Best Cataract Surgery (One Eye) Doctors Abroad

Dr. Potivongsajarn is a distinguished ophthalmologist with First Class Honors and an international fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital.

• Graduated from Siriraj Hospital – Thailand's leading medical school
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)
• Specializes in advanced refractive surgery techniques

Professor Zehetmayer specializes in cataract surgery at Vienna General Hospital, with over 37 years of experience in ophthalmology.

• Head of the outpatient clinic for eye tumors
• Pioneered stereotactic radiation therapy for choroid tumors
• Published 100+ scientific papers on ophthalmic oncology and cataract surgery
• University professor and lecturer in ophthalmology
• Performed successful refractive surgeries on family members

Professor Michael Georgopoulos specializes in combined cataract and retinal surgeries – performing delicate eye procedures at Vienna General Hospital.

• Senior Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery at Medical University of Vienna
• Focuses on macular issues like retinal detachment and vitreous disorders
• Uses high-resolution OCT for precise pre- and post-operative care
• Published research on vitreoretinal surgery outcomes and techniques
• Performs seamless transconjunctival vitrectomy with additive VEGF therapy

Dr. Nam Sanghyu is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Asan Medical Center. He is a Clinical Specialist and Clinical Professor. His practice focuses on cataract and presbyopia. He also treats cornea and ocular surface disease, including dry eye, external eye disease, and tear duct problems. He manages retina and glaucoma disorders, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Accreditations: Full Member of KOS, KDES, KCDS, KSCRS, and the Korean Contact Lens Study Society. Regular Member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and APACRS.

Publications: Scientific Reports (2022) on big data linking air pollution and conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologica (2021) on OCTA after repair of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (2021) on blue light and polyphenolic protection.

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.

Senior Surgeon in Thoracic Surgery at Ichilov Medical Center with 51 years of experience, specializing in advanced techniques.

• Performed thoracoscopic lung surgery at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles
• Authored 20+ articles on lung cancer and pleural pathology
• Frequent speaker at international medical conferences
• Held leadership roles in thoracic surgery departments

Clinical Expertise

• General Eye Examination
• Cataract Treatment
• Glaucoma (High Eye Pressure)
• Laser Eye Treatments
• Presbyopia Treatment
• Intraocular Lens / Trifocal Lens
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Academic and Professional Background

1996-1997 • Military Doctor Eskişehir 600-Bed Air Hospital Eye Department,  
1997-1998• Research Assistant Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.  
1998-1999• Assistant professor Dr. Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.  
1999-2001 • Research Assistant Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Cornea and Glaucoma Sections Harvard University Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology 
2001-2002• Assistant professor Dr. Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.  
2002-2007• Associate Professor Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. 
2007-2011  • Professor Dr. Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. 
2011-2013 • Professor Dr. Private Practice and West Eye Hospital, Erbil  
2013-2015  • Professor Dr. Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. 
2015-2021 • Professor Dr. Batıgöz Medical Center  
2021- • Professor Dr. Dünyagöz Hospital 

Education and Training

• 1990 Hacettepe University Medicine Graduate, English.  
  1995-1996 Research Assistant Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. 

Professional Membership

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association Turkish Ophthalmology Association Optical Refraction and Rehabilitation Unit, Active Member Turkish Ophthalmology Association Glaucoma Unit, Active Member Turkish Ophthalmology Association Cataract and Refractive Surgery Unit, Active Member Member of European Vision and Eye Research and Secretary of the Glaucoma Unit 2006 American Academy of Ophthalmology

Dr. Karaca specializes in treating complex eye conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in lazy eye, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy
• Focuses on preserving vision in challenging cases
• Uses advanced diagnostic techniques for precise treatment

Dr. Helvacıoğlu specializes in modern cataract surgery techniques, with memberships in both US and European refractive surgery societies.

• Board-certified by the International Council of Ophthalmology
• Member of ESCRS and ASCRS – leading refractive surgery organizations
• Regularly attends international ophthalmology conferences
• Trained at Marmara University and Bakirkoy Hospital

Specialized in advanced cataract surgery techniques – Sutan Kaya is a member of leading ophthalmological societies worldwide.

• Trained at Akdeniz University School of Medicine
• Certified in femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery
• Member of American and European cataract surgery societies
• Expert in presbyopia correction with multifocal lenses

Specializing in cataract and laser eye surgeries, Dr. Schaller offers a range of advanced procedures in his private practice at Herzog Carl Theodor-Munich Eye Clinic.

• Expert in LASIK, PRK, and ReLEx SMILE eye surgeries
• Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implant
• Uses Argon and YAG lasers for precise treatments

Prof. Türkçüoğlu trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital's Wilmer Eye Institute – one of the world's top ophthalmology centers. He specializes in cataract surgery at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• 27 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Former professor at Biruni University
• Expertise in vitreoretinal procedures
• Trained at prestigious Hacettepe University

Dr. Mehmet Orçun Akdemir is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with extensive research in cataract surgery and related eye conditions.

• Published over 20 articles in internationally refereed journals
• Specializes in advanced techniques for cataract and corneal surgeries
• Active participant in international ophthalmology congresses