Best Intralase Laser Eye Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

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

• Holds the highest academic rank of Professor at Harran University
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Completed surgical specialisation at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on precise laser corrections and complex eye health cases
• Recognised for maintaining high clinical standards across thousands of successful procedures

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

Dr. Derda Ozer is an ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in ocular oncology and surgical retina treatments. Dr. Ozer has published over 35 research papers in journals like Cornea and International Ophthalmology. He focus on imaging and new treatments for vascular eye diseases.

• Completed the ICO-STAAR surgical fellowship in vitreo-retina.
• Treats complex conditions like uveitis, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment.
• Performs vitrectomy, keratoplasty, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Practice is based at a government-authorized center for international health tourism.

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 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

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

Chong Gi Von is the Chief Director at BGN Eye Hospital and has successfully performed over 500,000 vision correction procedures. He leads the clinic's clinical standards and implements the latest laser correction technologies.

• Certified specialist in SMILE, LASIK, and IntraLase laser technologies
• Fellow of the Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive refractive surgery and intraocular lens implantation
• Regular speaker at international ophthalmology congresses on vision accuracy

Professor Semih Urz was named Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases by the Turkish Ministry of Health for his exceptional clinical surgical work.

• Holds a second specialisation from Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Former faculty educator who has authored several textbooks on advanced eye surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association involved in clinical standards
• Uses his background in diagnostic ophthalmology to assess patient suitability for laser correction

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.

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

Dr Sumet Supalaset is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist with specialised retinal and refractive surgery certificates from leading institutions in London and Kyoto.

• Completed a cornea and refractive observership at UCLA in the United States
• Published research on femtosecond laser flap creation and transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy
• Specialises in complex corneal surgery including stem cell and full corneal transplantations
• Former lecturer at Chulabhorn Royal Academy – one of Thailand's premier medical research institutions
• Multilingual specialist fluent in English, Japanese, and Chinese for clear patient communication

Dr Birgi Sönmezer leads the eye laser clinic at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex after years at Turkey's specialised World Eye Hospital branches.

• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – one of the country's most established medical schools
• Specialised in vitreoretinal surgery and advanced retinal care at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Managed clinical operations as a founding partner of a specialist eye hospital
• Focuses on laser vision correction and retina-specific microsurgery

Dr Digdem Begendi specialise in femtosecond laser technology and IntraLase eye surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Focuses on precision laser iridotomy and complex refractive procedures
• Publishes research on ophthalmology findings in peer-reviewed medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Completed her specialist surgical training at Akdeniz University

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a leading authority in refractive surgery who founded the Cerrahpasa Eye Bank and pioneered two original corneal surgical techniques.

• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with decades of academic leadership
• Specialises in complex anterior segment surgery and advanced laser vision correction
• Expert examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) certification exams
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Current Coordinator of the Eye Clinic at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is a specialised ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital with formal fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery.

• Completed a sub-board fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at Khonkaen University
• Graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from the Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• Holds an Ophthalmology Certificate from the prestigious Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Focuses on advanced vision correction techniques and corneal health
• Currently serves as a lead ophthalmologist at the specialised Intrarat Hospital eye centre