Dr. JD Ferwerda

Dutch ophthalmologist with 30+ years of experience

MD from Utrecht University
Performed 10,000+ cataract surgeries and 6,000+ retinal treatments
Renowned for expertise in Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Specialist training completed in Leuven, Belgium
Practiced in Europe before relocating to Vietnam in 2014
Lead ophthalmologist at European Eye Center since 2017
Key contributor to establishing retinal surgery units in Ho Chi Minh City
Fluent in Dutch, English, Spanish, and French; currently learning Vietnamese
Recognized multiple times by Children’s Hospital 1 for contributions to pediatric ophthalmology
Known for his warm rapport with young patients

Oversees clinical standards for the eye examination process
Personally trains technicians to ensure international-level accuracy and consistency

Co-founder & Chief Ophthalmologist, European Eye Center
Co-founder, Top Vision Eyewear
Surgeon & Consultant, International Retina Service — including advanced retinal and ROP surgery