Corneal pachymetry Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Mehmet Tahir Sam is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya. He has performed over 27,000 surgical cases. He trains other doctors as a live surgery instructor. Dr. Sam specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK, and strabismus treatment.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
• Certified in specialized techniques like Artisan Iris and Claw lens application.
• Authored over 10 national and international scientific publications.
• Works at an ISO 9001-certified facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Baha Toygar has performed over 30,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. He is the co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society. The clinic is certified by TÜV NORD and treats 66,000 patients every year. Dr. Toygar specializes in cataract, presbyopia, and laser eye treatments.

• Serves as an international certified instructor for phakic IOLs and intracorneal rings.
• Selected as a moderator for premium lens symposiums at the ESCRS.
• Treats complex conditions like keratoconus and performs ReLEx SMILE and LASIK.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. Digdem Begendi is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, and strabismus treatment. She is skilled in advanced procedures, including intraLase laser eye surgery, laser iridotomy, and femtosecond laser techniques.

Dr. Begendi has published several articles in national and international journals. Her work shows a strong commitment to research and clinical care. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She completed her medical degree at Istanbul Bilim University and her specialization at Akdeniz University.

Dr. Kadri Cemil Apaydin is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya. He has over 40 years of experience in active clinical practice. Dr. Apaydin has published over 60 scientific works in international journals and conferences. He holds a Turkish Ophthalmology Proficiency Certificate and specializes in vision diagnostics.

• Member of EURETINA and the International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS).
• Active member of the New York Academy of Sciences.
• Completed medical training and a residency at Hacettepe University.
• Works at a specialized clinic treating 30,000 eye patients annually.

Dr. Cafer Tanriverdi has performed over 20,000 surgical cases as an eye surgery specialist. He is an associate professor at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. Dr. Tanriverdi won the Best Oral Presentation Award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. This recognition came from the leading ophthalmic surgical organization in the United States.

• Specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement and LASIK procedures.
• Treats keratoconus using corneal cross-linking and corneal ring implantation.
• Expert in ReLEx SMILE and femtosecond laser technologies.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Osman Sevki Arslan is an ophthalmologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He developed three original surgical techniques, including the innovative Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation. Dr. Arslan served as the founding Medical Director of the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats over 300,000 patients annually.

• Served as the President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Authored over 100 original articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Represented Turkey as an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology exams.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

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).

Dr. Theppachai Thammikasakul is an ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He completed a fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at Khon Kaen University. Dr. Thammikasakul focuses on vision correction and complex corneal conditions. He treats patients at an ISO 9001-certified facility that manages 100,000 cases annually.

• Specializes in ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and other laser eye surgeries.
• Performs corneal transplants and keratoplasty for conditions like keratoconus.
• Treats cataracts using phacoemulsification with multifocal lens implantation.
• Manages glaucoma through laser iridotomy and trabeculotomy procedures.

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.

The doctor is a seasoned Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist with over a decade of experience. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, the doctor has mastered a wide array of ophthalmic procedures. The doctor completed post-graduation from Beyoğlu Eye Hospital and graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2006.

Dr. Levent Ersan is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. He has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures throughout his career. Dr. Ersan specializes in laser eye surgery and complex cataract treatments. He introduced complementary eye medicine and iridology seminars to Turkey.

• Sits on the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ASCRS boards.
• Performs LASIK, LASEK, and femtosecond laser procedures.
• Won first place in biology from TÜBİTAK for eye research.
• Researches echolocation to help blind people create visual awareness.

Dr. Ebru Gorgun is a specialized ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She focuses on medical retina and vitreoretinal conditions. Dr. Gorgun is an active member of leading international societies. These include EURETINA and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Performs vitrectomy and retinal detachment surgery.
• Treats cataracts using phacoemulsification and multifocal lens implantation.
• Member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision.
• Works at a clinic certified by TÜV NORD for quality management.

Dr. Birgi Sönmezer is an ophthalmologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on vitreoretinal surgery and retina treatments. He trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and Okmeydanı Training Hospital. Dr. Sönmezer was a founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital.

• Performs vitrectomies, retinal detachment surgery, and cataract procedures.
• Uses laser techniques for LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and photorefractive keratectomy.
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Practices at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Dr. Wiwan Sansanayudh is a corneal surgeon at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Toronto Western Hospital. Dr. Sansanayudh also held fellowships at UCSF and Mahidol University. She is on the faculty at Phramongkutklao Hospital. Her expertise includes latest corneal procedures and laser vision correction.

• Performs cataract surgery with IOL replacement and ReLEx SMILE.
• Specializes in keratoplasty, glaucoma surgery, and corneal ring implantation.
• Practices at an AACI-accredited hospital with 100,000+ successful surgeries.
• Published multiple articles in international medical journals.

Dr. Akif Saygin is an ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in cataract surgery and refractive treatments. Dr. Saygin is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University and completed his specialization in Istanbul.

• Performs cataract surgery with IOL replacement and multifocal lens implantation.
• Treats complex eye conditions including keratoconus, glaucoma, and uveitis.
• Specializes in retinal detachment surgery and corneal transplants.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.