Keratoconus Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Pakpum Pakviwat is a general ophthalmologist at Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital (2023–2025). He earned his MD from Chiang Mai University (2011–2017). He completed his ophthalmology residency at Mettapracharak Hospital (2020–2023). He will join the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Clinical Fellowship at Chiang Mai University (2025–2026).

Accreditations: Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO, 2022). Certificate in Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation, NRCD, Saitama, Japan (2024).

Surgical experience: over 1,000 phaco with IOLs (toric, multifocal, EDOF). Over 50 corneal transplants (PKP, DALK, DSEK/DMEK). More than 20 LASIK/PRK. ICL and CXL. Publication: Clinical Ophthalmology. 2024;18:3815–3823 (doi:10.2147/OPTH.S485353).

Over 20,000 surgical cases performed – Dr. Tanriverdi brings extensive expertise to keratoconus treatment at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

• 21 years of active practice in ophthalmology
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Awarded for best oral presentation at ASCRS 2019
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Prof. Arslan developed two original corneal techniques and leads Florence Nightingale Hospital's Eye Clinic with 41 years in ophthalmology.

• Founder of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Authored 57 international papers on eye treatments
• Examiner for European Board of Ophthalmology

Specializes in corneal and refractive surgery – Dr. Thammikasakul brings advanced training to keratoconus treatment at Intrarat Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in corneal and refractive surgery at Khonkaen University
• Board-certified ophthalmologist with expertise in complex corneal conditions
• Uses latest refractive surgery techniques for vision correction
• Member of Thailand's ophthalmology community with hospital privileges

Prof. Anat Loewenstein trained at Johns Hopkins' Wilmer Eye Institute – a leader in vitreoretinal surgery. She heads ophthalmology at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery
• General Secretary of Euretina board
• Published 295+ contributions to medical journals
• Full Professor of Ophthalmology at Tel Aviv University

Specializes in keratoconus at Sourasky Medical Center – brings 25 years of experience and advanced training from France and Switzerland.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist since 2002
• Trained in medical retina at Intercommunity Hospital Centre, France
• Diploma in Ophthalmology from European School for Advanced Studies
• Performs cataract and retinal surgeries
• Lecturer at Tel Aviv University

Dr. Alkin brings extensive ophthalmology expertise, with specialized training in medical and surgical retina at Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with over 29 years of clinical experience
• Fellow of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society's Surgical Retinal Board
• Performs advanced diagnostic imaging and treatment for retinal conditions
• Published numerous studies on macular diseases and retinal therapies

Dr. Alperen Koc is a seasoned Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist with over 14 years of experience in treating Keratoconus at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specializes in corneal procedures for Keratoconus treatment
• Post-graduate training from Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ahmad Abdullayev is an ophthalmologist. He provides medical and surgical care for a wide range of eye diseases.

He performs cataract surgery with monofocal, EDOF, and trifocal lenses. He also performs secondary lens placement. He offers excimer laser vision correction, including Femto-LASIK, PRK, and SMILE. He provides medical and surgical care for glaucoma. He treats retinal diseases with medical therapy. He performs strabismus surgery. He manages corneal diseases, including keratoplasty and keratoconus cross-linking. He treats uveitis. He performs lacrimal pathway procedures, including DSR operation and pediatric probing.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University, General Medicine (2004–2010). Ankara University, Department of Eye Diseases, specialist training (2011–2015).

Professor Yuval Yasur specializes in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Expert in diagnosing and managing Keratoconus
• Skilled in advanced ophthalmic surgical techniques
• Dedicated to personalized patient care and treatment plans

10,000+ surgical cases, including advanced keratoconus treatments at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Specialized in corneal and refractive surgery techniques
• Holds multiple femtolaser treatment certifications for keratoconus
• Expert in corneal transplantation and ring implantation
• Trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy

Dr. Bujar Rizvanolli specializes in advanced laser-assisted corneal cross-linking for keratoconus at Italian Eye Hospital, ensuring better outcomes and faster recovery.

• Expert in modern refractive surgery like TransPRK for thin corneas
• Trained at University Clinical Center of Sarajevo with a focus on corneal pathology
• Combines surgical innovation with a patient-centered approach
• Active in public outreach and health education on eye diseases

Dr. Sansanayudh trained in cornea and refractive surgery at top institutions worldwide, including Toronto Western Hospital and UCSF. She brings global expertise to Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Clinical fellowship in Cornea & External Disease at University of Toronto
• Additional training at UCSF's Proctor Foundation
• Faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital
• Published researcher in international ophthalmology journals
• Specializes in advanced corneal procedures

55,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Akcay brings 26 years of ophthalmic expertise to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Published 201 scientific papers on eye treatments
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society
• Specialized training at Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Akif Saygin specializes in ophthalmology with a focus on refractive surgery and diabetic eye conditions.

• Completed ophthalmology specialization at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Attended ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons) courses
• Experience across multiple state and training hospitals in Turkey

10,000+ successful eye surgeries – Dr. Rrusta specializes in corneal and refractive procedures at Italian Eye Hospital.

• Expert in LASIK, Trans PRK, and cataract surgery
• Trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital and University Clinical Center of Salzburg
• Member of EURETINA, ESCRS, and EuCornea
• Professor of Human Physiology with extensive academic contributions

With over 36 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Vuçitërna specializes in anterior segment diseases at Italian Eye Hospital.

• Dedicated to patient-centered care with a focus on general ophthalmology
• Member of the Kosovo Chamber of Doctors
• Fluent in multiple languages including Albanian and Serbian

Dr. Ahmet Alperen Koc specializes in keratoconus treatment at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy, with extensive training in ophthalmology.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Author of books on cataract and presbyopia treatments
• Regular participant in international ophthalmology congresses

Over 10,000 surgical cases performed – Dr. Kilic specializes in cornea and refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Fellowship-trained in Germany for cornea and refractive surgery
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds multiple International Council of Ophthalmology certifications
• Published author on oculoplasty and international ophthalmology