic position at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University faculty of medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association young ophthalmologist council

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

The doctor is a distinguished ophthalmologist with 33 years of clinical experience in eye health. Specializing in surgical procedures, the doctor has successfully performed over 20,000 surgeries, demonstrating a commitment to high standards of patient care and satisfaction.

After graduating from Uludag University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, the doctor completed specialization in ophthalmology at Dicle University in 1992. Achieving associate professorship in 2002, the doctor attained full professorship at Harran University in 2009. Memberships include the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

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.

Medical interests:

• 1. Ocular Oncology

• 2. Surgical Retina

• 3. Uveitis

• 4. Medical Retina

• 5. Cataract

Education:

• 1. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2010

• 2. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology 2011-2016

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus

• 1st Hakkari State Hospital

• 2. Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine

• 3. Yeni Yüzyıl University, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

Research & Publications:

Dr. Derda Ozer has worked on 5 major research projects in ophthalmology, including studies on uveitis, macular degeneration, and retinal conditions. He has helped test new treatments for inflammatory and vascular eye diseases in clinical trials.

Dr. Ozer has also published over 35 research papers in esteemed journals such as Cornea and International Ophthalmology. His work focuses on advanced imaging techniques, long-term outcome studies, and evaluations of innovative treatments.

Memberships:

• 1st Turkish Ophthalmology Association

• 2nd Turkish Medical Association

Awards:

• 1. ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is an American-trained ophthalmologist based at Intrarat Hospital who holds a prestigious fellowship from the University of Illinois.

• Completed an international clinical fellowship at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago
• Specialises in medical eye surgery and diagnosing complex vision conditions
• Graduated from Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's top-ranked medical faculties
• Holds a formal Certificate of Ophthalmology from the Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the specialist ophthalmology team at Intrarat Hospital

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

• Performed many thousands of refractive procedures including LASIK and Surface Laser Surgery
• Founding Medical Director of Laser Vision International LASIK Centre in Bangkok
• Former Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital School of Medicine
• Trains other eye surgeons as the Director of the fellowship programme for Cornea and Refractive Surgery
• Expert in Excimer Laser clinical studies for PRK and LASIK techniques

Dr Yasar Dag is a specialist ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Florya who focuses on refractive surgery and corneal health.

• Specialises in IntraLase laser surgery for correcting vision errors
• Expert in corneal diseases and keratoplasty for complex eye conditions
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
• Author of clinical research on tear film stability and corneal topography
• Completed advanced vitrectomy training at the Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital

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

• Specialises in precise refractive error correction using advanced laser platforms
• Former Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Centre at Rangsit University
• Completed specialist ophthalmology residency training at Srinagarind Hospital
• Served as a medical lecturer at Khon Kaen University training new specialists
• Led the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Centre for the Ministry of Public Health

The doctor is a leading specialist in refractive and cataract surgery, having successfully treated and corrected vision for over 500,000 patients at BGN Eye Hospital. Certified in advanced surgical technologies such as SMILE, LASIK/LASEK, and ICL implantation, the doctor ensures minimally invasive procedures.

With an M.D. in Ophthalmology from South Korea, the doctor actively participates in international conferences as an invited speaker, contributing to innovations in laser vision correction techniques.

Currently serving as Chief Director and Leading Surgeon at BGN Eye Hospital, the doctor plays a crucial role in the strategic development and clinical standards of the clinic.

Dr Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz has performed over 30,000 surgical cases during her career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Holds a specific IntraLase Usage Certificate for advanced laser procedures
• Certified in the use of INTACS corneal implants
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Joined the International Society of Refractive Surgery to stay updated on new techniques

The doctor is a distinguished Eye Diseases Specialist with over 25 years of experience, having participated in more than 30,000 surgical cases. Specializing in general eye examinations, cataract treatment, laser eye treatments, and presbyopia treatment, the doctor is highly skilled in these areas.

The doctor is a co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society and an international certified instructor for intra corneal rings and phakic IOLs courses. The doctor has moderated significant symposiums and is a member of several prestigious ophthalmology societies.

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist who has successfully completed over 20,000 surgical cases during his career.

• Recognised internationally with a best oral presentation award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Specialises in refractive surgery at the world-renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul
• Spent nearly a decade as a university lecturer and Associate Professor training future eye surgeons
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association

Associate Professor Ebru Gorgun is a faculty lecturer and specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on refractive and cataract procedures.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Affiliated with the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
• Participates in the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Samsun, 1959

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (Specialization)

Case Experience

• Experience of over 20.000 surgery cases

Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon)
• ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
• AAO (American Academy of Opthalmology)

Seminars

• -I introduced this subject for the first time in Turkey with the seminars I gave on Eye and Complementary Medicine (Iridology) on the Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Military Museum Harbiye Cultural Site.

Awards

• TÜBİTAK Turkey First Place in Biology with my scientific research on the eye in my second year of high school.

Scientific Studies

• Creating visual awareness with sound waves (Echolocation) in blind people

National Publications

• The importance of retinal nerve fiber photography in the diagnosis of glaucoma

Dr Yasar Dag is a highly academic ophthalmologist who specialises in refractive surgery and corneal diseases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Published research on Scheimpflug topography for precise eye mapping
• Focuses on cataract and refractive procedures to correct vision
• Expertise includes managing complex corneal diseases and keratoplasty
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital

Professor Mehmet Tahir Sam is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon with over 27,000 successful surgical cases performed at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Serves as a live surgery instructor, training other specialists in complex eye procedures
• Board member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association for the Konya and Antalya branches
• Holds international certifications in advanced lens applications and vitreoretinal surgery
• Published over 10 scientific papers and presented 20 oral notifications worldwide
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society