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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

Jakub Ciecierski is a specialist in the field of ophthalmology.

The doctor admits patients as part of specialist consultations, as well as performs a number of outpatient procedures, such as: 

OCT, RNFL, Laser therapy, Fluorescein Angiography

Diseases treated:

glaucoma

cataract

eye diseases

eyesight defects

conjunctivitis

myopia

dry eye syndrome

macular degeneration

astigmatism

allergic eye diseases

The doctor admits patients as part of specialist consultations, as well as performs a number of outpatient procedures, such as:

 OCT, RNFL, Laser therapy, 

Fluorescein Angiography

Diseases treated:

• glaucoma
• cataract
• eye diseases
• eyesight defects
• conjunctivitis
• myopia
• dry eye syndrome
• macular degeneration
• astigmatism
• allergic eye diseases

Education and Training:

• 9/2009 - 7/2016: MD, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
• 3/2017 - 5/2021: Ophthalmology Residency, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2/2023 - 12/2023: Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute, USA

Professional Experience:

• 8/2016 - 2/2017: Staff, Silivri State Hospital, Emergency Department, Istanbul, Turkey
• 7/2021 - 2/2023: Ophthalmologist, Eyupsultan State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2/2023 - 5/2023: Ophthalmologist, New Century University, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 5/2023 - Present: Ophthalmologist, Medipol Acibadem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Areas of Expertise and Interest:

• Keratoplasty (Penetrating and Lamellar)
• Refractive Surgery
• Cataract Surgery
• Corneal Biomechanics and Keratoconus

Education:

• Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

Professional and Observational Experience:

• Assistant Doctor (Ophthalmology) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2006-2010
• Ophthalmologist at Ağrı Patnos Government Hospital, 2011-2012
• Ophthalmologist (Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department, Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Department) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2012-2018
• Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences, Beyoğlu Eye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, 2018-2024
• Professor at Acıbadem District Hospital, 2024-Present

International Diplomas:

• European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) 
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Basic Science, 2017
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Optics and Refraction, 2017
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Clinical Science, 2018
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Advanced, 2018 (FICO)

Certificates:

• Basic Good Clinical Practices
• Advanced Good Clinical Practices

Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

• Turkish Ophthalmology Society
  • Active Member, Cornea and Ocular Surface Department
  • Active Member, Young Ophthalmologist Department
  • Active Member, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department

EDUCATION:

2015

Uludag University, Ophthalmology

2008

Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine

2001

Kırıkkale Science High School, Numerical

EXPERIENCE:

2019Gazi Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Göz Hastalıkları (Vitreo-Retinal Cerrahi ve Tıbbi Retina Fellowship)/

2016SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Prematüre Retinopatisi Fellowship)/

2015 - 2023Kocaeli Derince Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

2023 - Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2023 - Adiyaman University Faculty of Medicine Training and Research Hospital

2021 - Bingöl Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital, Bingöl

2019 - Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital, Ankara

2014 - Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara

Getting rid of glasses with Excimer Laser (Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism) (No-touch-LASIK)

Cataract - Multifocal Intraocular Lens (Smart Lens) Surgery

Keratoconus Diagnosis and Treatments (Crosslinking - Corneal Ring)

Fakik Intraocular Lens

Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty-DALK-DMEK)

Oculoplasty (Upper and Lower Eyelid Aesthetics)

Low Eyelid (Ptosis) Treatment

Tear Duct Obstruction Surgery

Medical Aesthetics (Botox / Filling)

Glaucoma Diagnosis and Surgery

Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus Surgery

Retinal Diseases and Treatment

Publications in International Refereed Journals:
 

a. Original Research Article Published in Journals in SSCI, SCI, SCI- Expanded or AHCI
 

1. Can ME, Kaplan FE, Uzel MM, Kızıltoprak H, Ergün MC, Koç M, Şimşek G. The Relationship of Helicobacter Pylori with Choroidal and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness. Int Ophthalmol, 2018; 38(5)
2. Tekin K, Sekeroglu MA, Kiziltoprak H, Yilmazbas P. Corneal Densitometry and its Correlation with Endothelial Morphometry in Healthy Corneas. Cornea. 2017
3. Özates, S, Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Uzel MM, Teke MY. Intraocular Lens Position in Combined Phacoemulsification and Vitreoretinal Surgery. Retina, 2018
4. Tekin K, İnanç M, Kurnaz E, Bayramoğlu E, Aydemir E, Koç M, Kızıltoprak H, Aycan Z. Quantitative Evaluation of Early Retinal Changes in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Without Retinopathy.Clin Exp Optom. 2018;101
5. Kosekahya P, Koc M, Caglayan M, Kiziltoprak H, Atilgan CU, Yilmazbas P. Reproducibility and reliability of ectasia imaging and topometric indices with Scheimpflug system in normal and keratoconic eyes. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2018;44(1)

