Best Photorefractive Keratectomy Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 successful eye procedures and holds an advanced international certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology.

• Completed a surgical fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Kansas Medical School in the United States
• Passed the US Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) and holds the ICO Advanced Examination credential
• Serves as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association Young Ophthalmologist Council
• Involved in major clinical trials for leading pharmaceutical companies like Sanofi, Novartis, and Roche

Professor Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical cases across a career dedicated to advanced eye health and precision vision correction.

• Achieved full professorship at Harran University – one of the oldest academic centres in the region
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Previously served as an Associate Professor, mentoring the next generation of eye surgeons
• Focuses on high-volume surgical excellence and maintaining rigorous patient safety standards

Medical interests:

• 1. Ocular Oncology

• 2. Surgical Retina

• 3. Uveitis

• 4. Medical Retina

• 5. Cataract

Education:

• 1. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2010

• 2. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology 2011-2016

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus

• 1st Hakkari State Hospital

• 2. Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine

• 3. Yeni Yüzyıl University, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

Research & Publications:

Dr. Derda Ozer has worked on 5 major research projects in ophthalmology, including studies on uveitis, macular degeneration, and retinal conditions. He has helped test new treatments for inflammatory and vascular eye diseases in clinical trials.

Dr. Ozer has also published over 35 research papers in esteemed journals such as Cornea and International Ophthalmology. His work focuses on advanced imaging techniques, long-term outcome studies, and evaluations of innovative treatments.

Memberships:

• 1st Turkish Ophthalmology Association

• 2nd Turkish Medical Association

Awards:

• 1. ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak completed an International Clinical Fellowship in Glaucoma at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary – a top-tier eye research centre in the United States.

• Trained at Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's most prestigious medical schools
• Specialises in managing complex eye and vision conditions including laser surgery
• Holds a Certificate of Ophthalmology from the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University
• Practises at Intrarat Hospital as a dedicated specialist in ophthalmology

Associate Professor Anun Vongthongsri was the first ophthalmic surgeon in Southeast Asia to complete a clinical fellowship in refractive surgery at the Washington University Eye Center.

• Performed thousands of refractive procedures including many successful surface laser treatments
• Former Director of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Service at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Involved in major clinical trials regarding PRK and Lasik using Excimer Laser
• Medical Director at Laser Vision International LASIK Center in Bangkok
• Trains other ophthalmologists in refractive eye surgery techniques

Professor Vivat Komolsuradej is one of Thailand's leading specialists in refractive error correction, having previously served as the Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Centre at Rangsit University.

• Former Head of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit at Mettapracharak Hospital
• Specialises in treating complex corneal issues and precision sight correction
• Led the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Centre for the Ministry of Public Health
• Trained at Srinagarind Hospital, focusing specifically on surgical ophthalmology
• Recognised expert who has trained other specialists in refractive surgery techniques

Professor Wiwan Sansanayudh is an accomplished corneal surgeon who completed clinical fellowships at the University of Toronto and the University of California.

• Specialises in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery procedures
• Practices at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre in Bangkok
• Serves as a faculty member at Phramongkutklao Hospital medical school
• Published numerous research articles in international ophthalmic journals
• Presented surgical findings at several global ophthalmology conferences

Dr. Seung-soo Han is an ophthalmology specialist and the Representative Director of Gangnam Brand Eye Center. He previously served as Director of Haneul Eye Clinic. He was also Head of Ophthalmology at Suncheon Medical Center and Yeongam Hospital. He worked as an ophthalmology specialist at NHIS Ilsan Hospital and at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He completed medical training at Emory University in the United States. He graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He holds a master’s degree in hospital management from the Yonsei University Graduate School of Public Health.

Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS), the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS), the Korean Optometry Society, the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS), and the Korea Cornea Society.

Dr Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz is a high-volume specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who has performed over 30,000 successful surgical procedures.

• Holds official IntraLase certification for precision laser treatments
• Certified to perform INTACS corneal implants for complex vision issues
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Active participant in the International Society of Refractive Surgery

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi is a highly accomplished eye surgeon who has performed over 20,000 surgical cases at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Group.

• Awarded best oral presentation by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in 2019
• Specialises in refractive surgery at Istanbul Medipol University as a former Associate Professor
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with extensive surgical volume
• Focuses on restoring clear vision through precise laser treatment protocols

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Samsun, 1959

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (Specialization)

Case Experience

• Experience of over 20.000 surgery cases

Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon)
• ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
• AAO (American Academy of Opthalmology)

Seminars

• -I introduced this subject for the first time in Turkey with the seminars I gave on Eye and Complementary Medicine (Iridology) on the Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Military Museum Harbiye Cultural Site.

Awards

• TÜBİTAK Turkey First Place in Biology with my scientific research on the eye in my second year of high school.

Scientific Studies

• Creating visual awareness with sound waves (Echolocation) in blind people

National Publications

• The importance of retinal nerve fiber photography in the diagnosis of glaucoma

Dr Mehmet Tahir Sam has performed more than 27,000 surgical eye procedures and serves as a live surgery instructor for other ophthalmic surgeons.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's premier English-language medical schools
• Board member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Antalya division
• Published over 10 scientific papers on surgical outcomes and techniques
• Maintains international standing as a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialised in complex lens applications and vitreoretinal surgery

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is a lead ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital with formal fellowship training specifically focused on corneal and refractive surgery.

• Completed a specialised sub-board fellowship at Khon Kaen University
• Focuses on correcting vision through precise corneal reshaping techniques
• Trained at Phramongkutklao Hospital, a major military medical centre
• Manages complex refractive errors and corneal health
• Certified by the Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a leading authority in refractive surgery who developed two original corneal surgical techniques used in modern eye care.

• Founder and former Medical Director of the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Eye Bank
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and expert examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in anterior segment surgery including complex laser vision correction and keratoplasty
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Current Eye Clinic Coordinator at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital