2024
Effect of upper eyelid blepharoplasty on the ocular surface, tear film, and corneal microstructure
Aygun O, Arat Y, Dikmetas O, Karakaya J, Baytaroglu A, Irkec M. Effect of upper eyelid blepharoplasty on the ocular surface, tear film, and corneal microstructure. Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia 2024, 87: e2022-0220. PMID: 38537039, DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.2022-0220.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUpper eyelid blepharoplastyEyelid blepharoplastyOcular surfaceTear filmIn vivo confocal microscopy parametersOcular Surface Disease Index questionnaireStrip of orbicularis oculi muscleTear film breakup time measurementsTear film breakup timeOcular Surface Disease IndexIn vivo confocal microscopyDry eye-related symptomsConfocal microscopy parametersLissamine green stainingOcular surface stainingFilm breakup timeSurface Disease IndexDry eye symptomsSchirmer test scoresTear film stabilityEye-related symptomsOrbicularis oculi muscleCorneal fluoresceinCorneal microstructureSchirmer test
2023
Effect of retrobulbar prostaglandin analog injection on orbital fat in rats
Cosan S, İnam O, Kaya B, Atilla P, Ocal O, Arat A, Karakaya J, Arat Y. Effect of retrobulbar prostaglandin analog injection on orbital fat in rats. International Ophthalmology 2023, 43: 4985-4990. PMID: 37847476, DOI: 10.1007/s10792-023-02901-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstaglandin analogsAdipocyte densityRetrobulbar injectionIn vivo studiesOrbital fatFat atrophySide effectsAdult male Wistar albino ratsTopical prostaglandin analogsMale Wistar albino ratsFollow-up durationControl sideInjection of PAWistar albino ratsThyroid orbitopathyLeft orbitOrbital diseaseRight orbitRat modelAnimal modelsAnalog injectionRatsImage analysis softwareImageJ image analysis softwareTreatment of diseasesChapter 29 The aging eye and age-related ocular pathologies
Arat Y. Chapter 29 The aging eye and age-related ocular pathologies. 2023, 319-338. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-98804-9.00001-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEye diseaseAge-related ocular pathologiesAge-related macular degenerationSight-threatening eye diseaseDry eye diseaseAge-related pathogenesisOcular surfaceMacular degenerationOcular pathologyAging eyeClinical findingsOphthalmic diseasesAge-relatedAge-related diseasesFunctional changesDiseaseEyesPathologyAgeGlaucomaIncreased vulnerabilityCataractPathogenesisRetinaLate life
2022
New Onset Isolated Granulomatous Dacryoadenitis During Etanercept Therapy
Arat Y, Aygün F, Özoğul E, Kalyoncu U. New Onset Isolated Granulomatous Dacryoadenitis During Etanercept Therapy. Ocular Immunology And Inflammation 2022, 31: 1727-1729. PMID: 35797360, DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2022.2089687.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEtanercept therapyLacrimal glandLeft upper eyelid swellingAnti-tumor necrosis factor alphaUpper eyelid swellingLeft lacrimal glandRight lacrimal glandSarcoid-like granulomatosisNecrosis factor-alphaJuvenile idiopathic arthritisAntagonist therapyEyelid swellingIncisional biopsySubcutaneous etanerceptDiffuse enlargementFactor-alphaTNF-aDacryoadenitisIdiopathic arthritisMinimal enlargementTherapyBiological agentsEtanerceptGlandEnlargement
2021
The role of choroidal optical coherence tomography for follow-up of carotid cavernous fistula with anterior drainage
Arat Y, İnam O, Yavas G, Arat A. The role of choroidal optical coherence tomography for follow-up of carotid cavernous fistula with anterior drainage. Eye 2021, 36: 2020-2027. PMID: 34408315, PMCID: PMC9500102, DOI: 10.1038/s41433-021-01744-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChoroidal vascularity indexCarotid-cavernous fistulaCentral foveal thicknessSubfoveal choroidal thicknessChoroidal thickness measurementsOptical coherence tomographyTortuosity indexFollow-upCavernous fistulaCoherence tomographySpectral-domain optical coherence tomographyClinically unaffected eyesOcclusion of fistulaAnterior drainageChoroidal thicknessFoveal thicknessUnaffected eyesLongitudinal observational studyEndovascular treatmentEvaluate occlusionSpontaneous resolutionVascular indexCarotid angiogramFistulaObservational study
2019
Retinal and Choroidal Optical Coherence Tomography Findings of Carotid Cavernous Fistula
Inam O, Arat Y, Yavas G, Arat A. Retinal and Choroidal Optical Coherence Tomography Findings of Carotid Cavernous Fistula. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 2019, 206: 264-273. PMID: 31226247, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2019.06.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChoroidal vascularity indexTortuosity indexPatient groupControl groupCentral foveal thicknessClinically affected eyesSubfoveal choroidal thicknessOptical coherence tomography imagesVenous drainage patternCarotid-cavernous fistulaHealthy control subjectsCG groupFoveal thicknessChoroidal thicknessCavernous fistulaConsecutive patientsControl subjectsVascular indexPatientsTomography imagesFistulaSFCTEyesGroupClinic
