Cataract surgery (one eye) Doctors Abroad — Page 6

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. 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.

The doctor is a highly specialized ophthalmologist with extensive clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex ocular conditions. The doctor focuses on the treatment of amblyopia (lazy eye), glaucoma, and yellow spot disease, as well as the management of diabetic retinopathy.

With a dedicated approach to preserving and restoring vision, the doctor utilizes advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques to address eye pressure issues and retinal complications. The doctor is committed to providing comprehensive eye care tailored to the specific needs of patients suffering from chronic and degenerative vision disorders.

Dr Fırat Helvacıoğlu has performed more than 20,000 surgical interventions, making him a heavyweight in the field of corrective eye surgery.

• Holds esteemed certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) in clinical and basic sciences
• Active member of the European and American Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specialises in combining cataract removal with keratoplasty for patients with complex corneal needs
• Practises at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, a dedicated centre for advanced ophthalmic care

Dr Sutan Kaya is a highly credentialed ophthalmic surgeon at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics with international recognition for his surgical skill.

• Holds specialist certification in presbyopia correction using multifocal intraocular lenses
• Certified in femtosecond laser applications for precise anterior segment surgery
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Qualified in scleral fixation techniques for complex lens replacement cases

Professor Akdemir is a highly regarded ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics with an extensive academic background and a major focus on complex surgical techniques.

• Specialises in combining phacoemulsification with trabeculectomy for advanced cases
• Expert in Scheimpflug camera guided intraocular lens power calculations
• Researched and published extensively on corneal biomechanics and surgical success rates
• Academic contributor who translated the Wills Eye Institute Evaluation of Eye Diseases
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a highly credentialed specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital Wilmer Eye Institute.

• Serves as a Professor at Biruni University – one of Turkey's specialised medical institutions
• Background includes senior roles at the İnönü and Fırat University Schools of Medicine
• Expertise covers both routine cataract procedures and complex vitreoretinal cases
• Trained at Hacettepe University – widely regarded as Turkey's premier medical academy
• Practises at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics – a dedicated centre for advanced ophthalmic care

Professor Yusuf Yildirim has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries and serves as a clinical educator at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Holds a prestigious Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Specialises in advanced lens techniques including toric phakic IOL implantation
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology and International Council of Ophthalmology
• Expert in complex corneal transplants and ocular surface reconstruction surgery
• Authored 84 peer-reviewed scientific articles on ophthalmic clinical outcomes

Dr Kader Yildiz is a specialist eye surgeon at Can Hospitals who has authored over 100 medical articles on ophthalmic care and surgical outcomes.

• Focuses on precision lens replacement and anterior segment surgery
• Completed medical training at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Contributes to clinical research to improve patient recovery times
• Offers consultations in both English and Turkish for international patients
• Practices at a facility known for modern ophthalmic technology