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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selen Kanar

Ophthalmology

14+ years experienceLanguages: Turkish, EnglishOnline consultation
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About Selen Kanar

Assoc. Prof. Selen Kanar is an ophthalmologist and retina specialist affiliated with Acibadem Health Group. She earned her associate professorship in Ophthalmology from Health Sciences University Kartal Dr. Lütfî Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2022. M.D. Kanar is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Euretina Young Experts Association, the European Association of Retina Specialists, and the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. Her clinical focus is on retinal disease diagnosis and treatment, and she is committed to advancing patient care through evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

Subspecialties

  • Diabetic macular edema
  • Diabetic cystoid macular edema
  • Retinal vein occlusion
  • Central retinal artery occlusion
  • Retinitis pigmentosa
  • Sterile endophthalmitis after intravitreal bevacizumab injection
  • Vitreoretinal diseases
  • Intravitreal anti-VEGF injection
  • Intravitreal bevacizumab injection
  • Intravitreal ranibizumab injection
  • Intravitreal aflibercept injection
  • Vitreoretinal surgery

Education

  • 2022 Health Sciences University Kartal Dr. Lütfî Kırdar Training and Research Hospital / Ophthalmology / Associate Professorship
  • 2022 St. Thomas Hospital, London / Euretina fellowship Program London-UK).
  • 2016 Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology
  • 2011 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

  • 2025 Acibadem Health Group
  • 2022 – 2024 University of Health Sciences Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital / Ophthalmology / Associate Professor
  • 2022 St. Thomas Hospital Vitreoretinal Surgery and Medical Retina Department / Ophthalmology / Specialist Doctor / England London
  • 2018 – 2022 University of Health Sciences / Kartal Dr. Lütfî Kırdar Training and Research Hospital / Ophthalmology / Specialist Doctor
  • 2016 Agri State Hospital / Ophthalmology / Specialist Doctor
  • 2012 – 2016 S.B.Ü, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital / Ophthalmology / Research Assistant

Professional Memberships

  • Euretina Young Experts Association
  • European Association of Retina Specialists
  • Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Selected Publications

  • Clinical features. management and outcomes of patients with sterile endophthalmitis associated with intravitreal bevacizumab injection: retrospective case series Int Ophthalmol 44. 216 (2024). https://doi.oru/10.1007/s 10792-024-03134-5 Kivrak, U.. Arsan. A.K.. Akcay. G. et al.
  • One-Year Functional and Morphological Prognosis After Intravitreal Injection Treatments According to Different Morphological Patterns of Diabetic Macular Edema in Real-Life: MARMASIA Study Group Report No. 13 Seminars in ophthalmology vol. 39.6 (2024): 460-467. doi: 10.1080/08820538.2024.2324450. Limon, Dr Utku et al
  • Efficacy of ranibizumab and aflibercept on reducing maximum diameter of largest cyst in diabetic cystoid macular edema: MARMASIA study group. European Journal of Ophthalmology. 2024:0(0). doi: 10.1177/11206721241280737 Tokuç EÖ. Karabaş VL. Sevik MO. et al.
  • Prof. Intermittent Bleeding from the Iridocomeal Angle and Subsequeııt Ghost Celi Glatıcoma Following Gonioscopy-Assisted Translumiıal Trabeculotomy: Journal of Glaucoma ():10.1097/IJG.0000000000002519. November 18. 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/IJG.0000000000002519 Sozen-Delil. Fatma Isil MD. Specialist. FEBO: Dönmez Gun. Raziye MD, Associate Prof., FEBO: Akçay, Güzide MD. Specialist; Kanar. Hatice Selen MD:
  • Endothelial dysfunction is related to Central retinal artery occlusion Annals ofMedical Research. 31(9). 741-741. (2024) forth. C?.. Gokce. G. D.. Kanar. B. G.. & Kanar. H. S.
  • Comparison of the effects of telescopic glasses and filtered glasses on functional vision rehabilitation outcomes in patients with retinitis pigmento Retina-Vitreous/Journal of Retina- Vitreous. 53(2). (2024) Gokce. G. D.. Kanar. H. S. S.. Bulut. M. N.. & Simsek, S.
  • The effects of facial mask use on ocular surface parameters and tear film cytokine profile in prolonged use International ophthalmology! vol. 43.8 (2023): 2623-2632. doi: 10.1007/s 10792-023-02661- Penbe. Aysegul et al.
  • Evaluation ot”left ventricular functions in patients with retinal] vein occlusion. Med-science. 2019 jan; (): ,doi: 10.5455/medscience.2018.07.8995. Kanar BG, Kanar HS, Atas H.
  • Relationship Between Angiographic Coronary Slow Flow Phenomenon and Subfoveal Choroidal Tliickness: What is The Effect of Atorvastatin Therapy? Eur Exp Biol. 2018:8(2): 1 -9. Kanar BG, Kanar HS
  • Relationship between left atrial volume changes and endothelial dysfunction in patients with systemic hypertension. International Journal of Current Advanced Research. 2017: 6(12):8352-8358. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2017.8358.1344. Kanar BG, Kanar HS. Kivrak T. Sünbül M.
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