Laser eye surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Chong Gi Von has successfully corrected the vision of over 500,000 patients and serves as the Chief Director at BGN Eye Hospital.

• Certified specialist in SMILE, LASIK, and ICL permanent lens implantation
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for rapid recovery and minimal tissue disruption
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Regularly presents surgical innovations at major global ophthalmological congresses
• Leads clinical standards and strategic development at South Korea's high-volume BGN vision centre

Dr Chonthicha Charumalai is a dedicated refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center, focusing on advanced vision correction.

• Completed a clinical fellowship specifically in cornea and refractive surgery
• Trained at Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's most prestigious medical schools
• Focuses on correcting external eye diseases and vision impairments
• Member of the specialist team at a leading international LASIK centre
• Brings deep expertise in corneal health and refractive surgical techniques

Professor Abdullah Ozkaya is a high-volume ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital, having performed over 900 eye procedures with a focus on advanced laser technology.

• Specialises in full-spectrum refractive surgery including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and laser cataract surgery
• Expert in vitreoretinal surgery for complex cases involving deep eye structures
• Academic leader who serves as a Professor at Istanbul Aydin University
• Published over 80 international peer-reviewed articles on retinal and refractive treatments
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

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

• Specialises in ReLEx SMILE and LASEK vision correction techniques
• Performs advanced cataract surgery with multifocal lens implantation
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Authored several books and educational materials on specialised eye health
• Consults at Valued Med Hub Hospitals following an academic career in ophthalmology

Dr Faruk Eroglu has performed over 5,000 Excimer Laser treatments and 10,000 Argon Laser procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in refractive surgery including LASIK and LASEK procedures
• Uses corneal cross-linking and ring implantation for keratoconus cases
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Manages diabetic macular issues and complex retinal diseases
• Qualified at Istanbul University with advanced training across the USA and Europe

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.

Dr Yasar Dag focuses on refractive surgery and corneal diseases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He is highly active in clinical research, having published recent studies on corneal topography and tear film health.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery to correct vision
• Completed advanced vitrectomy training at Ulucanlar Eye Hospital
• Expert in using Scheimpflug topography for precise corneal measurement
• Published research on surgical margins and practical lens implantation
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr Baha Toygar has performed over 30,000 surgical procedures, making him one of the most experienced eye surgeons at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in ReLEx SMILE and LASEK eye surgery for vision correction
• Acts as an internationally certified instructor for phakic IOL and intracorneal ring courses
• Serves as the General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr Haluk Talu is a heavyweight in refractive surgery, having performed over 20,000 operations at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Specialises in LASIK and ReLEx SMILE for vision correction
• Expert in treating presbyopia and complex cataract cases with IOL replacement
• Trained at Nice St Antiapolis University Hospital in France
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published over 50 scientific papers on ophthalmic surgical outcomes

Professor Aylin Koc Akbay has performed over 1,100 procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of Turkey's most specialised vision centres.

• Recognised member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specialises in vision correction and complex cataract surgeries
• Trained at Marmara University School of Medicine in Istanbul
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Expertise includes general eye health and tailored contact lens fittings

Dr Digdem Begendi focuses on refined laser vision correction using IntraLase and femtosecond technology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in precise laser iridotomy and femtosecond laser procedures
• Researches ophthalmology outcomes with findings published in peer-reviewed journals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Akdeniz University
• Focuses on blade-free surgical techniques for improved patient safety

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

• Holds a sub-board fellowship specifically in laser and refractive procedures
• Focuses on correcting vision using both corneal and refractive surgical techniques
• Completed his medical training at the prestigious Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• Certified by the ophthalmology board at Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Regularly performs procedures involving corneal health and vision restoration

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures and received international recognition for his work in refractive surgery.

• Awarded best oral presentation by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in 2019
• Practices at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, a dedicated centre specialising in vision correction
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University where he taught future eye specialists
• Expertise includes complex cataract cases and sophisticated laser vision correction techniques

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a pioneering ophthalmic surgeon who developed the original 'Arslan' cornea techniques for complex eye procedures.

• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and Head of the Ophthalmology Department
• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at the JCI-accredited Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Serves as an official examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Founded the Eye Bank at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty 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).