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Robert Earl Wiggins

Medical Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Box 3802 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
Wadsworth Bldg, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Medical Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology · 2025 - Present Ophthalmology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Temporary Lumbar Drain as Treatment for Pediatric Fulminant Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension.

Journal Article J Neuroophthalmol · June 2017 Fulminant idiopathic intracranial hypertension (FIIH) is a subtype of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) characterized by rapid, severe, progressive vision loss. Surgical intervention is often performed either as a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt p ... Full text Link to item Cite

12(S)-hydroxy-5,8,10,14-eicosatetraenoic acid is a more potent neutrophil chemoattractant than the 12(R) epimer in the rat cornea.

Journal Article Prostaglandins · August 1990 12(R)-hydroxy-5,8,10,14-eicosatetraenoic acid [12(R)-HETE] is reported to be more potent than its epimer 12(S)-HETE as a chemoattractant for human neutrophils in vitro and following topical application to the skin. To assess the in vivo neutrophil chemoatt ... Full text Link to item Cite

Results of penetrating keratoplasty by residents.

Journal Article Arch Ophthalmol · June 1990 There is little information regarding the results of penetrating keratoplasty for the novice transplant surgeon. We reviewed 63 consecutive cases of penetrating keratoplasty performed by senior residents at our institution. Of 59 cases with a 1-year follow ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of North Carolina, Charlotte · 1984 M.D.