Laser trabeculoplasty Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

• Completed specialist ophthalmology certification at Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Focuses on precision laser techniques for managing intraocular pressure
• Trained at Phramongkutklao College of Medicine – a leading military medical institution
• Specialises in anterior segment procedures including corneal and refractive treatments
• Practices at Intrarat Hospital using modern ophthalmic diagnostic equipment

Professor Arslan is a leading authority in glaucoma surgery who developed the 'Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation' technique used to manage complex cases.

• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and Head of Department at Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Authored over 110 original research articles in international and national peer-reviewed medical journals
• International examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) assessments
• Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Associate Professor Ebru Gorgun is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, specialising in retina and glaucoma treatments.

• Lecturer at Yeditepe University – training the next generation of eye specialists
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Recognised by the European Vitreoretinal Society for expertise in complex eye disorders
• Specialises in medical retina and clinical electrophysiology of vision
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit

Professor Zeynep Alkin is a highly experienced ophthalmologist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles.

• Published specific research on the efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty for glaucoma
• Completed advanced clinical retinal training at Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Currently serves as a Professor at Biruni University and Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
• Recognised member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society since 1999
• Specialises in both medical and surgical retinal treatments using advanced ocular imaging

Dr Alperen Koc is a seasoned cornea specialist based in Istanbul who has mastered a wide array of ophthalmic procedures at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in managing complex intraocular pressure cases
• Focuses on precision laser applications in ophthalmology
• Completed specialist post-graduate residency at the renowned Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Centre

Dr. Wiwan Sansanayudh is a corneal surgeon at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Toronto Western Hospital. Dr. Sansanayudh also held fellowships at UCSF and Mahidol University. She is on the faculty at Phramongkutklao Hospital. Her expertise includes latest corneal procedures and laser vision correction.

• Performs cataract surgery with IOL replacement and ReLEx SMILE.
• Specializes in keratoplasty, glaucoma surgery, and corneal ring implantation.
• Practices at an AACI-accredited hospital with 100,000+ successful surgeries.
• Published multiple articles in international medical journals.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şerife Bayraktar is an ophthalmologist in the Glaucoma Unit at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2012–2025). She has been an Associate Professor since 2020. She has 18 years of practice and experience in over 15,000 surgical cases.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (Glaucoma Unit; Istanbul Branch Board of Directors), the European Glaucoma Society, the Turkish Medical Association, and KAHEV. Her certificates include the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Surgical Implant Course—Certificate of Excellence (2006), Advanced Clinical Research Training (2012), and Diagnostic Methods in Glaucoma (2013). Her publications include Atlas of Glaucoma Surgery (2022), Glaucoma Analysis (2022), the Turkish edition of Shields Textbook of Glaucoma (2014), Telemedicine and Clinical AI (2021), Organ Transplants and Nursing Care (2021), and the Internal–Surgical–Forensic Emergencies Handbook (2024).

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.

Professor Helvacıoğlu holds dual certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology – a global benchmark for ophthalmic surgical expertise.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
• Board certified in both Basic Science and Clinical Science by the ICO
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• International member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Actively participates in global symposiums from San Diego to London

Sultan Kaya holds international recognition as a member of the German Ophthalmological Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

• Specialises in anterior segment surgery for complex eye conditions
• Maintains expert certification in corneal collagen cross-linking
• Uses advanced corneal topography analysis for surgical planning
• Recognised by the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr. Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a professor of ophthalmology at Biruni University and a surgeon at Veni Vidi Eye Hospital. He completed international training at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. Türkçüoğlu specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retinal treatments. He treats complex conditions like retinal detachment, cataracts, and keratoconus.

• Completed a specialized fellowship in the Vitreoretinal Department at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
• Performs laser eye surgeries including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and IntraLase techniques.
• Expert in cataract surgery with multifocal and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.
• Practices at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, an ISO 9001-certified network in Turkey.

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a distinguished ophthalmologist who has performed over 10,000 surgeries, specialising in advanced laser and refractive procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds prestigious Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) and International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)
• Expert in ocular surface reconstruction and complex corneal subspecialties
• Former Clinical Education Chief at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
• Published 84 peer-reviewed scientific articles on ocular surgery and disease management

Dr Kader Yildiz is a dedicated eye specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey with a strong academic background in ophthalmology.

• Published over 100 medical articles on vision care and eye health
• Focuses on precision eye treatments using modern laser technology
• Completed medical training at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Fluent in both English and Turkish for clear patient communication

Dr Kadir Colakoglu has built a focused career in ophthalmology at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, where he treats medical retina and complex glaucoma cases.

• Trained at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa
• Specialises in managing glaucoma and paediatric eye conditions
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Experienced in treating cataracts and strabismus alongside retina work