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Prof. Arslan pioneered two original cornea techniques – the Arslan closed and covered methods – and leads the Eye Clinic at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Developed Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation technique
• Published 57 international research papers in ophthalmology
• Founder of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank

Theppachai Thammikasakul, M.D. Ophthalmologist

Work and Educational Experiences 

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Certificates

Ophthalmology Certificate, Phramongkutklao Hospital

Sub-board / Fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Khonkaen University

Current Position

Theppachai Thammikasakul is currently working as Ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital

Prof. Menapace pioneered modern cataract and IOL surgery – his techniques set global standards in ophthalmology.

• 40+ years specializing in anterior segment surgery
• Professor of Ophthalmology at Medical University of Vienna
• Authored hundreds of publications on surgical techniques and lens design
• Senior consultant at Wiener Privatklinik and Vienna General Hospital

Prof. Stefan Pieh has pioneered corneal and refractive surgery techniques at Wiener Privatklinik, combining decades of academic leadership with clinical precision.

• Former Head of Ophthalmology at Medical University of Vienna
• Specializes in LASIK, cataract extraction, and corneal transplants
• Published extensively on visual optics and refractive outcomes
• Expert in advanced intraocular lens implantation

Place and Date of Birth

• 1972

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, School of Medicine (Undergraduate Education)
• Bahçeşehir University, School of Medicine (Education Commission Membership)

Memberships

• TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)
  
  International Articles

ULUOCAK N., PARLAKTAS BS., DENİZ FE, ERDEMİR F., KOSEOGLU RD., GEDAR OM. ORBITAL METASTASIS OF PROSTATE CANCER: A CASE REPORT. KAOHSIUNG J MED SCI. 2007;23:199–202.

Gedar (Totuk) OM, ARI DE, AYKAN Ü. Anesthetıc Management in Glaucoma Surgery. ARC Journal of Anesthesiology Volume 1, Issue 3, 2016, PP 9-18

ISSN No. 2455-9792 (Online) http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2455-9792.0103002

www.arcjournals.org.

International Reports

TOYGAR B, GORGUN E, GEDAR M, COSKUNSEVEN E, ARSLAN E.REFRACTIVE LENS EXCHANGE WITH THE DIFFRACTIVE TECNIS MULTIFOCAL IOL: LONG-TERM FOLLOW-UP. XXIV CONGRESS OF THE ESCRS. 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2006, LONDON. FREE PAPER. ABSTRACT BOOK P.151-152.

TOYGAR B, GORGUN E, COSKUNSEVEN E, ARSLAN E, GEDAR M. TORIC PHAKIC INTRAOCULAR LENS IMPLANTATION: LONG-TERM RESULTS. XXIV CONGRESS OF THE ESCRS. 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2006, LONDON. FREE PAPER. ABSTRACT BOOK P.152.

GEDAR M, TOYGAR B, COSKUNSEVEN E, ARSLAN E. COMPARISON OF FLAP THICKNESS ACCURACY USING HANSATOME® XP MICROKERATOME AND INTRALASE FEMTOSECOND FS2 AND FS30 LASERS FOR LASIK. XXIV CONGRESS OF THE ESCRS. 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2006, LONDON

 DRY EYE, TREATMENTS. SEEOS 5TH CONGRESS. CRCRS – 4TH OPHTHALMOLOGİC SCHOOL – 16-18 MAY 2008. INVITED SPEAKER.

 TRANSCANALICULAR ENDOSCOPIC DCR. SEEOS & BSOS CONGRESS- 19-22 MAY 2011. INVITED SPEAKER.

 EARLY EXPERIENCE WITH A NEW DIFFRACTIVE REFRACTIVE MULTIFOCAL IOL. TOYGAR B, YABASKIZILOGLU O, TOYGAR O, HACIMUSTAFAOGLU AM, GEDAR OM. ASCRS•ASOA SYMPOSİUM & CONGRESS MAY 6-10, 2016.


