Prof. Dr. Md. Koray KARADAYI

Prof. Dr. Koray Karadayı, MD graduated from GATA School of Medicine in 1991. He completed his residency training at the Eye Clinic of GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital in 1997. In 1999, he worked as a research fellow in the Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery Department at the Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 2015, he assumed the position of Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Near East University Faculty of Medicine. Prof. Md. Karadayı has made significant contributions to research in the fields of eye diseases and surgery during his career and has shared his experiences on numerous international platforms. 

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS:

A. Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals:

A1. Akpek EK, Karadayı K. "Ketorolac Tromethamine 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Ocular Inflammation After Cataract Surgery: A Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial (Letter to the Editor)." American Journal of Ophthalmology, 1999;128:662-663; author reply 663.

A2. Ciftci F, Karadayı K. "Pediatric DCR for Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (Letter to the Editor)." Ophthalmology, 2002;109:1587-1588; author reply 1588.

A3. Karadayı K, Top C, Gulecek O. "The Relationship between Soluble L-Selectin and the Development of Diabetic Retinopathy." Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, 2003;11:123-129.

A4. Akpek AK, Yaycıoğlu RA, Karadayı K, Christen W, Stark WJ. "Long-term Outcomes of Combined Penetrating Keratoplasty with Iris-sutured Intraocular Lenses." Ophthalmology, 2003;110:1017-1022.

A5. Aykan U, Bilge AH, Karadayı K, Akin T. "The Effect of Capsulorhexis Size on PCO Development: Small (4.5 to 5.0 mm) versus Large (6.0 to 7.0 mm)." European Journal of Ophthalmology, 2003;13:541-545.

A6. Ersanli D, Karadayı K, Toyran S, Akın T, Top C, Sönmez M, Elbüken E, Çiftçi F. "The Efficacy of Hyperbaric Oxygen for the Treatment of Experimental Uveitis Induced in Rabbits." Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, 2005;13:383-388.

A7. Çiftçi F, Ersanli D, Civelek L, Baloğlu H, Karadayı K, Güngör A. "The Histopathological Changes in the Lacrimal Sac of Dacryocystorhinostomy Patients with and without Silicone Tube Intubation." Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2005;21:59-64.

A8. Ersanli D, Akın T, Karadayı K. "Aggravation of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy After LASIK (Letter to the Editor)." Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2005;31:1086-1087.

A9. Çiftçi F, Poçan S, Karadayı K, Gülecek O. "Local versus General Anesthesia for External Dacryocystorhinostomy in Young Patients." Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2005;21:201-206.

A10. Karadayı K, Akın T, Çiftçi F, Top C, Keskin Ö, Kardeşoğlu E, Bilge AH. "The Association Between Hypermetropia and Essential Hypertension." American Journal of Ophthalmology, 2005;140:446-453.

A11. Karadayı K, Akın T, Çiftçi F, Bilge AH. "Artificial Tears for Clearing Tear Film Precipitation During Cataract Surgery (Technique)." Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2005;31:2234.

A12. Karadayı K, Çiftçi F, Akın T, Bilge AH. "Increase in Central Corneal Thickness in Dry and Normal Eyes with Application of Artificial Tears: A New Diagnostic and Follow-up Criterion for Dry Eye." Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 2005;25:485-491.

A13. Ciftci F, Karadayı K. Re: "Monocanalicular versus Bicanalicular Silicone Intubation for Nasolacrimal Duct Stenosis in Adults (Letter to the Editor)." Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2005 Nov;21(6):472; author reply 472-3.

A14. Akin T, Karadayı K, Aykan U, Certel I, Bilge AH. "The Effects of Artificial Tear Application on Contrast Sensitivity in Dry and Normal Eyes." European Journal of Ophthalmology, 2006;16:785-790.

A15. Akin T, Aykan U, Karadayı K, Aydin A, Yildiz TF, Bilge AH. "Capsulorhexis in White Cataract Using a Green-Light Endoillumination Probe (Technique)." Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging, 2007;38:520-522.

A16. Karadayi K, Akin T, Ciftci F, Top C, Keskin O, Kardesoglu E, Bilge AH. "Hypermetropia Is Not Associated with Hypertension: The Blue Mountains Eye Study (Letter to the Editor)." American Journal of Ophthalmology, 2006 Aug;142(2):359-360; author reply 360-1.

A17. Karadayı K, Akın T, Çiftçi F, Bilge AH. "Artificial Tears for Clearing Tear-Film Precipitation During Cataract Surgery." Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2005 Nov;31(11):2234; Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2006 Aug;32(8):1245; (author reply 1245).

