Cataract surgery (both eyes) Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Arife Esra Kocakaya is an ophthalmologist. She trained at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. She has clinical experience at İzmir Atatürk, Şanlıurfa Balıklıgöl, and İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospitals.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, ESCRS, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She co-authored Ophthalmology: From Diagnosis to Treatment (2018). She presented at the XII Republican Congress of Belarus (2018) on dacryocystorhinostomy surgery and nonsurgical blepharoplasty.

She holds certificates from several TOD Skill Transfer Courses, including ptosis, vitreoretinal simulation, eyelid malpositions, the lacrimal system, and aesthetic eyelid and periorbital rejuvenation with botulinum toxin and fillers. She completed BILEP courses in ocular oncology, oculoplastics, cataract, and refractive surgery. She took AAO 2018 cadaver courses in facelifting, blepharoplasty, and oculoplastic surgery. She attended a pre-meeting course of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She trained in corneal topography, orbital imaging, and hands-on cataract surgery. She is certified in CPR.

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.

Assistant Professor Nawat Watanachai is a senior ophthalmologist at Bangkok Eye Hospital who holds a prestigious academic post at Mahidol University.

• Specialises in combined cataract, vitreous, and retinal treatments
• Expert in managing cataracts alongside complex retinal diseases
• Researches clinical outcomes to improve surgical success rates
• Leads training for the next generation of eye surgeons
• Publishes clinical findings in international ophthalmic journals

Associate Professor Yanin Suwan is a specialist in glaucoma and cataract surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital.

• Serves as an Associate Professor at Mahidol University – one of Thailand's top-tier medical research institutions
• Recognised expert in managing complex cataract cases complicated by glaucoma or high intraocular pressure
• Published clinical research on rare angle-closure mechanisms in patients with artificial lens implants
• Specialises in general ophthalmology with a focus on advanced glaucoma surgery techniques

Dr Matben Volkan has performed more than 20,000 eye surgeries over three decades of specialist practice at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara.

• Specialises in refractive and cataract procedures for complex vision correction
• Holds membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Expertise vetted by the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
• Trained at the prestigious Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Dr Sasi Yaisawang graduated with first-class honours in Medicine and is a leading cornea and refractive surgery specialist at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Achieved international recognition for research at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Authored multiple medical textbooks and research papers on eye health
• Focuses on advanced lens replacement and corneal health
• Completed specialized ophthalmology residency at Khon Kaen University
• Current Ph.D. candidate dedicated to public eye health education and clinical excellence

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.

Associate Professor Gokay Gunay has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures throughout his career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery techniques
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr Esra Vural is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology who has managed over 5,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Completed advanced clinical training at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany
• Holds the prestigious title of Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)
• Published academic research on innovative retinal prostheses and corneal crosslinking treatments
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Maintains high surgical volume across several major city hospitals involving complex eye care

Dr Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz has performed over 30,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of the most prominent specialised eye centres in the region.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Certified INTACS Corneal Implants surgeon for complex vision correction
• Holds specialised certification for IntraLase laser technology
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Pak Jongbeom is the Chief of Ophthalmology at Naeun Hospital. He focuses on retinal and vitreous diseases, such as uveitis and macular degeneration. He also treats general ophthalmology conditions, including cataract and glaucoma.

Education and training: M.D., Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Medicine. Internship, ophthalmology residency, and fellowship at Kyung Hee University Medical Center.

Accreditations: Full Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society. Regular member, American Society of Retina Specialists, EURETINA, Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society, and Asia-Pacific Retina Ophthalmic Imaging Society.

Publications: Park JB et al., J Korean Ophthalmol Soc. 2021;62(1):109-13. 2021;62(6):762-8. Park JB et al., Taiwan J Ophthalmol. 2022;12:394-408.

Dr. Nam Sanghyu is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Asan Medical Center. He is a Clinical Specialist and Clinical Professor. His practice focuses on cataract and presbyopia. He also treats cornea and ocular surface disease, including dry eye, external eye disease, and tear duct problems. He manages retina and glaucoma disorders, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Accreditations: Full Member of KOS, KDES, KCDS, KSCRS, and the Korean Contact Lens Study Society. Regular Member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and APACRS.

Publications: Scientific Reports (2022) on big data linking air pollution and conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologica (2021) on OCTA after repair of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (2021) on blue light and polyphenolic protection.

Dr Candan Karaca leads the ophthalmology team at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a major multi-specialty centre in Turkey. The hospital is known for managing complex eye conditions alongside routine vision correction.

• Specialises in treating glaucoma and eye pressure issues
• Manages diabetic retinopathy cases for high-risk patients
• Expertise in treating Yellow Spot Disease (macular degeneration)
• Focuses on paediatric care including Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
• Practises at a facility with JCI and ISO international accreditations