LASIK eye surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Vivat Komolsuradej is a leading Thai specialist who previously headed the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit at Mettapracharak Hospital. He now provides expert care at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Performed refractive surgeries for over two decades
• Former Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Centre at Rangsit University
• Specialises in correcting complex refractive errors using cornea-based techniques
• Served as a medical lecturer at Khon Kaen University
• Trained at Srinagarind Hospital, focusing specifically on ophthalmology and cornea care

Professor Wiwan Sansanayudh is an expert corneal surgeon who brings global training from top North American institutions to her practice at the Laser Vision International LASIK Center.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in refractive surgery at Toronto Western Hospital in Canada
• Conducted advanced research at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California San Francisco
• Serves as a faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital specialist training centre
• Specialises in cornea and external disease management alongside vision correction
• Actively publishes research in international professional journals to improve patient outcomes

Dr. Seung-soo Han is the Representative Director of Gangnam Brand Eye Center in Seoul. He specialized in ophthalmology at Yonsei University Severance Hospital and IHIS Ilsan Hospital. Dr. Han completed clinical training at Emory University in the United States. He treats vision disorders using LASIK, LASEK, and multifocal lens implants.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract Surgery.
• Served as the Head of Ophthalmology at Suncheon Medical Center.
• Expert in ReLEx SMILE and SmartSight laser vision correction techniques.
• Works at a clinic seeing 7,000 patients for vision correction annually.

Dr. Seung-hun Lee is the Representative Director of Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in laser vision correction and cataract surgery. He completed his medical training at the prestigious Yonsei University Severance Hospital. Dr. Lee is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

• Performs ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and multifocal IOL implants.
• Served as the head of ophthalmology at National Sorokdo Hospital.
• Participates in overseas surgical missions as a cataract specialist.
• Holds active memberships in the European and Korean Societies of Ophthalmology.

Dr Chonthicha Charumalai is a dedicated refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center. She completed an intensive clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Chulalongkorn University.

• Focuses on precision vision correction using laser-assisted techniques
• Specialises in managing cornea and external eye diseases
• Practices at a dedicated international LASIK centre in Thailand
• Completed residency training at one of Thailand's most prestigious medical faculties
• Combines surgical expertise with specialised knowledge of corneal health

Professor Chong Gi Von is the Chief Director at BGN Eye Hospital and has successfully corrected the vision of over 500,000 patients. He leads one of South Korea's most active vision centres, focusing on rapid recovery and precision.

• Certified specialist in SMILE, LASIK, and ICL permanent lens implantation
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce tissue disruption and speed up healing
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Regularly presents surgical innovation research at ESCRS and APACRS international forums
• Refines laser safety protocols as a board member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society

Professor Semih Urz was awarded Best Doctor in Eye Health by the Turkish Ministry of Health for his results in ophthalmology.

• Performed over 1,100 ophthalmological treatments at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
• Specialises in refractive laser procedures including ReLEx SMILE and LASEK
• Former medical faculty educator who has authored multiple books on eye health
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr Omer Kocabiyik has performed over 1,100 successful treatments, specialising in refractive surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Uses excimer laser technology to correct hypermetropia, astigmatism, and myopia
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
• Regularly presents research at Ophthalmology National Congresses
• Expertise extends to corneal diseases and complex cataract operations
• Maintains a broad clinical focus including retinal health and glaucoma management

Dr Faruk Eroglu has performed over 5,000 Excimer Laser treatments and 10,000 Argon Laser procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in refractive surgery including LASIK and LASEK procedures
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Uses corneal cross-linking and ring implantation for complex cases
• Treats diabetic retinopathy and yellow spot issues alongside vision correction

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.

Dr Yasar Dag is a highly publishing specialist in refractive surgery who uses advanced corneal topography to improve LASIK outcomes.

• Specialises in refractive surgery and corneal diseases at Istanbul Tema Hospital
• Published research on Scheimpflug-Placido disc topography for precise tear film and corneal assessment
• Expert in managing corneal astigmatism using practical marking and surgical techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish specialist centre

Dr Duygu Tez is a specialist ophthalmologist at Adem and Havva Medical Center who trained at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

• Certified in Bausch & Lomb surgical excimer laser systems for vision correction
• Completed specialised post-graduate training in managing astigmatism and corneal surface diseases
• Published clinical research on astigmatism and complex keratoconus management
• Held a master's programme in healthcare institutions management from Beykent University
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Professor Baha Toygar is an acclaimed eye specialist who has successfully managed over 30,000 surgical cases at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul.

• International certified instructor for phakic IOLs and intra-corneal rings
• Specialises in precise laser eye treatments and complex cataract surgery
• Moderated advanced refractive surgery panels at the ESCRS conference in Paris
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Co-founded the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society to improve regional eye care

Professor Mehmet Tahir Sam is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon with over 27,000 successful surgical cases managed at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Acts as a live surgery instructor, training other specialists in advanced ocular techniques
• Holds specialised certification in Artisan Iris and Claw Lens applications
• Served on the Board of Directors for the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Published more than 10 scientific papers on national and international eye care outcomes

Dr Aylin Koc Akbay is a highly active member of leading global eye surgery bodies, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Specialises in refractive surgery for vision correction at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
• Practises at a dedicated eye care centre focused on the latest laser technologies
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD)
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Marmara University School of Medicine
• Focuses on precise clinical outcomes for patients seeking to replace contact lenses

Dr Digdem Begendi specialises in high-precision eye surgery using IntraLase and femtosecond laser technology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Focuses on advanced laser iridotomy and complex refractive corrections
• Extensively published in peer-reviewed journals for her research in ophthalmology
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Completed her specialist training at Akdeniz University
• Practises at a JCI-accredited hospital – a gold standard for safety