Best Glaucoma Treatment Doctors Abroad

Dr. Elyia Levinger is a leading eye surgeon specializing in glaucoma and complex eye surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv.

• Specializes in corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, and laser eye surgery
• Post Doctoral Fellowship at Toronto Western Hospital in Canada
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Performs numerous corneal and lens transplant surgeries
• Senior surgeon at multiple top medical centers in Tel Aviv

Dr. Thammikasakul specializes in glaucoma treatment with advanced training in corneal and refractive surgery at Khonkaen University.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with expertise in complex eye conditions
• Fellowship-trained in corneal and refractive surgery techniques
• Practices at Intrarat Hospital, a specialized eye care center

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

• Expert in glaucoma treatment and management
• Professor with extensive academic and clinical experience
• Practices at one of Israel's leading medical centers

Prof. Arslan developed the Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation technique and leads the eye clinic at Florence Nightingale Hospitals.

• Former Head of Ophthalmology at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
• Authored 57 international and 56 national peer-reviewed articles
• President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (2017-2019)
• Member of AAO and ESCRS
• Developed two original surgical techniques for cornea procedures

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).

Specializes in glaucoma treatment with 25 years of experience at Tel Aviv Medical Center. Combines surgical precision with advanced laser techniques.

• Fellowship-trained in medical retina at CHIC Creteil, France
• Diploma in Ophthalmology from ESASO in Switzerland
• Lecturer at Tel Aviv University's Sackler School of Medicine
• Performs both surgical and laser glaucoma treatments

Professor Yuval Yasur specializes in ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Expertise in advanced glaucoma treatment techniques
• Professor title reflects deep academic and clinical knowledge
• Practices at one of Israel's leading medical centers

Dr. Bujar Rizvanolli specializes in advanced laser treatments for glaucoma at Italian Eye Hospital, combining precision with a patient-centered approach.

• Specialized in ophthalmology at University Clinical Center of Sarajevo
• Expert in laser-assisted corneal cross-linking for glaucoma
• Performs modern refractive surgeries like TransPRK
• Active in public outreach and health education

Dr. Sansanayudh brings international expertise in corneal surgery, trained at top institutions like Toronto Western Hospital and UCSF.

• Specializes in cornea and refractive surgery
• Clinical fellowship at University of Toronto
• Faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital
• Published in international ophthalmic journals

Specializes in glaucoma treatment with extensive experience in diabetic macular edema – a condition often associated with glaucoma.

• Completed ophthalmology specialization at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Attended ESCRS (The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons) courses
• Worked at multiple hospitals including Erzincan State Hospital and Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanin Suwan specializes in glaucoma surgery and contributes to research on rare angle-closure mechanisms.

• Practices glaucoma, general ophthalmology, and cataract treatments
• Affiliated with Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
• Published work on glaucoma and OCT angiography
• Researches angle-closure mechanisms in pseudophakic eyes

Dr. Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli is an ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in laser refractive surgery and phacoemulsification for cataract treatment. Dr. Cekmeceli completed specialized surgical training at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute in Florida. He also studied refractive techniques at Moscow University Eye Institute.

• Performs complex retinal detachment surgery and corneal transplants.
• Treats conditions including strabismus, uveitis, and vitreous body destruction.
• Is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring a dedicated stroke center and 420 beds.

Dr. med. Kadir Kocadag is a German board-certified ophthalmologist. He trained at the University of Duisburg-Essen and the University Eye Hospital Essen under Prof. Bornfeld and Prof. Steuhl. He held a senior clinical role focused on macular and retinal disease and ocular tumors. He is experienced in refractive surgery and ophthalmic laser treatments.

He served as a consultant at Elisabeth Hospital Essen. Since 2015 he has practiced in Solingen and Cologne and also consults at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen. His doctoral work studied episcleral venous pressure in endocrine orbitopathy. He presents at major German ophthalmology meetings and is a member of AAO, ESCRS, DOG, ARVO, and OOG.

10,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Rrusta specializes in advanced glaucoma treatment at Italian Eye Hospital.

• Certified in Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for glaucoma
• EURETINA and EuCornea member – stays updated on latest treatments
• Trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital, one of Europe's top eye centers

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.

Dr. Candan Karaca specializes in glaucoma treatment at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on precise diagnosis and management.

• Expert in treating Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) and diabetic retinopathy
• Specialized in advanced glaucoma care
• Committed to personalized treatment plans