Kenan Sonmez

PUBLICATIONS
International
1. Atmaca LS, Simsek T, Atmaca Sonmez P, Sonmez K. Fluorescein and indocyanine green
angiography in ocular toxoplasmosis. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2006;244(12):1688-91. doi:
10.1007/s00417-006-0345-z
2. Tezel TH, Bodek E, Sonmez K, Kaliappan S, Kaplan HJ, Hu Z, Garen A. Targeting tissue factor for
immunotherapy of choroidal neovascularization by intravitreal delivery of factor VII-Fc chimeric
antibody. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2007;15(1):3-10. doi: 10.1080/09273940601147760
3. Sonmez K, Drenser KA, Capone A, Jr., Trese MT. Vitreous levels of stromal cell-derived factor 1 and
vascular endothelial growth factor in patients with retinopathy of prematurity. Ophthalmology
2008;115(6):1065-1070 e1. doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2007.08.050
4. Batman C, Ozdamar Y, Aslan O, Sonmez K, Mutevelli S, Zilelioglu G. Tissue glue in sutureless
vitreoretinal surgery for the treatment of wound leakage. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging
2008;39(2):100-6. doi: 10.3928/15428877-20080301-02
5. Batman C, Ozdamar Y, Mutevelli S, Sonmez K, Zilelioglu G, Karakaya J. A comparative study of
tissue glue and vicryl suture for conjunctival and scleral closure in conventional 20-gauge
vitrectomy. Eye (Lond) 2009;23(6):1382-7. doi:10.1038/eye.2008.252
6. Sonmez K, Capone A, Jr., Trese MT, Williams GA. Vitreomacular traction syndrome: impact of
anatomical configuration on anatomical and visual outcomes. Retina 2008;28(9):1207-14. doi:
10.1097/IAE.0b013e31817b6b0f
7. Sonmez K, Sonmez PA, Ozkan SS, Atmaca LS. One-year outcomes of less frequent bevacizumab in
age-related macular degeneration. Retina 2011;31(4):645-53. doi: 10.1097/IAE.0b013e3182012d18
8. Sonmez K, Ozcan PY, Altintas AG. Surgical repair of scrolled descemet's membrane detachment
with intracameral injection of 1.8% sodium hyaluronate. Int Ophthalmol 2011;31(5):421-3. doi:
10.1007/s10792-011-9473-5
9. Ataş M, Çıtırık M, Sönmez K, Çeliker Ü. The Protective Effect of Melatonin on the Retinas of Rats
with Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes Mellitus.Turkiye Klinikleri J Med Sci 2011;31(2):375-9. doi:
10.5336/medsci.2009-16017
A10. Citirik M, Sonmez K, Simsek T, Unal M. Optic disk analysis with heidelberg retina tomography in
patients with branch retinal vein occlusion. Retina 2012;32(5):985-9. doi:
10.1097/IAE.0b013e318229b0dc
11. Sonmez K, Ozturk F, Ozcan PY. Treatment of multilevel macular hemorrhage secondary to retinal
arterial macroaneurysm with submacular tissue plasminogen activator. Eur J Ophthalmol
2012;22(6):1026-1031. (DOI: 10.5301/ejo.5000140).
12. Sonmez K, Ozcan PY. Angle-closure glaucoma in a patient with the nanophthalmos-ocular
cystinosis-foveoschisis-pigmentary retinal dystrophy complex. BMC Ophthalmol 2012;12(1):23, doi:
10.1186/1471-2415-12-23.[Epub ahead of print
13. Sonmez K, Ozturk F. Complications of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide for macular edema
and predictive factors for intraocular pressure elevation.Int J Ophthalmol. 2012;5(6):719-25. doi:
10.3980/j.issn.2222-3959.2012.06.13. Epub 2012 Dec 18.
14. Sonmez K, Tezel TH, Kaplan HJ. The role of macular hydration in the evaluation of the effect of
intravitreal triamcinolone on visual acuity in eyes with diabetic macular edema. Int Ophthalmol 2013
Feb;33(1):15-25. doi: 10.1007/s10792-012-9617-2.
15. Cıtırık M, Dilsiz N,Haznedaroglu IC, Sonmez K. Effects of ankaferd hemostat on retinal apoptosis in
an experimental rabbit retinal model. Turkiye Klinikleri J Med Sci. 2013;33(3):836-44doi:
10.5336/medsci.2012-32006.
16. Altintaş AG, Arıfoğlu HB, Köklü ŞG, Sönmez K. Early surgical results of a 23-gauge trocar combined
with a one-directional valve system in primary and secondary pars plana vitrectomy. Turk J Med Sci.
