Conf. dr. Volkan Hürmeriç

Conf. dr. Volkan Hürmeriç

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Curriculum Vitae

29+ Ani de experiență
10.000+ Pacienți mulțumiți
200+ Publicații științifice

Ankara, 1973

English

1997 GATA Military School of Medicine 2003 GATA Department of Eye Diseases (Specialization) 2010 Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida – Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship 2013 GATA Department of Eye Diseases (Assoc. Prof.)

More than 200 scientific articles and publications

14 years of active service as an ophthalmologist

TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology) TOD Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit TOD Cataract and Refractive Surgery Unit ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery) ARVO (The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology)

Cărți

  • Turkish version of The Wills Eye Manual (translation in the fifth edition),
  • Book Chapter: “Common ocular diseases in the geriatric population”, Geriatrics, TGV Sağlık Malz. Ltd. Şti. Ankara, 2008.
  • Chapter in translated book: Volkan Hürmeriç.  Surgical Practices in Ophthalmology”, (translation of the second edition),
  • Chapter in translated book: Volkan Hürmeriç. Practical handbook of OCT

Seminarii

  • The relationship between urinary neopterin levels and disease activity in patients with uveitis. ARVO-2004 Abstract Book 2683-B322.
  • Secondary sulcus or scleral fixated intraocular lens implantation after anterior or posterior segment surgery for open-globe injury with lenticular trauma. 9th Congress of Balkan Military Medical Committee. 2004-Antalya. Abstract Book Pg 451.
  • Protective effect of a novel grape seed proanthocyanidin (IH636) extract against sodium-selenite induced cataract in rat eyes. ARVO-2005 Abstract Book Pg 3857-B215.
  • Intraoperative Flap Complications With Nidek MK2000 Keratome System. ISRS/AAO-2006 Istanbul. Abstract Book, Pg. 82.
  • Visual and refractive outcome of PRK and LASEK Surgery for moderate myopia: A Fellow Eye Comparison Study. ASCRS-2008. Abstract Book. Pg. 144.
  • Intravitreal bevacizumab treatment of macular edema secondary to retinal venous occlusive disease. Euretina Congress, Vienna-2008. Abstract Book. Pg. 48.
  • Outcomes of high-density silicone oil (Densirone) application as a primary intraocular tamponade due to deadly weapon related open globe injuries: 12-month follow up. 8th Symposium of the International Society of Ocular Trauma- Würzburg-2008. Abstract Book. Pg. 59.
  • Closed-globe injuries resulting from explosive devices. 8th Symposium of the International Society of Ocular Trauma-Würzburg-2008. Abstract Book. Pg. 59.
  • Outcomes of Nd:YAG laser treatment for valsalva retinopathy due to intense military exercise. 8th Symposium of the International Society of Ocular Trauma-Würzburg-2008. Abstract Book. Pg. 59.
  • The Effect of Corneal Biomechanics on IOP Measurements Obtained by Dynamic Contour Tonometry in Keratoconic Corneas. American Academy of Ophthalmology-Atlanta-2008. Room: Level 1, Hall B-5 11/09/2008, 2:00 PM - 03:30 PM Joint Meeting 2008: Poster PO117.
  • Is There a Relation Between In Vivo Confocal Microscopy Findings and Corneal Biomechanics? American Academy of Ophthalmology-Atlanta-2008. Room: Level 1, Hall B-5 Joint Meeting 2008: Poster PO407 11/10/2008, 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM.
  • Quality of Lamellar Dissections Prepared with a 500 kHz Femtosecond Laser System. Id No:300. World Cornea Congress VI. Boston-2010. Abstract book. Pg. 51.
  • LASIK OBL. Azar Cornea Fellows Meeting. Boston 04.10.2010.
  • Cut Qualities of Lamellar Dissections in the Cornea Prepared With 30 kHz, 60 kHz, 500 kHz Femtosecond Lasers. Id no: 1131/D953. ARVO 2010. Ft. Lauderdale 2-6. 05.2010.
  • Evaluation of Structural and Functional Alterations of Macula in Uveitic Eyes. ARVO 2010. Ft. Lauderdale 2-6. 05.2010. Id no: 5861/A14.
  • Bilateral, Circular Salzmann’s Like Corneal Degeneration. ARVO 2010. Ft. Lauderdale. CEDAS 2010 Meeting.
