Best Presbyopia Treatment Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Vivat Komolsuradej is a leading Refractive Surgery expert in Thailand who formerly led the specialty medical centre at Mettapracharak Hospital.

• Performed refractive error correction surgeries for over two decades
• Former Head of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit
• Served as Medical Director at Rangsit University Ophthalmology Centre
• Maintains professional expertise in complex vision correction and corneal health
• Trained other specialists as a medical lecturer at Khon Kaen University

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer is a highly qualified ophthalmologist who holds advanced certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) in optics, refraction, and clinical sciences.

• Completed a specialised surgical fellowship in vitreo-retina at the University of Kansas Medical School in the United States
• Passed the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE), demonstrating medical expertise to international standards
• Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, where he trains the next generation of eye specialists
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Young Ophthalmologist Council

Professor Ahmet Satici is a veteran ophthalmologist who has performed over 20,000 surgical cases throughout his distinguished career.

• Achieved full professorship status at Harran University – a major academic medical institution
• Specialises in complex eye health cases and surgical interventions
• Longstanding member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Maintains high standards of patient care at his private specialist practice
• Completed advanced medical training at Dicle University and Uludag University

Professor Pichit Naripthaphan is a leading figure in vision correction, currently serving as President of the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Club of Thailand.

• Former Chief of Refractive Surgeries and the LASIK Centre at Rajvithi Hospital
• Completed a Research Fellowship in Retina and Vitreous at the USC Medical School in Los Angeles
• Certified in refractive surgery C-LASIK in Atlanta, Georgia
• Specialises as an anterior segment surgeon at the prestigious Bumrungrad Hospital
• Senior Consultant in cornea and cataract lens units for the Ministry of Public Health

Dr Anun Vongthongsri was the first Thai eye specialist to be certified in refractive surgery and serves as the Medical Director of Laser Vision.

• Performed many thousands of successful laser vision procedures over his career
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the Washington University School of Medicine in the United States
• Specialises in using Excimer Laser technology for PRK and LASIK techniques
• Former Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital School of Medicine
• Organises and leads specialist training programmes for other ophthalmologists across South East Asia

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a US-trained ophthalmologist based at Intrarat Hospital who holds an International Clinical Fellowship from the University of Illinois in Chicago.

• Specialises as a medical doctor (MD) in diagnosing and treating complex vision conditions
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Chulalongkorn University faculty of medicine
• Focuses on precision-based eye care for patients with age-related vision changes
• International fellowship training at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary

Dr Yasar Dag is a refractive surgery specialist at VM Medical Park Florya who focuses on restoring clear vision through advanced lens and corneal procedures.

• Specialises in refractive surgery to correct age-related vision changes
• Developed a practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation to improve surgical precision
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
• Published research on anterior segment parameters and new corneal topography methods
• Completed advanced vitrectomy training at the Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Seung-soo Han is the Representative Director of Gangnam Brand Eye Center in Seoul. He specialized in ophthalmology at Yonsei University Severance Hospital and IHIS Ilsan Hospital. Dr. Han completed clinical training at Emory University in the United States. He treats vision disorders using LASIK, LASEK, and multifocal lens implants.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract Surgery.
• Served as the Head of Ophthalmology at Suncheon Medical Center.
• Expert in ReLEx SMILE and SmartSight laser vision correction techniques.
• Works at a clinic seeing 7,000 patients for vision correction annually.

Dr. Seung-hun Lee is the Representative Director of Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in laser vision correction and cataract surgery. He completed his medical training at the prestigious Yonsei University Severance Hospital. Dr. Lee is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

• Performs ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and multifocal IOL implants.
• Served as the head of ophthalmology at National Sorokdo Hospital.
• Participates in overseas surgical missions as a cataract specialist.
• Holds active memberships in the European and Korean Societies of Ophthalmology.

Dr Chonthicha Charumalai is a clinical fellow in refractive surgery who leads vision correction at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Specialises in cornea and external diseases to ensure optimal eye health for surgery
• Completed advanced refractive surgery training at Chulalongkorn University
• Serves as a dedicated Refractive Surgery Specialist in a high-volume vision centre
• Expertise includes managing both routine and complex refractive cases
• Focuses on precise clinical outcomes for patients requiring long-term vision correction

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on cataract and refractive surgery to correct age-related vision loss.

• Lectured at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Active member of the Medical Retina Unit within the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Contributes to international standards through the European Society of Retina Specialists
• Specialises in clinical electrophysiology of vision and vitreoretinal health

Professor Levent Ersan has performed over 20,000 surgeries throughout his career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on restoring vision through advanced refractive techniques.

• Maintains membership with the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Recognised by the American Academy of Ophthalmology for surgical excellence
• Pioneered research into retinal nerve fibre photography to improve diagnostic accuracy
• Received a TUBITAK national award for his scientific research into ocular health
• Specialises in refractive surgery at the world-renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital centre

Dr Patchima Chantaren is a refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center, having completed advanced training at the London Vision Clinic.

• Specialises in Presbyond laser treatments for age-related vision changes
• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Trained in ocular surface transplantation and dry eye management in Kyoto, Japan
• Served as an instructor at the Centre of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation
• Earned her medical degree with first-class honours from Mahidol University

Dr Tasanee Sirikul is a cornea and refractive surgery specialist at the Laser Vision International LASIK Centre who graduated with honours from Mahidol University.

• Serves as a Visiting Lecturer in Ophthalmology at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Completed advanced residency training and a specialized fellowship in cornea surgery
• Focuses on precision refractive procedures for correcting ageing vision
• Member of the ophthalmology faculty at one of Thailand's premier medical schools

Dr. Serdar Marol is an ophthalmologist with 28 years of practice. He has been involved in more than 25,000 surgical cases.

He graduated from the Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed ophthalmology training at the Inönü University Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Özal Medical Centre (1993–1997).

He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD), the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.