IOLs implantation Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Osman Sevki Arslan is an ophthalmologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He developed three original surgical techniques, including the innovative Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation. Dr. Arslan served as the founding Medical Director of the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats over 300,000 patients annually.

• Served as the President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Authored over 100 original articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Represented Turkey as an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology exams.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Associate Professor Esra Ayhan Tuzcu is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist who graduated third in her class from Cumhuriyet University. She brings specialist surgical expertise to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Holds a certified background in phacoemulsification and cataract complication management
• Completed specialised training in refractive surgery through the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Has published over 50 scientific papers on ophthalmic surgical outcomes and techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with decades of clinical practice
• Specialises in both basic and complex intraocular lens procedures

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

• Holds a sub-specialty fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery from Khonkaen University
• Completed specialist ophthalmology certification at Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Focuses on precision lens placement and vision correction within the cornea department
• Trained at the prestigious Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Dr. Pakpum Pakviwat is a general ophthalmologist at Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital (2023–2025). He earned his MD from Chiang Mai University (2011–2017). He completed his ophthalmology residency at Mettapracharak Hospital (2020–2023). He will join the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Clinical Fellowship at Chiang Mai University (2025–2026).

Accreditations: Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO, 2022). Certificate in Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation, NRCD, Saitama, Japan (2024).

Surgical experience: over 1,000 phaco with IOLs (toric, multifocal, EDOF). Over 50 corneal transplants (PKP, DALK, DSEK/DMEK). More than 20 LASIK/PRK. ICL and CXL. Publication: Clinical Ophthalmology. 2024;18:3815–3823 (doi:10.2147/OPTH.S485353).

Professor Zeynep Alkin is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist with specialised research experience from the Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California – one of the world's premier eye centres.

• Specialises in managing complex lens subluxation cases, including those linked to Marfan syndrome
• Expertise in combined surgical approaches using pars plana lensectomy and intrascleral lens fixation
• University Professor at Biruni University and senior consultant at Medicana International Istanbul
• Fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal surgery and clinical retina research
• Published over 50 international papers on advanced ocular imaging and surgical outcomes

Dr Alperen Koc is a cornea specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who balances clinical practice with senior academic roles in Istanbul.

• Completed specialist post-graduate training at the prestigious Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in managing complex corneal conditions and lens replacements
• Focuses on restoring vision through precision microsurgical techniques

Dr. Yucel Ozturk is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. He has performed over 30,000 surgical cases. Dr. Ozturk treats complex eye conditions like optic nerve atrophy and cataracts. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 50,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in vitrectomy, keratoplasty, and retinal detachment surgery.
• Authored 20 international and national scientific publications.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Performs cataract surgery with IOL replacement and phacoemulsification.

Professor Wiwan Sansanayudh is an expert corneal surgeon who refined her skills through prestigious clinical fellowships at the University of Toronto and the University of California.

• Specialises in refractive surgery and external eye diseases at Bangkok Eye Hospital
• Faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital training the next generation of eye specialists
• Completed advanced training in cornea and refractive surgery at Toronto Western Hospital
• Regularly publishes ophthalmic research in international professional journals
• Presents new surgical findings at major global ophthalmology conferences

Associate Professor Asker Bulut is a highly skilled eye surgeon who has performed over 10,000 successful surgical cases. He currently treats patients at the specialised Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul Atakoy.

• Holds the title of Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Specialised in surgical eye diseases at Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Experienced in managing complex surgical cases and Young Ophthalmologist training

Professor Akif Saygin is a specialised ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who focuses on restores vision through advanced refractive lens techniques.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Completed advanced skills transfer courses in cataract and refractive surgery
• Conducted research into macular treatments at Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains active membership with the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Participates in live surgery symposia to master the latest clinical applications

Professor Levent Akcay is a highly prolific ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully managed more than 55,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in complex lens implantations and reconstructive eye surgeries
• Authored over 200 scientific publications on advanced ophthalmology techniques
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Maintains active membership in the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Trained at the Dr Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Dr Patchima Chantaren holds an international certificate in forefront refractive surgery from the London Vision Clinic and currently serves as the refractive surgery specialist at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Trained in ocular surface transplantation at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine in Japan
• Held an instructor role at the Center of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation
• Recipient of the Asia Cornea Society-Santen Educational grant for observational training
• Earned her medical degree with first-class honours from Mahidol University

Dr. Serdar Marol is an ophthalmologist with 28 years of practice. He has been involved in more than 25,000 surgical cases.

He graduated from the Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed ophthalmology training at the Inönü University Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Özal Medical Centre (1993–1997).

He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD), the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.

Dr. Sezen Akkaya is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. She has completed over 9,000 surgical cases. Dr. Akkaya treats complex conditions like strabismus and cataracts using modern techniques. She serves as an Associate Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and IOL replacement.
• Expert in laser eye surgery including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in international and Turkish journals.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.