Best Glaucoma Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 eye treatments – with a focus on advanced glaucoma management and surgical interventions.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical School, USA
• Passed multiple International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) advanced clinical examinations
• Published research specifically on optic disc dimensions and nerve fiber layer analysis in glaucoma patients
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association Young Ophthalmologist Council
• Maintains surgical licensure and credentials through the US Medical Licensing Examination

The doctor is a distinguished ophthalmologist with 33 years of clinical experience in eye health. Specializing in surgical procedures, the doctor has successfully performed over 20,000 surgeries, demonstrating a commitment to high standards of patient care and satisfaction.

After graduating from Uludag University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, the doctor completed specialization in ophthalmology at Dicle University in 1992. Achieving associate professorship in 2002, the doctor attained full professorship at Harran University in 2009. Memberships include the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a US-trained ophthalmologist who completed an international clinical fellowship in glaucoma at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago.

• Practises at Intrarat Hospital as a specialist in diagnosing and treating complex vision conditions
• Holds a Certificate of Ophthalmology from the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University
• Completed her medical degree at Thailand's prestigious Chulalongkorn University
• Specialises in managing glaucoma through both medical and surgical interventions
• Highly trained in advanced diagnostic techniques for chronic eye pressure monitoring

Dr Yasar Dag is a specialist ophthalmologist who brings high-level surgical expertise from his time at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital. He focuses on complex anterior segment surgery and ocular trauma reconstruction.

• Completed advanced vitrectomy training at the specialised Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Investigates tear film stability and corneal parameters with peer-reviewed research in BMC Ophthalmology
• Performs manual small incision cataract surgery specifically for vitrectomised eyes
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)

Dr. Wiwan Sansanayudh is a corneal surgeon with international experience in modern techniques and technology. She is on the faculty at Phramongkutklao Hospital and practices at Laser Vision International LASIK Center.

Her training includes a clinical fellowship in Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto. She also completed fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, and at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.

She holds a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Phramongkutklao School of Medicine. She has published many articles and presented at international ophthalmology conferences.

Birthplace and Date

Ankara, 1975

Foreign Languages

English

Education and Experience

1999 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

2004 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology

2012 Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, Lecturer

Case Experience

13 years of active ophthalmology practice.

Associations Membership

Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit active member

European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)

European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)

International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV)

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

EDUCATION

• Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, 2009

• İstanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Ophthalmology Specialist Training, 2009-2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Mardin Midyat State Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2014-2020

• Mardin Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2020-2022

• Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2022-2024

• Westeye Erbil Hospital, 2024-2025

• İstanbul Tema Hospital, 2024-2025

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Cataract and Refractive Surgery

• Corneal Diseases and Keratoplasty

• Strabismus and Surgery

• Eyelid and Lacrimal Duct Surgery

• Eye Trauma Surgery

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

• 2020, 3 months Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Vitrectomy Training at the Hospital

MEMBERSHIPS

• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

LANGUAGES

• English (Intermediate)

PUBLICATIONS

1. Changes caused by fluorescein in the tear film evaluated with hybrid break-up time test as a new method-Part Two: Its effect on breakup locations and other quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

2. The profile of patients attending to the general emergency department with ocular complaints within the last year: is it a true ocular emergency? - BMC Ophthalmology, 2024

3. Medium-term outcomes of three horizontal muscle surgery in large-angle infantile esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

4. Evaluation of Anterior Segment Parameters Using Scheimpflug Topography Device in Patients Undergoing Nd: YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy: Retrospective Study - Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024

5. Publication patterns of ophthalmology residency dissertations in Turkey - Eur J Gen Med, 2015

6. Evaluation of the Effect of Infection and Immunity on the Tear Film by Scheimpflug-Placido Disc Topography-A Case Control Study - Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

7. Changes caused by fluorescein in tear film by hybrid break-up time test-part one; on quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2022

8. An easy and practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation: marking corneal astigmatic axis at slit-lamp - International Ophthalmology, 2017

9. Slanted medial rectus recession is effective in the treatment of convergence excess esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

10. A reasonable option in vitrectomized eyes: manual small incision cataract surgery - International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014

11. The Role of Systemic Inflammation in Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction - Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2023

12. A New Approach: Determination of the Safe Surgical Margin in Pterygium Surgery - Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 2023

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

• Holds a sub-board fellowship from Khon Kaen University
• Completed his specialist ophthalmology certification at Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• Expertise covers both routine eye care and complex surgical interventions
• Focuses on precision techniques for managing intraocular pressure and corneal health

Professor Ali Riza Cenk Celebi completed a specialist glaucoma fellowship at Harvard Medical School, training at the world-renowned Massachusetts Eye and Ear centre.

