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Dr. Haluk Talu is an experienced Eye Diseases Specialist with 19 years in the field. He has performed over 20,000 surgeries. He provides general eye exams and treats cataracts with IOL replacement. He also performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and presbyopia treatments.

Dr. Talu has written more than 50 scientific articles. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He is dedicated to advancing eye care and maintaining high professional standards.

Dr. Özer Kavalcıoğlu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School. He is a member of several respected organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

Dr. Kavalcıoğlu has attended many international conferences, such as the Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, World Glaucoma Congress, and Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology. He is dedicated to ongoing professional development and high standards in patient care.

Dr. Lee Young Seob is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Chief Director. He specializes in retina, cataract, and advanced vision correction procedures. His expertise includes SMILE, Contoura Vision, and lens implant surgery. Dr. Lee graduated at the top of his class from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Kyung Hee University Hospital. He has also served as a clinical professor at Ajou University Hospital. Dr. Lee has held leadership positions at major eye clinics.

He has performed over 15,000 cataract and refractive surgeries, including LASIK, LASEK, SMILE, and ICL implantation. Dr. Lee is known for his surgical skill. He holds certifications of excellence in SMILE LASIK, ICL/Toric-ICL, and several intraocular lens implantations, such as LISA Tri, FineVision, and PanOptix.

Dr. Lee is an active member of leading ophthalmology societies. These include KOS, AAO, KSCRS, ASCRS, and ARVO.

Ponpawee Jindarak, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

An eye care specialist. Unlike optometrists and opticians, I am a doctors of medicine (MD) or doctors of osteopathy (DO). I have specialized training and experience in diagnosing and treating eye and vision conditions.

Certificates

Certificate of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

International Clinical Fellowship in Glaucoma at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA

Current Positions

Ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital

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

Dr. Nihat Karakaya is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He is skilled in advanced procedures, including retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement, and LASIK eye surgery.

He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. Dr. Karakaya regularly attends international congresses and seminars to stay current in his field. He has performed thousands of surgeries with high patient satisfaction and strong clinical results.

Prof. Dr. Alper Agca is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, LASEK, laser eye surgeries, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants. He has performed over 15,000 surgeries. Dr. Agca is known for his skill and excellent results in refractive and cataract procedures.

He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. He also served as a board member of the Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery from 2019 to 2020. In 2014, he won second place for Best Poster at the XXXII Congress of the ESCRS. This award highlights his contributions to ophthalmology research and practice.

Current representative Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic Gangnam

Former Bright Eye Clinic Busan representative doctor

Department of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital

Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

12 years of SMILE surgery experience (starting in 2012), performed over 30,000 eyes

ICL Ophtec Expert Surgeon Certification

Cataract Physiol Certification

Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

Full member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

Full member of the Korean Cataract and Refractive Society (KSCRS)

Full member of the American Cataract and Refractive Society (ASCRS)

Full member of the European Cataract and Refractive Society (ESCRS)

Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

Dr. Lee Kwan Hoon is an ophthalmologist and Chief Director. He specializes in retina, cataract, vision correction, SMILE, Contoura, and lens implantation. He graduated from Dankook University College of Medicine. He completed his residency and a retina fellowship at Dankook University Hospital. Dr. Lee also works as an adjunct professor at Dankook University.

He has held several leadership roles. These include Director at BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Branch, Head of Ophthalmology at Armed Forces Capital Hospital, and Director of the Retina Center at Kim Eye Clinic in Masan. Dr. Lee has performed over 10,000 cataract and refractive surgeries. He has also completed more than 15,000 retinal procedures and surgeries.

Dr. Lee is a member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Korean Retina Society. He is certified in LISA Tri, FineVision, and PanOptix intraocular lens implantation. He is also a certified expert in ReLEx SMILE by Carl Zeiss.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Yozgat, 1970

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 1986-1992: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara
• 1992- 1996: Ophthalmology Specialization Education / S.B. Ankara Hospital / Ankara

Case Experience

• She has been actively practicing ophthalmology for 30 years and has experience of over 30.000 surgical cases.

