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
Burning eyes - a medical explanation for Elvis's iconic sunglasses.
Journal Article Clin Exp Optom · January 2025 Full text Link to item CiteSuspicious eyes - Elvis's glaucoma battle.
Journal Article J Med Biogr · August 16, 2024 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 CiteGlaucoma Tube Outcomes with and without Anti-VEGF in Patients with Age-related Macular Degeneration.
Journal Article Ophthalmol Glaucoma · 2024 PURPOSE: To compare glaucoma tube outcomes of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) eyes receiving anti-VEGF injections versus dry AMD eyes and no anti-VEGF. DESIGN: Retrospective clinical cohort study. PARTICIPANTS: Patients with wet AMD and a histor ... 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 - 2028Paradigms of maintaining anterior segment homeostasis
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Thomas Jefferson University · 2023 - 2026Role of Tissue Resident Macrophages in the Conventional Outflow Function
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2021 - 2025View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School of Medicine ·
2014
MD./PhD.