Curriculum Vitae
Place / Date of Birth: Nicosia, Cyprus / 1962
Professional Title: Assoc. Prof. of Ophthalmology
Social Status: Married, two children.
Languages:
Turkish Speaking.
English (advanced)
Spanish (intermediate)
Work Address:
Iran Caddesi 45/2 06700, Kavaklıdere, Ankara TURKEY
+90 312 4670442
E mail: golgeacaroglu@gmail.com
Educational Status:
2004: Clinical research fellowship in UCSF dept of ophthalmology
1995 – 1996:Clinical fellowship of Neuro-ophthalmology (Hacettepe University Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry, Ankara Turkey.
Jan.-Apr. 1994: Clinical Fellowship ( Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University Hospital, New York, USA).
1986 -1990: Resident (Hacettepe University Medical School, Dept. of Ophthalmology)
1980 – 1986: Medical Student (Hacettepe University Medical School).
Professional Experience:
2013 - 2011: Private practice
1995 – 2010: Attending ophthalmic surgeon - Ulucanlar Eye Hospital, Ankara.
1991 - 1995: Attending Ophthalmic Surgeon - Social Security Eye Hospital, Ankara.
1990 -1991: Private Practice.
Memberships:
Turkish Ophthalmological Society. Active member in oculoplastics and neuroophthalmology.
European Neuro-ophthalmology Society (EUNOS).
Turkish Cultural Foundation- American Field Service (TKV-AFS).
Cypriots’ Society in Ankara.
Practice:
General ophthalmology practice and ophthalmic surgery with special emphasis on the medical and surgical treatments of ocular misalignments, diseases of optic nerves, orbits and eyelids.
Publications in:
International journals: 33
National Journals: 60
SCOPUS: 160 citations
Turkish Citation Index: 18 citations
Selected Publications in International Journals:
1: Lai YH, Acaroglu G, Wang HZ, Hsu HT. Contractile peripapillary staphyloma mimicking morning-glory disc anomaly. Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2012 May;28(5):294-5. Epub 2012 Feb 29.
2: Cankaya AB, Teberik P, Acaroglu G. Alterations in anterior chamber depth in primary open-angle glaucoma patients during latanoprost therapy. Acta Ophthalmol. 2011 May;89(3):274-7.
3: Ozdamar Y, Acaroglu G, Kazanci B, Saka C, Kazanci B. Aneurysmal bone cyst of the ethmoid presenting with proptosis and epiphora. Orbit. 2010 Jun;29(3):149-51.
4: Ozdamar Y, Acaroglu G, Gokcek O. Localized Cystic Enlargement of the Distal Optic Nerve Sheath after Decompression Surgery. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging. 2010 Mar 9:1-3.
5: Ozdamar Y, Cankaya B, Ozalp S, Acaroglu G, Karakaya J, Ozkan SS. Is there a correlation between diabetes mellitus and central corneal thickness? J Glaucoma. 2010 Dec;19(9):613-6.
6: Acaroglu G, Eranil S, Ozdamar Y, Ural F, Teke MY. Idiopathic episcleral venous engorgement. Clin Exp Optom. 2009 Nov;92(6):507-10.
7: Akinci A, Acaroglu G, Sayli TR, Demir B. Cavernous sinus syndrome as the initial presentation of childhood non-hodgkin lymphoma. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2009 Jul-Aug;46(4):232-4.
8: Ozdamar Y, Acaroglu G, Ustun H, Astarci HM, Atilla P. Visual-field loss caused by excessive dermatochalasis due to solar elastosis. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2009 Oct;34(7):239-40.
9: Acaroglu G, Akinci A, Zilelioglu O. Retinopathy in patients with diabetic ophthalmoplegia. Ophthalmologica. 2008;222(4):225-8.
10: Cankaya AB, Elgin U, Batman A, Acaroglu G. Relationship between central corneal thickness and parameters of optic nerve head topography in healthy subjects. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2008 Jan-Feb;18(1):32-8.