6. Tekin K, Sekeroglu MA, Kiziltoprak H, Doguizi S, Inanc M, Yilmazbas P. Static and Dynamic Pupillometry Data of Healthy Individuals. Clin Exp Optom, 2018; 101(5)

7. Cankaya AB, Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Karahan S, Yilmazbas P. Evaluation of Corneal Backward Light Scattering and Factors Affecting Corneal Transparency in Healthy Cornea. Jpn J Ophthalmol. 2018;62

8. Tekin K, Şekeroğlu MA, Kızıltoprak H, Yetkin E, Doğuizi S, Yılmazbaş P. Static and Dynamic Pupillary Characteristics in Clinically Unilateral Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. J Glaucoma. 2018;27

9. Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Göker YS, Koçer AM, Yılmazbaş P. The Effect of Corneal Infiltrates on Densitometry and High Degree Aberrations. Clin Exp Optom. 2019;102

10. Göker YS, Yılmaz S, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Demir G. Quantitative Analysis of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Features in Patients with Nonocular Behçet's Disease. Curr Eye Res. 2019; 44

11. Yetkin E, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Şekeroğlu MA, Cankurtaran V, Yaşar HH. Evaluation of Static and Dynamic Pupil Characteristics in Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2019; 29

12. Goker YS, Ucgul Atılgan C, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Yetkin E, Yesil Karahan N, Koc M, Kosekahya P. Validity of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography as a Screening Test for Early Detection of Retinal Changes in Patients Receiving Hydroxychloroquine Therapy. Curr Eye Res. 2019; 44

13. Kosekahya P, Koc M, Caglayan M, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Atilgan CU. Longitudinal Corneal Tomographic Changes in Eyes of Patients with Unilateral and Bilateral Non Progressive Keratoconus. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2019;42

14. Kosekahya P, Caglayan M, Koc M, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Atilgan CU. Longitudinal Evaluation of Keratoconus Progression Using a New Progression Screen. Eye Contact Lens. 2019; 45

15. Inanc M, Kiziltoprak H, Hekimoglu R, Tekin K, Ozalkak S, Koc M, Bayramoglu E, Zirh S, Yuruker S, Aycan Z. Tear Film and Ocular Surface Changes in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2020;28

16. Özülken K, Yüksel E, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Aydoğan S. Comparison of Wavefront-Optimized Ablation and Topography-Guided Contour Ablation with the LYRA Protocol in LASIK. J Refract Surg. 2019;35

17. Koc M, Aydemir E, Tekin K, Inanc M, Kosekahya P, Kiziltoprak H. Biomechanical Ana

18. Inanc M, Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Ozalkak S, Doguizi S, Aycan Z. Changes in Retinal Microcirculation Predict Clinical Onset of Diabetic Retinopathy in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Am J Ophthalmol. 2019

19. Doğuizi S, Yılmazoğlu M, Kızıltoprak H, Şekeroğlu MA, Yılmazbaş P. Quantitative Analysis of Retinal Microcirculation in Children with Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia: An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study. J AAPOS. 2019;23

20. Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Şekeroğlu MA, Yetkin E, Bayraktar S, Yılmazbaş P. Static and Dynamic Pupillary Characteristics in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome and Glaucoma. Clin Exp Optom. 2020;103

21. Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Tekin K, Hekimoğlu R, İnanç M, Yılmaz AA, Elmaoğulları S, Aycan Z. Local Ocular Surface Changes in Children with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2020; 28

22. Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Yetkin E, Tekin K, İnanç M, Özülken K. Additive Effect of Topical Nepafenac on Mydriasis in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Eye Contact Lens. 2020; 46

23. Göker YS, Özdal PC, Erol YO, Kızıltoprak H, Karatepe MS. Evaluation of Radial Peripapillary Capillary Density in Patients with Fuchs Uveitis Syndrome. Graefes 

24. Yetkin E, Citirik M, Teke MY, Kiziltoprak H. Postoperative Eccentric Macular Holes in Vitreomacular Interface Diseases. Int Ophthalmol. 2020; 40

