Research

1. Warrak EL , Ayash JG, Wahab CH, Sammouh FK, “Intravitreal mofifloxacin in treatment of post cataract endophthalmitis: A case report”. JCRS Online Case Reports – June 2020 (ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION)


2. Warrak EL, Serhan HA, Ayash JG, Wahab CH, Daoud RA, Baban TA, Sammouh FK, “Long-term follow up of intracorneal ring segment implantation in 932 keratoconus eyes”. Journal Francais d’Ophtalmologie. March 2020 (ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION)


3. Elias L. Warrak MD, Tania A. Baban,MD, Fady K. Sammouh, MD,
   John E. Warrak BSc, Roy C. Daoud MD, “Allogenic corneal tissue
   transplantation in substitution for extruded intracorneal rings :A case
   series” Journal Francais D’ophthalmologie. 42(10):1090-1093, Dec 2019


4. Elias L. Warrak MD, Tania A. Baban, MD, Fady K. Sammouh, MD, “   Defective toric intraocular lenses with no subsequent effects on visual outcome” , Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 6(4):55-56, October 2018


5. Elias L. Warrak MD, Tania A. Baban, MD, Fady K. Sammouh, MD, Haytham M. El Ballouz, MD, “A comparison of automated refraction using PlusoptiX S04 photoscreener, Nidek AR-20 handheld autorefractorand Nidek ARK-510A autoref-keratometer” JOJ Ophthal . 2(4):555594, Apr 2017


6. Elias L. Warrak MD, Sammouh FK, Baban TA, Dandan WN, “Effect of femtosecond and excimer lasers on implanted Kamra corneal inlay in animal models”Journal Francais D’ophthalmologie. 40(5):403-407, 2017


7. Warrak EL , Sammouh FK, Baban TA, “ A Patient with Keratoconus, Nanophthalmos, Lipodermoids, and Pigmentary Retinopathy” Ophthalmic Genet . 15:1-5, Jan 2016


8. Elias L. Warrak MD, Tania A. Baban, MD, Haytham M. ElBallouz, MD, Fady K. Sammouh, MD, “Ocular response analyzer (ORA) derived parameters compared to Sirius corneal topography in analyzing corneal pathology” Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology . 2(3): 169-173, Jul – Sep, 2016


9. Elias L. Warrak MD, Tania A. Baban, MD, Haytham M. ElBallouz, MD, Fady K. Sammouh, MD, “Asymptomatic delayed haptic migration through the peripheral iridectomy of Phakic6H IOL: A case series” Can J Ophthalmol. 51(2):83-6, Apr 2016


10. Elias L. Warrak MD, Tania A. Baban, MD, Haytham M. ElBallouz, MD, Fady K. Sammouh, MD, “ Massive Extraorbital Extension in a Recurring Untreated Retinoblastoma: A Rare Case from Lebanon” J Ocular Biol . 3(2): 2”, 2015


11. Elias L. Warrak MD, Tania A. Baban, MD, Haytham M. ElBallouz, MD, Fady K. Sammouh, MD, “Complete visual rehabilitation in a patient with no light perception after surgical management of a penetrating open globe injury” (case report) Ophthalmol ; 6:204-209 (DOI: 10.1159/000434636), 2015


12. Elias L. Warrak , MD , FASCRS , Fady K. Sammouh, MD, Tania A. Baban, MD, “Corneal inlay implantation to treat extensive glare and photophobia in a young patient with traumatic mydriasis”Journal of cataract and refractive surgery, JCRS. Volume 3, Issue 1, P 19–2, Jan 2015


13. E Warrak MD , FASCRS. H.M. EL Ballouz, T.A.Baban, “Reversibiliy of topographic changes and visual symptoms induced by epithelial ingrowth post-LASIK” (case report)Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie, Vol.37(10): e149 - e151,  doi: 10.1016/j.jfo.2014.04.017, Dec 2014


14. Chelala E, Rami HE, Dirani A, Warrak E, “Photorefractive Keratectomy in patients with mild to moderate stable keratoconus: a five year prospective follow-up study”Clinical Ophthalmology. 2013:7, 1923-1928, Sep 2013


15. Z.Khoueir, A.Saad, E.Chelala, E.Warrak, “Traumatic flap dislocation 10 years after Lasik” (case report and literature review)Journal Francais D’ophthalmologie. jfo.03.004. 2012


16. E.Warrak, P.Khoury, “Subperiosteal Abscess Secondary of Acute Dacryocystitis” Presented in the Middle East Medical Assembly (MEMA Beirut /May, 1994) Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. 31.2 1-2 2, 1996


17. E.Warrak, J.Goosey, “ Three years Follow-up study of Lamellar and PenetratingKeratoplasties in patients with keratoconus”Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) - April, 1995Ophthalmology Times. Issue 1, May 1995


18. E.Warrak, E.Khawam, “Upshoots and Downshoots in Duane’sSyndrome”Journal of Binocular Vision. 1, 125-132, 1995


19. E. Warrak, S.Shawaf, “Crystalline Retinopathy” (Case Report) Middle East Journal of Ophthalmology. 2,122-126, 1994

1. “Complete visual rehabilitation in a patient with complicated CMV retinitis and macular involvement” Under review - European Journal of Ophthalmology - May 2020
 

2. “Intraocular lens opacifications post Bevacizumab intravitreal injections in pseudophakic patients – A case series” Under review – Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - June 2020

1. Anterior capsulorrhexis tissue implantation in Pterygium surgery
 

2. Ambient temperature effect on the prevalence of Retinal detachment – Assessment of the effect of temperature variation on the intrinsic vitreoretinal traction


3. Corneal haze post corneal collagen cross linking


4. Corneal biomechanics in patients with microphthalmus


5. Outcomes of cataract surhery in patients with intracorneal ring segments

• - Open Ophthalmology Journal (2018-)
  
• - World Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research (2018-)
  
• - World Journal of Ophthalmology and Clinical Research (2018-)
  
• - The Scientific Pages of Ophthalmic Surgery (2017-)
  
• - Ophthalmic Research Journal (reviewer and editorial board) (2017-)
  
• - Journal of Refractive Surgery (2016-)
  
• - Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (2015-)
  
• - Lebanese Medical journal (2010-)
  

1. “ Intracorneal Ring Segments in Children with Keratoconus: Long Term Efficacy, Safety and Stability” Accepted for presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting, Chicago. Oct 2018
 

2. “ Long-term outcomes of intracorneal ring segment implantation in 932 keratoconus eyes”Accepted for presentation at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Vienna. Sep 2018
 

3. “Eye healthcare for the displaced population”World Health Organization, Cairo. Dec 2017
 

4. “Complications of cross linking” Presented at the XIII International Congress of the Middle East Africa Council of Ophthalmology (MEACO) in Manama, Bahrain. May 2016
 

5. “Effects of Femtosecond and Excimer Lasers on implanted Kamra corneal inlay” Accepted as an E-Poster at the 20 th European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Winter Meeting in Athens, Greece. Feb 2016
 

6. “Asymptomatic haptic migration of angle-supported phakic anterior chamber intraocular lens through the peripheral iridectomy” Presented as a free paper at the XXXIII congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Meeting in Barcelona. Sep 2015
 

7. “A single patient with multiple ophthalmic findings: High hyperopia, Keratoconus, Nanophthalmos, Lipodermoids and Retinal Spicules: A Case Report” Presented at the 19 th ESCRS winter meeting - Istanbul, Turkey. Feb 2015
 

8. “A comparison of manifest and cycloplegic refractions using PlusoptiX S04 PHOTOSCREENER, Nidek AR-20 handheld autorefractor and Nidek ARK-510A autoref-keratometer” 5 th EuCornea Annual Congress -London, UK. Sept 2014
 

9. “Ocular Response Analyser (ORA) derived parameters compared to Sirius corneal topography in distinguishing normal from keratoconic eyes” Presented at the 13 th SICSSO Congress – Paestum, Italy. Jun 2014
 

