Projects
Ongoing Research
- Non-Invasive detection of unique molecular signatures in laser induced retinal injuries
- Identification of the virulence factors involved in the attachment of pseudomonas aeruginosa to contact lenses
- Molecular characterization of CYP1B1, the causative gene in primary congenital glaucoma
- Controlled delivery system of the ALK-5 inhibitor SB-505124 for suppression of ocular scarring after glaucoma filtration surgery
- Expression of circadian clock proteins and clock controlled genes in the ciliary body
Resident Research
- Surface tension on the ocular surface
- Aging and Changes in ocular surface tension
- Lymphatic vessels in leaking blebs following trabeculectomy
- miRNA in aqueous humor
- Differential gene expression in conjunctival chalasis
Recently Completed Research
- Biomarker Detection Following Laser-Induced Retinal and Other Tissue Injury in Primates
- Biomarkers in Retinal Laser Injury in rabbits
- Suppression of Ocular Scarring by RNA Interference
- A Genetic Approach to the Role of CYP1B1 in PCG
- SENSIMMER Virtual Phaco Trainer for Cataract Surgery sponsored by NIH/ NEI
- Increasing Geriatrics Expertise in Surgical and Related Medical Specialties,
- Role of the Interphotoreceptor Retinoid Binding Protein (IRBP) in Primary Congenital Glaucoma
- Conjunctival Histologic Analysis in Patients with Ocular Hypertension or Open-Angle Glaucoma on Chronic IOP-Lowering Medications
Completed Clinical Trials
- Peri-ocular pigmentation following topical prostaglandins (Pfizer)
- Anecortave acetate for the treatment of steroid induced glaucoma and open angle glaucoma
- Retrospective studies on Macular degeneration (Genentech)
- Glaucoma management after DSAEK
- A Dose Volume Study of Anecortave Acetate in patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular hypertension