25. Özülken K, Aydemir Aksoy G, Aydemir E, Kızıltoprak H, Yüksel E. Comparison of the Results of Two Different Accelerated Corneal Cross-Linking Procedures in Patients with Keratoconus. Balcan Med J. 2020

26. Goker YS, Kiziltoprak H. Quantitative Analysis of Radial Peripapillary Capillary Plexuses in Patients with Clinically Unilateral Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2020

27. Koc M, Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Inanc M, Kosekahya P, Ozulken K, Durukan I. Topometric and Tomographic Evaluation of Subclinical Keratoconus. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2020

28. Can ME, Kızıltoprak H, Buluş AD, Özkoyuncu D, Koç M, Özdemir Yıldız Z. Corneal Biomechanical Properties in Childhood Obesity. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2020

29. İlhan C, Çitırık M, Uzel MM, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K. Usability of Systemic Inflammatory Markers as Diagnostic Indicators in the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Macular Edema. Arq Bras Ophthalmol. 2020

30. Inanc M, Tekin K, Teke M

31. Kiziltoprak H, Atesoglu Hİ, Tekin K, Yetkin E, Koc M. Evaluation of Densitometric Analysis for Early Detection of Corneal Blood Staining in Hyphema. cornea 2021;40(4)

32. Kocer AM, Kiziltoprak H, Fen T, Goker YS, Acar A. Evaluation of radial peripapillary capillary density in patients with newly diagnosed iron deficiency anemia. Int Ophthalmol. 2021

33. Ozulken K, Kiziltoprak H, Yuksel E, Mumcuoğlu T. A Comparative Evaluation of Diffractive Trifocal and New Refractive/Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lenses for Refractive Lens Exchange. Curr Eye Pic. 2021

34. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Cevik S, Kocer AM, Goker YS. Normative Data Assessment of Peripapillary and Macular Vessel Density and Foveal Avascular Zone Metrics Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Children. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2020

35. Goker YS, Atılgan CU, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Kosekahya P, Demir G, Kılıc D. Association between disorganization of the retinal inner layers and capillary nonperfusion area in patients with retinal vein occlusion. Arq Bras Ophthalmol. 2020

36. Ozkan HH, Koc M, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Aydemir E. Evaluation of topographic, tomographic, topometric, densitometric, and aberrometric features of cornea with pentacam HR system in subclinical keratoconus. Int Ophthalmol. 2021

37. Oren B, Aksoy Aydemir G, Aydemir E, Atesoglu HI, Goker YS, Kızıltoprak H, Ozcelik KC. Quantitative assessment of retinal changes in COVID-19 patients. Clin Exp Optom. 2021

38. Aydemir E, Aydemir GA, Atesoglu HI, Goker YS, Ozcelik KC, Kiziltoprak H. The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Retinal Microcirculation in Human Subjects. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2021

39. Aydemir E, Aksoy Aydemir G, Atesoglu Hİ, Goker YS, Kiziltoprak H, Ozcelik KC. Objective Assessment of Corneal and Lens Clarity in Patients with COVID-19. Optom Vis Sci. 2021

 40. Aydemir GA, Kocabaş DO, Bilen A, Aydemir E, Bayat AH, Oren B, Kiziltoprak H. Evaluation of Retinal Layer Thicknesses in Patients with Keratoconus Using Retinal Layer Segmentation Analysis. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2022 Mar 23. Epub ahead of print. 

41. Aksoy Aydemir G, Ilhan C, Pehlıvanoglu B, Aydemir E, Kiziltoprak H, Bolu S. Conjunctival Histopathological Changes in Children With Vitamin D Deficiency. Eye Contact Lens. 2022

42. Nalcacioglu P, Sen E, Aydemir E, Kiziltoprak H, Yaşar HH. Objective assessment of corneal backscattered light in myopic, hyperopic, and emmetropic children. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2022

43. Recep ÖF, Kocabas DO, Kiziltoprak H, Ozulken K. Effects on Wavefront Aberration after Short-term Wear of Senofilcon A Photochromic Contact Lens. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2022 Dec 23. English. 

