IOLs implantation Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist who has successfully performed over 30,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Certified surgeon for INTACS corneal implants and specialised intraocular lens procedures
• Expertise in both cataract and refractive surgery techniques
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds professional certification for IntraLase laser technology usage

Dr Chayanee Potivongsajarn is a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology who graduated with First Class Honours from Thailand's top medical school.

• Completed a subspecialty fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery
• Specialises in intraocular lens implantation at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre
• Holds the FICO distinction which validates her clinical expertise against global standards
• Trained in ophthalmology at the prestigious Ramathibodi Hospital

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.

Dr. Nam Sanghyu is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Asan Medical Center. He is a Clinical Specialist and Clinical Professor. His practice focuses on cataract and presbyopia. He also treats cornea and ocular surface disease, including dry eye, external eye disease, and tear duct problems. He manages retina and glaucoma disorders, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Accreditations: Full Member of KOS, KDES, KCDS, KSCRS, and the Korean Contact Lens Study Society. Regular Member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and APACRS.

Publications: Scientific Reports (2022) on big data linking air pollution and conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologica (2021) on OCTA after repair of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (2021) on blue light and polyphenolic protection.

Dr. Pak Jongbeom is the Chief of Ophthalmology at Naeun Hospital. He focuses on retinal and vitreous diseases, such as uveitis and macular degeneration. He also treats general ophthalmology conditions, including cataract and glaucoma.

Education and training: M.D., Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Medicine. Internship, ophthalmology residency, and fellowship at Kyung Hee University Medical Center.

Accreditations: Full Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society. Regular member, American Society of Retina Specialists, EURETINA, Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society, and Asia-Pacific Retina Ophthalmic Imaging Society.

Publications: Park JB et al., J Korean Ophthalmol Soc. 2021;62(1):109-13. 2021;62(6):762-8. Park JB et al., Taiwan J Ophthalmol. 2022;12:394-408.

Dr Helvacıoğlu has performed over 20,000 ophthalmic operations and is a highly sought-after surgeon at the specialised Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Holds a dual certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology in both basic and clinical sciences
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Focuses on cataract and refractive surgery using advanced intraocular lens (IOL) technologies
• Regularly attends international symposiums in San Diego and across Europe to maintain high clinical standards

Sutan Kaya is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon who has performed over 45,000 successful eye operations. He specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Certified in presbyopia correction using multifocal intraocular lenses
• Uses femtosecond laser applications for precise anterior segment surgery
• Expert in scleral fixation techniques for complex lens implants
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Holds certifications in corneal topography analysis and collagen cross-linking

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

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Specialises in complex intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and vitreoretinal surgery
• Serves as a Professor of Ophthalmology at Biruni University in Istanbul
• Practises at Veni Vidi Eye Hospital, a dedicated centre for vision correction
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most respected medical schools
• Handles both routine cataract cases and medical retinal disorders affecting vision

Associate Professor Mehmet Orçun Akdemir is a highly published eye specialist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, focusing on complex lens calculations and corneal health.

• Specialises in toric intraocular lens implantation for patients with corneal astigmatism
• Published research on intraocular lens power calculation using Scheimpflug camera and optical biometry
• Expertise in managing pseudoexfoliation syndrome during cataract and lens surgery
• Awarded Associate Professor title for his extensive contributions to ophthalmic research
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr Kader Yildiz is a dedicated eye specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey with a strong background in clinical research and surgical eye care.

• Authored over 100 medical articles on vision correction and eye health
• Trained at the Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on precision lens procedures to improve patient vision quality
• Offers bilingual consultations in English and Turkish for international patients
• Combines surgical expertise with evidence-based protocols from current medical literature

Dr Tamer Fazil Yildiz is a senior ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who has performed over 900 successful eye treatments.

• Holds a perfect five-star patient rating for clinical care
• Specialises in implantable lens procedures for vision correction
• Develops personalised treatment programmes for every surgical patient
• Practices at Veni Vidi – a dedicated centre for eye health