10. “Intracorneal rings for keratoconus: 2 years F/U of 114 patients” Presented at European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery London. Sep 2006


11. “Refractive Lens Exchange in Hyperopic Patients” Presented at the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Paris. Sep 2004
 

12. E.Warrak , J.Goosey “Visual Rehabilitation after Lamellar Keratoplasty with and without Diathermy for keratoconus patients”Ophthalmology Times issue 1. May, 1995.Presented at ESCRS – PARIS – Sep 2004
 

13. “Clear Lens Extraction in High Myopia” Presented at the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS). July 2000
 

14. “One year results of myopic and astigmatic correction using a scanning slit Excimer (Nidek – EC5000)” Presented at The World Refractive Surgery Symposium - Orlando. July 1998
 

15. “Effect of Glaucoma Medical Therapy on Success of Filtration
    Surgery”Presented at the Pan Arab Council of Ophthalmology (PACO) Apr 1993


16. “Intraoperative 5FU in Glaucoma Filtering Surgery” Presented at the Pan Arab Council of Ophthalmology (PACO) April 1993

1. “Complete Visual Rehabilitation in a patient with No Light Perception after surgical management of a penetrating open globe injury” Presented at the 23 rd Annual Meeting of the Lebanese Ophthalmological Society. Beirut, Lebanon. May 2015
 

2. “Corneal Inlay Implantation to treat extensive glare and photophobia in a young patient with traumatic mydriasis” Presented at the 23 rd Annual meeting of the Lebanese Ophthalmological Society. Beirut, Lebanon. May 2015
 

3. “Reversibility of topographic changes and visual symptoms induced by epithelial ingrowth post LASIK: A case report” 22 nd Annual Meeting of the Lebanese Ophthalmological Society . Beirut, Lebanon. May 2014
 

4. “ Unusual Extraorbital Extension of Recurrent Retinoblastoma” Presented in the Middle East Medical Assembly (MEMA), Beirut - May 1994

1. Innovation: “Corneal tissue inserts in Keratoconus patients” submitted to the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. July 2018
 

2. Innovation: “KAMRA inlay inserts to treat glare and photophobia” Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. Jan 2015
 

3. New technique : ‘ 2.5mm. capsulotome for anterior capsulorrhexis.” Made by: Storz Serial No. Warrak Capsulotome Sp7-52837
 

4. New technique : “ Ab-externo thermal sclerostomy ” Presented at the American academy of Ophthalmology.2008

1. Lamellar Corneal Transplants
2. Laser interaction with corneal tissue
3. Multifocal intraocular implants
4. Refractive intraocular surgery (myopic and hyperopic IOL)
5. Lamellar Refractive Surgery (LASIK; Intracorneal implants )
6. Phakic intraocular lens implantation
7. Intracorneal rings in patients with Keratoconus

Teaching

• - Penetrating keratoplasty
• - Lamellar keratoplasty (Inlay - Epikeratophakia)
• - Corneoscleral transplants
• - Keratoprotheses

• - Radial and astigmatic keratotomy
• - Photorefractive keratoplasty (PRK-PTK)
• - LASIK & FEMTOLASIK
• - KAMRA inlay surgery

• - Anterior Segment Reconstruction
• - Corneal Transplant
• - Cataract Extraction
• - Artificial Iris implants
• - Femtophaco cataract surgery

• - Mireille Jabroun, M.D., Clinical Fellow in Pediatric Ophthalmology, University of Johns Hopkins
• - Haitham Ballouz, M.D., Director of Optometry School, Chouf, Lebanon
• - Youssef Bustros, M.D., Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology, University of Paris, France
• - Riad Bijjani, M.D., Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Hotel Dieu University Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
• - Omar Fakhoury, M.D., Assistant Professor In Pediatric Ophthalmology, St George University Hospital, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon

1. PERFORMED WORKSHOPS AND ADVANCED TRAINING
   
   • - Middle East African Regional Meeting on Advanced Cataract Surgery Advanced Eye Care Hospital, 2017
   • - Resident Training Course In Cataract Surgery: Basics and Complications, Advanced Eye Care Hospital, 2016
   • - Correction of Presbyopia - Workshop on KAMRA inlay inserts Advanced Eye Care Hospital, 2015
   • - Lebanon National Eye Health Plan for Prevention of Blindness in Collaboration with WHO and IAPB, 2014


2. COMMITTEE WORK FOR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
   
   • - Program Director for the National Eye Health Plan Strategies (2014-2019), Ministry of Public Health, Lebanon
   • - National Coordinator for Prevention of Blindness Program under the Ministry of Public Health and in Collaboration with the WHO and International Association for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), 2011-
   • - Focal Point for World Health Organization 2020 Vision Program for Lebanon, (2010-)
   • - Board Member of The National Organization for Organ and Tissue Transplantation (NOODT), (2008- ), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Lebanese Order of Physicians
   • - Board Member of The Lebanese Society of Ophthalmology (2008-2012)


3. UNIVERSITY AND FACULTY COMMITTEES
   
   • - Permanent Medical Bureau, St George University Hospital, University of Balamand (2012-)
   • - Committee for Tissue and Organ Transplant, St George University Hospital, University of Balamand (2011-)
   • - Credentials Committee, St George University Hospital, University of Balamand (2011-)
   • - Member of Faculty Council, St George University Hospital, University of Balamand (2011-)
   • - Member of the Medical Student Teaching Committee, St George University Hospital, University of Balamand (2011-)

Academic & Administrative Appointments:

• - President of the University of Balamand - ( 2018-)


• - Collaborating Regional Chair – Ophthalmology –
  Eastern Mediterranean Region – University of Maryland -USA
  (2015-2016)


• - Director of Eye Health Plan of the Ministry of Health and International Association for Prevention of Blindness IAPB (2013)
 

• - Scientific Reviewer for the Journal of Refractive Surgery (2013-)
 

• - President of the Lebanese Society of Ophthalmology (2011-2013)
 

• - Executive Board Member of the Middle East AfricanCouncil of Ophthalmology (2011-2013)
 

• - Founder and Medical Director of the Advanced Eye Care Hospital – Lebanon (2011-) – JCI accredited 2015
 

• - Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology Chairman of the department of ophthalmology – St George University Hospital – Balamand University (2011-)
 

• - National Coordinator for Prevention of Blindness Program in Collaboration with WHO and IAPB (2011-)
 

• - Founding Faculty at the Lebanese American University (2008-2010 )
 

• - President of the Middle East African Eye Bank Organization (2009-)
 

• - Arab Board of Ophthalmology exam committee representing Lebanon (2006-2010)
 

• - President and Founder of the Lebanese Arab Eye Bank Association (2006-)
 

• - Founder and Board member of the National Organization for Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplant (NOOTDT) (2006)
 

• - World Health Organization (WHO) Focal Point for the Vision 2020 project (2003-)
 

• - President of the National Committee for Prevention of Blindness (2001-)
 

• - Founder & Medical Director of the National Eye Bank of the Ministry of Health (1999-)
 

• - Ophthalmology Consultant of the Lebanese Ministry of Health (1998-)
 

• - Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery Division at the Eye & Ear Hospital International - Beirut - Lebanon (1997-2010).
 

• - World Council of Refractive Surgery – representing Lebanon (1997)

Professional Awards And Special Recognition

Memberships In Professional Societies

1. Member of the Word Council of Refractive Surgery. Representing Lebanon (2001)


2. Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) Representing Lebanon (1998)


3. Member of the Middle East Society of Refractive Surgery. Representing Lebanon (1997)


4. Member of the New York Academy of Science (1997)


5. Member of the American Medical Association –AMA- (1994)


6. Member of the Harris County Medical Society (1994)


7. Fellow of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ASCRS, 1994)


8. Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (1994)