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, PMCID: PMC11627281, 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
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
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 motilityLevatorWorkupSyndromeAbnormalitiesClinicHistory
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 investigationsComplicationsEyelid
2007
Outcome of Treated Orbital Cellulitis in a Tertiary Eye Care Center in the Middle East
Chaudhry I, Shamsi F, Elzaridi E, Al-Rashed W, Al-Amri A, Al-Anezi F, Arat Y, Holck D. Outcome of Treated Orbital Cellulitis in a Tertiary Eye Care Center in the Middle East. Ophthalmology 2007, 114: 345-354. PMID: 17270683, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2006.07.059.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbscessAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacteriaCellulitisChildChild, PreschoolCombined Modality TherapyDrainageEye EnucleationEye Infections, BacterialFemaleHospitals, SpecialHumansInfantMaleMiddle AgedOphthalmologic Surgical ProceduresOphthalmologyOrbital DiseasesRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSaudi ArabiaTomography, X-Ray ComputedTreatment OutcomeConceptsOrbital cellulitisOrbital abscessTertiary eye care referral centerKing Khaled Eye Specialist HospitalDiagnosis of orbital cellulitisHistory of orbital traumaResolution of orbital cellulitisTertiary care eye centerTertiary eye care centerCases of orbital cellulitisEye care centerSevere visual lossCare centerReview of patientsClinical review of patientsSystemic antibiotic treatmentTertiary care centerResults of cultureUntreated sinusitisOral antibioticsVisual acuityVisual lossBlood culturesSystemic antibioticsReferral centerEpidemiology of giant-cell arteritis in an Arab population: a 22-year study
Chaudhry I, Shamsi F, Elzaridi E, Arat Y, Bosley T, Riley F. Epidemiology of giant-cell arteritis in an Arab population: a 22-year study. British Journal Of Ophthalmology 2007, 91: 715. PMID: 17229803, PMCID: PMC1955573, DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2006.108845.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTemporal artery biopsyGiant-cell arteritisBiopsy-proven giant-cell arteritisKing Khaled Eye Specialist HospitalNegative temporal artery biopsyCases of giant-cell arteritisBiopsy-negative groupBiopsy-positive groupBiopsy-proven casesArab populationSmall absolute numberArtery biopsyUntreated patientsClinical featuresClinical recordsLow incidenceCaucasian populationSpecialist HospitalAbsolute numberArteritisPatientsEpidemiologyStudy objectiveBiopsyPopulation
2006
Compressive Optic Neuropathy after Use of Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose in Orbital Surgery Review of Complications, Prophylaxis, and Treatment
Arat Y, Dorotheo E, Tang R, Boniuk M, Schiffman J. Compressive Optic Neuropathy after Use of Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose in Orbital Surgery Review of Complications, Prophylaxis, and Treatment. Ophthalmology 2006, 113: 333-337. PMID: 16406540, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2005.11.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCompressive optic neuropathyOxidized regenerated celluloseOptic neuropathyOrbital surgeryCases of compressive optic neuropathyOrbital explorationOrbital floor fracturesReview of complicationsSoft tissue densitySoft tissue massOrbital symptomsOrbital tumorsFloor fracturesOptic nerveCompartment syndromePostoperative patientsEnglish scientific literatureSurgeryComplicationsNeuropathyPatientsProgressive lossRecommended precautionsOperative siteTreatment purposes
2004
Orbital Venous Malformations: Current Multidisciplinary Treatment Approach
Arat Y, Mawad M, Boniuk M. Orbital Venous Malformations: Current Multidisciplinary Treatment Approach. JAMA Ophthalmology 2004, 122: 1151-1158. PMID: 15302655, DOI: 10.1001/archopht.122.8.1151.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedChildChild, PreschoolCombined Modality TherapyDilatation, PathologicEmbolization, TherapeuticFemaleHumansInfantLaser TherapyMaleMiddle AgedOphthalmologic Surgical ProceduresOrbitPeripheral Vascular DiseasesPhlebographyRetrospective StudiesSclerotherapyTomography, X-Ray ComputedTreatment OutcomeVeinsConceptsDeep orbital lesionsCarbon dioxide laser ablationOrbital lesionsAlcohol sclerotherapySurgical excisionFollow-upSudden onset of proptosisGuglielmi detachable coil embolizationMean follow-upDetachable coil embolizationSecondary to thrombosisGuglielmi detachable coilsRetrospective reviewRadiological evidenceCoil embolizationComplete resolutionEndovascular treatmentHistopathological featuresInvasive proceduresSurgical exposureDetachable coilsSudden onsetPatientsInvasive methodLesions
2003
Orbitofrontal Cholesterol Granuloma
Arat Y, Chaudhry I, Boniuk M. Orbitofrontal Cholesterol Granuloma. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2003, 19: 382-387. PMID: 14506423, DOI: 10.1097/01.iop.0000083644.62765.70.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCholesterolExophthalmosFemaleFrontal BoneGiant Cells, Foreign-BodyGranuloma, Foreign-BodyHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedOphthalmologic Surgical ProceduresOrbital DiseasesPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesTomography, X-Ray ComputedTreatment OutcomeConceptsOrbitofrontal cholesterol granulomaCholesterol granulomaSoft tissue massLytic lesionsExtraconal soft tissue massLow incidence of recurrenceCase of cholesterol granulomaTissue massNon-contrast-enhancing lesionIncidence of recurrenceAssociated soft tissue massT2-weighted imagesOrbital cholesterol granulomaMagnetic resonance imagingSubbrow incisionSurgical excisionLateral orbitotomyRecurrent symptomsSinus explorationOrbital extensionRadiological featuresCystic lesionsHistopathological findingsFrontal mucoceleMean ageIncidental Diagnosis of Orbital Lymphoma During Blepharoplasty
Arat Y, Boniuk M. Incidental Diagnosis of Orbital Lymphoma During Blepharoplasty. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2003, 19: 316-319. PMID: 12878882, DOI: 10.1097/01.iop.0000077085.58437.81.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiagnosis of orbital lymphomaOrbital lymphomaTime of surgeryIncidental diagnosisUpper blepharoplastyTreated with external beam radiotherapyB-cell lymphocytic lymphomaEvidence of systemic involvementBilateral ptosis repairBilateral upper blepharoplastyExternal beam radiotherapyPostoperative CT scansTime of blepharoplastyUnusual appearanceBilateral dermatochalasisBeam radiotherapyLymphocytic lymphomaPtosis repairBilateral ptosisRetrospective reviewOrbital fatPreaponeurotic fatCT scanSystem involvementLacrimal fossaBovine Pericardium Versus Homologous Sclera as a Wrapping for Hydroxyapatite Orbital Implants
Arat Y, Shetlar D, Boniuk M. Bovine Pericardium Versus Homologous Sclera as a Wrapping for Hydroxyapatite Orbital Implants. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2003, 19: 189-193. PMID: 12918552, DOI: 10.1097/01.iop.0000062850.71572.7d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHydroxyapatite orbital implantsImplant exposureOrbital implantDonor scleraIncidence of implant exposureHydroxyapatite implantsEarly postoperative periodPrevent such complicationsBovine pericardiumHomologous scleraPrimary enucleationSocket infectionPostoperative periodEnucleationScleraPatientsPericardiumRecurrent exposureImplantationCase of exposureIncidenceDonorExposureWrapping materialExposure rate