2014;44(5):896-900.
17. Konac E, Sonmez K, Bahcelioglu M, Kaplanoglu GT, Varol N, Sarac GN, Ozcan PY. Does Pattern
Scan Laser (PASCAL) photocoagulation really induce less VEGF expression in murine retina than
conventional laser treatment? Gene. 2014 Oct 1;549(1):156-60. doi:10.1016/j.gene.2014.07.062. Epub
2014 Jul 24.
18. Altintas Kocak AG, Coban P, Arifoglu HB, Koklu G, Ozcan PY, Sonmez K. Comparison of
phacoemulsification parameters effect on macular thickness changes after uneventful
phacoemulsification in diabetic and non – diabetic patients. Int Eye Sci, 2016;16(2):201-206. DOI:10.
3980/ j. issn. 1672-5123. 2016. 2. 02.
19. Ozcan PY, Celik HT, Sonmez K, Celik M. Necrotizing Retinitis Secondary to Congenital
Cytomegalovirus Infection Associated with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency. Case Rep
Ophthalmol Med. 2016;2016:1495639. doi: 10.1155/2016/1495639.
20. Ozcan PY, Dogan F, Sonmez K, Con R, Dokumaci DS, Seyhanli ES. Assessment of orbital blood
flow velocities in retinopathy of prematurity. Int Ophthalmol. 2017 Aug;37(4):795-799. doi:
10.1007/s10792-016-0333-1.
21.Tekin K, Sonmez K, Inanc M, Ozdemir K, Goker YS, Yilmazbas P.Evaluation of corneal topographic
changes and surgically induced astigmatism after transconjunctival 27-gauge microincision
vitrectomy surgery. Int Ophthalmol. 2017 Mar 30. doi: 10.1007/s10792-017-0507-5. [Epub ahead of
print]
22. Sonmez K, Ozcan PY. Nd:YAG Laser Photodisruption for Multilevel Premacular Hemorrhage due
to Isolated Retinal Venous Macroaneurysm. Case Rep Ophthalmol Med. 2017;2017:4630187. doi:
10.1155/2017/4630187. Epub 2017 Oct 4.
23. Gulpamuk B, Tekin K, Sonmez K, Inanc M, Neselioglu S, Erel O, Yilmazbas P. The significance of
thiol/disulfide homeostasis and ischemia-modified albumin levels to assess the oxidative stress in
patients with different stages of diabetes mellitus. Scand J Clin Lab Invest. 2018 Feb - Apr;78(1-2):136-
142. doi: 10.1080/00365513.2017.1422540. Epub 2018 Jan 3.
24. Goker YS, Yuksel K, Turan MF, Sonmez K, Tekin K, Yilmazbas P. Segmental Analysis of Macular
Layers in Patients With Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Treated With Perfluoropropane or
Silicon Oil. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2018 Jan 1;49(1):41-47. doi: 10.3928/23258160-
20171215-06
25. Tekin K, Inanc M, Ozdemir K, Sonmez K, Yilmazbas P. The quantitative assessment of alterations in
lens transparency after transconjunctival 27-gauge microincision vitrectomy surgery. Eye (Lond).
2018 Mar;32(3):515-521. doi: 10.1038/eye.2017.234. Epub 2017 Oct 27.
27. Keles A, Sonmez K, Erol YO, Ayyıldız SN, Ogus E. Vitreous levels of vascular endothelial growth
factor, stromal cell–derived factor-1α, and angiopoietin-like protein 2 in patients with active
proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2021 Jan;259(1):53-60. doi:
10.1007/s00417-020-04889-0.
28. Ozdemir Yalcinsoy K, Ozdamar Erol Y, Tekin K, Inanc Tekin M, Sonmez K. An objective evaluation
of lens transparency after vitrectomy surgery with different intravitreal tamponades . Int Ophthalmol.
2021 Nov 2. doi: 10.1007/s10792-021-02116-1. Online ahead of print.
29. Sonmez K. Autologous neurosensory retinal transplantation for large refractory idiopathic
macular hole. Int Ophthalmol. 2021 Apr;41(4):1415-1425.doi: 10.1007/s10792-021-01716-1.
30. Keles A, Karayagmurlu A, Yetkin E, Sonmez K, Karatepe MS, Karaman SK. Development of
posttraumatic stress disorder and depression after open globe injury in adults. Graefes Arch Clin Exp
Ophthalmol. 2023 Jan;261(1):257-262. doi: 10.1007/s00417-022-05792-6.
31. Sonmez K, Hekimsoy HK. Outcomes and predictors of vitrectomy and silicone oil tamponade in
retinal detachments complicated by proliferative vitreoretinopathyInt J Ophthalmol. 2022 Aug
18;15(8):1279-1289. doi: 10.18240/ijo.2022.08.09.

