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Dr. Vivat Komolsuradej is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. He continued ophthalmology training with funding from Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University. He completed his residency at Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

He served as a medical lecturer at Khon Kaen University (2537–39 B.E.). Later, he joined Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital under the Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health. He headed the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Center and the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit.

He is regarded as one of Thailand’s leading experts in refractive surgery. He has more than 20 years of surgical experience. He served as Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Center at Rangsit University (2563–65 B.E.).

Dr. Wiwan Sansanayudh is a corneal surgeon with international experience in modern techniques and technology. She is on the faculty at Phramongkutklao Hospital and practices at Laser Vision International LASIK Center.

Her training includes a clinical fellowship in Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto. She also completed fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, and at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.

She holds a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Phramongkutklao School of Medicine. She has published many articles and presented at international ophthalmology conferences.

Specializes in cornea and refractive surgery at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center – a leader in vision correction.

• Fellowship-trained in cornea and refractive surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Over 10 years of experience in refractive procedures
• Works exclusively in vision correction and corneal treatments
• Member of Thailand's leading ophthalmology institutions

500,000+ vision correction procedures performed – Dr. Chong Gi Von is a leading specialist in refractive and cataract surgery at BGN Eye Hospital.

• Certified in advanced techniques like SMILE, LASIK/LASEK, and ICL implantation
• Chief Director and leading surgeon at BGN Eye Hospital in Busan
• Active member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and Korean ophthalmological societies
• Regular speaker at international refractive surgery conferences

30,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Yilmaz brings three decades of specialized ophthalmology expertise at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specializes in advanced cataract and refractive surgery techniques
• Certified in INTACS corneal implants and IntraLase procedures
• Member of prestigious societies including AAO and ESCRS
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er has performed 12,000+ eye surgeries, specializing in advanced cataract and laser procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• 30+ years of experience with fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCLA
• Expert in ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and multifocal lens implants
• Member of AAO, ASRS, and EVRS – leading global ophthalmology societies
• Specializes in complex retinal procedures and transplantation

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Mascaró Zamora leads the Orbital and Oculoplastics Department at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specializes in corneal diseases and complex anterior segment surgeries
• Head of Orbital and Oculoplastics Department since 2003
• Member of Spanish Society of Ocular and Orbital Plastic Surgery
• Published multiple articles and co-authored 3 books on ophthalmology

Dr. Ömer Kocabıyık has completed his specialization in the Department of Ophthalmology at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University in 2016. He performed many cataract operations at Merzifon State Hospital and at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic. He also performs blepharoplasty (eyelid) and excimer laser treatment of refractive errors (hypermetropia, astigmatism, myopia). He diagnoses, treats and monitors medical and glaucoma diseases. His papers were published at the 2012/2013/2015/2017 Ophthalmology National Congresses.

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

Retina

glaucoma

Cornea

Refractive Surgery

Cataract

2005 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Ophthalmologist

2004 - 2005, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

GATA TRAINING HOSPITAL

Ophthalmologist

2001 - 2004, Muğla/Muğla/Türkiye

MARINE HOSPITAL

Ophthalmologist

1994 - 2001, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MARINE HOSPITAL

Ophthalmologist

1991 - 1993, Hatay/Hatay/Türkiye

MARINE HOSPITAL

Ophthalmologist

1986 - 1988, Kocaeli/Kocaeli/Türkiye

COMMODATE OF THE MINESHIP FLOTILLA

General Practitioner

1985 - 1986, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

GATA TRAINING HOSPITAL

General Practitioner

Dr. Damla Culha brings over 15 years of ophthalmology experience, currently practicing at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul.

• Specializes in comprehensive eye care and treatments
• Worked at leading hospitals including Liv Hospital Ulus
• Trained at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine

Over 10,000 Argon Laser and 5,000 Excimer Laser procedures performed – Dr. Eroglu specializes in advanced eye treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed 1,000+ cataract surgeries with high precision
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society
• Specializes in retinal diseases and refractive surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Dr. Alim Huseynov is an Ophthalmology Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital, providing expert eye care in Istanbul.

