- Yale Eye CenterTemple Medical Center40 Temple StreetNew Haven, CT 06510
Yonca Arat, MD
Oculoplastics
Telehealth is available
Patient type treated
Child, Adult
Accepting new patients
Yes
Referral required
From patients or physicians
Board Certified in
Ophthalmology
Titles
- Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Ophthalmology
- Chief, Oculoplastic Surgery
Education & Training
- ResidencyBaylor College of Medicine (2008)
- FellowshipBaylor College of Medicine (2004)
- ResidencyHacettepe University School of Medicine (2001)
- MDHacettepe University School of Medicine (1997)
Languages Spoken
- English
- Türkçe (Turkish)
Additional Information
Board Certifications
- AB of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (2010)
Professional Service
- American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2016 - Present): Associate
- European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2011 - Present): Member
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (2010 - Present): Fellow
- Turkish Ophthalmological Association, Section of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2010 - Present): Member
Publications
- Aygun O, Arat Y, Dikmetas O, Karakaya J, Baytaroglu A, Irkec M. Effect of upper eyelid blepharoplasty on the ocular surface, tear film, and corneal microstructure. Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia 2024, 87: e2022-0220. PMID: 38537039, DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.2022-0220.
- Cosan S, İnam O, Kaya B, Atilla P, Ocal O, Arat A, Karakaya J, Arat Y. Effect of retrobulbar prostaglandin analog injection on orbital fat in rats. International Ophthalmology 2023, 43: 4985-4990. PMID: 37847476, DOI: 10.1007/s10792-023-02901-0.
- Arat Y. Chapter 29 The aging eye and age-related ocular pathologies. 2023, 319-338. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-98804-9.00001-3.
- Arat Y, Aygün F, Özoğul E, Kalyoncu U. New Onset Isolated Granulomatous Dacryoadenitis During Etanercept Therapy. Ocular Immunology And Inflammation 2022, 31: 1727-1729. PMID: 35797360, DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2022.2089687.
- Arat Y, İnam O, Yavas G, Arat A. The role of choroidal optical coherence tomography for follow-up of carotid cavernous fistula with anterior drainage. Eye 2021, 36: 2020-2027. PMID: 34408315, PMCID: PMC9500102, DOI: 10.1038/s41433-021-01744-2.
- Inam O, Arat Y, Yavas G, Arat A. Retinal and Choroidal Optical Coherence Tomography Findings of Carotid Cavernous Fistula. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 2019, 206: 264-273. PMID: 31226247, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2019.06.010.
- Arat Y, Sezenoz A, Bernardini F, Alford M, Tepeoglu M, Allen R. Comparison of Colorado Microdissection Needle Versus Scalpel Incision for Aesthetic Upper and Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2017, 33: 430-433. PMID: 27811630, DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000000820.
- Kaynak P, Karabulut G, Ozturker C, Fazil K, Arat Y, Perente I, Akar S, Yilmaz O, Demirok A. Comparison of botulinum toxin-A injection in lacrimal gland and conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy for treatment of epiphora due to proximal lacrimal system obstruction. Eye 2016, 30: 1056-1062. PMID: 27197871, PMCID: PMC4985683, DOI: 10.1038/eye.2016.88.
- Türkçüoğlu P, Arat Y, Kan E, Kan E, Chaudhry I, Koca S, Çeliker Ü, İlhan N. Association of Disease Activity with Serum and Tear IL-2 Levels in Behçet Disease. Ocular Immunology And Inflammation 2015, 24: 313-318. PMID: 26110544, DOI: 10.3109/09273948.2014.1003661.
- Sezenoz A, Arat Y, Tepeoglu M. An unusual eyelid mass: Tarsal dermoid cyst. Saudi Journal Of Ophthalmology 2015, 29: 312-314. PMID: 26586987, PMCID: PMC4625219, DOI: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2015.05.004.
- Arat Y, Yazici B, Hekimhan-Kaynak P, Chaudhry I, Wladis E. Acute, Unilateral Transient Blepharoptosis of Unknown Etiology. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2013, 29: 396-399. PMID: 24022352, DOI: 10.1097/iop.0b013e31829d02c7.
- Chaudhry I, Al-Dhibi H, Al-Rashed W, Mezaine H, Arat Y, Abdelghani W. Endophthalmitis: Experience from a Tertiary Eye Care Center. 2013 DOI: 10.5772/54431.