International Presentations

1. K. Sonmez, L.S. Atmaca. Angiography and Optical Coherence Tomographic Features in Acute Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease. Third International Retina and Vitreous Symposium, on a Nile Cruise, Mısır, 2-5 Şubat 2003 (Sözlü sunum)

2. T.H. Tezel, K. Sonmez, J.M. C. Cruz, S. Kaliappan, P.S. Bora, Z. Hu, A. Garen, and H.J. Kaplan. Selective Immunotherapy for Choroidal Neovascularization with Intravitreal Factor VII–Fc Chimeric Antibody (ICON). Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2004; 45: E-Abstract 1859. (The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Meeting, 25-29 Nisan 2004, Fort Lauderdale, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri). (Poster)

3. K. Sonmez, T.H. Tezel, S. Kaliappan, J.M. C. Cruz, P.S. Bora, Z. Hu, A. Garen, and H.J. Kaplan. Selective Targeting of Choroidal Neovascularization (CNV) with Factor VII–Fc Chimeric Antibody (ICON): Comparison with Anti–von Willebrand Antibody. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2004; 45: E-Abstract 1860. (The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Meeting, 25-29 Nisan 2004, Fort Lauderdale, USA 2004 Annual). (Poster)

4. K. Sonmez, H.J. Kaplan, C.C. Barr, and T.H. Tezel. How big is a macular hole, really? A morphometric approach comparing fundus photographs with OCT. American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, 23-26 Ekim, 2004; New Orleans, Louisiana, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri (poster).

5. K. Sonmez, H.J. Kaplan, C.C. Barr, and T.H. Tezel. Clinical Predictors of Functional Success after Intravitreal Kenalog Injection for Diabetic Macular Edema. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2005; 46: E-Abstract 1438. (The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Meeting, 1-5 Mayıs 2005, Fort Lauderdale, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri). (Poster)

6. T.H. Tezel, K. Sonmez, L.V. Del Priore, and H.J. Kaplan. Tissue Reconstruction in AMD: Breaking the Collagen Crosslinks Increases RPE Reattachment Rate on Aged Inner Bruch's Membrane. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2005; 46: E-Abstract 1212. (The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Meeting, 1-5 Mayıs 2005, Fort Lauderdale, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri). (Poster)

7. P. Atmaca–Sonmez, K. Sonmez, C.C. Barr, T.H. Tezel and H.J. Kaplan. Ocular Hypertension is More Common in Diabetic Macular Edema and Uveitis Than AMD Following Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2005; 46: E-Abstract 3941. (The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Meeting, 1-5 Mayıs 2005, Fort Lauderdale, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri). (Poster)

8. K. Sonmez, S.D. Adrean, G. W. Abrams. Risk Factors for Success or Failure in Advanced Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy After Previous Vitreoretinal Surgery. The Combined Meeting of The Club Jules Gonin and The Retina Society, 15–20 October 2006, Cape Town, South Africa. (Sözlü sunum)

9. K. Sonmez, A. Capone Jr., M. Trese, G. A. Williams. Surgical and functional success in patients with vitreomacular traction syndrome: Impact of Anatomical configuration. Mediterranean Retina II Meeting, 23-25 June 2006, Antalya, Turkey. (Sözlü sunum)

