Best Presbyopia Treatment Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer is a highly qualified ophthalmologist who holds advanced certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) in optics, refraction, and clinical sciences.

• Completed a specialised surgical fellowship in vitreo-retina at the University of Kansas Medical School in the United States
• Passed the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE), demonstrating medical expertise to international standards
• Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, where he trains the next generation of eye specialists
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Young Ophthalmologist Council

Professor Ahmet Satici is a veteran ophthalmologist who has performed over 20,000 surgical cases throughout his distinguished career.

• Achieved full professorship status at Harran University – a major academic medical institution
• Specialises in complex eye health cases and surgical interventions
• Longstanding member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Maintains high standards of patient care at his private specialist practice
• Completed advanced medical training at Dicle University and Uludag University

Professor Pichit Naripthaphan is a leading figure in vision correction, currently serving as President of the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Club of Thailand.

• Former Chief of Refractive Surgeries and the LASIK Centre at Rajvithi Hospital
• Completed a Research Fellowship in Retina and Vitreous at the USC Medical School in Los Angeles
• Certified in refractive surgery C-LASIK in Atlanta, Georgia
• Specialises as an anterior segment surgeon at the prestigious Bumrungrad Hospital
• Senior Consultant in cornea and cataract lens units for the Ministry of Public Health

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a US-trained ophthalmologist based at Intrarat Hospital who holds an International Clinical Fellowship from the University of Illinois in Chicago.

• Specialises as a medical doctor (MD) in diagnosing and treating complex vision conditions
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Chulalongkorn University faculty of medicine
• Focuses on precision-based eye care for patients with age-related vision changes
• International fellowship training at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary

Dr Anun Vongthongsri was the first Thai eye specialist to be certified in refractive surgery and serves as the Medical Director of Laser Vision.

• Performed many thousands of successful laser vision procedures over his career
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the Washington University School of Medicine in the United States
• Specialises in using Excimer Laser technology for PRK and LASIK techniques
• Former Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital School of Medicine
• Organises and leads specialist training programmes for other ophthalmologists across South East Asia

Dr Yasar Dag is a refractive surgery specialist at VM Medical Park Florya who focuses on restoring clear vision through advanced lens and corneal procedures.

• Specialises in refractive surgery to correct age-related vision changes
• Developed a practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation to improve surgical precision
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
• Published research on anterior segment parameters and new corneal topography methods
• Completed advanced vitrectomy training at the Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Seung-soo Han is an ophthalmology specialist and the Representative Director of Gangnam Brand Eye Center. He previously served as Director of Haneul Eye Clinic. He was also Head of Ophthalmology at Suncheon Medical Center and Yeongam Hospital. He worked as an ophthalmology specialist at NHIS Ilsan Hospital and at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He completed medical training at Emory University in the United States. He graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He holds a master’s degree in hospital management from the Yonsei University Graduate School of Public Health.

Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS), the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS), the Korean Optometry Society, the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS), and the Korea Cornea Society.

Professor Vivat Komolsuradej is a leading Refractive Surgery expert in Thailand who formerly led the specialty medical centre at Mettapracharak Hospital.

• Performed refractive error correction surgeries for over two decades
• Former Head of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit
• Served as Medical Director at Rangsit University Ophthalmology Centre
• Maintains professional expertise in complex vision correction and corneal health
• Trained other specialists as a medical lecturer at Khon Kaen University

Dr. Seung-hun Lee is an ophthalmologist. He trained at Yonsei University Severance Hospital and graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He is the Representative Director of Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic.

His past roles include Representative Director at Gangnam ID Eye Clinic, Director at I Love Eye Center, and Head of Ophthalmology at National Sorokdo Hospital. He has also served as a cataract surgeon with Vision Care (Vision Eye Camp) in overseas volunteer work.

Accreditations: Active member of the AAO, SOE, KOS, KSCRS, and the Korea Cornea Society.

Dr Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz has performed over 30,000 surgical procedures during a career dedicated to advanced eye care at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Certified in INTACS corneal implants for vision correction
• Holds specialised certification for IntraLase laser surgical techniques
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Expert in refractive surgery through the International Society of Refractive Surgery

Dr Chonthicha Charumalai is a clinical fellow in refractive surgery who leads vision correction at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Specialises in cornea and external diseases to ensure optimal eye health for surgery
• Completed advanced refractive surgery training at Chulalongkorn University
• Serves as a dedicated Refractive Surgery Specialist in a high-volume vision centre
• Expertise includes managing both routine and complex refractive cases
• Focuses on precise clinical outcomes for patients requiring long-term vision correction

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on cataract and refractive surgery to correct age-related vision loss.

• Lectured at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Active member of the Medical Retina Unit within the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Contributes to international standards through the European Society of Retina Specialists
• Specialises in clinical electrophysiology of vision and vitreoretinal health

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Samsun, 1959

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (Specialization)

Case Experience

• Experience of over 20.000 surgery cases

Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon)
• ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
• AAO (American Academy of Opthalmology)

Seminars

• -I introduced this subject for the first time in Turkey with the seminars I gave on Eye and Complementary Medicine (Iridology) on the Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Military Museum Harbiye Cultural Site.

Awards

• TÜBİTAK Turkey First Place in Biology with my scientific research on the eye in my second year of high school.

Scientific Studies

• Creating visual awareness with sound waves (Echolocation) in blind people

National Publications

• The importance of retinal nerve fiber photography in the diagnosis of glaucoma

Professor Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is a highly decorated ophthalmologist who ranked 11th out of all medical graduates in Turkey's national specialty exams. He held a prestigious fellowship at Harvard Medical School, focusing on complex ocular health.

• Holds Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) status
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specialises in corneal diseases and advanced eyeglass and contact lens applications
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Published over 50 international articles and 15 books on eye health

Dr Patchima Chantaren is a refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center, having completed advanced training at the London Vision Clinic.

• Specialises in Presbyond laser treatments for age-related vision changes
• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Trained in ocular surface transplantation and dry eye management in Kyoto, Japan
• Served as an instructor at the Centre of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation
• Earned her medical degree with first-class honours from Mahidol University

Professor Yusuf Yildirim has performed over 10,000 cataract and refractive procedures, making him a heavyweight in vision correction at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds a subspecialty diploma in Cornea and External Disease
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Specialises in SMILE, LASIK, and phakic IOL implantation for complex refractive errors
• Published author on refractive errors and advanced ocular surface reconstruction

Dr Tasanee Sirikul is a cornea and refractive surgery specialist at the Laser Vision International LASIK Centre who graduated with honours from Mahidol University.

• Serves as a Visiting Lecturer in Ophthalmology at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Completed advanced residency training and a specialized fellowship in cornea surgery
• Focuses on precision refractive procedures for correcting ageing vision
• Member of the ophthalmology faculty at one of Thailand's premier medical schools

EDUCATION:

2015

Uludag University, Ophthalmology

2008

Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine

2001

Kırıkkale Science High School, Numerical

EXPERIENCE:

2019 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology (Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship)

2016 SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Retinopathy of Prematurity Fellowship)/

2015 - 2023 Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital

2023 - Medipol University Pendik Hospital