Cataract surgery with IOL replacement Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Associate Professor Erkan Unsal is a highly prolific ophthalmic surgeon who has completed more than 20,000 successful surgical cases.

• Holds an academic position as an Associate Professor at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains international standards as a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Published over 50 scientific papers on eye diseases and surgical outcomes
• Trained at the prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine and Ege University
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Professor Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli brings global expertise to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, having trained at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami.

• Specialised in high-precision phacoemulsification surgery for cataract removal
• Completed refractive surgery training at the Moscow University Eye Institute
• Educated at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Focuses on modern lens replacement techniques for restored visual clarity

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a published authority on cataract treatment who has authored textbooks on corrective intraocular lenses and presbyopia.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Regular contributor to the Turkish Ophthalmology Association national congresses
• Expertise in presbyopia-corrective intraocular lenses for vision restoration
• Graduate of the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Matben Volkan has successfully performed over 20,000 surgical cases at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital, a leading specialist centre in Ankara.

• Focuses on cataract and refractive surgeries using high-quality intraocular lens implants
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at the Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains professional membership with the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Associate Professor Yanin Suwan is a specialist eye surgeon at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital – one of Thailand's most respected medical schools.

• Specialises in treating complex cataracts complicated by glaucoma
• Performs advanced research into angle-closure mechanisms and OCT angiography
• Associate Professor at Mahidol University training the next generation of surgeons
• Expertise includes general ophthalmology and managing rare surgical complications
• Published researcher with a focus on improving long-term outcomes for surgical patients

Assistant Professor Nawat Watanachai is a leading specialist in cataract and retinal surgery at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Serves as Assistant Professor at Mahidol University, a top-tier Thai medical school
• Specialises in complex cases involving both cataracts and vitreous disorders
• Publishes research on ophthalmic surgical outcomes in international academic journals
• Provides comprehensive care at a facility dedicated to advanced eye treatment

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly accomplished eye surgeon with a massive track record of over 10,000 successful surgical cases. He currently treats patients at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Izmir.

• Completed a specialist fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at St Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
• Holds a Diploma from the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) in Paris
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) after passing advanced examinations
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd)
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

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.

The doctor is a highly specialized ophthalmologist with extensive clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex ocular conditions. The doctor focuses on the treatment of amblyopia (lazy eye), glaucoma, and yellow spot disease, as well as the management of diabetic retinopathy.

With a dedicated approach to preserving and restoring vision, the doctor utilizes advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques to address eye pressure issues and retinal complications. The doctor is committed to providing comprehensive eye care tailored to the specific needs of patients suffering from chronic and degenerative vision disorders.

Dr Sasi Yaisawang is a cornea and refractive surgery specialist who graduated with first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University. She brings high-level academic expertise to cataract and vision correction procedures at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Achieved international recognition for research presentations at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Author of specialised medical textbooks and peer-reviewed research articles on eye health
• Completing a PhD to further advance clinical outcomes in refractive surgery
• Active contributor to public eye health education and social volunteerism
• Expertise in managing complex corneal conditions alongside vision correction

Dr. Nam Sanghyu is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Asan Medical Center. He is a Clinical Specialist and Clinical Professor. His practice focuses on cataract and presbyopia. He also treats cornea and ocular surface disease, including dry eye, external eye disease, and tear duct problems. He manages retina and glaucoma disorders, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Accreditations: Full Member of KOS, KDES, KCDS, KSCRS, and the Korean Contact Lens Study Society. Regular Member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and APACRS.

Publications: Scientific Reports (2022) on big data linking air pollution and conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologica (2021) on OCTA after repair of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (2021) on blue light and polyphenolic protection.

Dr Chayanee Potivongsajarn is a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO), a globally recognised distinction for clinical excellence in eye care.

• Graduated with First Class Honours from the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital
• Completed a specialist fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery
• Provides advanced care at Laser Vision within Bangkok Eye Hospital
• Specialises in surgical correction and lens replacement for complex vision needs
• Maintains international standards as a certified fellow of the ICO

Dr Esra Vural is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist with over 5,000 successful eye surgeries managed at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Holds Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) status
• Completed advanced training at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany
• Achieved International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Advanced Clinical certification (FICO)
• Specialises in retinal prostheses and advanced corneal treatments
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Professor Gokay Gunay has managed over 20,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of the primary specialist centres for ophthalmology in Istanbul.

• Trained at Istanbul University Capa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in refractive surgery and lens replacement protocols
• Affiliated with the Turkish Ophthalmology Association