- Chaudhry I, Al-Rashed W, Al-Sheikh O, Arat Y. Diagnosis and Management of Orbital Cellulitis. 2013 DOI: 10.5772/52719.
- Chaudhry I, Al-Rashed W, Arat Y. The hot orbit: Orbital cellulitis. Middle East African Journal Of Ophthalmology 2012, 19: 34-42. PMID: 22346113, PMCID: PMC3277022, DOI: 10.4103/0974-9233.92114.
- Chaudhry I, Morales J, Shamsi F, Al-Rashed W, Elzaridi E, Arat Y, Jacquemin C, Oystreck D, Bosley T. Orbitofacial neurofibromatosis: clinical characteristics and treatment outcome. Eye 2011, 26: 583-592. PMID: 22193879, PMCID: PMC3325560, DOI: 10.1038/eye.2011.336.
- Chaudhry I, Arat Y, Al-Rashed W. Trachoma and Conjunctivitis. 2011 DOI: 10.5772/26435.
- CHAUDHRY I, LIU M, SHAMSI F, ARAT Y, SHETLAR D, BONIUK M. CORNEOSCLERAL NECROSIS AFTER EPISCLERAL AU-198 BRACHYTHERAPY OF UVEAL MELANOMA. Retina 2009, 29: 73-79. PMID: 18728617, DOI: 10.1097/iae.0b013e3181863f7c.
- Chaudhry I, Shamsi F, Elzaridi E, Al-Rashed W, Al-Amri A, Arat Y. Inpatient preseptal cellulitis: experience from a tertiary eye care centre. British Journal Of Ophthalmology 2008, 92: 1337. PMID: 18697809, DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2007.128975.
- Chaudhry I, Shamsi F, Arat Y, Riley F. Orbital pseudotumor: Distinct diagnostic features and management. Middle East African Journal Of Ophthalmology 2008, 15: 17-27. PMID: 20379424, PMCID: PMC2848795, DOI: 10.4103/0974-9233.53370.
- Reddy A, Foroozan R, Arat Y, Edmond J, Yen M. Ptosis in Young Soft Contact Lens Wearers. Ophthalmology 2007, 114: 2370-2370.e1. PMID: 18054661, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2007.06.009.
- Arat Y, Boniuk M. Red Lesions of the Iris, Choroid, and Skin Secondary to Metastatic Carcinoma of the Thyroid: A Review. Survey Of Ophthalmology 2007, 52: 523-528. PMID: 17719373, DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2007.06.006.
- Arat A, Cil B, Vargel I, Turkbey B, Canyigit M, Peynircioglu B, Arat Y. Embolization of High-Flow Craniofacial Vascular Malformations with Onyx. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 2007, 28: 1409-1414. PMID: 17698554, PMCID: PMC7977660, DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a0547.
- Chaudhry I, Shamsi F, Elzaridi E, Arat Y, Riley F. Congenital cystic eye with intracranial anomalies: a clinicopathologic study. International Ophthalmology 2007, 27: 223-233. PMID: 17453153, DOI: 10.1007/s10792-007-9059-4.
- Chaudhry I, Shamsi F, Elzaridi E, Al-Rashed W, Al-Amri A, Al-Anezi F, Arat Y, Holck D. Outcome of Treated Orbital Cellulitis in a Tertiary Eye Care Center in the Middle East. Ophthalmology 2007, 114: 345-354. PMID: 17270683, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2006.07.059.
- Chaudhry I, Shamsi F, Elzaridi E, Arat Y, Bosley T, Riley F. Epidemiology of giant-cell arteritis in an Arab population: a 22-year study. British Journal Of Ophthalmology 2007, 91: 715. PMID: 17229803, PMCID: PMC1955573, DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2006.108845.
- Arat Y, Yen M. Effect of Botulinum Toxin Type A on Tear Production After Treatment of Lateral Canthal Rhytids. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2007, 23: 22-24. PMID: 17237684, DOI: 10.1097/iop.0b013e31802dfca7.
- Arat Y. Author reply. Ophthalmology 2007, 114: 199-200. DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2006.06.027.
- Arat Y, Dorotheo E, Tang R, Boniuk M, Schiffman J. Compressive Optic Neuropathy after Use of Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose in Orbital Surgery Review of Complications, Prophylaxis, and Treatment. Ophthalmology 2006, 113: 333-337. PMID: 16406540, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2005.11.003.