A18. Akin T, Aykan U, Yildiz TF, Karadayi K, Bilge AH. "Intraocular Lens Tilt and Decentration After Phacoemulsification Surgery in Patients with and without Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma." Journal of Refractive Surgery, 2008 Nov;24(9):865.

A19. Aydin A, Karadayi K, Aykan U, Can G, Colakoglu K, Bilge AH. "Effectiveness of Topical Cyclosporine A Treatment After Excision of Primary Pterygium and Limbal Conjunctival Autograft [Article in French]." Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie, 2008 Sep;31(7):699-704.

A20. Karadayı K, Ciftci F. "Re: The Lift and Fill Lower Blepharoplasty (Letter to the Editor)." Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2013 Jan;29(1):72.

A21. Karadayı K. "Re: 'Intravitreal Saline Injection Ameliorates Laser-induced Retinal Damage in Rats' (Letter to the Editor)." Retina, 2013 Jun;33(6):1284.

A22. Kaya F, Koçak İ, Aydin A, Baybora H, Karadayı K. "Comparison of Intraocular Lens Power Calculation Using a Standard Ultrasonic Biometer and a New Optical Biometer." International Eye Science (International Journal of Ophthalmology; indexed in Scopus), 2016 May;16(5):807-810.

A23. Karadayı K. "Technique for Re-excluding Prolapsed Eyelashes Due to Failed Draping in Cataract Surgery." Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017 Aug;52(4):e141-e143.

A24. Karadayı K, Gültekin Ç, Aytaç E. "Bimanual Capsulorhexis Using a New Hand Tool: An Experimental Study in Sheep Eye." Kafkas University Veterinary Faculty Journal, 2018;24(5):769-774.

B. Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in the Proceedings:

B1. Yaycıoğlu RA, Karadayı K, Akpek AK, Stark WJ. “Long-Term Outcomes of Combined Penetrating Keratoplasty with Iris-sutured Intraocular Lens implantation”. XIII Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE), Abstract Book, June 3–7, 2001, Istanbul. (Oral Presentation)

B2. Ciftci F, Karadayi K, Yildiz TF, Sonmez M, Unsal U, Gulecek O. “Probing and Silicone Intubation in Lacrimal Stenosis: Pitfalls, Complications, and Success Rates”. European Society of Ocular Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ESOPRS), Abstract Book, 2002, Münster. (Oral Presentation)

B3. Aykan U, Bilge AH, Karadayi K, Akin T. “Response of Ocular Blood Flow to Mild Hypercapnia and Carteolol Treatment in POAG”. 4th International Glaucoma Symposium (IGS), Abstract Book, March 19–22, 2003, Barcelona. (Oral Presentation)

B4. Ciftci F, Yildirim S, Karadayi K, Ayata A, Gulecek O. “A Parasite in an Eyelid Mass: Demodex Folliculorum”. European Society of Ocular Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ESOPRS), Abstract Book, 2002, Münster. (Poster Presentation)

B5. Karadayi K, Mocan MF, Akin T, Unsal U. “Forceps Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis (CCC); Is There a Simpler Alternative?”. 14th Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE), Abstract Book, June 7–12, 2003, Madrid. (Video Presentation)

B6. Karadayi K, Top C, Sonmez M, Yildirim Y. “Hypermetropia or Emmetropia: A New Risk Factor for Essential Hypertension? A Preliminary Study”. 14th Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE), Abstract Book, June 7–12, 2003, Madrid. (Oral Presentation)

B7. Karadayi K, Sonmez M, Yildiz TF, Akin T. “Intraoperative Artificial Tear Irrigation of the Corneal Surface Proves Very Effective Against Persistent Tear Film Precipitates Hindering Anterior Segment Visualization”. 14th Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE), Abstract Book, June 7–12, 2003, Madrid. (Poster Presentation)

B8. Akin T, Karadayi K, Yildiz TF. “Topical Anesthetic Drops Do Not Affect Pneumatic Tonometry Results Except for Side Effects”. 14th Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE), Abstract Book, June 7–12, 2003, Madrid. (Poster Presentation)

B9. Akin T, Karadayi K, Yildiz TF, Unsal U. “Patients on Artificial Tears Might Be Prescribed Incorrect Glasses or Contacts or, Worse, Misdiagnosed for Keratorefractive Surgery”. 14th Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE), Abstract Book, June 7–12, 2003, Madrid. (Oral Presentation)