11: Akinci A, Cakar N, Uncu N, Kara N, Acaroglu G. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Cornea. 2007 Sep;26(8):941-4.
12: Akinci A, Acaroglu G, Guven A, Degerliyurt A. Refractive errors in neurofibromatosis type 1 and type 2. Br J Ophthalmol. 2007 Jun;91(6):746-8.
13: Citirik M, Acaroglu G, Batman C, Yildiran L, Zilelioglu O. A possible link between the pseudoexfoliation syndrome and coronary artery disease. Eye (Lond). 2007 Jan;21(1):11-5. Epub 2006 Mar 24.
14: Yanik B, Conkbayir I, Acaroglu G, Hekimoglu B. Graves' ophthalmopathy: comparison of the Doppler sonography parameters with the clinical activity score. J Clin Ultrasound. 2005 Oct;33(8):375-80.
15: Koc F, Kavuncu S, Kansu T, Acaroglu G, Firat E. The sensitivity and specificity of 0.5% apraclonidine in the diagnosis of oculosympathetic paresis. Br J Ophthalmol. 2005 Nov;89(11):1442-4.
16: Gundogan NU, Durmazlar N, Gumus K, Ozdemir PG, Altintas AG, Durur I, Acaroglu G. Projected color slides as a method for mass screening test for color vision deficiency (a preliminary study). Int J Neurosci. 2005 Aug;115(8):1105-17. Review.
17: Citirik M, Acaroglu G, Batman C, Zilelioglu O. Congenital color blindness in young Turkish men. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2005 Apr;12(2):133-7.
18: Simsek T, Eryilmaz T, Acaroglu G. Efficacy of levodopa and carbidopa on visual function in patients with non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic
neuropathy. Int J Clin Pract. 2005 Mar;59(3):287-90.
19: Acaroglu G, Cetinkaya E, Ileri D, Ilhan B, Can C. Lower lid retraction: a valuable finding in juvenile Graves' orbitopathy. J Pediatr Ophthalmol
Strabismus. 2004 Mar-Apr;41(2):96-9.
20: Citirik M, Batman C, Acaroglu G, Can C, Zilelioglu O, Koc F. Analysis of changes in corneal shape and bulbus geometry after retinal detachment surgery. Int Ophthalmol. 2004 Jan;25(1):43-51.
21: Acaroglu G, Guven A, Ileri D, Zilelioglu O. Monocular temporal hemianopia in a young patient. Turk J Pediatr. 2004 Jan-Mar;46(1):98-100.
22: Berker N, Acaroglu G, Soykan E. Goldenhar's Syndrome (oculo-auriculo-vertebral dysplasia) with congenital facial nerve palsy. Yonsei
Med J. 2004 Feb 29;45(1):157-60.
23: Acaroglu G, Kansu T, Dogulu CF. Visual recovery patterns in children with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy. Int Ophthalmol. 2001;24(6):349-55.
24: Yanik B, Conkbayir I, Ozturk MH, Acaroglu G, Hekimoglu B. Partial steal phenomenon in the ophthalmic artery due to a direct carotid-cavernous sinus fistula: orbital color Doppler ultrasonographic findings. J Ultrasound Med. 2003 Oct;22(10):1107-10.
25: Acaroglu G, Simsek T, Ozalp S, Mutluay A. Subclinical optic neuropathy in Graves' orbitopathy. Jpn J Ophthalmol. 2003 Sep-Oct;47(5):459-62.
26: Kazim M, Trokel SL, Acaroglu G, Elliott A. Reversal of dysthyroid optic neuropathy following orbital fat decompression. Br J Ophthalmol. 2000 Jun;84(6):600-5.
27: Sildenafil Associated Pupil-Sparing Third Nerve Palsy. Golge Acaroglu, Arsen Akinci, Orhan Zilelioĝlu. Neuro-Ophthalmology 2006; 30 (5): 117-119.