Membership

• AKÖZ: S.B. Ankara Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic Association / Ankara
• T.O.D: Turkish Ophthalmology Association / Ankara
• A.A.O: American Academy of Ophthalmology- International member /P.A., U.S.A.
• E.S.C.R.S: European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• I.S.R.S: International Society of Refractive Surgery

Certificates

• INTACS Corneal Implants Certified surgeon
• Intra Lase Usage Certificate

Dr. Chong Gi Von is a leading ophthalmologist and Chief Director of BGN Eye Hospital in Busan, South Korea. He is one of the most experienced refractive surgeons in the country, specializing in advanced vision correction techniques such as SMILE, LASIK, LASEK, and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery. Under his leadership, BGN Clinic has received international recognition and served over 500,000 patients (clinic data). As a recognized expert, he actively participates in prestigious organizations, including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), confirming his practice's adherence to the highest global standards.

• Specializes in laser eye surgery using LASIK and LASEK techniques.
• Has received international training in England and the USA, including places like California and Texas.
• Has performed over 12,000 surgical procedures, including laser eye surgeries.
• Is an active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD), the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), and the European VitreoRetinal Society (EVRS).
• Completed postdoctoral fellowships at renowned institutions such as Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay is an experienced ophthalmologist. She focuses on treating complex eye diseases and performing eye surgeries. She is skilled in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, as well as ReLEx SMILE, LASEK, and LASIK procedures. Her work has helped many patients achieve better vision.

Dr. Akbay is a member of respected organizations such as the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. She is known for her expertise and dedication to patient care. Her patients report high satisfaction, and she continues to contribute to advances in ophthalmology.

Experience

- Resident physician in the ophthalmology service of Bellvitge Hospital (2001).

-Commission for training in surgery (cataract surgery) at the San Rafael Hospital

- Study Committee of the Clinical and University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela in the Department of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery (Drs. Perez-Moreira and Prada, 2001)

Assistance in consultation and surgery at the Teknoftal Institut Oftàlmic and head of the orbital and oculoplastics department (since 1999)

Since 2001, Deputy Ophthalmologist of the Health Service and the University City of Bellvitge. Since 2003, Head of the Orbital and Oculoplastics Department with accreditation by the Center for Surveillance in Orbital Tumors and Orbital Decompression Surgery for Thyroid Disease.

Resident Lecturer (since 2006)

Specializations: lens surgery, refractive surgery, orbital surgery, lacrimal duct surgery and oculoplastics.

Qualification

Graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Barcelona with outstanding qualifications and an outstanding award

Ophthalmology specialist via MIR

Doctorate at the Autonomous University of Barcelona

Publications

Participation in more than 20 national and international round tables.

Presentation of 25 courses and 46 papers at national and international conferences.

Publication of 2 original articles in national and international specialized journals.

Co-author of 3 books on ophthalmology.

Scientific societies

Member and Fellow of the Spanish Society of Ocular and Orbital Plastic Surgery.

Member and Associate of the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology.

Member of the Ulsa del Mona Foundation, Maputo Hospital, Mozambique 2008

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Erzincan, 1981

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 1998-2004, Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate
• 2005-2009, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Specialization in Medicine
• 2009-2010, Ankara Sincan Dr. Nafiz Körez State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
• 2010-2012, Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
• 2012-2013, Düzce Private Hayri Sivrikaya Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
• 2013-2021, Istanbul Medipol University, Dr. Lecturer
• 2021-2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
• 2024- Currently, Private Dünyagöz Etiler Hospital, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Case Experience

• He has been actively practicing ophthalmology for 15 years and has experience of over 20.000 surgical cases.

Membership

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association

Awards

• Best oral presentation award of the session, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), United States, 2019

• Dr. Fernando Castanera de Molina specializes in laser eye surgery.
• Uses advanced techniques: LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and LASEK.
• International practice in Spain; pioneered laser treatment for myopia.
• Expertise with implantable collamer lens (ICL) to correct refractive errors.
• Licensed in ophthalmology; renowned for cataract and glaucoma surgery.
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).
• Consultations offered in Spanish and potentially additional languages.