Best Laser Iridotomy Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Ahmet Satici is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon who has performed over 20,000 successful surgical cases throughout his distinguished career.

• Achieved full professorship status at Harran University – a lead training ground for eye specialists
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association which sets national standards for eye care
• Specialises in complex glaucoma management and anterior segment procedures
• Maintains a private practice focused on high-precision laser and surgical treatments
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Muhammet Derda Ozer is an associate professor and ophthalmologist at his JCI-accredited clinic in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship in vitreo-retina at the University of Kansas Medical School. Dr. Ozer has performed over 25,000 surgical procedures during his clinical practice. He holds the Advanced Examination certificate from the International Council of Ophthalmology.

• Specializes in cataract surgery, refractive laser vision correction, and retina care.
• Treats complex conditions including ocular oncology and pediatric retinoblastoma.
• Passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK for US medical licensure.
• Active member of the Young Ophthalmologist Council within the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.

Professor Hakan Sivrikaya is a multilingual eye specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya who completed his surgical residency at the Russian Medical Academy in Moscow.

• Holds memberships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Expertise includes complex interventions for glaucoma and refractive errors
• Graduated from the prestigious Istanbul School of Medicine
• Fluent in English, German, and Russian to support international patients
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery

Dr. Hamdi Er is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. He completed fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Doheny Eye Institute. Dr. Er specializes in retinal transplantation and vision correction surgery. He works at a hospital treating 62,000 eye patients annually.

• Clinical training at University of California San Diego and Baylor College of Medicine.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
• Specialized in retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, and keratoplasty.

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.

Professor Derda Ozer is a highly regarded ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has performed over 1,100 surgical and laser procedures. He brings a strong academic background from Istanbul Medicine Faculty to complex eye care.

• Awarded the prestigious ICO-STAAR Surgical Fellowship for advanced vitreo-retinal training
• Published over 35 research papers on innovative treatments in leading journals like Cornea
• Specialises in managing complex ocular oncology and inflammatory uveitis cases
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association driving clinical standards
• Experienced in treating rare vascular and inflammatory eye diseases through clinical trials

Dr. Sumet Supalaset is an expert ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in cornea and refractive surgery. He completed observership training at UCLA. Dr. Supalaset graduated with honors from Chulalongkorn University. He treats complex eye conditions like keratoconus and glaucoma.

• Highly skilled in LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and corneal transplantation.
• Published researcher on refractive surgery in international medical journals.
• Holds surgical certificates from prestigious institutions in London and Japan.
• Communicates with patients in English, Thai, Chinese, and Japanese.

Professor Anun Vongthongsri was the first Southeast Asian ophthalmologist to complete a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Washington University School of Medicine.

• Holds the position of Director at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre
• Performs thousands of precise laser procedures for vision correction and ocular health
• Former Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Certified expert who trains other specialists in laser surgery techniques
• Fellowship trained at Washington University Eye Centre in Missouri

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a US-trained glaucoma specialist who leads the ophthalmology department at Intrarat Hospital. She completed her international clinical fellowship at the prestigious Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago.

• Specialises in managing complex eye pressure and vision conditions
• Doctor of Medicine from Chulalongkorn University, a top Thai medical school
• Qualified as an ophthalmic surgeon specifically for glaucoma treatment
• Experienced in diagnosing and treating high-risk vision patients
• Trained in advanced clinical techniques at the University of Illinois

Dr Duygu Tez is a specialised ophthalmologist who trained at New York University Mount Sinai Hospital and the Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Specialises in glaucoma monitoring and treatment, including laser-based interventions
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Completed specialised cornea and retina courses at the GATA Department of Ophthalmology
• Published researcher in international journals on surgical techniques and clinical ophthalmology
• Holds an advanced surgical certification for excimer laser systems

Professor Birgi Sönmezer is a highly skilled ophthalmologist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex who specialises in precision laser eye surgery.

• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Completed advanced post-specialisation training in retina and vitreoretinal surgery
• Served as a founding partner at Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• Spent over a decade at the renowned World Eye Hospital in Antalya
• Focuses on therapeutic laser treatments for complex eye conditions

Dr Begendi is an ophthalmology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a focus on precision laser eye treatments.

• Specialises in laser iridotomy and femtosecond laser procedures
• Maintains an active research profile with published findings in peer-reviewed journals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Akdeniz University and Istanbul Bilim University School of Medicine