B10. Ciftci F, Karadayi K, Yildiz TF, Yildirim Y. “Treatment of Suppurative Canaliculitis: Punctoplasty, Curettage, and Monocanalicular Silicone Stent”. 14th Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE), Abstract Book, June 7–12, 2003, Madrid. (Oral Presentation)

B11. Ciftci F, Karadayi K, Yildiz TF, Sonmez M. “The Effectiveness of Chemical Denervation With Botulinum Toxin A in the Treatment of Blepharospasm and Hemifacial Spasm”. 14th Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE), Abstract Book, June 7–12, 2003, Madrid. (Poster Presentation)

B12. Yildiz TF, Karadayi K, Akin T, Ciftci F. “What Do We Need for Capsulorhexis: High Anterior Chamber Pressure or Just Maintaining It for Manipulation?”. 14th Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE), Abstract Book, June 7–12, 2003, Madrid. (Oral Presentation)

B13. Yildiz TF, Husnu A, Karadayi K, Zaban P. “Ocular Involvement and Vitamin A Use During a Measles Epidemic”. 14th Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE), Abstract Book, June 7–12, 2003, Madrid. (Poster Presentation)

B14. Aykan U, Bilge AH, Akin T, Haholu A, Karadayi K. “A Clinical and Histopathologic Study of Periorbital Dermoid Cysts in 72 Patients”. 8th Congress of Balkan Military Medical Committee, Abstract Book, September 21–24, 2003, Romania. (Poster Presentation)

B15. Kardesoglu E, Celik T, Cebeci BS, Gungor A, Karadayi K, Cingozbay BY, Aparci M, Isılak Z, Dincturk M, Demiralp E. “Hearing in Hypertension”. Turkish-Italian Joint Meeting on Hypertension & Atherosclerosis, Abstract Book, April 23–27, 2003, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)

B16. Ciftci F, Karadayi K, Gulecek O. “Ampullectomy with Two Snips and Silicone Intubation in Patients with Absence of the Punctum”. 23rd Meeting of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Abstract Book, September 15–17, 2005, Crete, Greece. (Oral Presentation)

B17. Ciftci F, Yıldırım S, Karadayi K. “Primary Orbital Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: A Case Report”. 23rd Meeting of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Abstract Book, September 15–17, 2005, Crete, Greece. (Poster Presentation)

C. International Books or Book Chapters Written:

C1. Ashraf MF, Karadayi K, Awad OE, Stark WJ. “Surgical Management of Traumatic Cataracts”, Chapter 17. In: Buratto L, Osher RH, Masket S, editors. Cataract Surgery in Complicated Cases. New Jersey: Slack Incorporated, 2000: pp. 232–237.

D. Articles published in national peer-reviewed journals:

D1. Çiftci F, Sönmez M, Karadayı K, Doğu B. "Evaluation of the Effects of Silicone Rod and ePTFE Materials in Frontal Suspension Surgery." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, July-August 2001; 31(4/1): 505-512.

D2. Yıldız TF, Karadayı K, Sönmez M, Yalçın H, Gülecek O, Bilge AH. "Woody Conjunctivitis." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, September-October 2002; 32(5/1): 733-736.

D3. Yıldız TF, Ünsal U, Yalçın H, Karadayı K, Örge Y, Gülecek O. "Results of Recession and Tenotomy in Primary Inferior Oblique Overaction." Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology, June 2001; 12(2): 82-86.

D4. Karadayı K, Çiftci F, Yıldız TF, Sönmez M, Ünsal U, Güngör A, Gülecek O. "Silicone Intubation in Lacrimal System Obstructions: Problems, Complications, and Success Rates." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, July-August 2003; 33(4): 498-505.

D5. Çiftci F, Yıldırım Ş, Karadayı K, Ayata A, Gülecek O. "Parasite in an Eyelid Mass: Demodex Folliculorum." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, March-April 2003; 33(2): 168-172.

D6. Aykan Ü, Karadayı K, Akın T, Bilge AH. "Comparison of Long-Term Posterior Capsule Opacification Rates in Eyes with Acrylic and PMMA Intraocular Lens Implantations." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, May-June 2003; 33(3): 361-364.

D7. Aykan Ü, Karadayı K, Akın T, Bilge AH, Ünsal U. "The Effect of 5.5 mm Three-Piece Acrylic IOL Implantation on Posterior Capsule Opacification: Three-Year Randomized Prospective Study Results." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, July-August 2003; 33(4/1): 575-578.

