Presbyopia Treatment Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a published authority on presbyopia corrective intraocular lenses at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Author of a textbook specifically dedicated to presbyopia corrective intraocular lenses
• Certified member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Expertise focused on cataract surgery and visual correction technologies
• Regular contributor to the Turkish Ophthalmology Association national congresses
• Practices at a dedicated eye hospital centre in Istanbul

Associate Professor Chareenun Chirapapaisan is a Harvard-trained specialist who focuses on cornea and refractive surgery at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University
• Holds a position as Associate Professor in Ophthalmology at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
• Specialises in refractive surgery after advanced training at the Boston Laser Institute
• Qualified in lamellar keratoplasty through technical training at the Singapore National Eye Centre
• Active member of the academic medical faculty at Mahidol University

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.

Dr Sasi Yaisawang is a cornea and refractive specialist at Bangkok Eye Hospital who graduated with first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University.

• Recognised internationally for her research at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in precise surgical corrections for ageing vision and corneal health
• Published author of specialised medical textbooks and ocular research articles
• Current Ph.D. candidate focusing on the latest advancements in eye health
• Dedicated to public eye health education and social volunteerism

Dr Chayanee Potivongsajarn graduated with First Class Honours from Siriraj Hospital before completing a prestigious fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery.

• Recognised as a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)
• Specialises in precise refractive techniques to correct age-related vision changes
• Completed residency at Ramathibodi Hospital, a top-tier Thai training centre
• Focuses on restoring near-vision clarity through advanced corneal expertise

Associate Professor Varintorn Chuckpaiwong is a Harvard-trained specialist who leads the Cornea and Refractive surgery department at Ramathibodi Hospital.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University
• Specialises in precise refractive surgery techniques to correct age-related vision changes
• Former fellow at the Emory Eye Center in Atlanta, USA
• Directs surgical training at Mahidol University, one of Thailand's top medical schools
• Member of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery faculty at TRSC International Eye Center

Professor Sabong Srivannaboon is a cornea and refractive surgery specialist who completed his clinical fellowships at top-tier institutions in Canada and the USA.

• Trained at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver specifically for cornea and refractive care
• Completed a research fellowship at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans
• Holds the title of Professor Emeritus at Mahidol University – Thailand's premier medical faculty
• Specialises in precise surgical corrections at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center

Professor Chansue was the first ophthalmologist from South East Asia invited to join Project ORBIS International – a global non-profit dedicated to saving sight.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and external disease at Washington University Eye Center in Missouri
• Serves as the Medical Director at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
• Former Head of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Held the position of Field Medical Director for Project ORBIS in New York
• Specialises in precise cornea and refractive surgery techniques

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 Esra Vural is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology who has managed over 5,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Completed advanced clinical training at Germany's Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich
• Holds multiple prestigious International Council of Ophthalmology certificates in optics and refraction
• Specialises in corneal cross-linking treatments and retinal health research
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Previously served as a specialist at major public health hubs including Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital

Hasan Kiziltoprak is a specialised ophthalmic surgeon at Atlas University Hospital with a strong focus on advanced lens replacement and refractive surgeries.

• Specialises in multifocal intraocular lens (Smart Lens) surgery for presbyopia correction
• Expert in Excimer Laser procedures including 'No-touch-LASIK' to eliminate the need for glasses
• Extensively published researcher with over 40 papers in international medical journals
• Highly experienced in managing complex corneal conditions and intraocular lens positioning

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. Ugur Yayla is an ophthalmologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in vitreo-retinal surgery and treats complex conditions like retinopathy of prematurity. Dr. Yayla completed a specialized fellowship in medical retina at Gazi University. He works at a center that serves over 350,000 patients annually.

• Performs retinal detachment surgery and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) procedures.
• Specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement and multifocal lens implants.
• Provides laser vision correction including LASIK, LASEK, and SmartSight techniques.
• Treats glaucoma using laser trabeculoplasty and surgical intervention.