Best Glaucoma Treatment Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 successful surgical procedures across his career, with a dedicated clinical focus on complex glaucoma management.

• Performs more than 1,000 eye surgeries annually at his private practice
• Author of 94 scientific publications focused on ophthalmology outcomes
• Achieved full professorship at Harran University – a leading Turkish institution
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 procedures, bringing international-standard eye care to patients at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University.

• Holds advanced certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)
• Completed a surgical fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical School, USA
• Researches corneal thickness and optic disc dimensions specifically for glaucoma patients
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association's Young Ophthalmologist Council
• Passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is an accomplished ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital with high-level training in managing complex eye conditions. She completed a prestigious International Clinical Fellowship in Glaucoma in the United States at the University of Illinois.

• Trained at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago
• Specialises in diagnosing and treating difficult vision conditions
• Holds a Certificate of Ophthalmology from Chulalongkorn University
• Focuses on advanced clinical management of glaucoma
• Acts as a specialist medical doctor for serious eye pathology

Dr Yasar Dag is a specialised ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Florya with advanced training in vitrectomy and anterior segment parameters.

• Published research on Scheimpflug topography to monitor eye pressure and structural changes.
• Completed intensive vitrectomy training at the specialist Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD) focused on modern surgical standards.
• Expert in managing ocular trauma and complex corneal diseases often associated with pressure issues.

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.

Dr Ali Demircan offers specialised care for complex eye conditions at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul.

• Trained at Istanbul University’s acclaimed Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialist residency at the well-known Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on medical and surgical management for chronic eye pressure issues
• Experienced in treating patients within a leading Turkish university hospital system

Dr Omer Kocabiyik has performed over 1,100 successful treatments and monitors complex glaucoma cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in the diagnosis, medical management, and long-term monitoring of glaucoma
• Completed advanced ophthalmic surgery training at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
• Regularly presents research on modern eye care at National Ophthalmology Congresses
• Expertise extends to retinal health and refractive laser surgery for comprehensive vision care

The doctor completed medical education and specialization at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. With expertise in retinal diseases, cataract surgery, refractive surgery, excimer laser therapy, and diabetes-related yellow spot treatment, the doctor has performed over 10,000 Argon Laser procedures, more than 5,000 Excimer Laser treatments, and over 1,000 cataract surgeries. The doctor is an active participant in international congresses across the European Union and the USA, and is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European VitreoRetinal Society.

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Ankara University and completed a medical specialty in Ophthalmology there. Specializing in corneal diseases and cornea transplantation, the doctor has authored numerous papers and performed a significant number of surgeries in these fields. Areas of medical interest include general eye examination, cataract, glaucoma, corneal and conjunctival diseases, and cornea transplant. The doctor has held academic positions at Ankara University and Selcuk University, contributing to 175 scientific publications and 3 book chapters.

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul, one of Turkey's most specialised vision centres.

• Lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine – focuses on evidence-based treatment protocols
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit
• Member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV)
• Trained at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

EDUCATION

• Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, 2009

• İstanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Ophthalmology Specialist Training, 2009-2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Mardin Midyat State Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2014-2020

• Mardin Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2020-2022

• Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2022-2024

• Westeye Erbil Hospital, 2024-2025

• İstanbul Tema Hospital, 2024-2025

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Cataract and Refractive Surgery

• Corneal Diseases and Keratoplasty

• Strabismus and Surgery

• Eyelid and Lacrimal Duct Surgery

• Eye Trauma Surgery

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

• 2020, 3 months Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Vitrectomy Training at the Hospital

MEMBERSHIPS

• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

LANGUAGES

• English (Intermediate)

PUBLICATIONS

1. Changes caused by fluorescein in the tear film evaluated with hybrid break-up time test as a new method-Part Two: Its effect on breakup locations and other quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

2. The profile of patients attending to the general emergency department with ocular complaints within the last year: is it a true ocular emergency? - BMC Ophthalmology, 2024

3. Medium-term outcomes of three horizontal muscle surgery in large-angle infantile esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

4. Evaluation of Anterior Segment Parameters Using Scheimpflug Topography Device in Patients Undergoing Nd: YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy: Retrospective Study - Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024

5. Publication patterns of ophthalmology residency dissertations in Turkey - Eur J Gen Med, 2015

6. Evaluation of the Effect of Infection and Immunity on the Tear Film by Scheimpflug-Placido Disc Topography-A Case Control Study - Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

7. Changes caused by fluorescein in tear film by hybrid break-up time test-part one; on quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2022

8. An easy and practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation: marking corneal astigmatic axis at slit-lamp - International Ophthalmology, 2017

9. Slanted medial rectus recession is effective in the treatment of convergence excess esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

10. A reasonable option in vitrectomized eyes: manual small incision cataract surgery - International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014

11. The Role of Systemic Inflammation in Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction - Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2023

12. A New Approach: Determination of the Safe Surgical Margin in Pterygium Surgery - Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 2023

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is a specialised ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital with high-level training from Phramongkutklao Hospital.

• Holds a specialised Ophthalmology Certificate from Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Completed a dedicated fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Khonkaen University
• Focuses on precision-based eye care and surgical management at Intrarat Hospital
• Regarded for his academic grounding at the Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• Expertise covers both complex corneal conditions and general ocular health

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a leading authority in ophthalmic surgery who developed the innovative retrograde glaucoma tube implantation technique for complex cases.

• Founder and former Medical Director of the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Eye Bank
• Served as President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and represents Turkey as a European Board of Ophthalmology examiner
• Leads the eye clinic at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Published over 110 original research articles in peer-reviewed medical journals
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Professor Ali Riza Cenk Celebi completed a specialist glaucoma fellowship at Harvard Medical School after ranking 11th out of all medical candidates in Turkey.

• Specialises in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) and Seton implant procedures
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Active member of the World Glaucoma Association and the European Glaucoma Society
• Published over 50 international research articles and 15 books on ophthalmic care
• Expert in biological data science and AI applications for healthcare outcomes