2017
Comparison of Colorado Microdissection Needle Versus Scalpel Incision for Aesthetic Upper and Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Arat Y, Sezenoz A, Bernardini F, Alford M, Tepeoglu M, Allen R. Comparison of Colorado Microdissection Needle Versus Scalpel Incision for Aesthetic Upper and Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2017, 33: 430-433. PMID: 27811630, DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000000820.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsColorado needleScar cosmesisAesthetic blepharoplastySkin incisionScalpel incisionEyelid skin incisionsComparative case seriesPostoperative day 1No adverse eventsTranscutaneous lower blepharoplastyHistological tissue damageInstitutional review boardBlepharoplasty surgeryNo significant differenceCase seriesAdverse eventsClinical differencesLower blepharoplastyHollander scoreDay 1EcchymosisCosmesisIncisionBlepharoplastyScar formation
2016
Comparison of botulinum toxin-A injection in lacrimal gland and conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy for treatment of epiphora due to proximal lacrimal system obstruction
Kaynak P, Karabulut G, Ozturker C, Fazil K, Arat Y, Perente I, Akar S, Yilmaz O, Demirok A. Comparison of botulinum toxin-A injection in lacrimal gland and conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy for treatment of epiphora due to proximal lacrimal system obstruction. Eye 2016, 30: 1056-1062. PMID: 27197871, PMCID: PMC4985683, DOI: 10.1038/eye.2016.88.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLacrimal system obstructionBotulinum toxin A injectionSystem obstructionLacrimal glandUpper lacrimal system obstructionDegree of epiphoraLacrimal system irrigationSchirmer test resultsSchirmer 1 testTreatment of epiphoraProximal canalicular obstructionEfficacy of botulinum toxin A injectionsEvaluation of epiphoraPunctate epitheliopathyCanalicular obstructionTube dislocationSurgical experienceTube insertionConjunctivodacryocystorhinostomyEpiphoraGroup 2Group 1Granuloma formationLess-invasivePostoperative care
2015
Association of Disease Activity with Serum and Tear IL-2 Levels in Behçet Disease
Türkçüoğlu P, Arat Y, Kan E, Kan E, Chaudhry I, Koca S, Çeliker Ü, İlhan N. Association of Disease Activity with Serum and Tear IL-2 Levels in Behçet Disease. Ocular Immunology And Inflammation 2015, 24: 313-318. PMID: 26110544, DOI: 10.3109/09273948.2014.1003661.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIL-2 levelsInterleukin-2 levelsDisease activitySex-matched healthy participantsProspective case control studyAssociation of disease activitySignificant differenceBehcet's disease patientsCase-control studyStatistically significant differenceEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assay methodBehcet's patientsBehcet's diseaseActive diseaseInactive diseaseNo significant differenceControlled studiesPatientsStudy populationSerumDisease patientsControl groupDiseaseHealthy participantsAssociationAn unusual eyelid mass: Tarsal dermoid cyst
Sezenoz A, Arat Y, Tepeoglu M. An unusual eyelid mass: Tarsal dermoid cyst. Saudi Journal Of Ophthalmology 2015, 29: 312-314. PMID: 26586987, PMCID: PMC4625219, DOI: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2015.05.004.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Acute, Unilateral Transient Blepharoptosis of Unknown Etiology
Arat Y, Yazici B, Hekimhan-Kaynak P, Chaudhry I, Wladis E. Acute, Unilateral Transient Blepharoptosis of Unknown Etiology. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2013, 29: 396-399. PMID: 24022352, DOI: 10.1097/iop.0b013e31829d02c7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnilateral blepharoptosisLevator functionRare conditionUnknown etiologyHistory of flu-like illnessDecreased levator functionFlu-like syndromeFollow-up periodFlu-like illnessAcute ptosisTotal ptosisPupil abnormalitiesBlepharoptosisPtosisPatientsMedical recordsAffected sideEtiologyLimited motilityLevatorWorkupSyndromeAbnormalitiesClinicHistoryEndophthalmitis: Experience from a Tertiary Eye Care Center
Chaudhry I, Al-Dhibi H, Al-Rashed W, Mezaine H, Arat Y, Abdelghani W. Endophthalmitis: Experience from a Tertiary Eye Care Center. 2013 DOI: 10.5772/54431.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiagnosis and Management of Orbital Cellulitis
Chaudhry I, Al-Rashed W, Al-Sheikh O, Arat Y. Diagnosis and Management of Orbital Cellulitis. 2013 DOI: 10.5772/52719.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
The hot orbit: Orbital cellulitis
