Biography of Prof. Didem Serin:

Prof. Didem Serin is a specialist in ophthalmology. She is currently affiliated with several hospitals, including Koşuyolu İstanbul Medipol Hospital, Çamlıca Medipol University Hospital, and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. She has extensive experience, having worked at Istanbul Medipol Hospital (since 2018), Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2010–2018), and the Faculty of Medicine at Abant İzzet Baysal University (2003–2010).

Prof. Didem Serin completed her ophthalmology training at Medipol University in Istanbul and Abant İzzet Baysal University.

Areas of expertise:

Prof. Didem Serin’s areas of expertise include:

Refractive Surgery:

• Advanced techniques such as SMILE (Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction), LASIK, and phakic intraocular lenses to correct myopia and other refractive errors.
• Evaluation of safety and outcomes for patients with thin corneas or high myopia.

Cataract Surgery:

• Comparative analysis of methods such as Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy and needle aspiration for cataract treatment.
• Long-term assessment of phakic intraocular lens implants in managing high myopia.

Corneal and Ocular Surface Diseases:

• Treatment of keratoconus, including optimized cross-linking protocols.
• Study of the role of the corneal microbiome in keratoconus and ocular surface disorders.
• Application of phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) for corneal dystrophies and corneal opacities.

Glaucoma:

• Innovative surgical approaches such as gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy for glaucoma associated with conditions like Fuchs’ uveitic syndrome.

Pediatric Ophthalmology:

• Management of pediatric ocular conditions such as ocular rosacea and keratoconus.
• Advanced techniques like sutureless amniotic membrane transplantation for Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Ocular Trauma and Emergency Care:

• Study of outcomes in open-globe injuries and traumatic avulsions of the eyeball.
• Use of trauma scoring systems to evaluate ocular injuries.

Corneal Transplantation:

• Research on outcomes and challenges of Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK).
• Study of corneal parameters’ impact on surgical success.

Dry Eye Syndrome and Ocular Surface Disorders:

• Evaluation of treatments such as omega-3 supplements and sodium hyaluronate following corneal procedures.

Optical Zone and Visual Quality:

• Research on effective optical zones and variations in refractive surgeries like LASIK and SMILE.

Professional experience:

Prof. Didem Serin has extensive experience working in various institutions:

• Faculty of Medicine at Abant İzzet Baysal University (2003–2010), where she was involved in training and clinical practice.
• Istanbul Medipol Hospital (2018–Present), where she practices as an ophthalmologist.
• Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2010–2018), a key institution in her career.

Langues:

Prof. Didem Serin is proficient in English, which enables her to provide care to international patients and participate in collaborative research and conferences worldwide.