28: Comparative study of brain magnetic resonance imagings in normal tension glaucoma, primary open-angle glaucoma, and normal subjects. Gölge Acaroglu, T Tali, A Batman, B Sinik, S Özkan. Neuro-Ophthalmology 2001; 26(2):103-107.
29: Pseudopapilledema and headache: pseudo-pseudotumor cerebri? Gölge Acaroglu, Yasemin Özdamar, Gamze Men, Seyhan S. Özkan
Neuro-Ophthalmology 2004; 28(1):13-21.
30: Clinical Heterogeneity of Hereditary Optic Atrophy in a Turkish Family Golge Acaroglu, Yasemin Alanay, Pascal Reynier, Patrizia Amati-Bonneau, Gamze Men Neuro-Ophthalmology 2005; 29(1): 9-15.
31: Regression of a Peripapillary Neovascular Membrane Following Lumbar Peritoneal Shunting in a Case of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. Ozlem Aslan, Golge Acaroglu, Yasemin Ozdamar. Neuro-Ophthalmology 2009; 33(4):195-198.
32: Comparison of Optic Disc Topography Between Migrainous and Normal Subjects. Ufuk Elgin, Bülent Cankaya, Aygen Batman, Golge Acaroglu, Gurdal Orhan Neuro-Ophthalmology 2007; 31(3): 59-62.
33: Papillitis as the Initial Presentation of Behçet’s Disease. Nilufer Berker, Ufuk Elgin, Yasemin Ozdamar, Golge Acaroglu, Emel Soykan, Seyhan S. Ozkan Neuro-Ophthalmology 2007; 31(3):63-67.
34: Citirik, M., Acaroglu, G., Mutluay, A.H., Zilelioglu, O. Lead poisoning: Report of a case.(2004) Annals of Ophthalmology, 36 (1): 32-36.
35: Aydin, P., Acaroglu, G., Cuhadaroglu, H., Zilelioglu, O. Comparison of translucent versus opaque occluders in automated static perimetry. (1997) Neuro-Ophthalmology, 17 (4): 185-188.
Selected Publications in Turkish Journals:
1. Akomodasyon Kaybıyla Seyreden Konjenital Midriyazis. Congenital Mydriasis Associated with Absence of Accommodation: Case Report. Ç CAN, G ACAROĞLU, S POLAT, B İLHAN et al. Turkiye Klinikleri J Med Sci 2012;32(5):1388-91.
2. Tiroid Orbitopatiye İkincil Glokomun Görülme Sıklığı ve Risk Faktörleri. Incidence and Risk Factors of Secondary Glaucoma in Patients with Thyroid-Associated Orbitopathy. T ŞİMŞEK, G ACAROĞLU, M ÇITIRIK, U ELGİN et al. Turk J Ophthalmol 2009;39(5):387-92.
3. Tek Taraflı Optik Disk Ödeminde Klinik ve Etiyoloji. Clinical and Etiological Evaluation of Unilateral Discedema. Y ÖZDAMAR, G ACAROĞLU, U GÜRLEVİK, S. ÖZKAN. J Neurol Sci Turk 2009;26(4):396-403.
4. OPTİK NEVRİT. OPTIC NEURITIS (REVIEW). GÖLGE ACAROĞLU Türkiye Klinikleri Cerrahi Tıp Bilimleri - 2006 2(14):20-24.
5. A NEW METHOD FOR MASS SCREENING FOR COLOR BLINDNESS USING PROJECTED COLOR SLIDES. N GÜNDOĞAN, N DURMAZLAR, K GÜMÜŞ, P ÖZDEMİR, A ALTINTAŞ, G ACAROĞLU. Yeni Tıp Dergisi - 2003 20(1):17-20.
6. SUPRANÜKLEER GÖZ HAREKET BOZUKLUKLARI. SUPRANUCLEAR DISORDERS OF GAZE (REVIEW). GÖLGE ACAROĞLU. MN-Oftalmoloji Dergisi - 1996 3(1):15-18.