  • Peripheral localized melt with LASIK enhancement. 18th VISTA Scientific Conference. Ft. Lauderdale 2010.
  • Horseshoe like macular tear. Ocular Trauma Congress. 9th Symposium of the International Society of Ocular Trauma. Argentina-2010.
  • OTS in childhood weapon-related injuries. Ocular Trauma Congress. 9th Symposium of the International Society of Ocular Trauma. Argentina-2010.
  • Persistent lamellar interface fluid with clear cornea after Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. ESCRS Winter Meeting. Istanbul-2011. Programme Book Pg. 11.
  • Ultra-high-resolution optical coherence tomography imaging in Refractive Surgery.
  • ESCRS Winter Meeting. Istanbul- 2011. Programme Book Pg. 27.
  • Ultra-high-resolution optical coherence tomography findings of a patient with peripheral flap melt after LASIK surgery. ESCRS Winter Meeting. Istanbul-2011
  • Comparison of anterior segment parameters of normal and kerataconic eyes using the rotating Scheimpflug camera. ESCRS Winter Meeting. Istanbul-2011. Prog Book Pg. 32.
  • Evaluation of pachymetric mapping in keratoconic corneas with Pentacam. ESCRS Winter Meeting. Istanbul-2011. Prog Book Pg. 32.
  • Relationship between ultra-high-resolution OCT findings, biomechanical factors and slit-scanning topography in normal and keratoconic eyes. ASCRS-2011. San Diego Abstract Book. Pg. 174.
  • Ultra-high-resolution optical coherence tomography imaging in LASIK. ASCRS-2011. San Diego, Abstract Book. Pg. 206.
  • Subconjunctival Ranibizumab for Recurrent Pterygium. ASCRS-2011. San Diego, Abstract Book. Pg. 210.
  • Ultra-high resolution OCT imaging of opaque bubble layers. ASCRS-2011. San Diego, Abstract Book. Pg. 231.
  • The imaging of Descemet’s membrane detachment with stratus optical coherence tomography. Joint Congress of SOE AAO. 4-7 June 2011. Geneva. Switzerland. Abstract Book. Pg. 73.
  • Optic disc astrocytic hamartoma and retinal vasoproliferative tumor in retinitis pigmentosa. Joint Congress of SOE AAO. 4-7 June 2011. Geneva. Switzerland. Abstract Book. Pg. 183.
  • Spontaneous resolution of vitreoretinal traction syndrome: on spectral domain optical coherence tomography. Joint Congress of SOE AAO. 4-7 June 2011. Geneva. Switzerland. Abstract Book. Pg. 184.
  • Interobserver reliability and repeatability of Scheimpflug camera in normal eyes. European Contact Lens Society of Ophthalmologists Meeting. 9-11 September 2011. Istanbul.
  • Ocular Injuries From Improvised Explosive Devices. American Academy of Ophthalmology-2011. Hall A, Orlando 10/23/2011. Poster PO257.
  • Corneal migration of limbal melanosis after photorefractive keratectomy. The 3rd World Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology. Istanbul, Turkey, March 22-25, 2012.
  • Analysis of unilateral keratoconus patients with Scheimpflug camera. The 3rd World Congress               on Controversies in Ophthalmology. Istanbul, Turkey, March 22-25, 2012.
  • Confocal Microscopy Findings of Endothelial Trauma After Phacoemulsification Surgery. ASCRS-2012. Chicago, Poster no:117.
  • Confocal Microscopy Findings In Surgically Induced Endothelial Trauma After Anterior Segment Surgery. ARVO 2012. Ft. Lauderdale. 6-10.05.2012. Poster no:84/A227
  • The Effect Of Single And Multiple Injections Of Subconjunctival Ranibizumab In Patients With Recurrent Pterygium. ARVO 2012. Ft. Lauderdale. 6-10.05.2012. Poster no: 4026/D1014
  • Anterior Segment Changes After Encircling Scleral Buckling Surgery Evaluated By Scheimpflug Imaging. ARVO 2012. Ft. Lauderdale. 6-10.05.2012. Poster no: 3615/D1128
  • Scheimpflug Camera Findings and Topometric Indices in Unilateral Keratoconus Patients. ASCRS 2013. San Francisco.19-23.04.2013.
  • Effects of trabeculectomy on corneal and anterior segment measurements obtained by Scheimpflug camera: a preliminary study. Copenhagen. 8-11.06.2013. EP-GLA-326. Abstract book p. 95.
  • Optic disc temporal pallor associated with bitemporal hemianopsia: is it an extremely unusual sign of intracranial arteriovenous malformation? SOE 2013. Copenhagen. 8-11.06.2013. EP-NEO-393. Abstract book, p. 114.

Publicații Naționale Și Internaționale

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  • Hypericin-enhanced argon laser photocoagulation of subfoveal choroidal neovascular membrane in age-related macular degeneration: A pilot study.
  • European Journal of Ophthalmology 2006; 16:119-28.
  • Ingestion of IH636 grape seed proanthocyanidin extract prevents selenite-induced oxidative stress in experimental cataract. 
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2006; 32 :1041-45.
  • In vivo confocal microscopy findings in a patient with posterior amorphous corneal dystrophy. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2007; 35(1):99-102.
  • Linear corneal epithelial keratitis with a horseshoe pattern. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2007; 15(2):131-4.
  • Urinary neopterin levels in uveitis: is it a new activity marker?
  • Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2007 Jul-Aug; 15(4):303-8.
  • Effect of subconjunctival bevacizumab (Avastin) on experimental corneal neovascularization in guinea pigs. Cornea. 2008 Apr; 27(3):357-62.
  • Outcomes of Nd:YAG laser treatment for valsalva retinopathy due to intense military exercise.
Ophthalmic Surg Lasers imaging. 2009 Jan-Feb; 40:19-24.
  • Intravitreal bevacizumab treatment of macular edema due to optic disc vasculitis. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2009 Jan-Feb; 17:56-8.
  • Accessory levator muscle slips of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle.
  • Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. 2009 May; 37(4):407-11.
  • May consultation #4. Refractive surgical problem. 
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery. 2010:36(5);868-869.
  • The relationship between corneal biomechanical properties and confocal microscopy findings in normal and keratoconic eyes.
Cornea 2010; 29(6);641-9.
  • September consultation #8.
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery. 2010; 36(9):1617-8.
  • Intraocular Pressure Values Obtained by Ocular Response Analyzer, Dynamic Contour Tonometry, and Goldmann Tonometry in Keratoconic Corneas.
J Glaucoma. 2010; 19:540-545.
  • Functional and Structural Analysis of Partial Optic Nerve Avulsion Due To Blunt Trauma: Case Report.
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2010; 58:524-526.
  • In Vivo Structural Characteristics of the Femtosecond LASIK Induced Opaque Bubble Layers with Ultra High Resolution Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography.
Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging. 2010;41:S109-S113.
  • January consultation #4. 
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery. 2011; 37(1):214.
  • Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Keratoplasty.
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2011; 151:189-191.
  • In-vivo Morphological Characteristics of Salzmann Nodular Degeneration with Ultra-High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography.
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2011; 151:248-256.
  • Ultra-high resolution anterior segment optical coherence tomography in the evaluation of anterior corneal dystrophies and degenerations.
Ophthalmology. 2011; 118:1291-1296.
  • Ultra-high resolution optical coherence tomography for imaging the anterior segment of the eye. 
Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging. 2011; 42(4):S15-27.
  • Anatomical and Functional Outcomes in Contusion Injuries of Posterior Segment. 
Eye. 2011; 25:1050-1056.
  • Air bubble in the anterior chamber as an indicator for full thickness incisions in femtosecond assisted astigmatic keratotomy.
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery. 2011; 37:1723–1725.
  • Imaging of late capsular block syndrome: Ultrasound biomicroscopy versus Scheimpflug camera.
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery. 2011; 37: 2071-2074.
  • Ocular injuries from improvised explosive devices.
Eye. 2011; 25:1491-1498.
  • Persistent lamellar interface fluid with clear cornea after Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty.
Cornea. 2011; 30:1485–1487.
  • Atypical presentation of Salzmann Nodular Degeneration diagnosed with Ultra-High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography. 
Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging. 2011; 42:e122-e125.
  • Corneal haze following disruption of epithelial basement membrane on ultra-high-resolution OCT following femtosecond LASIK surgery. 
Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2012; 28:72-4.
  • September consultation #4. Journal of cataract and refractive surgery. 2012; 38(9):1700.
  • Femtosecond-Assisted Astigmatic Keratotomy: Enabling precise and predictable corneal incisions. Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today-Europe. October 2010. 30-33.
  • New Applications of Femtosecond Lasers. European Ophthalmic Review. 2010; 4(1): 48-50.
  • Optical Coherence Tomography in Cornea and Refractive Surgery. Expert Review of Ophthalmology. 2012; 7(3), 241–250.
  • Quality of corneal lamellar cuts quantified using atomic force microscopy.
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery. 2013; 39:110-117.
  • Preoperative Detection Of Posterior Capsular Tear With Ultrasound Biomicroscopy In Traumatic Cataract.
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery. 2013; 39:289–291.
  • Single and multiple injections of subconjunctival ranibizumab for early, recurrent pterygium.
Clinical Ophthalmology 2013:7;467–473.
  • Renal coloboma syndrome associated with double chambered right ventricle.
The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology. 2013; 13(3):282-3.
  • Ocular injuries caused by metal caps of carbonated mineral water bottles. 2013; 19(3):256-260.
  • Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Developed After Capsular Block Syndrome. 
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2013.
  • Scattered depressions with temporal preponderance in visual field test coexisting with optic disc temporal atrophy in cerebral arteriovenous malformation.
  • Clinical ophthalmology. 2013; 7, 2031-2035.
  • An unusual complication of blunt ocular trauma: a horseshoe-shaped macular tear with spontaneous closure.
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2013.
  • Combined adventitial sheathotomy and radial optic neurotomy in hemispheric vein occlusion associated with branch vein occlusion. Retina-Vitreus. 2003; Special Issue, December (11); 46-50.
  • Investigation of neuroretinal rim configuration in healthy people.
  • Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology. January-February 2004; 34:61-66.
  • Evaluation of the relationship between urinary neopterin levels and disease activity in cases of uveitis. Medical Network Ophthalmology. 2004; 11(3):238-242.
  • The efficacy of prophylactic argon laser retinopexy in preventing recurrent detachments following removal of silicone oil. Medical Network Ophthalmology. 2004; 11(2):149-152.
  • Evaluation of the etiology of being unfit for military service owing to ophthalmic diseases among young adults. Gülhane Medical Journal. 2005; 47(1):44-48.
  • Clinical follow-up of a keratomycosis case with total corneal melting.
  • Gülhane Medical Journal. 2005; 47(2):135-138.
  • Topical lidocaine gel anesthesia in phacoemulsification surgery.
  • Medical Network Ophthalmology. Medical Network Ophthalmology. 2005; 12(2):96-99.
  • Corneal topography changes following pars plana vitrectomy.
  •  Retina-Vitreus. 2005; 13(3): 189-192.
  • Comparison of ultrasound pachymetry with optical coherence reflectometry in the measurement of corneal thickness. Medical Network Ophthalmology. 2005; 12(4):266-268.
  • Micro-incision cataract surgery with a 20-gauge needle.
  • Medical Network Ophthalmology. 2005; 12(4): 276-279.
  • Comparison of central corneal thickness with optical coherence reflectometry and ultrasound pachymetry in early postoperative LASIK period.
  • Gülhane Medical Journal. 2006; 48: 11-13.
  • Combined hamartoma of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium.
  • Retina-Vitreus. 2006; 14(2): 157-160.
  • Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome masked by corticosteroid therapy.
  • Retina-Vitreus. 2006; 14(2): 149-152.
  • Relation between intraocular pressure, central corneal thickness and loss of field of vision in glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Glaucoma-Cataract. 2006; 1(2): 115-118.
  • Comparison of the Cytokine Profile in Cases of Uveitis.
  • Gülhane Medical Journal. 2006; 48: 151-156.
  • Evaluation of the Relationship Between Serum Nitric Oxide Levels and Uveitis Activity in Patients with Behçet Uveitis. Gülhane Medical Journal. 2006; 48: Issue 3, 137-141.
  • Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Subjects with Advanced Glaucomatous Optic Disc Changes.