 

With 40+ years in ophthalmology, Prof. Apaydin brings deep expertise to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Specialized in retinal diseases and advanced eye surgeries
• Published over 120 scientific papers internationally and nationally
• Active member of EURETINA and Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Hacettepe University, a leading medical institution in Turkey

Over 50 scientific publications – Dr. Tuzcu brings deep academic expertise to ophthalmology at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• 20+ years specializing in ophthalmology since 2004
• Associate professor with extensive academic background
• Specialized training in refractive surgery and phaco techniques
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Specializing in cataract surgery, Dr. Aukstikalnis provides expert care at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• Skilled in various intraocular lens implantation techniques
• Uses modern diagnostic and surgical equipment
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans
• Part of a reputable eye care team

Professor Zeynep Alkin specializes in retinal conditions with advanced training at USC's Doheny Eye Institute – one of America's top eye centers.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with 20+ years of experience
• Expert in vitreoretinal surgery and advanced retinal imaging
• Published 50+ research papers on macular diseases
• Professor at Biruni University's ophthalmology department

Dr. Stefan Sacu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and retinal surgery, as well as diseases of the macula and retina. Since 1999, he has worked at the Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical University of Vienna. He has taken part in many scientific projects. His research includes new treatments for exudative macular diseases and genetic therapies for hereditary retinal conditions.

Dr. Sacu received the Theodor-Koerner Science Prize in 2003. He is an active member of the DGII and ESCRS. He is known for his clinical and academic work. Dr. Sacu teaches both nursing staff and medical students. He is dedicated to improving eye care with modern techniques and equipment.

Ophthalmic surgeon

Place and Date of Birth

• Antalya , 1954

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Istanbul University, Çapa Faculty of Medicine, 1977
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• Akdeniz University Faculty
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• Mardin University Faculty
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• Antalya Education and Research Hospital
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Case Experience

• Experience of more than 10,000 surgical cases.

Areas of Expertise and Interest:

• Keratoplasty (Penetrating and Lamellar)
• Refractive Surgery
• Cataract Surgery
• Corneal Biomechanics and Keratoconus

Education:

• Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

Professional and Observational Experience:

• Assistant Doctor (Ophthalmology) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2006-2010
• Ophthalmologist at Ağrı Patnos Government Hospital, 2011-2012
• Ophthalmologist (Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department, Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Department) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2012-2018
• Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences, Beyoğlu Eye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, 2018-2024
• Professor at Acıbadem District Hospital, 2024-Present

International Diplomas:

• European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) 
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Basic Science, 2017
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Optics and Refraction, 2017
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Clinical Science, 2018
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Advanced, 2018 (FICO)

Certificates:

• Basic Good Clinical Practices
• Advanced Good Clinical Practices

Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

• Turkish Ophthalmology Society
  • Active Member, Cornea and Ocular Surface Department
  • Active Member, Young Ophthalmologist Department
  • Active Member, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department

Ophthalmologist, specialist in cataract treatment

Prof. Türkçüoğlu trained at Johns Hopkins' Wilmer Eye Institute – a global leader in ophthalmology. He specializes in complex vitreoretinal procedures at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Over 20 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Professor at Biruni University in Istanbul
• Performed 900+ ophthalmic procedures
• Specialized in vitreoretinal and medical retinal care

Dr. Anun Vongthongsri is an ophthalmologist specializing in the cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery. He graduated from Chulalongkorn University in 1990 with second-class honors. He completed a three-year fellowship at Prince of Songkla University and a residency at Ramathibodi.

He was the first Thai and Southeast Asian ophthalmologist elected to a clinical fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the Washington University Eye Center. He took part in clinical studies on PRK and LASIK using an excimer laser.

At Ramathibodi, he has led Cornea and Refractive Surgery since 2001 and directed the fellowship. He is the first Thai doctor certified in refractive surgery. He has performed thousands of LASIK and surface laser procedures. He is the co-founder and Medical Director of Laser Vision. Laservision International LASIK Center is one of the most visited by international ophthalmologists from Southeast Asia and worldwide.

Harvard-trained glaucoma specialist and associate professor at Acıbadem University, with multiple academic awards and 58 international publications.

• Fellowship at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary for advanced glaucoma care
• Expert in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and scarless endoscopic procedures
• Active member of the European Glaucoma Society and World Glaucoma Association
• Specializes in corneal diseases, pediatric myopia control, and complex orbital surgeries
• Recipient of 10+ academic achievement awards from Acıbadem University

Dr Adam Stolarek brings fresh expertise to ophthalmology with international training in both eye care and aesthetic procedures.

• Completed internships at the Plastic Surgery Department in Graz, Austria
• Regularly attends courses to stay updated on ophthalmology advancements
• Works at Karol Jonscher City Hospital in Łódź
• Graduated from the Medical University of Łódź