Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Omer Kocabiyik has performed 1,100 eye treatments, specialising in cataract surgery and refractive error correction at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
• Extensive background in cataract operations at major state training and research hospitals
• Expertise includes multifocal lens implants and excimer laser for astigmatism
• Regular contributor to National Ophthalmology Congress sessions on surgical outcomes
• Focuses on combined treatments for patients with cataracts and glaucoma

Dr Faruk Eroglu has performed over 1,000 cataract surgeries and 10,000 Argon Laser procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in cataract microsurgery using multifocal intraocular lens implants
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Expert in managing diabetes-related retinal issues and yellow spot conditions
• Trained in ophthalmology at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Regularly attends international congresses to exchange global surgical data

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

Professor Ümit Aykan is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology with over three decades of clinical experience in complex eye surgery. He leads the ophthalmology department at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul, a specialised centre for lens and cataract procedures.

• Completed advanced glaucoma research in San Francisco at the Robert N. Shaffer association
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Cataract-Refractive Surgery Unit
• Expertise in laser-assisted treatments for managing delicate internal eye conditions
• Recognised professor at Near East University School of Medicine
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Dr Yasar Dag is a highly academic ophthalmologist who developed a new, practical method for marking the corneal axis to improve toric lens implantation accuracy.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
• Published research on Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy and anterior segment parameters
• Trained at İstanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in advanced ophthalmology
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD) with a focus on corneal diseases
• Expertise in managing manual small incision cataract surgery in complex vitrectomised cases

Dr Baha Toygar has performed more than 30,000 surgical operations, making him a high-volume specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• International certified instructor for phakic IOLs and intra-corneal rings
• Moderated technical symposiums for the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Focuses on precision lens implants for cataracts and presbyopia treatment
• Holds memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ASCRS

Professor Bardak is a globally recognised eye specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who received the prestigious Troutman Award for his work on laser thermal keratoplasty.

• Completed a specialized fellowship in ophthalmology at the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands
• Received the Prof. Dr. Demir Basar award for his research into preventing oxidative stress in eye lenses
• Published significant findings on advanced keratoconus and genetic eye conditions
• Recognised with multiple international awards for best oral presentations and clinical papers

Dr Aylin Koc Akbay is a dedicated eye surgery specialist at Turkey's specialised Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Group. She focuses her clinical practice on cataract procedures and restorative vision surgery.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Completed specialised ophthalmology training at Marmara University School of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in multifocal lens implants for vision correction without glasses

Professor Semra Coskun has performed over 5,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya – one of Turkey's premier specialist eye centres.

• Trained at the Cerrahpasa School of Medicine focusssing on complex ophthalmic surgery
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Published more than 30 scientific papers on advanced eye treatment outcomes
• Member of the European VitreoRetinal Society
• Multilingual specialist providing care in English and several Balkan languages

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is a specialised ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital with advanced fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Khon Kaen University
• Focuses on precision vision correction and restorative eye procedures
• Holds a formal Ophthalmology Certificate from Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Graduated from the prestigious Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi has performed over 20,000 surgical cases and holds a prestigious award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
• Won the best oral presentation award at the 2019 ASCRS meeting in the United States
• Former academic lecturer and Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association
• Focuses on restoring clear vision using advanced lens technologies

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association who has pioneered original surgical techniques for the anterior segment.

• Specialises in cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and keratoplasty
• Developed the Arslan closed cornea technique, showing his expertise in complex eye surgery
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Serves as an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology diploma
• Founded and directed the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Eye Bank

Dr Alperen Koc is a cornea specialist who trained at the prestigious Beyoglu Eye Hospital – a high-volume hub for complex ophthalmic procedures.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine which is one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Focuses on corneal health to ensure better outcomes for lens implantation
• Experienced in advanced microsurgery for vision correction
• Handles a diverse range of routine and intricate eye conditions

Associate Professor Esra Ayhan Tuzcu is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya who graduated third in her medical class.

• Completed specialist eye surgery training at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• Performs phacoemulsification surgery with focused training in managing complex complications
• Specialises in refractive surgery and advanced multifocal lens implants
• Published over 50 scientific papers on ophthalmic diseases and surgical techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association since 2004

Associate Professor Ebru Gorgun is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with high-level academic credentials from Istanbul University and Yeditepe University.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Published research on intraocular lens technology and surgical outcomes
• Active member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision
• Focuses on restoring vision through multifocal lens technology
• Specialised in medical retina and refractive surgical techniques

Dr. Zeynep Alkin is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Medicana International Istanbul Hospital. She specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina treatments. She completed a research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute, US. Dr. Alkin is a member of the Surgical Retinal Board of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society.

• Authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications on retinal diseases and diabetic edema.
• Treats complex conditions like keratoconus, cataracts, and vitreous body destruction.
• Performs vitrectomy, LASIK eye surgery, and multifocal lens implantation.
• Delivered over 40 presentations at international and national medical meetings.