10. E. Bodek, K. Sonmez, Z. Wang, H. J. Kaplan and T. H. Tezel. Facilitated Intraocular Drug Delivery Using DOTA-TAT Multifunctional Carrier Core. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2007;48: E-Abstract 5809. (The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Meeting, 6-10 Mayıs 2007, Fort Lauderdale, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri). (Poster)

11. K. Sonmez, L. S. Atmaca, P. A. Sonmez. Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Choroidal Neovascularization in Age-Related Macular Degeneration. XXVITH Meeting of The Club Jules Gonin, 10-13 September 2008, St. Moritz, İsviçre). (Poster)

12. A. Kocak Altintas, P. Coban, G. Koklu, K. Sonmez, M. Unal. Change of macular thickness related to effective phaco time following uncomplicated phacoemulsification. The XXVIII Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), 4-8 September 2010, Paris, France. (Poster)

13. A. Kocak Altintas, P. Coban, G. Koklu, M. Unal, K. Sonmez. Insidence and Risk Factors of Cystoid Macular Edema After Phacoemulsification. The XXVIII Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), 4-8 Eylül 2010, Paris, Fransa. (Poster)

14. Bahcelioglu M, Sonmez K, Take G, Erdoğan D, Goktaş G. The Apoptotic and Toxic Effects of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors on Rat Retina. 11 th Congress of European Association of Clinical Anatomy (EACA) held jointly with Summer Meeting of British Association of Clinical Anatomists (BACA), 29 Haziran-1 Temmuz 2011, Padova, Italy. (Poster)

15. A. K. Altıntaş P. Coban, K. Sonmez, G. Köklü. Central macular thickness changes in diabetic patients after phacoemulsification surgery. Joint congress of European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) and American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), 4-7 Haziran 2011, Geneva, Switzerland. (Poster)

16. A. G. K. Altıntaş P. Coban, G. Köklü, K. Sonmez. The rate and prognosis of cystoid macular edema in patients with phaco time longer than one minute. Joint congress of European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) and American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), 4-7 June 2011, Geneva, Switzerland. (Poster)

17. A. Kocak Altıntaş, M. Yaşar, K. Sonmez, H. Arifoglu, S Ozcaliskan. Phacoemulsification in vitrectomised eyes with the help of 23 gauge vitreus infusion. The XXIX Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), 17-21 Eylül 2011, Vienna, Austria. (Poster)

18. P. Yasin Ozcan, A. Kocak Altıntaş, K Sonmez, G Koklu, S Ozcalıskan. Comparison of Central Macular Thickness in Macular Edema Secondary to Retina Vein Occlussion Patients With and Without Systemic Disease. The Combined Meeting of 16th Afro Asian Congress of Ophthalmology and 5th Mediterranean Retina, 13-16 June 2012, İstanbul, Turkey. (Poster)

19. P. Yasin Ozcan, A. Kocak Altıntaş, K Sonmez, G Koklu, S Ozcalıskan. Comparison of Central Macular Thickness in Macular Edema Secondary to Retina Vein Occlussion. The Combined Meeting of 16th Afro Asian Congress of Ophthalmology and 5th Mediterranean Retina, 13-16 June 2012, İstanbul, Turkey. (Poster)

20. A. Kocak Altintas, P. Coban, P. Ozcan, G. Koklu, K. Sonmez. Efficacy of micropulse phacotechnology and its effect on foveal thickness. The XXX Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), 8-12 Eylül 2012, Milan, Italy. (Sözlü Sunum)

21. A. Kocak Altintas, P. Coban, P. Ozcan, G. Koklu, K. Sonmez. Investigation of whitestar system with ice and case mode on development of cystoid macular edema. The XXX Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), 8-12 Eylül 2012, Milan, Italy. (Poster)

22. Yasin OZCAN, Huseyin Gumuş, Kenan Sonmez. Evalution of plasma amino acid levels in preterm infants and their potential correlation with retinopathy of prematurity. Euroretina Virtual 2-4 October 2020 (Poster)

23. Tugce Horozoglu Ceran, Kenan Sonmez. The impact of Vitreomacular Traction on Vitreous VEGF and PlGF levels in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Patients. European Vitreoretinal Society 31 August- 3 September 2023, Cappadocia, Turkey