• Specialises in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) to reduce eye pressure with quicker recovery
• Expert in complex Seton implant surgeries for advanced glaucoma management
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Active member of the World Glaucoma Association and the European Glaucoma Society
• Recognised with multiple academic achievement awards for his research in ocular diseases

Prof. Yusuf Yıldırım, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Cornea and Ocular Surface Diseases
• Ocular Surface Reconstruction
• Cornea Transplantation (PK, DALK, DMEK)
• Refractive Surgery (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOLs)

Education and Career

• 2006 – 2010, Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital / Resident in Ophthalmology
• 2007, Sub-Investigator, Clinical Trial on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Neovista, Inc.)
• 2009 – 2011, Sub-Investigator, Keraflex Treatment for Myopia (Avedro, Inc.)
• 2016, European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) Certification
• 2018, International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) Certification
• 2019, Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma
• 2020, Membership, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Until 2024, Professor and Clinical Education Chief, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• 2024 – Present, Professor and Clinical Educator, Istanbul Medipol University, Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital

Career

Born in Trabzon in 1982, Prof. Yusuf Yıldırım completed his high school education at Kanuni Anatolian High School and earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2006. He pursued his residency at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, where he contributed to clinical trials on age-related macular degeneration and myopia treatment. Prof. Yıldırım's clinical focus lies in cataract and refractive surgeries, as well as corneal and ocular surface diseases. He has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries, numerous ocular surface reconstructions, and advanced corneal transplants (PK, DALK, DMEK). His refractive surgery experience includes PRK, LASIK (mechanical and femtosecond), SMILE, and phakic IOL implantation. He continues to participate in clinical research, particularly involving toric phakic IOLs. He holds multiple distinguished certifications and memberships including FEBO (2016), FICO (2018), a Corneal Subspecialty Diploma (2019), and Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2020). In his academic career, Prof. Yıldırım has contributed to the education of numerous residents and has published widely in the field.

Publications

• Author of 84 peer-reviewed scientific articles
• H-index: 17 (Web of Science), 23 (Google Scholar)
• Total Citations: 830 (Web of Science), 1,451 (Google Scholar)

Books and Book Chapters

• Ocular Surface Disorders
• Corneal Diseases and Surgery
• Refractive Errors (including Presbyopia)

Certifications and Awards

• European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO), 2016
• International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO), 2018
• Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma, 2019
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 2020
• 2nd Place – Best Poster Award, ESCRS Conference, London, 2014

EDUCATION:

2015

Uludag University, Ophthalmology

2008

Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine

2001

Kırıkkale Science High School, Numerical

EXPERIENCE:

2019 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology (Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship)

2016 SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Retinopathy of Prematurity Fellowship)/

2015 - 2023 Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital

2023 - Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Associate Professor Yanin Suwan is a specialist glaucoma surgeon and leading academic at Mahidol University – one of Thailand's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in complex angle-closure glaucoma and cataract surgery
• Serves as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Published researcher in OCT angiography and advanced ophthalmic imaging
• Expert in treating rare mechanisms like pseudophakic angle-closure
• Active contributor to international ophthalmic research portals

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 Nantinee Vilainerun is a dedicated glaucoma subspecialist at Bangkok Eye Hospital who focuses exclusively on managing complex intraocular pressure cases.

• Completed intensive residency training within the specialised Glaucoma Unit at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Served as a glaucoma subspecialist at Chulabhorn Hospital and Jakkrawong Hospital
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Bangkok Eye Hospital facility
• Consults with international patients in both Thai and English