ReLEx SMILE eye surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Sasi Yaisawang graduated with first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University and specialises in cornea and refractive surgery at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Recognised internationally for research presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Authored multiple medical textbooks and research papers on eye health
• Completing a PhD to bring academic precision to refractive procedures
• Focuses on corneal health to ensure stable long-term surgical outcomes
• Dedicated to public eye health education and social volunteerism

Associate Professor Chareenun Chirapapaisan completed an elite fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Harvard University's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

• Specialises in advanced laser vision correction at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
• Holds a clinical fellowship from the Boston Laser Institute in the United States
• Teaches the next generation of eye specialists at Mahidol University
• Completed specialised training in lamellar keratoplasty in Singapore
• Expert in managing both routine refractive errors and complex corneal conditions

Associate Professor Varintorn Chuckpaiwong is a Harvard-trained specialist who leads the Cornea and Refractive surgery department at Ramathibodi Hospital. He brings elite academic expertise to every laser eye procedure at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University
• Holds a second international fellowship from the Emory Eye Center in the USA
• Directs the refractive surgery programme at Mahidol University, training future specialists
• Specialises in advanced corneal health and complex vision correction cases

Gokay Gunay has handled more than 20,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on complex refractive corrections.

• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine within the Department of Eye Diseases
• Maintains active membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specialises in surgical vision correction using advanced laser platforms
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Associate Professor Ekktet Chansue was the first South East Asian ophthalmologist invited to join Project ORBIS, a global non-profit dedicated to saving sight.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and external disease at Washington University Eye Center in the USA
• Served as the former Head of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Acting Medical Director at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
• Holds an international fellowship in ophthalmology from Project ORBIS in New York

Dr Helvacıoğlu is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who holds international surgery certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology.

• Specialises in ReLEx SMILE and laser refractive procedures
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Completed advanced certifications in basic science and optics
• Regular attendee at major international symposia in San Diego and London
• Active member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery

Dr Sutan Kaya is a refractive surgery specialist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics with advanced certification in femtosecond laser applications.

• Holds specialist certification for LASIK and refractive laser applications
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Fellow of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Expertise includes corneal topography analysis for precise surgical planning
• Recognised by the American Academy of Ophthalmology for his clinical focus

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Biruni University in Istanbul
• Spent time at the Wilmer Eye Institute's specialised retinal departments
• Provides senior leadership and academic expertise at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
• Trained at the renowned Hacettepe University School of Medicine
• Broad surgical background covering complex vitreoretinal and medical retinal cases

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a leading cornea specialist who has performed over 10,000 eye surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds a specialised Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma
• Member of the prestigeous Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology and International Council of Ophthalmology
• Contributes to clinical research on myopia treatments and toric phakic IOLs
• Won second place for best poster at the ESCRS conference in London

Dr Kader Yildiz treats high-volume cases at Can Hospitals Turkey and has contributed to over 100 medical articles on eye care.

• Graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on a range of modern corrective eye procedures
• Highly active in ophthalmic research and academic publishing
• Communicates with international patients in fluent English
• Based at a facility known for modern vision correction techniques