• Over 5 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Practices at top hospitals including Liv Hospital Ulus
• Graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University and Selcuk University

Dr. Dilek Erkan combines extensive clinical practice with academic leadership in Ophthalmology at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Former Head of Ophthalmology at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• 20+ years of experience in both clinical and academic settings
• Specializes in comprehensive eye care and treatments
• Member of prestigious medical institutions throughout career

30,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Baha Toygar is a leading specialist in precision cataract and laser treatments at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• International instructor for advanced intraocular lens techniques
• Moderator at ESCRS symposium on premium IOLs
• Co-founder of the Black Sea Ophthalmological Society
• Member of American and European cataract surgery societies

Prof. Dr. Aykan has performed 1,100+ glaucoma treatments using advanced multidiode lasers at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Trained at the renowned Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco
• Fellow of the prestigious European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Active member of both the Glaucoma and Cataract-Refractive Surgery Units in Turkey
• Specializes in non-invasive treatment options to reduce infection risks
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

20,000+ ophthalmic surgeries performed – Dr. Helvacıoğlu specializes in refractive and cataract surgery at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Member of ESCRS, ASCRS, and ISRS – leading international ophthalmology societies
• Certified by the International Council of Ophthalmology in Basic and Clinical Science
• Regularly attends global congresses to stay updated on latest techniques
• Trained at Marmara University and Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital

Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay is an experienced ophthalmologist. She focuses on treating complex eye diseases and performing eye surgeries. She is skilled in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, as well as ReLEx SMILE, LASEK, and LASIK procedures. Her work has helped many patients achieve better vision.

Dr. Akbay is a member of respected organizations such as the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. She is known for her expertise and dedication to patient care. Her patients report high satisfaction, and she continues to contribute to advances in ophthalmology.

Dr. Verges graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona in 1980 and moved to Boston (USA) to conduct basic research in ophthalmology, obtaining a PhD in Biology from Harvard University and defending his doctoral thesis on the mechanisms of tear secretion, which would become the basis for understanding the pathology of dry eye syndrome (thesis presented in Barcelona, ​​1983) and which earned him the National Research Prize (1983).

Currently, Dr. Carlos Verges carries out his professional activity as the Director of the Ophthalmology Service of the Dexéus University Hospital, together with his entire medical team from the advanced ophthalmology department, where he has a high-quality technological, medical and surgical team.

His area of ​​interest is focused on the field of cataract and neurophysiological mechanisms of vision, especially in relation to sports.

Professional experience

1983-1986 Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, ​​Spain

1986-1989 Head of the Anterior Segment Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Barcelona Hospital Clinic, Spain.

1986-1991 Professor of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, ​​Spain.

1990-1992 Head of Ophthalmology Service, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona.

1989-1999 Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Sagrada Familia Clinic, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

From 2000 to present, President and CEO of the Dr. Carlos Verges Private Foundation.

2000-2007 Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Institut Universitari Dexeus, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

2007 – present General Director of the “Advanced Ophthalmology Department Dr. Verges”, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

2018-present President and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology. University Hospital Dexeus Quironsalud. Polytechnic University of Catalonia.

Awards :

- National Research Prize 1984. Ministry of Education and Science: "The mechanism of tear secretion. The importance of beta-adrenergic receptors in the lacrimation of the lacrimal glands."

- National Prize for the best doctoral dissertation, Shibre Medal, 1984 "Personal contribution to the study of labial secretion. Determination of beta-adrenergic receptors in tear cells"

- National Pharmaceutical Industry Award 1987: "Treatment of immunological rejection in corneal transplantation using cyclosporine A."

- American Society of Implant Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Award for the best scientific video presented at the annual conference: "Pseudo-Real Housing". First Prize. Seattle, USA, April 1999.

- Award for the most important technical innovation of 1999 from the Spanish Society.

Implantation-refractive surgery. Speaking at the National Congress held in Madrid 1999.

- 2000 Best Scientific Contribution Award "Laser Non-Penetrating Deep Sclerectomy" presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, AAO - Dallas, USA, October 2000.

- Best Paper Award for “GDx Analysis of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness after LASIK” presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, ASCRS, May 2004, San Diego, USA.

- Finalist for the King Jaume I Prize for Basic Research, 2005, sponsored by the Board of Trustees of the Generalitat of Valencia and the Valencian Foundation for Advanced Research.

- Surgical Technical Video Award: "MICS under Vision ICL, The Hook Technique"

Presented at the IX International Congress of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, May/June 2006, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Membership in scientific societies

Member of the Executive Board of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).

Member of the editorial board of Ophthalmology Times. Europe.

Member of the editorial board of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (USA).

Member of the Editorial Board of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today Europe.

Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS).

Scientific reviewer of the journal: Cornea, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive Surgery and Archives of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology.