Best Macular Dystrophy Treatment Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer is a highly skilled eye specialist who has performed over 20,000 operations and 25,000 treatments throughout his career.

• Completed a surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical School in the USA
• Recognised as a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology after passing advanced clinical examinations
• Served as an investigator in major clinical trials for retinal diseases with Sanofi, Roche, and Novartis
• Specialises in managing complex macular conditions and age-related retinal degeneration

Dr. Fevzi Akkan is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul. He achieved a national milestone by performing the first bionic eye surgery in Turkey. Dr. Akkan specializes in retinal treatments and cataract surgery using multifocal lens implants. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

• Winner of the TOD Best Surgical Video Award for his groundbreaking surgical work.
• Performs laser vision correction including LASIK, LASEK, and ReLEx SMILE procedures.
• Treats complex retinal conditions and provides comprehensive eye examinations.
• Works at ISO-certified Dunyagoz Hospital, which treats 66,000 patients every year.

Professor Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical cases across a distinguished career in clinical ophthalmology. He leads his own private practice and maintains the highest academic standing in eye health.

• Achieved full professorship at Harran University – one of the region's established medical institutions
• Previously awarded the title of Associate Professor for his clinical contributions
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Specialised in medicine and ophthalmology at Dicle University
• Maintains active membership with the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a highly trained ophthalmologist who completed an international clinical fellowship at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago.

• Specialises in managing complex eye and vision conditions at Intrarat Hospital
• Earned a Certificate of Ophthalmology from the prestigious Chulalongkorn University
• Holds a Doctor of Medicine from Thailand's leading medical faculty
• Expertise includes diagnosing and treating degenerative retinal and vision disorders
• Focuses on clinical glaucoma care and advanced ophthalmic diagnostics

Dr. Yasar Dag is an ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in cataract surgery, corneal diseases, and strabismus. Dr. Dag previously served as a specialist at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.

• Performs corneal transplants, keratoplasty, and ocular trauma surgery.
• Completed vitrectomy training at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital.
• Published over 10 research papers on tear film analysis and surgical margins.
• Works at a JCI-accredited university hospital with robotic and bariatric excellence centers.

Dr. Abdullah Ozkaya is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, and laser eye procedures. Dr. Ozkaya has published over 80 articles in international journals. His surgical research has earned more than 500 citations from other medical experts. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for high surgical success rates.

• Member of the European Vitreoretinal Society and Turkish Ophthalmology Society.
• Teaches as a faculty member at Aydin University in Istanbul.
• Performs LASIK and macular degeneration surgery alongside complex vitreoretinal repairs.
• Expert in diagnostic tests including slit lamp exams and vision field studies.

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a retinal specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who focuses on the medical management of complex eye disorders.

• Active member of the Medical Retina Unit within the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision
• Fellow of the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
• Former lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in vitreoretinal diseases and clinical electrophysiology

Professor Semra Coskun has performed over 5,000 surgical procedures during twelve years of active ophthalmology service at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Specialises in vitreoretinal surgery and complex retinal disorders
• Completed her medical training at the prestigious Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine in the English programme
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society
• Authored more than 30 scientific publications on eye health and surgical outcomes
• Provides care for diverse clinical cases including Balkan-language speaking patients

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a highly respected ophthalmologist who founded the Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank and previously served as the President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.

• Developed the original Arslan closed cornea and Arslan covered cornea surgical techniques
• Coordinates the eye clinic at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Specialises in anterior segment surgery and managing complex retinal conditions using fundus fluorescein angiography
• Represents Turkey as an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr. Theppachai Thammikasakul is an ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He completed a fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at Khon Kaen University. Dr. Thammikasakul focuses on vision correction and complex corneal conditions. He treats patients at an ISO 9001-certified facility that manages 100,000 cases annually.

• Specializes in ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and other laser eye surgeries.
• Performs corneal transplants and keratoplasty for conditions like keratoconus.
• Treats cataracts using phacoemulsification with multifocal lens implantation.
• Manages glaucoma through laser iridotomy and trabeculotomy procedures.

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.