LASIK eye surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Associate Professor Chareenun Chirapapaisan holds a prestigious fellowship in refractive surgery from Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

• Specialises in precise cornea and refractive surgery at TRSC International Eye Center
• Completed an additional clinical fellowship at the Boston Laser Institute in the USA
• Academic lead at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University
• Expertise in lamellar keratoplasty gained through specialised training in Singapore
• Focused on restoring visual acuity using advanced laser correction methods

Dr Sasi Yaisawang graduated with first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University and serves as a lead cornea specialist at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Recognised internationally for refractive surgery research at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Author of specialised medical textbooks on eye health and corneal care
• Completing a PhD to bring academic precision to clinical vision correction
• Handles complex corneal cases that require expert refractive surgery skills
• Regularly presents at global conferences on the latest vision correction methods

Dr Chayanee Potivongsajarn graduated with First Class Honours from Siriraj Hospital and is a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO).

• Completed a subspecialty fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery for laser vision correction
• Holds FICO distinction which recognises clinical expertise by high international standards
• Practises at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre within Bangkok Eye Hospital
• Trained at Ramathibodi Hospital – a leading Thai centre for ophthalmic residency
• Specialises in precise surgical techniques for long-term vision improvement

Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics. He specializes in cataract surgery and corrective laser procedures in Istanbul. Dr. Helvacıoğlu passed the board exams from the International Council of Ophthalmology. He works at a clinic that performs over 50,000 eye surgeries annually.

• Certified in basic and clinical sciences by the International Council of Ophthalmology.
• Treats complex conditions including keratoconus, strabismus, and retinal detachment.
• Maintains membership in the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
• Provides laser treatments including LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and IntraLase techniques.

Dr Sutan Kaya is a high-volume eye surgeon who has performed over 45,000 surgeries throughout his career.

• Holds specialist certification in LASIK applications and corneal topography analysis
• Practises at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, a dedicated centre for ophthalmology
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Expertise in Femtosecond applications for modern anterior segment surgery
• Recognised by the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who has performed over 10,000 successful eye surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Specialises in advanced laser techniques including LASIK, SMILE, and femtosecond procedures
• Earned the Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma for complex ocular cases
• Awarded second place for best clinical poster at the ESCRS conference in London
• Published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and trains the next generation of eye surgeons

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a leading ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Biruni University in Istanbul
• Published over 100 scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Specialises in refractive surgery and complex retinal disorders
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's premier medical schools

Dr. Mehmet Orçun Akdemir is an ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics in Istanbul. He specializes in cornea treatments, including keratoconus management and complex keratoplasty procedures. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. Dr. Akdemir works at an ISO 9001 certified center that treats 50,000 patients annually.

• Published over 40 articles in national and international peer-refereed journals.
• Expert in DALK, PKP, and DSAEK corneal transplant techniques.
• Performs glaucoma surgery, including trabeculectomy and Ahmed valve implantation.
• Translated four medical textbooks on ophthalmology and glaucoma care.

Dr Kader Yildiz is a dedicated ophthalmologist based at Can Hospitals Turkey with a strong academic background in eye care.

• Published over 100 medical articles regarding various vision correction studies
• Graduated from the Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on precise eye care assessments for international patients
• Expertise includes managing both routine and complex vision correction cases
• Offers consultations in fluent English for clear patient communication

With 19 years of experience, the doctor has developed expertise in treating a variety of eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, strabismus, and pediatric ophthalmology. The doctor also specializes in medical retina treatments.

The doctor graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Faculty of Medicine. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Conscious Hypnosis Association, and Turkish Ophthalmology Association.

Professor Nihat Karakaya is a highly skilled ophthalmic surgeon at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics with expertise in complex laser vision correction. He studied at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.

• Maintains membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Specialises in precise LASIK eye surgery and retinal detachment procedures
• Uses his background in intraocular lens replacement for refractive cases
• Active participant in global ophthalmic congresses to stay updated on techniques
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association promoting high clinical standards

Professor Ihsan Yilmaz is a refractive specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who trained at the prestigious Vance Thompson Vision Center in the United States.

• Performs Excimer Laser treatments including LASIK and specialized No-touch PRK
• Authored a clinical handbook on intraocular lenses used by 300 ophthalmologists
• Holds a fellowship from the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO)
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Professor Tuğrul Akın is a senior ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who brings medical surgical expertise from Turkey's renowned Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Completed specialist medical training at Ankara University School of Medicine
• Focuses on refractive surgery and vision correction techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Registered practitioner with the Turkish Medical Association
• Practises at Veni Vidi – a dedicated centre for eye health

Assistant Professor Ugur Tunc recently completed a prestigious clinical research fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University – the top-ranked eye hospital in the United States.

• Specialises in refractive surgery and complex corneal diseases
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Published 18 peer-reviewed papers on corneal health and surgical outcomes
• Awarded the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award by the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Regular presenter at major international forums including the World Ophthalmology Congress