Best Laser eye surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

With over 30,000 eye surgeries performed, Dr Anil Kubaloglu is a leading authority in vision correction at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in LASIK and PRK laser eye surgery techniques
• Recognised by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Expert in managing complex cases including keratoconus and corneal disorders
• Authored more than 100 scientific publications in international journals

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer is a highly decorated ophthalmologist who has performed more than 25,000 successful eye procedures.

• Awarded a surgical fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Kansas Medical School
• Passed the International Council of Ophthalmology advanced examinations in clinical sciences and optics
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association Young Ophthalmologist Council
• Served as a clinical investigator for major international trials with Novartis and Roche
• Previously held an observership at the prestigious Wills Eye Institute in the United States

Professor Ahmet Satici is a highly experienced ophthalmologist who has performed over 20,000 successful surgical procedures during his career.

• Specialises in LASIK and laser vision correction at Private Bilge Hospital in Istanbul
• Achieved full professorship status at Harran University Faculty of Medicine
• Clinical focus includes cataract surgery, intraocular lenses, and glaucoma management
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Completed advanced medical training and specialisation at Dicle University

Professor Hamdi Er is a highly credentialed ophthalmology specialist who completed advanced postdoctoral fellowships at three prestigious American eye institutes. He currently leads complex vision correction cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul.

• Trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, a global leader in eye care
• Fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California
• Expert in ReLEx SMILE and LASIK laser vision correction
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in cataract surgery with multifocal and IOL lens implants

Professor Fevzi Akkan is a leading ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who performed the first bionic eye surgery in Turkey. He specializes in advanced refractive procedures including LASIK, LASEK, and ReLEx SMILE.

• Completed over 900 successful eye treatments and complex surgical procedures
• Awarded the TOD Best Surgical Video Award for his groundbreaking techniques
• Holds memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Vitreoretinal Society
• Expert in multifocal lens implants and retinal transplantations for complex cases

Dr Pichit Naripthaphan is a leading refractive specialist who previously served as the Chief of the LASIK Center at Rajvithi Hospital.

• Performed over 900 successful eye treatments to date
• Held the position of President of the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Club of Thailand
• Completed advanced refractive surgery training in Atlanta, Georgia
• Fellowship trained in retina and vitreous research at USC Medical School in Los Angeles
• Expertise includes complex anterior segment surgery and C-LASIK techniques

Dr Anun Vongthongsri was the first Thai surgeon certified in refractive surgery and has performed thousands of LASIK and surface laser procedures.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at Washington University Eye Center in the United States
• Conducted clinical research on PRK and LASIK using excimer laser technology
• Medical Director and co-founder of Laser Vision International LASIK Centre
• Former Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Trains other ophthalmologists as a director of specialist fellowship programmes

Dr. Ponpawee Jindarak is an ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She completed an international clinical fellowship in glaucoma in the United States. This training took place at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago. Dr. Jindarak specializes in diagnosing and treating complex vision conditions and eye diseases.

• Completed medical and specialty training at Chulalongkorn University.
• Treats conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, and retinopathy of prematurity.
• Performs surgical procedures such as trabeculotomy, pupilloplasty, and corneal transplants.
• Works at Intrarat Hospital, an ISO-certified facility treating 100,000 patients annually.

Dr Kim Mi Jin is a senior ophthalmologist at BGN Eye Hospital, where she has successfully performed over 1,100 vision correction procedures.

• Practises at a major centre that has completed 346,000 surgeries
• Focuses on precise clinical outcomes for laser eye corrections
• Part of a specialised ophthalmology team in South Korea
• Handles a high volume of vision correction cases annually

Dr Yasar Dag focuses on refractive and cataract surgery, bringing extensive academic insight into corneal diseases and tear film health.

• Specialises in refractive surgery, corneal diseases, and keratoplasty
• Developed a practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation to correct astigmatism
• Published research on hybrid break-up time tests for evaluating eye health
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
• Completed specialised vitrectomy training at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Halil Hüseyin Cagatay, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005) and at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2005–2009). He practices in İzmir and Istanbul. His focus includes cataract surgery, including complex cases, retinal surgery, and oculoplastic surgery. He has particular interest in pediatric eye health, strabismus, ptosis, keratoconus and other corneal disease, glaucoma, retinal disease, and refractive surgery. He routinely performs laser procedures and combined glaucoma and cataract surgery. He also performs DCR, prosthetic eye, eyelid tumor, orbital mass, and trauma surgeries.

Accreditations and achievements include passing the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma Examination. He earned the Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology in Paris in 2016. He became an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology in 2016. His scientific work includes 33 international and 12 national peer-reviewed publications. He has delivered 74 poster or oral presentations, 4 video presentations, and 3 photograph presentations at congresses. He has also contributed to 2 book translations or chapters.

Dr. Seung-soo Han is the Representative Director of Gangnam Brand Eye Center in Seoul. He specialized in ophthalmology at Yonsei University Severance Hospital and IHIS Ilsan Hospital. Dr. Han completed clinical training at Emory University in the United States. He treats vision disorders using LASIK, LASEK, and multifocal lens implants.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract Surgery.
• Served as the Head of Ophthalmology at Suncheon Medical Center.
• Expert in ReLEx SMILE and SmartSight laser vision correction techniques.
• Works at a clinic seeing 7,000 patients for vision correction annually.

Professor Alper Agca has performed over 15,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on high-volume refractive laser procedures.

• Specialises in ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK surgical techniques
• Served as a board member for the Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Recognised with an award from the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Completed specialised training and an Associate Professorship at Beyoglu Eye Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

Dr Vivat Komolsuradej is a leading Thai specialist in refractive error correction who previously headed the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit at Wat Rai Khing Hospital.

• Served as the Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Centre at Rangsit University
• Former head of the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Centre for the Thai Ministry of Public Health
• Specialises in laser-based vision correction and corneal surgery techniques
• Completed advanced residency training at Srinagarind Hospital medical faculty
• Experienced medical lecturer who has trained other ophthalmologists in refractive surgical methods

Op. Dr. Alasgar Asgarli, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He focuses on cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, medical retinal diseases, and pediatric eye care. He performs oculoplastic eyelid surgery and ocular trauma surgery. His skills include intravitreal injections, pterygium excision, and neuro-ophthalmology. He also has experience with advanced intraocular lens fixation, including scleral fixation and the Yamane technique.

Achievements and accreditations: Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD). Presenter at the TOD 59th National Congress. Attended the TOD 58th National Congress. Completed the TOD Fundus Fluorescein Angiography Course (2024). Published “Comparison of the Effects of Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses on Lenticular Astigmatism” (DOI: 10.37844/TJ-CEO.2025.20.37). Holds certification in Botox and dermal fillers.