7. ACAROĞLU G, MEN G, İLERİ D, BERKER N, ZİLELİOĞLU O İDİOPATİK İNTRAKRANİAL HİPERTANSİYON: TANI SIRASINDA SEMPTOM VE BULGULAR. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION.MN-Oftalmoloji 2004;11(1):62-66.
8. ACAROĞLU G, BERKER N, ÖZDAMAR Y, İLHAN B, ZİLELİOĞLU O. KORTİKAL KÖRLÜK: ETYOLOJİ VE NÖROOFTALMOLOJİK BULGULAR. CORTICAL BLINDNESS. MN-Oftalmoloji 2005;12(2):138-142.
9. ACAROĞLU G, BERKER N, MEN G, ZİLELİOĞLU O. İDİYOPATİK İNTRAKRANİAL HİPERTANSİYONDA OPTİK SİNİR KILIFI DEKOMPRESYONU. OPTIC NERVE SHEATH DECOMPRESSION IN IIHT. MN-Oftalmoloji 2003;10(3):289-294.
10. ACAROĞLU G, MEN G, MEN S, BERKER N, ÖZKAN SS. İDİOPATİK İNTRAKRANİAL HİPERTANSİYONDA MANYETİK REZONANS GÖRÜNTÜLEME BULGULARI. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN IIHT. MN-Oftalmoloji 2003;10(4):375-380.
11. ACAROĞLU G, ÇETİNKAYA E, İLHAN B, CAN Ç, İLERİ D, ZİLELİOĞLU O. ÇOCUKLUK ÇAĞI GRAVES HASTALIĞINDA ORBİTOPATİ. CHILDHOOD GRAVES ORBITOPATHY MN-Oftalmoloji 2004;11(1):67-71.
12. ACAROĞLU G, GÜVEN A, KÖSE G, MEN G. ÇOCUKLUK ÇAĞI EPİLEPSİSİNDE VİGABATRİN VE GÖRME ALANI. CHILDHOOD EPILEPSY AND VIGABATRIN. CHANGES IN VISUAL FIELDS. MN-Oftalmoloji 2004;11(3):243-247.
13. ACAROĞLU G, ATİLLA P, MÜFTÜOĞLU S, GÖKA Ş et al. TİROİD ORBİTOPATİYE BAĞLI ÜST GÖZ KAPAĞI RETRAKSİYONUNDA M. LEVATOR PALPEBRA SUPERİORİS'İN HİSTOPATOLOJİSİ. HISTOPATHOLOGY OF M. LEVATOR SUPERIORIS IN THYROID EYE DISEASE..Türkiye Klinikleri Oftalmoloji 2004;13(3):124-128.
14. ACAROĞLU G, CAN Ç, İLHAN B. İNVOLÜSYONEL ENTROPİON VE EKTROPİON CERRAHİSİNDE TARSO-PERİOSTEAL FİKSASYON. TARSOPERIOSTEAL SUTURE FIXATION IN EYELID MALFORMATIONS. Türkiye Klinikleri Oftalmoloji 2002;11(3):159-162.
15. ACAROĞLU G, GÖKA Ş, ZİLELİOĞLU O, FIRAT E. TİROİD ORBİTOPATİYE BAĞLI ÜST GÖZ KAPAĞI RETRAKSİYONUNDA LEVATOR APONÖROZU VE MÜLLER KASI GERİLETMESİ. EYELID RETRACTION IN THYROID EYE DISEASE AND CORRECTIVE SURGERY. Türkiye Klinikleri Oftalmoloji 2004;13(2):82-87.
16. ÖZDAMAR, Y., ACAROGLU, G., GÜRLEVIK, U., ÖZKAN, S.S. CLINICAL AND ETIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF UNILATERAL DISCEDEMA [TEK TARAFLI OPTIK DISK ÖDEMINDE KLINIK VE ETIYOLOJI] (2009) Journal of Neurological Sciences, 26 (4): 396-403.
