Best Cataract Surgery (One Eye) Doctors Abroad

Dr. Nowacki specializes in cataract surgery and a range of outpatient eye procedures at KCM Clinic.

• Performs OCT, RNFL, and Fluorescein Angiography
• Treats various eye conditions including glaucoma and macular degeneration
• Expert in laser therapy for eye diseases

Prof. Stefan Pieh is a leading ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and corneal procedures at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in refractive and cataract surgery
• Former Head of Ophthalmology at Medical University of Vienna
• Expert in advanced intraocular lens implantation
• Published extensively on visual optics and surgical precision

Over 20,000 surgical cases in 21 years – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanriverdi brings extensive expertise to cataract surgery at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

• Specialized in ophthalmology with a focus on cataract procedures
• Awarded for best oral presentation by ASCRS in 2019
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association and other professional societies
• Former faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University

Prof. Menapace pioneered modern IOL surgery – his techniques and research set global standards for cataract procedures.

• 45 years specializing in cataract and intraocular lens 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

20,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Ersan specializes in cataract procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital
• Member of ESCRS and ASCRS – leading cataract surgery societies
• Pioneered Eye and Complementary Medicine seminars in Turkey
• Published research on glaucoma diagnosis techniques

Prof. Sacu specializes in cataract surgery with decades of expertise at the Medical University of Vienna and Wiener Privatklinik.

• Focuses on complex cases requiring retinal and vitreoretinal expertise
• Professor of Ophthalmology with extensive surgical experience
• Member of international ophthalmic research collaborations
• Pioneer in advanced retinal imaging techniques

Dr. Duygu Tez brings precision to cataract surgery with specialized training from New York University Mount Sinai Hospital.

• Over 36 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Trained in advanced surgical excimer laser systems
• Specializes in astigmatism management during cataract procedures
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Specialist in ophthalmology with expertise in cataract surgery at KCM Clinic.

• Performs outpatient procedures including OCT and laser therapy
• Treats a wide range of eye conditions
• Experienced in managing complex eye diseases

22 years of active ophthalmology practice, Dr. Gorgun specializes in cataract surgery and related procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Active in the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit
• Lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Elyia Levinger is a leading Israeli eye surgeon specializing in cataract surgery and corneal transplants. He works at Sourasky Medical Center and performs laser eye surgeries with precision.

• Trained at Technion Faculty of Medicine and completed a fellowship in Canada
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Conducted fundamental research on human vision at Technion
• Senior surgeon at multiple elite medical centers in Tel Aviv

Specializes in retina and vitreoretinal surgery – Dr. Sönmezer brings 32 years of focused eye care expertise to Medical Park Antalya.

• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• Expert in advanced eye laser procedures
• Works at Antalya Medical Park Hospital's Eye Laser Clinic

20,000+ eye surgeries performed in 25 years – Dr. Talu brings unmatched experience to cataract procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Published 50+ scientific papers on ophthalmology advancements
• Member of American & Turkish ophthalmology societies
• Trained at prestigious international eye centers in France
• Specializes exclusively in eye diseases and vision correction

Dr. Aukstikalnis specializes in ophthalmology, providing expert care at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• Focuses on cataract surgery and related eye conditions
• Works with advanced techniques for precise outcomes
• Part of a reputable hospital team

Specializes in advanced laser eye surgeries, including intraLase and femtosecond laser procedures. Dr. Begendi combines precision with research-backed techniques.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Graduated from Istanbul Bilim University School of Medicine
• Completed specialization at Akdeniz University
• Published in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals

Dr. Thammikasakul specializes in cataract surgery with fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery at Khonkaen University.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive training
• Expertise in both standard and complex cataract cases
• Currently practices at Intrarat Hospital

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).

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 Anat Loewenstein specializes in ophthalmology at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Expert in cataract surgery with years of experience
• Professor title reflects high academic and clinical standards
• Works at a leading medical center in Israel

Developed two original surgical techniques for cataract surgery – Prof. Arslan leads the eye clinic at Florence Nightingale Hospitals.

• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Authored 57 international journal articles on ophthalmology
• Fellowship trained at University of Frankfurt's Eye Clinic
• Pioneered the Arslan closed cornea technique