44. Kiziltoprak H, Kocabas DO, Aydemir GA, Kalınlı EM, Aydemir E, Oren B. Choroidal Vascular Index in Patients With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Methylphenidate. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2022 Dec 22

b) Uluslararası Alan İndeksleri Tarafından Taranan (A Bendinde Belirtilen İndeksler Dışındaki İndekslerde Yer Alan) Dergilerde Yayımlanmış Özgün Araştırma Makalesi
1. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Inanc M, Goker YS. Cataract in Diabetes Mellitus. World J Diabetes 2019

2. Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Sekeroglu MA, Yetkin E, Doguizi S, Yilmazbas P. Static and Dynamic Pupillary Responses in Patients with Different Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy, Neuro-Ophthalmology. 2020

3. Göker YŞ, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Yetkin E, Karatepe MS, Özdemir K, Demir G. Direct and Crossover Effects of Phenylephrine and Cyclopentolate on Foveal Avascular Zone and Vessel Density of Macular Capillary Plexuses: An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study. Rom J Ophthalmol. 2020

c) Presentation of Cases Published in Journals Within the Scope of Clause a)

1. Kiziltoprak H, Yetkin E, Tekin K, Koc M, Akalin I, Teke MY. Intravitreal Aflibercept for the Treatment of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Rubella Retinopathy. Int Ophthalmol. 2019

2. Ozates S, Kiziltoprak H, Koc M, Uzel MM, Teke MY. Reply. Retina. 2019 3. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Dilli A, Teke MY. Retinal Vein Passing through a Congenital Optic Nerve Pit. J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2021

Publications Published in Nationally Refereed Journals:

1. Tekin K, Koç M, Kızıltoprak H. A Rare Complication of Nd:YAG Laser Capsulotomy: Vitreous Prolapse and Intraocular Lens Dislocation. Glo-Kat 2016

2. Kızıltoprak H, Ozkoyuncu D, Çıtırık M. Treatment Approaches to Free Floating Iris Cyst in the Anterior Chamber Due to a Case. MN Ophthalmology. 2017

3. Kızıltoprak H, Özateş S, Teke MY, Şimşek M. Combined Central Retinal Vein Occlusion and Cilioretinal Artery Occlusion. Ret Vit 2018; 27(1)

4. Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Tekin K, İnanç M, Kurnaz E, Aycan Z, Yılmazbaş PY. Evaluation of Higher Order Corneal Aberrations in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus with Tight Glycemic Control.Dicle Medical Journal. 2018

5. Özkoyuncu D, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Koç M, Teke MY. Coexistence of Idiopathic Choroidal Fold and Retinal Pigment Epithelial Tear Due to Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injection. Ret-Vit 2018

6. Kızıltoprak H, Çiçek P, Doğuizi S, Şekeroğlu MA, Yılmazbaş P. A Morgagnian Cataract Case with Spontaneous Posterior Capsule Rupture. MN Ophthalmology 2018

7. Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Teke MY. Use of Vitreon Tamponade in Rhegmatogenous Inferior Retinal Detachment: Surgical Results and Complications. Ret-Vit 2018

8. Yeşilırmak N, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Kurnaz E, Aycan Z. Early Changes in Retinal Layers of Type 1 Diabetic Patients Without Retinopathy. MN Ophthalmology 2018

9. Göker YS, Kızıltoprak H, Yetkin E, Tekin K. Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Phase Scaling Application Findings in Patients with Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol

10. Göker YS, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Atılgan CU, Kosekahya P. Choriocapillaris Signal Gaps in Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol

11. Özülken K, Yüksel E, Kızıltoprak H. Effect of Topical Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Applied After Cycloplegia on Anterior Segment Parameters. Glo-Kat 2019

12. Göker YS, Kızıltoprak H. Quantitative Characteristics of Foveal Avascular Zone and Macular Capillary Plexuses in Healthy Individuals: An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study. Ret-Vit 2019

13. Göker YS, Kızıltoprak H. Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography PHASE and Density Assessment Tool Findings in Patients with Retinal Vein Occlusion. Ret-Vit 2019

14. Kızıltoprak H, Gulpamuk B, Tekin K, Teke MY. Coexistence of Retinis Pigmentosa and Posterior Staphyloma: Case Series.

15. Göker YS, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Atılgan CU, Kosekahya P. Bevacizumab Treatment in Diabetic Macular Edema: A Real Life Study. Dicle Medical Journal / Dicle Med J 2019

16. Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Yel S, İnanç M, Koç M, Aycan Z. Evaluation of Static and Dynamic Pupillar Parameters in Diabetic Children. Turkey Clinics J Pediatr.