D8. Çiftci F, Karadayı K, Yıldız TF, Akın T, Yıldırım Y. "Curettage, Punctoplasty, and Monocanalicular Silicone Stenting in the Treatment of Suppurative Canaliculitis." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2004; 33: 324-332.

D9. Çiftci F, Karadayı K, Yıldız TF, Akın T, Yıldırım Y, Gülecek O. "Efficacy of Chemical Denervation with Botulinum Toxin A in the Treatment of Hemifacial Spasm and Blepharospasm." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2005; 35(2): 84-92.

D10. Top C, Çangır Z, Tenekeci H, Şilit E, Yıldırım Ş, Karadayı K, Küçükardalı Y, Nalbant S, Danacı M. "Unilateral Complete Renal Artery Obstruction Due to Polyarteritis Nodosa: A Rare Case." Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Immunology and Rheumatology, 2003; 3: 78-81.

D11. Yıldırım Y, Ayata A, Ünal M, Sönmez M, Karadayı K, Gülecek O. "The Effectiveness of Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide in Diffuse Diabetic Macular Edema Resistant to Conventional Treatment." Retina Vitreus, 2005; 13(4): 261-266.

D12. Ünal M, Ayata A, Yıldırım Y, Sönmez M, Yıldız TF, Karadayı K, Yıldırım Ş. "Investigation of Trypan Blue Toxicity in Vitrectomized Rabbit Eyes." MN Ophthalmology, 2005; 12(4): 295-298.

D13. Ayata A, Ünal M, Sönmez M, Erşanlı D, Karadayı K, Gülecek O. "Sickle Cell Hemoglobinopathy Diagnosed After Traumatic Hyphema." Gulhane Medical Journal, 2005; 47(4): 315-317.

D14. Yıldız TF, Akın T, Karadayı K, Erşanlı D, Ünal M, Gülecek O. "Effect of Argon Laser Photocoagulation on the Prognosis of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy." MN Ophthalmology, 2004; 11(4): 356-357.

D15. Karadayı K, Akın T, Çiftçi F, Sönmez M, Bilge AH. "The Role of Topical Anesthesia in Non-Contact Tonometer Measurements." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2004; 34: 299-302.

D16. Karadayı K, Akın T, Çiftçi F, Yıldız TF, Baloğlu H, Bilge AH. "Elimination of Intense Tear Film Precipitates That Reduce Anterior Segment Visualization During Phacoemulsification Surgery with Artificial Tears." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2005; 35: 29-34.

D17. Aykan Ü, Akın T, Ünsal U, Karadayı K, Erşanlı D, Bilge AH. "Evaluation of Sterile Endophthalmitis Cases After Cataract Surgery and Intraocular Lens Implantation." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2004; 34: 246-250.

D18. Akın T, Ünsal U, Aykan Ü, Karadayı K, Bilge AH. "Effect of Three-Piece Versus Single-Piece Hydrophobic Acrylic IOL Implantations on Posterior Capsule Opacification." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2004; 34: 354-358.

D19. Karadayı K, Çiftçi F, Akın T, Yıldız TF, Bilge AH. "Refractive Changes After Artificial Tear Use." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2005; 35: 191-196.

D20. Karadayı K, Erşanlı D, Sönmez M, Akın T, Ünal M, Gülecek O, Bilge AH. "Treatment Approach and Outcomes in Endophthalmitis Cases Following Anterior Segment Surgery." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2005; 35: 325-329.

D21. Ünsal U, Yıldız TF, Akın T, Karadayı K, Gülecek O. "Surgical Treatment Outcomes in Unilateral Sixth Nerve Palsy." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2006; 36: 503-507.

D22. Karadayı K, Akın T, Çiftçi F, Certel İ, Bilge AH. "Capsulorhexis in White Cataract Using a Green Light Endoilluminator Probe." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2006; 36: 9-12.

D23. Aykan Ü, Akın T, Karadayı K, Certel İ, Bilge AH. "Outcomes of Primary Posterior Capsulorhexis Combined with Anterior Vitrectomy and Posterior Optic Capture in Preventing Visual Axis Opacification in Pediatric Cataract Cases." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2006; 36: 22-27.

D24. Certel İ, Akın T, Karadayı K, Aykan Ü, Akın B, Bilge AH. "Central Corneal Thickness in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma, Normal-Tension Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension, and Normal Eyes." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2005; 35: 479-483.

