Best Prosthetic Eye Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Semih Urz has completed more than 35,000 surgical cases, making him one of Turkey's most prolific ophthalmologists at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Recognised as 'Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases' by the Turkish Ministry of Health
• Provides personalised treatment plans based on a hands-on evaluation of prosthetic materials
• Serves as a medical educator and has authored several books on eye diseases
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with extensive research in advanced surgical procedures

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 treatments, including complex ocular oncology cases at world-leading institutions.

• Completed an ocular oncology observership at the Wills Eye Institute in the United States
• Holds an advanced qualification from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University specialising in surgical eye care
• Awarded a vitreo-retina surgical fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical School
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association Young Ophthalmologist Council

Professor Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical cases during his career in ophthalmology and oculoplastic care.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Harran University – a senior academic distinction in Turkey
• Specialises in complex eye health and reconstructive surgical cases
• Completed his medical specialisation in ophthalmology at Dicle University
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Maintains high patient satisfaction across routine and major surgical procedures

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is an ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital who completed an international clinical fellowship in the United States at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary.

• Earned her medical degree from the prestigious Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University
• Holds specialised certification in ophthalmology to manage complex vision conditions
• Trained at the University of Illinois Chicago in advanced eye care protocols
• Focuses on precision diagnosis for both routine and surgical eye treatments
• Practices at Intrarat Hospital – a modern facility known for specialised surgical outcomes

Dr Yasar Dag is a specialist ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital who focuses on complex eyelid and lacrimal system reconstruction. He uses high-precision Scheimpflug topography to map the eye and ensure the most accurate surgical outcomes.

• Specialises in ocular trauma surgery and restorative eye procedures
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Expert in managing anterior segment parameters using diagnostic imaging
• Published research on nasolacrimal duct obstruction in international journals
• Completed vitrectomy training at the Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Halil Hüseyin Cagatay, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005) and at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2005–2009). He practices in İzmir and Istanbul. His focus includes cataract surgery, including complex cases, retinal surgery, and oculoplastic surgery. He has particular interest in pediatric eye health, strabismus, ptosis, keratoconus and other corneal disease, glaucoma, retinal disease, and refractive surgery. He routinely performs laser procedures and combined glaucoma and cataract surgery. He also performs DCR, prosthetic eye, eyelid tumor, orbital mass, and trauma surgeries.

Accreditations and achievements include passing the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma Examination. He earned the Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology in Paris in 2016. He became an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology in 2016. His scientific work includes 33 international and 12 national peer-reviewed publications. He has delivered 74 poster or oral presentations, 4 video presentations, and 3 photograph presentations at congresses. He has also contributed to 2 book translations or chapters.

Associate Professor Asker Bulut is a highly experienced ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully managed over 10,000 surgical cases during his career.

• Specialises in high-quality ocular prosthetics using mobile implants for a natural appearance
• Serves as an Associate Professor of Eye Diseases at Istanbul Medipol University faculty
• Actively contributes to the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and its Young Ophthalmologists Unit
• Maintains a strong track record at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, a dedicated centre for specialist eye care

Associate Professor Karabulut is a specialist in oculoplastic surgery with over 5,000 successful surgical cases managed at the renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Holds a European Board of Ophthalmology diploma, recognised for excellence across the continent
• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in aesthetic and functional eyelid reconstruction and lacrimal system intubation
• Published 54 scientific papers focusing on advanced eye and eyelid disorders

Dr. Sezen Akkaya is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. She has completed over 9,000 surgical cases. Dr. Akkaya treats complex conditions like strabismus and cataracts using modern techniques. She serves as an Associate Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and IOL replacement.
• Expert in laser eye surgery including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in international and Turkish journals.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

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.

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who specialises in ocular surface reconstruction and complex eye surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Holds a specialised Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma
• Expert in ocular surface reconstruction required for prosthetic fitting
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Published author on ocular surface disorders and corneal surgery