17. Özülken K, Aydemir GA, Kızıltoprak H, Aydemir E. Comparison of Central Corneal Thickness Measurements with Ultrasonic Pachymetry and Two New Optical Methods. MN Ophthalmology 2019;26(4)

18. Ozateş S, Sen E, Kiziltoprak H, Kilic AO, Elgin U. Assessment of Corneal Endothelial Toxicity of Antimetabolite Drugs Used in Trabeculectomy Surgery. Glo-Kat 2019;14(4)

19. Ozulken K, Kiziltoprak H. Objective Accommodation Amplitude Measurement with a new Autorefractometer Device. Beyoglu Eye J. 2019;4(3)

20. Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Inanc MI, Sekeroglu MA. Evaluation of Retinal Layers in Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia with Optical Coherence Tomography Segmentation Analysis. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol. 

21. Kızıltoprak H, Yasar HH, Tekin K. The Effect of Inferior Oblique Muscle Z-Myotomy in Patients with Primary Inferior Oblique Overaction. Turk J Ophthalmol 

22. Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Teke MY. A Case of Unilateral Retinitis Pigmentosa with Lamellar Macular Hole. Ret-Vit 2020 

23. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Yetkin E, Sekeroglu MA. Static and Dynamic Pupil Characteristics in Myopic Anisometropic Amblyopia. Beyoglu Eye J. 2020;5(2)

24. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Koc M, Teke MY. Resolution of Vacuole in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Following Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injection. Ret-Vit 2020;29(4)

25. Uzel MM, Ozdal PC, Ozates S, Kiziltoprak H. Estimation of HLA-B27 Positivity by Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Patients with Acute Anterior Uveitis. Ret-Vit 2020;29(4)/ret.vit.2020

26. Aydemir E, Koç M, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Aydemir GA, Özkan HH. Accelerated Corneal Cross-linking Treatment in Keratoconus Patients: Three-Years Results. Turkiye Clinics J Ophthalmol.  

27. Kızıltoprak H, Kocer AM, Fen T, Göker YS. Evaluation of Corneal and Lenticular Parameters in Iron Deficiency Anemia. Beyoglu Eye J. 2021

28. Aydemir E, Kiziltoprak H, Aksoy Aydemir G. Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Using Two Different Suture Techniques. Beyoglu Eye J 2022

29. Oren B, Kiziltoprak H, Onder F, Kocabas DO, Yetkin E, Bilen A. Evaluation of Choroidal Vascular Structure in Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia. Beyoglu Eye J. 2023 Mar 1

30. Oren B, Aksoy Aydemir G, Duzayak S, Kızıltoprak H. Evaluation of Retinal Layers and Choroidal Structures Using Optical Coherence Tomography in Alopecia Areata. Medeni Med J. 2023 Jun 

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

El Dr. Jesús Jiménez Román es un destacado oftalmólogo mexicano especializado en el manejo y tratamiento del glaucoma, una de las enfermedades oculares más graves que puede llevar a la ceguera irreversible si no se diagnostica y trata a tiempo. Con más de 30 años de experiencia, ha centrado su carrera en ofrecer soluciones avanzadas para enfermedades oculares, tanto mediante la práctica clínica como a través de la investigación y el desarrollo tecnológico en el campo de la oftalmología.

1. Formación y Trayectoria Profesional

El Dr. Jiménez Román obtuvo su título de Médico Cirujano en la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), una de las instituciones más prestigiosas del país. Posteriormente, se especializó en oftalmología, donde comenzó su enfoque hacia las enfermedades que afectan el nervio óptico, particularmente el glaucoma. Además de estar certificado por el Consejo Mexicano de Oftalmología, ha participado en múltiples cursos y actualizaciones internacionales para mantenerse a la vanguardia en los últimos avances en su especialidad​.

Actualmente, es el director y fundador del Global Glaucoma Institute, un centro especializado en la prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento de esta enfermedad, con sedes en Ciudad de México, Guadalajara y Monterrey. Bajo su liderazgo, esta clínica se ha convertido en un referente nacional en el tratamiento de glaucoma y otras enfermedades oculares como la retinopatía diabética y la degeneración macular.

2. Glaucoma: Especialidad y Prevención

El glaucoma es una enfermedad que afecta el nervio óptico, causando una pérdida progresiva de la visión que, en sus etapas más avanzadas, puede derivar en ceguera irreversible. A menudo, el glaucoma se desarrolla sin síntomas evidentes, lo que hace que el diagnóstico temprano sea crucial. El Dr. Jiménez ha sido un defensor incansable de la detección temprana a través de exámenes oftalmológicos preventivos, especialmente en pacientes con factores de riesgo, como aquellos mayores de 60 años o con antecedentes familiares de glaucoma.

