IOLs implantation Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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

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

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 Yusuf Yildirim is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully performed over 10,000 cataract and refractive procedures. He currently serves as a Professor and Clinical Educator at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Specialises in phakic IOLs and advanced toric lens implantation
• Awarded a European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) certification
• Expert in complex surgeries including DMEK and DALK corneal transplants
• Published 84 scientific articles on refractive errors and ocular surgery

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

Assistant Professor Nawat Watanachai is a specialist ophthalmologist leading advanced eye care at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in complex vitreous, retina, and cataract surgeries
• Lectures at Mahidol University – one of Thailand's most prestigious medical faculties
• Publishes clinical research on retinal disease outcomes in international academic journals
• Focuses on precise intraocular lens placement for patients with retinal complications

Professor Matben Volkan is a high-volume ophthalmologist who has performed more than 20,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara.

• Specialises in refractive surgery and advanced lens implantation
• Holds membership in the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Completed specialist training at the Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Highly experienced in managing complex surgical eye cases

Associate Professor Erkan Unsal is a highly experienced ophthalmic surgeon with over 20,000 successful surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir.

• Specialises in premium lens implantation and complex intraocular microsurgery
• Holds an Associate Professor rank from the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains active membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Published over 50 peer-reviewed research papers on eye diseases and surgical outcomes
• Fellow of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly credentialed ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully managed more than 10,000 surgical cases.

• Completed a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at the Zentrum für Refraktive Chirurgie in Germany
• Awarded the International Council of Ophthalmology Advanced Fellowship (FICO)
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma from Paris
• Specialises in toric lens applications and complex anterior segment surgery

Dr Ugur Yayla is an ophthalmology specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with advanced fellowship training in vitreo-retinal surgery.

• Completed a specialised Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship at Gazi University
• Holds a second fellowship in Retinopathy of Prematurity from Zekai Tahir Burak Hospital
• Experienced in treating complex retinal conditions alongside standard lens procedures
• Published clinical research in the field of ophthalmology through Uludag University
• Experienced in high-volume surgical settings at major Turkish training and research hospitals

Dr Hasan Kiziltoprak is a highly published ophthalmologist at Atlas University Hospital who specialises in restoring vision through multifocal 'smart' intraocular lenses and complex corneal surgery.

• Performs multifocal and trifocal IOL implantations to help patients reduce or eliminate the need for glasses
• Published research on IOL positioning for patients requiring combined cataract and vitreoretinal surgery
• Offers specialised Phakic IOL procedures for patients who may not be suitable candidates for traditional laser eye surgery
• Expertise extends to DMEK and DALK corneal transplants and advanced keratoconus treatments

Specializations

Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)

Glaucoma (Eye Pressure)

Yellow Spot Disease

Diabetic Retinopathy

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a recognised expert in lens technology and has literally written the book on presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses.

• Author of multiple medical texts focusing on cataract treatment and intraocular lens implantation
• Published specialist research on presbyopia correction for patients seeking clear vision without glasses
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and Beyoglu Eye Hospital
• Regular contributor to Turkish Ophthalmology Association national congresses on refractive surgery