ReLEx SMILE eye surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a refractive surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on laser vision correction and presbyopia treatments.

• Author of medical books on cataracts and presbyopia corrective intraocular lenses
• Regular attendee of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association refraction unit
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at the dedicated Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Consults with international patients in both English and German

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

Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz is an ophthalmologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He authored a research handbook on Phacik intraocular lenses distributed to 300+ eye surgeons. Dr. Yilmaz specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and macular conditions. He gained international clinical experience in the USA before practicing in Istanbul.

• Holds certification from the European Board of Ophthalmology.
• Treats complex conditions like retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.
• Performs LASIK, vitrectomy, and cataract surgery with specialized lens replacement.
• Is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ARVO.

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

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

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

Dr Ertan Sunay is a highly accredited surgeon at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who holds international certifications in advanced laser technologies. He completed post-graduate training at ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium and holds a medical degree from Istanbul University.

• Certified in Ocular and Corneal Wavefront Analysis for precise treatment mapping
• Holds specialised certification in Schwind Amaris Excimer Laser Custom Ablation
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
• Trained in refractive laser and advanced technology IOLs in Amsterdam
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)