D25. Akın T, Aykan Ü, Yıldız TF, Certel İ, Karadayı K, Bilge AH. "Changes in Contrast Sensitivity After Blue Light-Filtering and Standard Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens Implantations." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2007; 37: 112-117.

D26. Akın T, Aykan Ü, Yıldız TF, Certel İ, Karadayı K, Bilge AH. "Relationship Between Confocal Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy Measurements and Visual Field Indices in Normal-Tension Glaucoma Cases." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2007; 37: 17-22.

D27. Akın T, Aykan Ü, Yıldız TF, Certel İ, Karadayı K, Bilge AH. "Relationship Between Confocal Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy Measurements and Visual Field Indices in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Cases." Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2007; 37: 142-148.

D28. Aydın A, Karadayı K, Aykan Ü, Can G, Bilge AH. "Effect of Eyelid Speculums Used in Ophthalmic Surgery on Intraocular Pressure." Glaucoma-Cataract Ophthalmology Journal, 2008; 3(2): 113-115.

E. Papers Presented at National Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings:

E1. Çiftci FÖ, Sönmez M, Karadayı K, Örge Y. “Evaluation of the Effects of Silicone Rod and EPTFE Materials Used in Severe Ptosis”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 34th National Ophthalmology Congress, September 30–October 4, 2000, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)

E2. Karadayı K, Top C, Sönmez M, Yıldız TF, Gülecek O. “The Relationship Between the Development of Diabetic Retinopathy and Serum SL-Selectin Levels”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 36th National Ophthalmology Congress, October 5–9, 2002, Ankara. (Oral Presentation)

E3. Karadayı K, Yıldız TF, Sönmez M, Çiftci F, Bilge AH. “Posterior Lenticonus and Its Importance”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 36th National Ophthalmology Congress, October 5–9, 2002, Ankara. (Poster)

E4. Ünal M, Erşanlı D, Sönmez M, Yıldız TF, Karadayı K, Ayata A, Gülecek O. “The Effect of Additional Internal Limiting Membrane (ILM) Peeling on the Prognosis of Epiretinal Membrane Surgery”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 36th National Ophthalmology Congress, October 5–9, 2002, Ankara. (Poster)

E5. Sönmez M, Erşanlı D, Ünal M, Karadayı K, Yıldız TF, Akın T, Çiftci F, Bilge AH, Gülecek O. “Evaluation of Combined Cyclosporine and Corticosteroid Therapy in the Treatment of Behçet's Uveitis”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 37th National Ophthalmology Congress, October 4–8, 2003, Istanbul. (Poster)

E6. Top C, Berdan E, Karadayı K, Önde E, Danacı M. “The Relationship Between Retinopathy Development, Serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Levels, and Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetic Patients”. National Endocrinology Congress, October 2003, Adana. (Poster)

E7. Karadayı K, Çiftçi F, Akın T, Certel İ, Özdil MA, Bilge AH. “Increase in Central Corneal Thickness with Artificial Tears in Dry and Normal Eyes; A New Diagnostic and Follow-up Criterion for Dry Eye”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 38th National Ophthalmology Congress, October 9–13, 2004, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)

E8. Karadayı K, Özdil MA, Akın T, Certel İ, Yıldız TF, Çiftçi F, Bilge AH. “Effect of Artificial Tear Application on Contrast Sensitivity in Normal and Dry Eyes”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 38th National Ophthalmology Congress, October 9–13, 2004, Antalya. (Poster)

E9. Karadayı K, Akın T, Çiftçi F, Bilge AH. “Atatürk in the Eyes of Soldiers”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 38th National Ophthalmology Congress, October 9–13, 2004, Antalya. (Photography Presentation)

E10. Karadayı K, Akın T, Çiftçi F, Bilge AH. “Capsulorhexis in White Cataract Using Side Illumination”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 38th National Ophthalmology Congress, October 9–13, 2004, Antalya. (Video Presentation)

E11. Akın T, Erşanlı D, Yıldız Ş, Sönmez M, Akın A, Karadayı K. “Changes in Intraocular Pressure in Hyperbaric and Hypobaric Environments”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 38th National Ophthalmology Congress, October 9–13, 2004, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)

E12. Yıldız TF, Akın T, Karadayı K, Ünsal U, Ünal M, Çiftçi F, Erşanlı Dilaver, Gülecek O. “Our Surgical Outcomes in Unilateral Sixth Nerve Palsy”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 38th National Ophthalmology Congress, October 9–13, 2004, Antalya. (Poster)

