Best Iols Implantation Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Ahmet Satici is a veteran ophthalmologist who has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures, with a career-long focus on lens implantation and eye health.

• Conducts over 1,000 successful eye surgeries annually in his private practice
• Specialises in intraocular lenses (IOLs) and complex cataract surgery
• Served as a Professor at Harran University – training the next generation of specialists
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Omer Faruk Oge is an ophthalmologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in surgeries for strabismus, cataracts, and retinal diseases. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Oge also focuses on pediatric eye health and ocular aesthetics.

• Trained at the Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital.
• Treats complex conditions including amblyopia and retinal disorders.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Chutichate Pawaropart is a neuro-ophthalmology subspecialist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He completed his medical degree and ophthalmology certification at Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Pawaropart received specialized neuro-ophthalmology training at Sorbonne University in Paris. He effectively treats patients in English, Thai, and French.

• Specializes in cataract surgery including phacoemulsification and IOL replacement.
• Performs neuro-ophthalmic exams to diagnose complex vision and nerve conditions.
• Treats corneal trauma, pterygium, and macular dystrophy.
• Practices at Navamin 9 Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Thailand.

Dr Semih Urz has performed over 35,000 surgical operations and was named the Best Doctor in Eye Health by the Turkish Ministry of Health two years running.

• Specialises in cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and vitrectomy
• Completed advanced training at the prestigious Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Certified in cataract and refractive surgery by the TOD National Congress
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association involved in surgeon skill transfer programmes

Dr. Anil Kubaloglu has performed over 30,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital. He specializes in cataract removal, keratoconus treatment, and laser vision correction. Dr. Kubaloglu has authored over 100 scientific publications in ophthalmology. He practices at a center certified by TÜV NORD for quality management.

• Specializes in ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and multifocal lens implants.
• Treats complex corneal conditions and presbyopia using modern surgical techniques.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the ASCRS.
• Fellow of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. Hakan Sivrikaya is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya. He treats conditions like cataracts and keratoconus. Dr. Sivrikaya trained at the Russian Medical Academy Eye Hospital in Moscow. He communicates with patients in English, German, and Russian.

• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Former member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and International Society of Refractive Surgery.
• Served in the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Works at an ISO 9001-certified clinic treating 30,000 patients annually.

Dr. Derda Ozer is an ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in ocular oncology and surgical retina treatments. Dr. Ozer has published over 35 research papers in journals like Cornea and International Ophthalmology. He focus on imaging and new treatments for vascular eye diseases.

• Completed the ICO-STAAR surgical fellowship in vitreo-retina.
• Treats complex conditions like uveitis, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment.
• Performs vitrectomy, keratoplasty, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Practice is based at a government-authorized center for international health tourism.

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 900 successful procedures. He holds a prestigious surgical fellowship from the University of Kansas Medical School, showing his high-level training in complex eye surgery.

• Passed multiple International Council of Ophthalmology exams in optics and clinical sciences
• Currently serves as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Yeni Yuzyil University
• Achieved ECFMG certification and passed United States Medical Licensing Examinations
• Active researcher involved in international clinical trials for eye disease treatments

Professor Fevzi Akkan achieved a medical milestone by performing the first bionic eye surgery in Turkey. He leads complex vision restoration at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Performed 1,100 surgical procedures to date
• Won the TOD Best Surgical Video Award for his surgical technique
• Uses multifocal lens implants to address both cataracts and vision correction
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in vitreoretinal surgery and advanced intraocular lens replacement

Professor Hamdi Er has performed more than 12,000 surgical operations, specialising in complex lens replacements at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Completed prestigious clinical fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and the Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles
• Expert in multifocal and toric IOL implantations for cataract and vision correction
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European VitreoRetinal Society
• Published 63 international research papers on advanced eye disease treatments

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.

Professor Pichit Naripthaphan is the President of the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Club of Thailand. He leads complex vision correction cases at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Former Chief of Refractive Surgeries at Rajvithi Hospital under the Ministry of Public Health
• Completed a high-level research fellowship at the USC Medical School in Los Angeles
• Certified in refractive surgery and Automated Lamella Keratoplasty in the United States
• Specialises in anterior segment surgery for patients requiring intraocular lens (IOL) solutions

Dr. Sumet Supalaset is an expert ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in cornea and refractive surgery. He completed observership training at UCLA. Dr. Supalaset graduated with honors from Chulalongkorn University. He treats complex eye conditions like keratoconus and glaucoma.

• Highly skilled in LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and corneal transplantation.
• Published researcher on refractive surgery in international medical journals.
• Holds surgical certificates from prestigious institutions in London and Japan.
• Communicates with patients in English, Thai, Chinese, and Japanese.

Dr Anun Vongthongsri was the first Southeast Asian surgeon elected for a prestigious cornea and refractive fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine.

• Performed thousands of successful refractive procedures at Laser Vision in Bangkok
• Former Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• First Thai doctor officially certified in refractive surgery techniques
• Specialises in complex cornea cases and refractive vision correction
• Trains other ophthalmologists as a fellowship programme director

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a US-trained ophthalmologist based at Intrarat Hospital who specialised in complex vision conditions at the University of Illinois.

• Completed an International Clinical Fellowship in Glaucoma in Chicago
• Trained as a medical doctor at Chulalongkorn University
• Expertise covers both surgical treatment and vision diagnosis
• Focuses on precise lens placement and ocular pressure management
• Works as a dedicated eye care specialist at Intrarat Hospital

Dr Yasar Dag is a specialist ophthalmologist who developed a practical technique for marking the corneal axis to improve the accuracy of toric intraocular lens implantation.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
• Completed advanced vitrectomy training at the Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in corneal diseases and keratoplasty for complex vision restoration
• Published research on manual small-incision cataract surgery for vitrectomised eyes
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

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.