Refractometry Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Stefan Sacu is a senior eye surgeon at Wiener Privatklinik. His refractometry evaluations support precision surgery for complex vision disorders.

• Professor of Ophthalmology at the Medical University of Vienna
• Specializes in cataract surgery and vitreoretinal research
• Uses imaging techniques that serve as benchmarks for ophthalmic diagnostics
• Contributes to international medical guidelines for retinal care
• Trains the next generation of ophthalmic surgeons in Austria

30,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Baha Toygar is a specialist surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. His vision assessments include refractometry to plan precise laser and lens procedures.

• Co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society
• Certified international instructor teaching surgeons how to use phakic intraocular lenses
• Moderated the 2019 ESCRS congress symposium on precision intraocular lens predictability
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specializes in LASIK, LASEK, and ReLEx SMILE laser vision correction

Winner of the Troutman Award, Dr. Bardak specializes in vision restoration at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital. He uses refractometry to perform precise vision testing for surgical planning.

• Trained at University of Nijmegen during an ophthalmology fellowship in the Netherlands
• Received 1999 Troutman Award for laser thermal keratoplasty research – reshaping the cornea
• Conducts clinical research on eye health including studies on protective ocular agents
• Published award-winning research on Zinc finger protein gene 469 for keratoconus diagnosis
• Expert in refractive surgery and cataract treatments using multifocal lens implants

Dr. Mehmet Tahir Sam is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya. He has performed over 27,000 surgical cases. He trains other doctors as a live surgery instructor. Dr. Sam specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK, and strabismus treatment.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
• Certified in specialized techniques like Artisan Iris and Claw lens application.
• Authored over 10 national and international scientific publications.
• Works at an ISO 9001-certified facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

9,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Senay Yilmaz is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Performs refractometry to create precise treatment plans for vision correction
• Specializes in pediatric eye care and treating children
• Expert in correcting misaligned eyes through strabismus surgery
• Author of three scientific publications in the field of ophthalmology
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD)

Dr. Digdem Begendi is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, and strabismus treatment. She is skilled in advanced procedures, including intraLase laser eye surgery, laser iridotomy, and femtosecond laser techniques.

Dr. Begendi has published several articles in national and international journals. Her work shows a strong commitment to research and clinical care. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She completed her medical degree at Istanbul Bilim University and her specialization at Akdeniz University.

Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay is a refractive surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital. She uses refractometry to determine the precise lens power for glasses or contact lenses.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Performs ReLEx SMILE and LASIK laser vision correction
• Practices at a facility treating 66,000 eye patients annually
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Treats both adults and children for vision issues

Dr. Theppachai Thammikasakul is an ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He completed a fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at Khon Kaen University. Dr. Thammikasakul focuses on vision correction and complex corneal conditions. He treats patients at an ISO 9001-certified facility that manages 100,000 cases annually.

• Specializes in ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and other laser eye surgeries.
• Performs corneal transplants and keratoplasty for conditions like keratoconus.
• Treats cataracts using phacoemulsification with multifocal lens implantation.
• Manages glaucoma through laser iridotomy and trabeculotomy procedures.

Dr. Cafer Tanriverdi has performed over 20,000 surgical cases as an eye surgery specialist. He is an associate professor at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. Dr. Tanriverdi won the Best Oral Presentation Award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. This recognition came from the leading ophthalmic surgical organization in the United States.

• Specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement and LASIK procedures.
• Treats keratoconus using corneal cross-linking and corneal ring implantation.
• Expert in ReLEx SMILE and femtosecond laser technologies.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

The doctor is a seasoned Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist with over a decade of experience. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, the doctor has mastered a wide array of ophthalmic procedures. The doctor completed post-graduation from Beyoğlu Eye Hospital and graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2006.

Dr. Osman Sevki Arslan is an ophthalmologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He developed three original surgical techniques, including the innovative Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation. Dr. Arslan served as the founding Medical Director of the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats over 300,000 patients annually.

• Served as the President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Authored over 100 original articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Represented Turkey as an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology exams.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. Zeynep Alkin is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Medicana International Istanbul Hospital. She specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina treatments. She completed a research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute, US. Dr. Alkin is a member of the Surgical Retinal Board of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society.

• Authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications on retinal diseases and diabetic edema.
• Treats complex conditions like keratoconus, cataracts, and vitreous body destruction.
• Performs vitrectomy, LASIK eye surgery, and multifocal lens implantation.
• Delivered over 40 presentations at international and national medical meetings.

Dr. Ebru Gorgun is a specialized ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She focuses on medical retina and vitreoretinal conditions. Dr. Gorgun is an active member of leading international societies. These include EURETINA and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Performs vitrectomy and retinal detachment surgery.
• Treats cataracts using phacoemulsification and multifocal lens implantation.
• Member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision.
• Works at a clinic certified by TÜV NORD for quality management.

Dr. Levent Ersan is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. He has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures throughout his career. Dr. Ersan specializes in laser eye surgery and complex cataract treatments. He introduced complementary eye medicine and iridology seminars to Turkey.

• Sits on the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ASCRS boards.
• Performs LASIK, LASEK, and femtosecond laser procedures.
• Won first place in biology from TÜBİTAK for eye research.
• Researches echolocation to help blind people create visual awareness.

20,000+ successful surgical cases performed – Dr. Haluk Talu is a senior surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Performs refractometry to measure vision and detect refractive errors
• Specializes in laser vision correction including LASIK and ReLEx SMILE
• Authored over 50 scientific publications on eye surgery
• Trained at Nice St. Antiapolis University Hospital and St. Roch Eye Clinic in France
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)

Dr. Birgi Sönmezer is an ophthalmologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on vitreoretinal surgery and retina treatments. He trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and Okmeydanı Training Hospital. Dr. Sönmezer was a founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital.

• Performs vitrectomies, retinal detachment surgery, and cataract procedures.
• Uses laser techniques for LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and photorefractive keratectomy.
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Practices at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Dr. Asker Bulut is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Atakoy in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 surgical cases in ophthalmology. Dr. Bulut holds the rank of Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University. He treats complex eye conditions, including cataracts and oculoplastic concerns.

• Specializes in cataract surgery with multifocal lens and IOL implantation.
• Performs oculoplastic surgery and prosthetic eye procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and its Young Ophthalmologists Unit.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 50,000 patients annually.