E13. Çiftçi F, Poçan S, Karadayı K, Gülecek O. “Comparison of Local and General Anesthesia in Dacryocystorhinostomy Surgery in Young Patients”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 38th National Ophthalmology Congress, October 9–13, 2004, Antalya. (Poster)

E14. Karadayı K, Erşanlı D, Sönmez M, Ünal M, Durna M, Gülecek O. “Treatment Outcomes of Dropped Lens Nucleus into the Vitreous During Phacoemulsification Surgery with Pars Plana Vitrectomy”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 39th National Ophthalmology Congress, September 17–21, 2005, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)

E15. Karadayı K, Ayata A, Çaca İ, Demir C. “Transconjunctival Endoscopic Repair of Lost Medial Rectus Muscle”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 39th National Ophthalmology Congress, September 17–21, 2005, Antalya. (Poster)

E16. Akın T, Aykan Ü, Karadayı K, Certel İ, Özdil MA, Bilge AH. “Changes in Contrast Sensitivity After Implantation of Blue-Light Filtering and Standard Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 39th National Ophthalmology Congress, Antalya, 2005.

E17. Certel İ, Akın T, Aykan Ü, Karadayı K, Akın B, Bilge AH. “Evaluation of Changes in Heidelberg Retinal Tomography (HRT-2) and Visual Field in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Normal-Tension Glaucoma Patients”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 39th National Ophthalmology Congress, Antalya, 2005.

E18. Çiftçi F, Çekin E, Duman C, Karadayı K, Akın B, Bilge AH. “Tears on the Windowpane”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 39th National Ophthalmology Congress, Antalya, 2005. (Photography Presentation)

E19. Çiftçi F, Karadayı K, Yıldız T, Akın T. “Ampullectomy and Silicone Tube Application in Patients with Closed Punctum”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 39th National Ophthalmology Congress, Antalya, 2005.

E20. Akın T, Aykan Ü, Certel İ, Karadayı K, Bilge AH. “Comparison of Intraocular Lens Tilt and Decentration After Phacoemulsification Surgery in Cataract Patients With and Without Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 40th National Ophthalmology Congress, Antalya, 2006.

E21. Ayata A, Akın T, Aydın A, Karadayı K. “The Hunter Constellation in the Vitreous”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 40th National Ophthalmology Congress, Antalya, 2006.

E22. Çolakoğlu K, Ayata A, Karadayı K, Bilge AH. “Repair of Cystic Bleb Perforation with Scleral Autograft”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 40th National Ophthalmology Congress, Antalya, 2006.

E23. Aykan Ü, Akın T, Aydın A, Sabahyıldızı M, Karadayı K, Bilge AH. “Acute Improvement in Optic Disc Cupping with Medical Therapy in a Case of Advanced Glaucoma in a Young Adult”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 42nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Antalya, 2008.

E24. Aykan Ü, Akın T, Aydın A, Karadayı K, Bilge AH. “Short-Term Results of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for Elevated Intraocular Pressure Control After Trabeculectomy”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 42nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Antalya, 2008.

E25. Aykan Ü, Aydın A, Çolakoğlu K, Karadayı K, Bilge AH. “Thermal Conjunctival Damage Following Laser Suture Lysis After Trabeculectomy with Antimetabolite”. Turkish Ophthalmology Association 43rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Antalya, 2009.

Awards:
National Congress Best Scientific Research Award:
Koray Karadayı, Ferda Çiftçi, Tuğrul Akın, İsmail Certel, M. Ali Özdil, Ahmet Hamdi Bilge.
"Increase in Central Corneal Thickness with Artificial Tear Therapy in Dry and Normal Eyes: A New Diagnostic and Follow-up Criterion for Dry Eye."
38th National Ophthalmology Congress (2004).

National Congress 2nd Prize for Best Medical Photography:
Koray Karadayı, Tuğrul Akın, Ferda Çiftçi, Ahmet Hamdi Bilge.
"Atatürk in the Eyes of the Soldier."
38th National Ophthalmology Congress (2004).

National Congress 3rd Prize for Best Medical Photography:
Koray Karadayı.
"Posterior Lenticonus."
36th National Ophthalmology Congress (2002).

Important International Qualification Certificates:

1. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) “Basic Science Assessment in Ophthalmology”; 2004.

2. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) “Clinical Sciences Assessment in Ophthalmology”; 2006.