Cataract surgery (one eye) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

Professor Sungwon Cho is a ZEISS certified Excellent Surgeon who specialises in precision vision correction at the Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam.

• Holds full memberships in the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Completed his Bachelor's degree at Boston University in the United States
• Trained as a resident in ophthalmology at Korea University Anam Hospital
• Fellow of the Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists

Op. Dr. Alasgar Asgarli, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He focuses on cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, medical retinal diseases, and pediatric eye care. He performs oculoplastic eyelid surgery and ocular trauma surgery. His skills include intravitreal injections, pterygium excision, and neuro-ophthalmology. He also has experience with advanced intraocular lens fixation, including scleral fixation and the Yamane technique.

Achievements and accreditations: Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD). Presenter at the TOD 59th National Congress. Attended the TOD 58th National Congress. Completed the TOD Fundus Fluorescein Angiography Course (2024). Published “Comparison of the Effects of Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses on Lenticular Astigmatism” (DOI: 10.37844/TJ-CEO.2025.20.37). Holds certification in Botox and dermal fillers.

Dr Vivat Komolsuradej is a leading Thai specialist in refractive surgery who previously led the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Centre at Mettapracharak Hospital.

• Former Head of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit at Mettapracharak Hospital
• Served as the Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Centre at Rangsit University
• Expertise includes complex cataract removal and refractive error correction
• Trained as a resident physician at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University
• Extensive background as a medical lecturer in ophthalmology for university programmes

Dr Chonthicha Charumalai is a refined corneal and refractive specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center. She focuses on precision eye surgery using top-tier diagnostic standards.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and external diseases
• Specialised residency training at Chulalongkorn University – a leading Thai medical institution
• Expertise includes complex refractive surgery and corneal health management
• Provides detailed pre-operative assessments for lens replacement procedures
• Former specialist at Piyavate Hospital focusing on refractive care

Dr. Chong Gi Von has helped over 500,000 patients restore their vision at BGN Eye Hospital. He is the Chief Director and a leading surgeon specializing in refractive and cataract surgery. Dr. Chong focuses on minimally invasive techniques to ensure rapid recovery and safety.

• Certified to perform SMILE, LASIK, LASEK, and ICL lens implantation.
• Participates as an invited speaker at international conferences like ASCRS and ESCRS.
• Holds membership in the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Practices at BGN Eye Hospital, which has performed over 346,000 vision corrections.

Dr Semih Urz was recognised as the best eye health doctor by the Turkish Ministry of Health in 2018. He leads ophthalmic care at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, focusing on restorative vision procedures.

• Completed 1,100 successful eye treatments including complex cataract cases
• Certified in advanced cataract and refractive surgery by the TOD National Congress
• Educated medical students as an academic at several Turkish medical faculties
• Authored multiple textbooks specifically focused on eye diseases and surgical health
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr Omer Kocabiyik is a surgical specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with a high-volume background in cataract and refractive procedures.

• Performed extensive cataract operations at major public and research hospitals
• Specialises in managing complex cases involving glaucoma and retinal disease
• Expertise in excimer laser treatments for astigmatism and refractive errors
• Regularly contributes research to National Ophthalmology Congress sessions
• Focuses on precise lens placement to restore clear vision and focus

Dr. Faruk Eroglu is an ophthalmologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 argon laser procedures. Dr. Eroglu specializes in retinal diseases, cataract surgery, and excimer laser therapy. He trained at Istanbul University’s Faculty of Medicine. His practice focuses on diabetes-related yellow spot treatment and refractive surgery.

• Completed over 5,000 excimer laser treatments and 1,000 cataract surgeries.
• Maintains membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Member of the European VitreoRetinal Society and the International Ocular Inflammation Society.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility serving 500,000 patients annually.

Professor Ümit Aykan is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology who has performed over 900 successful eye procedures.

• Active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Cataract-Refractive Surgery Unit
• Completed advanced subspecialty training at the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco
• Specialises in managing complex cases where cataract and glaucoma co-exist
• Holds the prestigious FEBO title, a benchmark of excellence across European ophthalmology
• Academic professor at Near East University School of Medicine

Professor Yavuz Kamil Bardak is a highly decorated ophthalmologist and Troutman Award winner with prestigious fellowship training from the University of Nijmegen.

• Specialises in refractive and anterior segment surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital
• Awarded the Prof. Dr. Demir Başar prize for lens research
• Recognised internationally for studies on ultraviolet-b stress and lens protection
• Trained at the Hacettepe University English Faculty of Medicine
• Published extensive research on ocular thermal keratoplasty and genetic mutations

Professor Baha Toygar has been involve in more than 30,000 surgical cases – a massive volume of work that makes him a true leader in cataract and refractive surgery.

• International certified instructor for phakic IOLs and intra-corneal rings
• Moderator for precision and predictability in premium IOLs at the ESCRS 2019
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society
• Regularly treats complex presbyopia and cataract cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital

Dr Aylin Koc Akbay is a dedicated ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, having performed 1,100 successful eye treatments.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in modern lens replacement and general eye health
• Trained at Marmara University School of Medicine in Istanbul
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Dr Yasar Dag holds advanced certification in vitrectomy and publishes widely on optimising outcomes for complex cataract cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Developed a practical marking method for precise toric intraocular lens implantation
• Specialises in manual small incision cataract surgery for technically difficult vitrectomised eyes
• Expertise includes corneal diseases and determining safe margins for pterygium surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with research published in BMC Ophthalmology

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi is a specialist ophthalmologist who has successfully managed over 20,000 surgical cases at the Dunyagoz Etiler Hospital.

• Awarded best oral presentation by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in 2019
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University training the next generation of eye surgeons
• Specialises in refractive surgery and lens replacement for vision correction
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Recognised internationally for contributions to surgical innovation in cataracts