Best Laser Trabeculoplasty Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

The doctor is a distinguished ophthalmologist with 33 years of clinical experience in eye health. Specializing in surgical procedures, the doctor has successfully performed over 20,000 surgeries, demonstrating a commitment to high standards of patient care and satisfaction.

After graduating from Uludag University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, the doctor completed specialization in ophthalmology at Dicle University in 1992. Achieving associate professorship in 2002, the doctor attained full professorship at Harran University in 2009. Memberships include the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer is a highly certified ophthalmologist who holds advanced qualifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology and the United States Medical Licensing Examination.

• Completed a surgical fellowship in Vitreo-Retina at the University of Kansas Medical School in the USA
• Recognised as an Associate Professor at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University Faculty of Medicine
• Passed the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Advanced Examination in Ophthalmology
• Active researcher in glaucoma focusing on retinal nerve fibre layer analysis and patient adherence to drop therapy
• Trained at the prestigious Wills Eye Institute at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA

Place and Date of Birth

• Erzurum, 1970

Language Skills

• English, German, Russian

Education and Experience

• 1981-1988 Istanbul High School
• 1988-1994 Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine
• 1994-1998 Russian Medical Academy, Eye Hospital - Moscow

Case Experience

• 16 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

Memberships

• TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), 2000- 2009
• AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
• ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery), 2003-2009

The doctor is a highly regarded Eye Diseases Specialist with a focus on ophthalmology. With a robust academic foundation, the doctor has completed fellowships at prestigious institutions including Moorfields Eye Hospital, University of California San Diego, Baylor College of Medicine, and the Doheny Eye Institute.

The doctor is an active member of several professional societies such as the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European VitreoRetinal Society. The doctor specializes in a wide range of eye surgeries, including cataract surgery, LASIK, and retinal transplantation.

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a specialist ophthalmologist who completed an International Clinical Fellowship in Glaucoma at the University of Illinois in Chicago.

• Specialises in diagnosing and managing complex glaucoma cases
• Trained at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary – a leading American vision research centre
• Holds a Certificate of Ophthalmology from Chulalongkorn University
• Focuses on advanced surgical and laser techniques for internal eye pressure
• Expertise as a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in comprehensive eye care at Intrarat Hospital

Dr Anun Vongthongsri is a pioneer in laser eye surgery who served as the Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital.

• First South East Asian ophthalmologist elected for a clinical fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine
• Medical Director at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre – a global hub for specialist eye care
• Heads the training programme for local eye surgeons to become laser specialists
• Has performed many thousands of successful laser eye procedures using elite laser systems
• Collaborates with international refractive surgeons on clinical studies and innovative techniques

Professor Yasar Dag is a highly published ophthalmology specialist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital with expertise in complex anterior segment laser procedures.

• Published research on Nd:YAG laser parameters and anterior segment topography
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
• Completed specialised vitrectomy training at the Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on precise corneal and refractive surgeries to improve patient vision
• Practises at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital – part of a JCI-accredited medical group

Dr. Wiwan Sansanayudh is a corneal surgeon with international experience in modern techniques and technology. She is on the faculty at Phramongkutklao Hospital and practices at Laser Vision International LASIK Center.

Her training includes a clinical fellowship in Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto. She also completed fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, and at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.

She holds a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Phramongkutklao School of Medicine. She has published many articles and presented at international ophthalmology conferences.

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 Mehmet Tahir Sam is a highly prolific ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully managed more than 27,000 surgical cases throughout his distinguished career.

• Serves as a live surgery instructor, training other specialists in complex eye procedures
• Completed his medical degree at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Board member for the Turkish Ophthalmology Association in the Konya and Antalya regions
• Holds international certification in vitreoretinal surgery applications from the EVRS
• Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Dr. Sumet Supalaset, MD, is a specialist in cornea and refractive surgery. He holds certifications from top institutions in London, Kyoto, and Chiang Mai University. He completed observership training at UCLA. Dr. Sumet earned his bachelor's degree in ophthalmology from Phramongkutklao Hospital and graduated with honors from Chulalongkorn University in 1997.

He has published research articles in international journals. His work focuses on LASIK, corneal diseases, and advanced refractive procedures. Dr. Sumet is skilled in many surgical techniques, including LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ICL, phacoemulsification, corneal transplantation, and tumor excision. He is a former lecturer at Chulabhorn Hospital. Dr. Sumet speaks Thai, English, Chinese, and Japanese.