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Sezen Karakus, MD, Ophthalmology, Lutherville, MD

Sezen Karakus MD (She/Her)

Ophthalmology•Lutherville, MD

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

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  • 10753 Falls RoadPavilion II STE 455Lutherville, MD 21093

  • Phone+1 410-583-2800

  • Fax+1 410-583-2842

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Summary

  • Dr. Sezen Karakus, based in Lutherville, MD, specializes in ophthalmology with subspecialties in cataract related issues, cornea and external diseases, and refractive surgery. She completed her fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery at Johns Hopkins University and has been serving as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology there since 2019. Her research and clinical experience focus on conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome, blepharitis, cataracts, dry eye, and laser refractive surgery. She has published several papers in notable journals, including Ocular Immunology and Inflammation and Ophthalmology. Dr. Karakus also led a clinical trial on the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in conjunctival swab samples as a Principal Investigator and received a Research Grant Award from the ASCRS Foundation in 2015.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2016 - 2018
  • The Johns Hopkins Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute
    The Johns Hopkins Hopkins Wilmer Eye InstituteResearch Fellowship, Cornea and Anterior Segment, 2014 - 2016
  • Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital
    Beyoglu Eye Training and Research HospitalResidency, 2007 - 2011
  • Other
    OtherClass of 2006, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2018 - 2026

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Research Award National Society of Rosacea, 2021
  • Research Grant Award, “Early diagnosis of Sjögren’s syndrome among dry eye patients” ASCRS Foundation, 2015

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Dry Eye Syndrome Slows Reading Rate, Study Suggests
    Dry Eye Syndrome Slows Reading Rate, Study SuggestsNovember 15th, 2018
  • Pink Eye
    Pink EyeMarch 1st, 2021
  • COVID & the Eye
    COVID & the EyeMarch 1st, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Development of standardized resources for characterization of the resident ocular surface microbiome.JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2023–2026

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Turkish

External Links

  • ResearchGatehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sezen_Karakus
  • Academiahttps://johnshopkins.academia.edu/SezenKarakus
  • LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sezen-karakus-md-b5361684/

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