- Arat Y, Font R, Chaudhry I, Boniuk M. Leiomyoma of the Orbit and Periocular Region. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2005, 21: 16-22. PMID: 15677948, DOI: 10.1097/01.iop.0000150426.79781.54.
- Chaudhry I, Arat Y, Shamsi F, Boniuk M. Congenital Microphthalmos With Orbital Cysts. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2004, 20: 452-457. PMID: 15599246, DOI: 10.1097/01.iop.0000143716.12643.98.
- Arat Y, Boniuk M. Response re: “Orbitofrontal Cholesterol Granuloma: Distinct Diagnostic Features and Management”. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2004, 20: 406. DOI: 10.1097/01.iop.0000139535.94827.b3.
- Arat Y, Mawad M, Boniuk M. Orbital Venous Malformations: Current Multidisciplinary Treatment Approach. JAMA Ophthalmology 2004, 122: 1151-1158. PMID: 15302655, DOI: 10.1001/archopht.122.8.1151.
- Arat Y, Shetlar D, Rose J. Blindness From Septic Thrombophlebitis of the Orbit and Cavernous SinusCaused by Fusobacterium nucleatum. JAMA Ophthalmology 2004, 122: 652-654. PMID: 15078687, DOI: 10.1001/archopht.122.4.652.
- Arat Y, Chaudhry I, Boniuk M. Orbitofrontal Cholesterol Granuloma. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2003, 19: 382-387. PMID: 14506423, DOI: 10.1097/01.iop.0000083644.62765.70.
- Arat Y, Boniuk M. Incidental Diagnosis of Orbital Lymphoma During Blepharoplasty. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2003, 19: 316-319. PMID: 12878882, DOI: 10.1097/01.iop.0000077085.58437.81.
- Arat Y, Shetlar D, Boniuk M. Bovine Pericardium Versus Homologous Sclera as a Wrapping for Hydroxyapatite Orbital Implants. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2003, 19: 189-193. PMID: 12918552, DOI: 10.1097/01.iop.0000062850.71572.7d.
Departments and Programs
Locations
- Yale Eye CenterTemple Medical Center40 Temple StreetNew Haven, CT 06510
Titles
- Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Ophthalmology
- Chief, Oculoplastic Surgery
Education & Training
- ResidencyBaylor College of Medicine (2008)
- FellowshipBaylor College of Medicine (2004)
- ResidencyHacettepe University School of Medicine (2001)
- MDHacettepe University School of Medicine (1997)
Languages Spoken
- English
- Türkçe (Turkish)
Additional Information
Board Certifications
- AB of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (2010)
Professional Service
- American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2016 - Present): Associate
- European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2011 - Present): Member
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (2010 - Present): Fellow
- Turkish Ophthalmological Association, Section of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2010 - Present): Member
Publications
- Aygun O, Arat Y, Dikmetas O, Karakaya J, Baytaroglu A, Irkec M. Effect of upper eyelid blepharoplasty on the ocular surface, tear film, and corneal microstructure. Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia 2024, 87: e2022-0220. PMID: 38537039, DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.2022-0220.
- Cosan S, İnam O, Kaya B, Atilla P, Ocal O, Arat A, Karakaya J, Arat Y. Effect of retrobulbar prostaglandin analog injection on orbital fat in rats. International Ophthalmology 2023, 43: 4985-4990. PMID: 37847476, DOI: 10.1007/s10792-023-02901-0.
- Arat Y. Chapter 29 The aging eye and age-related ocular pathologies. 2023, 319-338. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-98804-9.00001-3.
- Arat Y, Aygün F, Özoğul E, Kalyoncu U. New Onset Isolated Granulomatous Dacryoadenitis During Etanercept Therapy. Ocular Immunology And Inflammation 2022, 31: 1727-1729. PMID: 35797360, DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2022.2089687.
- Arat Y, İnam O, Yavas G, Arat A. The role of choroidal optical coherence tomography for follow-up of carotid cavernous fistula with anterior drainage. Eye 2021, 36: 2020-2027. PMID: 34408315, PMCID: PMC9500102, DOI: 10.1038/s41433-021-01744-2.