Una de las principales técnicas que utiliza en su clínica para detectar el glaucoma de manera temprana es la tomografía óptica coherente (OCT), que permite detectar daños en las fibras nerviosas del ojo incluso antes de que aparezcan problemas de visión. Esto es complementado con exámenes de campo visual y mediciones de la presión intraocular, herramientas esenciales para el diagnóstico preciso de la enfermedad​.

El Dr. Jiménez también ha implementado el uso de telemedicina en su práctica oftalmológica. Este enfoque ha permitido a su equipo de especialistas analizar estudios a distancia y proporcionar diagnósticos rápidos y precisos, mejorando el acceso a atención oftalmológica especializada para más pacientes, especialmente aquellos que viven en áreas remotas​.

3. Ampliando el Impacto: Global Glaucoma Institute

El Global Glaucoma Institute, dirigido por el Dr. Jiménez, no solo se enfoca en la atención de glaucoma, sino que también aborda otras enfermedades oculares comunes que pueden llevar a la ceguera, como la retinopatía diabética, la catarata y la degeneración macular. En la clínica, se brinda atención integral que incluye diagnósticos oportunos y tratamientos personalizados para cada paciente. Este enfoque ha sido clave para prevenir la pérdida de visión en cientos de personas​.

El Dr. Jiménez y su equipo atienden diariamente entre 120 y 150 pacientes en las distintas sedes del Global Glaucoma Institute, ubicadas en Ciudad de México, Guadalajara y Monterrey. Su misión es ofrecer atención de la más alta calidad, utilizando tecnología de vanguardia y brindando un enfoque integral que incluye la nutrición y el manejo de condiciones metabólicas que afectan la salud visual, como la diabetes.

Además de su labor clínica, el Dr. Jiménez ha enfatizado la importancia de la educación y la concienciación sobre el glaucoma y otras enfermedades oculares. Según sus estimaciones, el 4% de la población en México tiene glaucoma, y lo preocupante es que el 75% de ese grupo no sabe que padece la enfermedad. Por esta razón, se ha enfocado en campañas de sensibilización para que más personas acudan a revisiones oftalmológicas regulares​.

4. Innovación y Tecnología en Oftalmología

La tecnología ha sido una aliada clave en la práctica del Dr. Jiménez Román. A lo largo de su carrera, ha sido pionero en implementar técnicas de diagnóstico avanzado para la detección temprana de glaucoma y otras enfermedades del ojo. Utiliza métodos como la tomografía óptica de coherencia, el cálculo del lente intraocular y estudios de campo visual, entre otros, para obtener diagnósticos precisos. Estos avances han permitido al Dr. Jiménez detectar el glaucoma incluso 10 años antes de que aparezcan los primeros síntomas en el campo visual del paciente.

Además de su trabajo clínico, el Dr. Jiménez ha explorado el uso de telemedicina para consultas a distancia, lo que ha facilitado el acceso a la atención oftalmológica en pacientes que no pueden acudir físicamente a las clínicas. Esta innovación ha sido fundamental durante la pandemia, cuando las consultas presenciales se vieron limitadas.

5. Impacto en la Educación y la Conciencia Pública

Como parte de su compromiso con la salud visual, el Dr. Jiménez ha sido un activo defensor de la educación y la concienciación sobre las enfermedades oculares. A través del Global Glaucoma Institute, ha liderado iniciativas para educar a la población sobre la importancia de las revisiones oftalmológicas regulares y la detección temprana de enfermedades que, si no se tratan a tiempo, pueden llevar a la ceguera.

El Dr. Jiménez también ha sido un impulsor del concepto de check-up oftalmológico, un examen integral que permite evaluar la salud visual de manera general y detectar cualquier anomalía en etapas tempranas. Este enfoque preventivo ha demostrado ser altamente efectivo, especialmente en pacientes con retinopatía diabética, una condición común en personas con diabetes que, de no ser tratada, puede llevar a la pérdida total de la visión.

Conclusión

El Dr. Jesús Jiménez Román se ha consolidado como uno de los oftalmólogos más importantes de México, especialmente en el campo del glaucoma. Su enfoque multidisciplinario, que incluye la prevención, diagnóstico temprano, tratamiento quirúrgico y el uso de tecnologías avanzadas como la telemedicina, lo ha posicionado como un líder en su campo. Su trabajo a través del Global Glaucoma Institute ha permitido que miles de pacientes en México y otras regiones reciban atención de primer nivel, evitando así la ceguera irreversible y mejorando su calidad de vida.