Ophthalmology (Eye Diseases)
Assoc. Prof. Sait ALİM
Areas of expertise
· Myopia
· Upper and Lower Eyelid Aesthetic Surgery
· Premium Intraocular Lens (“Smart Lens”) and Cataract Surgery
· Retinal Diseases and Vitreoretinal Surgery
· Retinal Detachment Surgery
· Diabetic Retinopathy
· Macular Hole Surgery
· Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment
· Retinal Stem Cell Therapy
· Intravitreal Drug Injections
· Treatment of Corneal Diseases
· Excimer Laser Eye Surgery and Treatment of Refractive Errors, Hyperopia, and Presbyopia
· Glaucoma Treatment and Surgery
· Strabismus Treatment and Surgery
· Treatment of Uveitis
· Facial Botulinum Toxin Treatments
Education Information
· Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine | 2000–2006
· Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology | 2006–2011
Work Experiences
· Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology | 2006–2011
· Tokat State Hospital | 2011–2014
· Gaziosmanpaşa University Faculty of Medicine | 2014–2020
· Gaziosmanpaşa University Faculty of Medicine | 2021–2022
· Asya Eye Medical Center | 2022–2023
· Istanbul Medicana International Hospital | 2023–2026
Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals
1. Alim S, Özer S, Demir S, et al. Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer and Ganglion Cell–Inner Plexiform Layer Thickness in Children with Familial Mediterranean Fever. Ocular Immunology & Inflammation. 2016;24(4):372–376.
2. Alim S, Esen M, Demir AK, et al. Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer and Ganglion Cell–Inner Plexiform Layer Thickness in Adult-Onset Familial Mediterranean Fever. International Ophthalmology. 2018;38:183–190.
3. Alim S, Deniz Demir H, Yilmaz A, et al. Evaluation of the Effect of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Retinal and Choroidal Thicknesses Measured by Optical Coherence Tomography. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2019; Article ID 7463815:5 pages.
https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/7463815
4. Alim S, Ozsoy AZ. To Evaluate Choroidal and Retinal Thicknesses in Singleton versus Twin Pregnancies Using Optical Coherence Tomography. Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology. 2019;26:153–157.
5. Özsoy F, Alim S. Optical Coherence Tomography Findings in Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder and Their Relationship with Clinical Parameters. Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology. 2020;39(1):54–60.
6. Ogrum A, Alim S. In Which Rosacea Patients Should Demodex in the Eyelashes Be Investigated? Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2020;23(8):1039–1043.
7. Demir S, Ortak H, Yeter V, Alim S, Sayın O, Tas U, Sönmez B. Mapping Corneal Thickness Using Dual-Scheimpflug Imaging at Different Stages of Keratoconus. Cornea. 2013;0:1–5.
8. Demir S, Ortak H, Benli I, Alim S, Bütün I, Güneş A, Ateş Ö. Genetic Association Between Arterial Stiffness-Related Gene Polymorphisms in BRVO and CRVO Patients in a Turkish Population. Retina. 2015;35:2043–2051.
9. Yıldız M, Alim S, Batmaz S, Demir S, Songur E, Ortak H, Demirci K. Duration of the Depressive Episode Is Correlated with Ganglion Cell–Inner Plexiform Layer and Nasal Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thicknesses: Optical Coherence Tomography Findings in Major Depression. Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging. 2016;251:60–66.
10. Ortak H, Demir S, Ateş Ö, Söğüt E, Alim S, Benli I. Association of MMP2-1306C/T and TIMP2G-418C Polymorphisms in Retinal Vein Occlusion. Experimental Eye Research. 2013;113:151–155.
11. Ortak H, İnanır A, Demir S, Uysal A, Şahin Ş, Sağcan M, Önder Y, Alim S, Demir AK. Decreased Central Corneal Thickness in Ankylosing Spondylitis. International Ophthalmology. 2014;34(2):263–268.
12. Karaman T, Dogru S, Karaman S, Demir S, Kaya Z, Suren M, Arici S, Kahveci M, Alim S. Intraocular Pressure Changes: The McGrath Video Laryngoscope versus the Macintosh Laryngoscope—A Randomized Trial. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2016;34:358–364.
13. Demir S, Özer S, Alim S, Güneş A, Ortak H, Yılmaz R. Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer and Ganglion Cell–Inner Plexiform Layer Thickness in Children with Obesity. International Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016;9(3):434–438.
14. Somuk BT, Alim S, Sapmaz E, Demir HD, Taşkıran B, Göktaş G, Soyalıç H. Comparison of Endoscopic and External Dacryocystorhinostomy Results and Analysis of Patients’ Satisfaction. Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. 2016;54:99–104.
15. Demir S, Kılıç R, Ateş Ö, Benli I, Alim S, Erşekerci TK, Güneş A. Association Between Allergic Conjunctivitis and Cytokine-Related Genetic Polymorphisms in a Pediatric Population. Austin Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology. 2018;5(1).
16. Demir AK, Demir S, Arısoy A, Alim S, Güneş A, Pişkin Sağır R, Altunkaş F, Karaman K, Şahin S. The Association of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome with Ventricular Repolarization Dynamics. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health. 2017;5(2):1–7.
17. Alim S, Özer S, Demir S, et al. Response to the Letter from Dr. Salih Uzun et al. Regarding “Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer and Ganglion Cell–Inner Plexiform Layer Thickness in Children with Familial Mediterranean Fever.” Ocular Immunology & Inflammation. 2016;24(4):477.
