Overview
We study the role of the immune system in the outflow tract of the eye, intraocular pressure regulation, and glaucoma.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
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2022 - Present
Ophthalmology, Glaucoma,
Ophthalmology
Recent Publications
Suspicious eyes - Elvis's glaucoma battle.
Journal Article J Med Biogr · May 2025 Elvis Presley (1935-1977) is an iconic figure in modern pop culture. Although many of his medical conditions have been the subject of extensive speculation, less is known about his ophthalmological problems, including steroid-induced glaucoma caused by a l ... Full text Link to item CiteLow-Dose Valacyclovir in Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: The Zoster Eye Disease Randomized Clinical Trial.
Journal Article JAMA Ophthalmol · April 1, 2025 IMPORTANCE: High-quality evidence regarding suppressive valacyclovir treatment in herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) is necessary to guide care. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether suppressive valacyclovir compared with placebo delays the occurrence of new or wo ... Full text Link to item CiteLow-Dose Valacyclovir for Postherpetic Neuralgia in the Zoster Eye Disease Study: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Journal Article JAMA Ophthalmol · April 1, 2025 IMPORTANCE: Evidence regarding suppressive valacyclovir treatment on postherpetic neuralgia is necessary to guide care. OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that suppressive treatment with 1000 mg/d of oral valacyclovir for 12 months reduces the prevalence, s ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Tissue Resident Macrophages in Outflow Homeostasis and Glaucoma
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Research To Prevent Blindness, Inc. · 2024 - 2028Measurement of Episcleral Venous Pressure in Mice
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by American Glaucoma Society · 2024 - 2026Macrophages in the Conventional Outflow Tract
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Chandler-Grant Glaucoma Society · 2024 - 2026View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School of Medicine ·
2014
MD./PhD.