Chaudhry I, Al-Rashed W, Arat Y. The hot orbit: Orbital cellulitis. Middle East African Journal Of Ophthalmology 2012, 19: 34-42. PMID: 22346113, PMCID: PMC3277022, DOI: 10.4103/0974-9233.92114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOrbital cellulitisHistory of upper respiratory tract infectionTreatment of orbital cellulitisAssociated with severe complicationsUpper respiratory tract infectionPediatric age groupRespiratory tract infectionsVisual morbidityEyelid edemaBlurred visionHematogenous spreadTract infectionsVision lossSevere complicationsDouble visionEarly drainageCellulitisImaging studiesLate interventionComplicationsForeign bodyAge groupsEyelidInfectionAntibiotics
2011
Orbitofacial neurofibromatosis: clinical characteristics and treatment outcome
Chaudhry I, Morales J, Shamsi F, Al-Rashed W, Elzaridi E, Arat Y, Jacquemin C, Oystreck D, Bosley T. Orbitofacial neurofibromatosis: clinical characteristics and treatment outcome. Eye 2011, 26: 583-592. PMID: 22193879, PMCID: PMC3325560, DOI: 10.1038/eye.2011.336.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurgical interventionNon-comparative case seriesDecreased visual acuityNeurofibromatosis type 1Ophthalmologic examinationOphthalmological monitoringPtosis repairTumor debulkingEyelid swellingVisual acuityResultsSixty patientsSurgical managementCase seriesPresenting signCosmetic consequencesCosmetic rehabilitationProcedural outcomesPatientsMedical recordsType 1Medical CentreMultiple proceduresClinical observationsDemographic dataPtosisTrachoma and Conjunctivitis
Chaudhry I, Arat Y, Al-Rashed W. Trachoma and Conjunctivitis. 2011 DOI: 10.5772/26435.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
CORNEOSCLERAL NECROSIS AFTER EPISCLERAL AU-198 BRACHYTHERAPY OF UVEAL MELANOMA
CHAUDHRY I, LIU M, SHAMSI F, ARAT Y, SHETLAR D, BONIUK M. CORNEOSCLERAL NECROSIS AFTER EPISCLERAL AU-198 BRACHYTHERAPY OF UVEAL MELANOMA. Retina 2009, 29: 73-79. PMID: 18728617, DOI: 10.1097/iae.0b013e3181863f7c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCiliary body involvementRisk factorsTumor thicknessDry eyeUveal melanomaBody involvementEvidence of recurrent tumorSymptoms of dry eyeComplaints of dry eyesClinical records of patientsIntraocular pressure >Au-198Close follow-upForeign body sensationRecords of patientsAssociated risk factorsCiliochoroidal melanomaPrimary choroidalRadioactive plaquesRecurrent tumorsConjunctival flapIntraocular pressureScleral patchLevel of statistical significanceFailed treatment
2008
Inpatient preseptal cellulitis: experience from a tertiary eye care centre
Chaudhry I, Shamsi F, Elzaridi E, Al-Rashed W, Al-Amri A, Arat Y. Inpatient preseptal cellulitis: experience from a tertiary eye care centre. British Journal Of Ophthalmology 2008, 92: 1337. PMID: 18697809, DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2007.128975.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbscessAdolescentAdultAgedAnti-Bacterial AgentsCellulitisChildChild, PreschoolDrainageEyelid DiseasesFemaleHaemophilus InfectionsHumansInfantMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsSeverity of Illness IndexStaphylococcal InfectionsStreptococcal InfectionsTomography, X-Ray ComputedTreatment OutcomeConceptsPreseptal cellulitisAcute dacryocystitisSurgical interventionSystemic antibioticsTertiary eye-care centreReview of inpatientsOutcome of treatmentEyelid necrosisLid abscessEyelid edemaBlood culturesCicatricial ectropionRadiological evidenceAcute onsetOrbital septumHaemophilus influenzaeKlebsiella pneumoniaePatientsStreptococcus speciesDiagnostic criteriaPredisposing causeAdmitted patientsMicrobiological investigationsComplicationsEyelidOrbital pseudotumor: Distinct diagnostic features and management
Chaudhry I, Shamsi F, Arat Y, Riley F. Orbital pseudotumor: Distinct diagnostic features and management. Middle East African Journal Of Ophthalmology 2008, 15: 17-27. PMID: 20379424, PMCID: PMC2848795, DOI: 10.4103/0974-9233.53370.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOrbital pseudotumorMagnetic resonance imagingCT scanIdiopathic orbital inflammatory syndromeClinical features of patientsExtra-orbital involvementInhibitor monoclonal antibodiesOrbital inflammatory syndromeAbnormal computed tomography scanPrevent visual lossFeatures of patientsComputed tomography scanManagement of patientsSpectrum of diseasesOrbital biopsyConjunctival chemosisThyroid orbitopathyIV immunoglobulinOptic neuropathySystemic corticosteroidsVisual lossLymphoproliferative disordersOrbital involvementBiologic therapyInflammatory syndrome
2007
Ptosis in Young Soft Contact Lens Wearers
Reddy A, Foroozan R, Arat Y, Edmond J, Yen M. Ptosis in Young Soft Contact Lens Wearers. Ophthalmology 2007, 114: 2370-2370.e1. PMID: 18054661, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2007.06.009.Peer-Reviewed Original Research