Laser eye surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Associate Professor Mehmet Orçun Akdemir is a highly regarded ophthalmologist who has published over 40 scientific papers and translated several major international eye surgery textbooks.

• Specialises in advanced laser eye surgery and complex corneal biomechanics
• Evaluates corneal graft thickness and surgical outcomes for superior visual results
• Expert in managing corneal cross-linking for progressive keratoconus patients
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with extensive research in refractive surgery

Dr Kader Yildiz is a dedicated eye specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey with a strong academic background in ophthalmology.

• Published over 100 medical articles on eye care and surgical techniques
• Focuses on precise vision correction using modern laser technology
• Graduate of the Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Fluent in both English and Turkish for clear communication with international patients

Professor Nihat Karakaya is a highly skilled ophthalmic surgeon at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics with expertise across multiple corrective eye procedures.

• Performs LASIK eye surgery alongside complex retinal detachment and cataract procedures
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Educated at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Maintains international surgical standards through regular participation in global ophthalmology congresses
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Tuğrul Akın leads ophthalmic care at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, bringing top-tier academic expertise to vision correction.

• Completed specialist surgical training at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Senior member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Graduated from the Ankara University School of Medicine
• Focuses on precision outcomes for patients seeking permanent vision correction
• Registered member of the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Murat Ayan has completed over 10,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Samsun, a facility specialising entirely in vision correction.

• Trained at the prestigious Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as an Ophthalmology Specialist at Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
• Expertise includes high-volume surgical workloads and complex refractive cases
• Registered with the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Volkan Matben has performed over 1,100 successful eye treatments at the specialised Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Ankara.

• Focuses on refractive surgery and vision correction techniques
• Practises at a dedicated eye care centre with international patient experience
• Specialises in precise ophthalmology and laser-based procedures
• Uses the latest diagnostic tools to assess patient suitability for surgery

Professor Volkan Hurmeric is a senior specialist in ocular surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on vision correction techniques.

• Specialises as an ophthalmologist with a focus on surgical eye repairs
• Practises at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara Tunus – a dedicated eye care centre
• Focuses on precision-based eye surgery for international patients
• Holds the title of Professor, indicating a high level of academic and clinical leadership

Dr. Ugur Yayla is an ophthalmologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in vitreo-retinal surgery and treats complex conditions like retinopathy of prematurity. Dr. Yayla completed a specialized fellowship in medical retina at Gazi University. He works at a center that serves over 350,000 patients annually.

• Performs retinal detachment surgery and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) procedures.
• Specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement and multifocal lens implants.
• Provides laser vision correction including LASIK, LASEK, and SmartSight techniques.
• Treats glaucoma using laser trabeculoplasty and surgical intervention.

Dr Kadir Colakoglu has performed over 1,100 successful eye procedures at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, a dedicated centre for vision correction.

• Specialises in medical retina and refractive corrections
• Trained at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on precise vision outcomes for cataract and glaucoma patients
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Expertise includes complex paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus cases

Dr Ertan Sunay is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, holding specialised international certifications in advanced Intralase and PresbyMAX laser systems.

• Completed post-graduate surgical training at ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium
• Certified in Schwind Amaris Excimer Laser and custom ablation techniques
• Expert in complex corneal wavefront analysis for precision vision correction
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specialises in micro-monovision laser surgery for age-related vision changes

Doctor Kim Eunji is a certified SMILE LASIK and ICL specialist at the Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam. She refined her expertise in refractive surgery during clinical examinations at Korea University Anam Hospital.

• Holds official certification for SMILE LASIK and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) procedures
• Full member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Qualified ophthalmology specialist who completed her residency at Korea University Anam Hospital
• Expertise covers both external eye conditions and advanced cataract clinical examinations
• Member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Doctor Choi Young-je is an ophthalmology specialist at Bright Eye Clinic with dual certification in both SMILE LASIK and ICL procedures.

• Retina clinical instructor at Gyeongsang National University Hospital
• Holds full membership in the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Recognised specialist in the Korean Contact Lens Society and the Korean Society of Optometry
• Certified retina specialist doctor with expertise in complex refractive cases
• Member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society and the Korean Uveal Society

Doctor Kim Minjae is a certified specialist in SMILE LASIK and ICL at the Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam. He previously served as a clinical instructor of cataracts and external eye diseases at Korea University Anam Hospital.

• Completed specialist residency training at Korea University Anam Hospital
• Holds official certification for SMILE LASIK and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) procedures
• Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Recognised specialist with the Korean Ophthalmological Society
• Regularly contributes to the Korean Society of Optometry

Doctor Joo Rak-hyeon is a certified specialist in SMILE LASIK and ICL or ‘lens’ surgery at the Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam.

• Trained as an ophthalmology resident at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital
• Recognised as an ophthalmology specialist doctor by South Korean medical authorities
• Certified in SMILE LASIK for precise laser vision correction
• Member of the American Cataract and Refractive Society (ASCRS)
• Holds full membership with the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Doctor Eu Du-ri is an ICL and SMILE certified specialist based at the Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam. She brings high-level expertise from her residency at Samsung Seoul Hospital.

• Holds official certification for SMILE and ICL refractive procedures
• Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Active member of the American Association for Research in Vision Function
• Specialised in external eye health and contact lens management
• Trained at Sungkyunkwan University’s prestigious medical programme

Doctor Cheon Hyeon-cheol has performed over 30,000 laser eye procedures and leads the Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam.

• Specialises in SMILE surgery – a less invasive laser vision correction technique
• Certified as an ICL Ophtec Expert Surgeon for advanced lens implants
• Holds international memberships with the American and European Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society and the Korean Contact Lens Society
• Certified in Physiol cataract procedures for lens-based vision correction