Cataract surgery (both eyes) Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Digdem Begendi specialise in precision eye surgery using intraLase and femtosecond laser technologies at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in laser iridotomy and complex refractive procedures
• Regularly publishes research findings in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at the respected Akdeniz University
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Focuses on restoring vision through modern laser-assisted surgical techniques

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is an ophthalmology specialist at Intrarat Hospital with advanced fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery.

• Completed a specialised fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at Khon Kaen University
• Earned his Ophthalmology Certificate from Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Practises at Intrarat Hospital focusing on modern vision correction techniques
• Received his medical degree from the prestigious Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• Expertise covers both routine lens replacements and complex refractive corrections

Associate Professor Esra Ayhan Tuzcu is a highly published eye specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who focuses on precision surgical techniques. She graduated third in her medical class and has dedicated her career to ocular surgery.

• Specialised training in Phacoemulsification surgery and managing complex surgical complications
• Former Assistant Professor at Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 50 scientific papers on ophthalmic diseases and surgical outcomes
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association since early in her career
• Certified in refractive surgery and advanced vitreoretinal training

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a leading authority in restorative eye surgery, having pioneered original surgical techniques for complex corneal and anterior segment conditions.

• Developed the 'Arslan closed cornea' and 'Arslan covered cornea' surgical methods
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and current Eye Clinic Coordinator
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Founded the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Eye Bank to improve surgical access
• Serves as an official examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology exams

Dr. Pakpum Pakviwat is a general ophthalmologist at Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital (2023–2025). He earned his MD from Chiang Mai University (2011–2017). He completed his ophthalmology residency at Mettapracharak Hospital (2020–2023). He will join the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Clinical Fellowship at Chiang Mai University (2025–2026).

Accreditations: Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO, 2022). Certificate in Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation, NRCD, Saitama, Japan (2024).

Surgical experience: over 1,000 phaco with IOLs (toric, multifocal, EDOF). Over 50 corneal transplants (PKP, DALK, DSEK/DMEK). More than 20 LASIK/PRK. ICL and CXL. Publication: Clinical Ophthalmology. 2024;18:3815–3823 (doi:10.2147/OPTH.S485353).

Professor Akif Saygin is a specialised ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with a dedicated focus on surgical vision restoration.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Completed advanced skills transfer courses in cataract and refractive surgery
• Conducted research on laser treatments for diabetic macular oedema at Göztepe Training Hospital
• Trained at Akdeniz University and Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr 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 Center
• Completed advanced training in cornea and refractive surgery at Toronto Western Hospital
• Serves as a faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital, training the next generation of surgeons
• Active researcher with numerous publications in international ophthalmic journals
• Expertise includes managing complex corneal cases and utilizing global lens technologies

Associate Professor Asker Bulut is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully completed over 10,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery using modern lens replacement techniques
• Holds the rank of Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University faculty of medicine
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association young ophthalmologists unit
• Expertise in surgical medical sciences with a focus on restorative eye diseases
• Completed specialist medical training at Recep Tayyip Erdogan University

Dr Yoonjung Jo is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon and Director at the Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam. She specialises in complex vision correction and surgical planning for patients with astigmatism.

• Holds full membership in the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
• Member of the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons
• Former Clinical Faculty member at Hallym University Medical Centre
• Specialises in one-to-one customised surgical planning for precise vision outcomes
• Active member of the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology

Dr Patchima Chantaren holds first-class honours and clinical fellowship training in refractive and corneal surgery from Thailand's top medical institutions.

• Trained in advanced refractive surgery at the London Vision Clinic in the United Kingdom
• Completed a clinical observership in ocular surface transplantation at Kyoto Prefectural University, Japan
• Specialises in treating complex ocular surface issues and dry eye conditions
• Former instructor at the King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital's cornea centre of excellence
• Current specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center

Professor Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli is a highly qualified ophthalmology specialist who completed advanced training in Phaco surgery at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute in Florida.

• Specialised in Phaco surgery – the gold standard modern technique for removing cataracts efficiently
• Completed refractive surgery training at the Moscow University Eye Institute
• Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, a major centre for ophthalmology
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Practises at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a dedicated eye specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who literally wrote the book on modern cataract care and presbyopia correction.

• Authored 'Cataract and Its Treatment', providing a textbook-level understanding of surgical techniques
• Specialises in presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses to help patients reduce dependency on glasses
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Regularly attends the Turkish Ophthalmology Association national congresses to stay updated on lens technology
• Trained at the well-known Beyoglu Eye Hospital in Istanbul

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şerife Bayraktar is an ophthalmologist in the Glaucoma Unit at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2012–2025). She has been an Associate Professor since 2020. She has 18 years of practice and experience in over 15,000 surgical cases.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (Glaucoma Unit; Istanbul Branch Board of Directors), the European Glaucoma Society, the Turkish Medical Association, and KAHEV. Her certificates include the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Surgical Implant Course—Certificate of Excellence (2006), Advanced Clinical Research Training (2012), and Diagnostic Methods in Glaucoma (2013). Her publications include Atlas of Glaucoma Surgery (2022), Glaucoma Analysis (2022), the Turkish edition of Shields Textbook of Glaucoma (2014), Telemedicine and Clinical AI (2021), Organ Transplants and Nursing Care (2021), and the Internal–Surgical–Forensic Emergencies Handbook (2024).

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly credentialed ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully managed over 10,000 surgical cases.

• Holds a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship from St. Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Awarded the International Council of Ophthalmology Advanced Examination Diploma (FICO)
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) following rigorous examinations in Paris
• Practises at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir, part of a specialised eye care network

Dr. Sezen Akkaya is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. She has completed over 9,000 surgical cases. Dr. Akkaya treats complex conditions like strabismus and cataracts using modern techniques. She serves as an Associate Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and IOL replacement.
• Expert in laser eye surgery including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in international and Turkish journals.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.