18. Alim S, Demir S, Gökçe E, Ortak H, Deniz Demir H, Esen M. An Unusual Presentation of Optic Disc Drusen with Optic Nerve Avulsion. Journal of Ophthalmic Clinical Research. 2016;3:020.
Oral and Poster Presentations Delivered at International Congresses and Published in Congress Proceedings or on CD-ROM
1. Benli I, Alim S. Glucocorticoid Receptor Gene Polymorphisms Are Related to the Development of Retinal Vein Occlusion. 41st FEBS Congress: Molecular and Systems Biology for a Better Life. 2016. DOI: 10.1111/febs.13807. Abstract presentation.
2. Deniz Demir H, Alim S, Yılmaz A, Demir S. The Effect of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Choroidal Thickness Measured by Optical Coherence Tomography. 18th EURETINA Congress. 2018. Abstract presentation.
3. Demir S, Kılıç R, Ateş HÖ, Benli I, Alim S, Karacan Erşekerci T, Güneş A. Association Between Allergic Conjunctivitis and Cytokine-Related Genetic Polymorphisms in a Pediatric Population. DNA Day Genome Congress. 2017. Abstract presentation.
4. Alim S, Esen M, Demir AK, Demir S, Ortak H, Alatlı T, Deniz Demir H. Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer and Ganglion Cell–Inner Plexiform Layer Thickness in Adult-Onset Familial Mediterranean Fever. 7th World Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology. 2016.
5. Güneş A, Demir S, Deniz Demir H, Alim S, Ortak H. Comparison of the Short-Term Efficacy of Intravitreal Ranibizumab and Dexamethasone Implants in the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema. 7th World Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology. 2016.
Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals
1. Alim S. Retinopathy of Prematurity: Cesarean Delivery versus Normal Vaginal Delivery. Ophthalmology. 2019;26(3):141–145.
2. Alim S, Demir AK. Effect of Serum HbA1c Levels on Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Therapy in the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity. 2019;2:79–83.
3. Demir AK, Alim S. The Relationship Between Diabetic Retinopathy and Systemic Factors. Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine. 2014;5(6):530–536.
4. Alim S. Early Clinical Outcomes Following Uncomplicated Cataract Surgery Performed Using the Phacoemulsification Technique. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 2013;3(2):95–100.
5. Alim S. The Effect of Gender on Anterior Chamber Depth in Patients with Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 2013;3(3):187–189.
6. Alim S. Clinical Characteristics of Emergency Ophthalmic Cases Presenting to the Emergency Department of Tokat State Hospital During the Previous Year. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 2014;4(1):26–28.
7. Alim S, Demir AK. The Effects of Diabetes and Hypertension on Early Visual Acuity Following Cataract Surgery. Gaziosmanpaşa University Faculty of Medicine Journal. 2013;5(3):126–132.
8. Demir S, Ortak H, Alim S. Severe Conjunctival Foreign-Body Reaction Caused by Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) Suture Material Following Strabismus Surgery. Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology. 2014;44:252–255.
9. Alim S, Demir AK, Hamzaoğlu V. Isolated Oculomotor Nerve Palsy Caused by Compression from a Large Intracranial Aneurysm Following Blunt Head Trauma. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 2013;3(3):203–206.
10. Shugaiv E, Aksoy Güzeller E, Alim S. Optic Disc Drusen in the Differential Diagnosis of Optic Neuritis. DOI: 10.4274/tnd.56514.
11. Güneş A, Demir S, Deniz Demir H, Alim S, Ortak H. Comparison of the Early Outcomes of Intravitreal Ranibizumab and Dexamethasone Implant Treatments for Diabetic Macular Edema. MN Ophthalmology. 2020;27(4):235–239.
Presentations at National Congresses — Abstracts and Posters
1. Alim S, Kalaycı D, Mısır R, Abit MS, Hasıripi H. A Case Report of Idiopathic Sclerochoroidal Calcification. 44th Turkish Ophthalmology Congress. 2010.
2. Alim S, Demir S, Ortak H. The Importance of Optic Disc Drusen in the Diagnosis of Complete Optic Nerve Avulsion. 48th National Congress of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. 2014.
3. Alim S, Soydan A, Demir S, Deniz Demir H. The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in a Patient with Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion. 51st National Ophthalmology Congress. 2017.
4. Alim S, Deniz Demir H, Soydan A, Demir S, Saraçoğlu FS. Fixing the Eye with a Nail. 52nd National Congress of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. 2018.
5. Alim S, Özsoy AZ. Measurement of Changes in Retinal and Choroidal Thickness in Singleton and Twin Pregnancies Using Optical Coherence Tomography. 2nd Live Surgery Symposium of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. 2018.
6. Alim S. Incidence of Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Comparison of the First Three Years and the Last Three Years. 40th Winter Symposium of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. 2018.
7. Alim S, Yardım H. A Case Report of Chorioretinitis Caused by Toxoplasmosis. 47th National Congress of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. 2013.
8. Soydan A, Akpınar Aslan E, Alim S. Evaluation of Quality of Life According to the Number of Injections and Gender in Patients Receiving Intravitreal Drug Injections for Diabetic Macular Edema. 42nd Spring Symposium of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. 2019.
9. Deniz Demir H, Alim S, Demir S, Güneş A, Yardım H, Ortak H. Evaluation of the Effect of Desiccating Environmental Stress on Dry-Eye Findings Among Hospital Employees. 49th National Congress of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. 2015.
10. Güneş A, Demir S, Alim S, Taşkıran B, Ortak H, Deniz Demir H. Evaluation of Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Tilted Disc Syndrome Using High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography. 49th National Congress of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. 2015.