- Inam O, Arat Y, Yavas G, Arat A. Retinal and Choroidal Optical Coherence Tomography Findings of Carotid Cavernous Fistula. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 2019, 206: 264-273. PMID: 31226247, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2019.06.010.
- Arat Y, Sezenoz A, Bernardini F, Alford M, Tepeoglu M, Allen R. Comparison of Colorado Microdissection Needle Versus Scalpel Incision for Aesthetic Upper and Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2017, 33: 430-433. PMID: 27811630, DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000000820.
- Kaynak P, Karabulut G, Ozturker C, Fazil K, Arat Y, Perente I, Akar S, Yilmaz O, Demirok A. Comparison of botulinum toxin-A injection in lacrimal gland and conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy for treatment of epiphora due to proximal lacrimal system obstruction. Eye 2016, 30: 1056-1062. PMID: 27197871, PMCID: PMC4985683, DOI: 10.1038/eye.2016.88.
- Türkçüoğlu P, Arat Y, Kan E, Kan E, Chaudhry I, Koca S, Çeliker Ü, İlhan N. Association of Disease Activity with Serum and Tear IL-2 Levels in Behçet Disease. Ocular Immunology And Inflammation 2015, 24: 313-318. PMID: 26110544, DOI: 10.3109/09273948.2014.1003661.
- Sezenoz A, Arat Y, Tepeoglu M. An unusual eyelid mass: Tarsal dermoid cyst. Saudi Journal Of Ophthalmology 2015, 29: 312-314. PMID: 26586987, PMCID: PMC4625219, DOI: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2015.05.004.
- Arat Y, Yazici B, Hekimhan-Kaynak P, Chaudhry I, Wladis E. Acute, Unilateral Transient Blepharoptosis of Unknown Etiology. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2013, 29: 396-399. PMID: 24022352, DOI: 10.1097/iop.0b013e31829d02c7.
- Chaudhry I, Al-Dhibi H, Al-Rashed W, Mezaine H, Arat Y, Abdelghani W. Endophthalmitis: Experience from a Tertiary Eye Care Center. 2013 DOI: 10.5772/54431.
- Chaudhry I, Al-Rashed W, Al-Sheikh O, Arat Y. Diagnosis and Management of Orbital Cellulitis. 2013 DOI: 10.5772/52719.
- Chaudhry I, Al-Rashed W, Arat Y. The hot orbit: Orbital cellulitis. Middle East African Journal Of Ophthalmology 2012, 19: 34-42. PMID: 22346113, PMCID: PMC3277022, DOI: 10.4103/0974-9233.92114.
- Chaudhry I, Morales J, Shamsi F, Al-Rashed W, Elzaridi E, Arat Y, Jacquemin C, Oystreck D, Bosley T. Orbitofacial neurofibromatosis: clinical characteristics and treatment outcome. Eye 2011, 26: 583-592. PMID: 22193879, PMCID: PMC3325560, DOI: 10.1038/eye.2011.336.
- Chaudhry I, Arat Y, Al-Rashed W. Trachoma and Conjunctivitis. 2011 DOI: 10.5772/26435.
- CHAUDHRY I, LIU M, SHAMSI F, ARAT Y, SHETLAR D, BONIUK M. CORNEOSCLERAL NECROSIS AFTER EPISCLERAL AU-198 BRACHYTHERAPY OF UVEAL MELANOMA. Retina 2009, 29: 73-79. PMID: 18728617, DOI: 10.1097/iae.0b013e3181863f7c.
- Chaudhry I, Shamsi F, Elzaridi E, Al-Rashed W, Al-Amri A, Arat Y. Inpatient preseptal cellulitis: experience from a tertiary eye care centre. British Journal Of Ophthalmology 2008, 92: 1337. PMID: 18697809, DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2007.128975.
- Chaudhry I, Shamsi F, Arat Y, Riley F. Orbital pseudotumor: Distinct diagnostic features and management. Middle East African Journal Of Ophthalmology 2008, 15: 17-27. PMID: 20379424, PMCID: PMC2848795, DOI: 10.4103/0974-9233.53370.
- Reddy A, Foroozan R, Arat Y, Edmond J, Yen M. Ptosis in Young Soft Contact Lens Wearers. Ophthalmology 2007, 114: 2370-2370.e1. PMID: 18054661, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2007.06.009.
- Arat Y, Boniuk M. Red Lesions of the Iris, Choroid, and Skin Secondary to Metastatic Carcinoma of the Thyroid: A Review. Survey Of Ophthalmology 2007, 52: 523-528. PMID: 17719373, DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2007.06.006.
- Arat A, Cil B, Vargel I, Turkbey B, Canyigit M, Peynircioglu B, Arat Y. Embolization of High-Flow Craniofacial Vascular Malformations with Onyx. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 2007, 28: 1409-1414. PMID: 17698554, PMCID: PMC7977660, DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a0547.
- Chaudhry I, Shamsi F, Elzaridi E, Arat Y, Riley F. Congenital cystic eye with intracranial anomalies: a clinicopathologic study. International Ophthalmology 2007, 27: 223-233. PMID: 17453153, DOI: 10.1007/s10792-007-9059-4.
- Chaudhry I, Shamsi F, Elzaridi E, Al-Rashed W, Al-Amri A, Al-Anezi F, Arat Y, Holck D. Outcome of Treated Orbital Cellulitis in a Tertiary Eye Care Center in the Middle East. Ophthalmology 2007, 114: 345-354. PMID: 17270683, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2006.07.059.
- Chaudhry I, Shamsi F, Elzaridi E, Arat Y, Bosley T, Riley F. Epidemiology of giant-cell arteritis in an Arab population: a 22-year study. British Journal Of Ophthalmology 2007, 91: 715. PMID: 17229803, PMCID: PMC1955573, DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2006.108845.
- Arat Y, Yen M. Effect of Botulinum Toxin Type A on Tear Production After Treatment of Lateral Canthal Rhytids. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2007, 23: 22-24. PMID: 17237684, DOI: 10.1097/iop.0b013e31802dfca7.
- Arat Y. Author reply. Ophthalmology 2007, 114: 199-200. DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2006.06.027.
- Arat Y, Dorotheo E, Tang R, Boniuk M, Schiffman J. Compressive Optic Neuropathy after Use of Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose in Orbital Surgery Review of Complications, Prophylaxis, and Treatment. Ophthalmology 2006, 113: 333-337. PMID: 16406540, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2005.11.003.
- Arat Y, Font R, Chaudhry I, Boniuk M. Leiomyoma of the Orbit and Periocular Region. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2005, 21: 16-22. PMID: 15677948, DOI: 10.1097/01.iop.0000150426.79781.54.
- Chaudhry I, Arat Y, Shamsi F, Boniuk M. Congenital Microphthalmos With Orbital Cysts. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2004, 20: 452-457. PMID: 15599246, DOI: 10.1097/01.iop.0000143716.12643.98.
- Arat Y, Boniuk M. Response re: “Orbitofrontal Cholesterol Granuloma: Distinct Diagnostic Features and Management”. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2004, 20: 406. DOI: 10.1097/01.iop.0000139535.94827.b3.
- Arat Y, Mawad M, Boniuk M. Orbital Venous Malformations: Current Multidisciplinary Treatment Approach. JAMA Ophthalmology 2004, 122: 1151-1158. PMID: 15302655, DOI: 10.1001/archopht.122.8.1151.
- Arat Y, Shetlar D, Rose J. Blindness From Septic Thrombophlebitis of the Orbit and Cavernous SinusCaused by Fusobacterium nucleatum. JAMA Ophthalmology 2004, 122: 652-654. PMID: 15078687, DOI: 10.1001/archopht.122.4.652.
- Arat Y, Chaudhry I, Boniuk M. Orbitofrontal Cholesterol Granuloma. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2003, 19: 382-387. PMID: 14506423, DOI: 10.1097/01.iop.0000083644.62765.70.
- Arat Y, Boniuk M. Incidental Diagnosis of Orbital Lymphoma During Blepharoplasty. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2003, 19: 316-319. PMID: 12878882, DOI: 10.1097/01.iop.0000077085.58437.81.
- Arat Y, Shetlar D, Boniuk M. Bovine Pericardium Versus Homologous Sclera as a Wrapping for Hydroxyapatite Orbital Implants. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2003, 19: 189-193. PMID: 12918552, DOI: 10.1097/01.iop.0000062850.71572.7d.
Departments and Programs
Locations
- Yale Eye CenterTemple Medical Center40 Temple StreetNew Haven, CT 06510
- Yale Eye CenterTemple Medical Center40 Temple StreetNew Haven, CT 06510