  • Glaucoma-Cataract. 2006; 1: Issue 4, 257-260.
  • Our long-term outcomes of exenteration. Gülhane Medical Journal. 2006; 48: Issue 4, 218-221.
  • Clinical characteristics and outcomes of treatment in our patients with orbital cellulitis.
  • Gülhane Medical Journal. 2007; 49: Issue:2; 81-86.
  • Optic disc coloboma and macular detachment associated with choroidal coloboma. MN Ophthalmology. 2007; 14: Issue 2: 147-149.
  • Results of in vitro photodynamic therapy with hypericine on breast cell (MCF-7) and Burkitt lymphoma (Raji) cell lines. Gülhane Medical Journal. 2007; 49: Issue:3, 147-152.
  • Delayed vitreoretinal surgery in a case of ocular siderosis. Journal of MN-Ophthalmology. 2007; 14(4):286-286.
  • Late outcomes of bilateral internal rectus muscle recession for infantile esotropia. Turkish Clinics Ophthalmology Journal. 2008; 17(1):21-26.
  • Synergistic convergence developing after a firearm injury. Gülhane Medical Journal. 2008; 50: 3, 223-225.
  • Conjunctival Limbal Autograft in the Management of Total Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency Due to Toxicity of Cologne. Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology. 2009; 39: 4, 324-328.
  • Reliability of Pascal dynamic contour tonometer parameters. Gülhane Medical Journal. 2009; 51: 149-151.
  • The Visual and Refractive Results of Patients Treated with PRK and LASEK: A Paired Eye Study. Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology. 2009; 39-5: 349-353.
  • Comparison of the Effect of Subconjunctival Bevacizumab and Pegaptanib Sodium in an Experimental Corneal Neovascularisation Model. Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology. 2009; 39-5: 365-371. (TOG award for second best publication.)
  • Retinal Detachment After Implantation of Iris-Prosthetic Intraocular Lens in a Case with Traumatic Aniridia. Retina - Vitreus. 2010; 18-3;240-242.
  • Clinical and Surgical Results of Iris-Claw Intraocular Lens Implantation. Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology. 2010; 40: 323-327.
  • Results of Removal of Vitreous-Luxated Lenses by Pars Plana Vitrectomy and Iris-Claw Intraocular Lens Implantation in the Same Session. Retina-Vitreus. 2010; 18: 285-288.
  • Nd:YAG laser treatment of an atypically located subhyaloid hemorrhage due to Valsalva maneuver in late pregnancy: a case report. Gülhane Medical Journal 2011; 53; 63-65.
  • The Significance of Ocular Findings in the Diagnosis of Fabry’s Disease. Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology 2011; 41: 414-416.
  • Epidemiology of intraocular injections. Gülhane Medical Journal 2011; 53: 233-236.
  • Inverse Implantation and Rapid Postoperative Necrosis of Conjunctival Autograft in Pterygium Surgery. Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology 2012; 42: 298-299.
  • Spectral domain optical coherence tomography in the spontaneous regression of vitreomacular traction syndrome. Retina-Vitreus. 2012; 20:(2): 151-152.
  • Clinical characteristics of our patients with pediatric uveitis. Gülhane Medical Journal. 2012; 54(3): 185-189.
  • Another risk from cigarette smoking: Corneal burn. Turk J Ophthalmol 2012; 42(6):484-485.
  • Comparison of confocal microscopy and Scheimpflug camera findings in Avellino corneal dystrophy. Turk J Ophthalmol 2012; 42(6):489-491.
  • Treatment Approach for Small Inadvertent Crystalline Lens Anterior Capsule Injury During Iridodialysis Repair Surgery. Turk J Ophthalmol 2013; 43: 61-3.
  • Wound dehiscence and iris prolapse through side-port incision 5 years after phacoemulsification surgery: Case report. Turk J Ophthalmol 2013; 43: 55-6.
  • The Analysis of Blunt Trauma Related Optic Nerve Head Changes. Turk J Ophthalmol 2013; 43:103-106.
  • A Case with Brown-McLean Syndrome. Turk J Ophthalmol (In print)

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Premii

  • 36th National Ophthalmology Congress (2002-Ankara). Second place in medical photography competition.
  • 37th National Ophthalmology Congress (2003-Istanbul). First place in medical photography competition.
  • 37th National Ophthalmology Congress (2003-Istanbul). Third place in the best research competition.
  • 40th National Ophthalmology Congress (2006-Antalya). Demir Başar Award:
  • Ocular Trauma Congress. 9th Symposium of the International Society of Ocular Trauma. Argentina-2010. Best poster award.
  • 44th National Ophthalmology Congress (2010-Antalya). TOD Publication Award - Second place: