Overview
Clinical investigations on complicated retinal detachment, macular hole surgery, and diabetic retinopathy.
Investigation into new concepts involving pharmacological vitreolysis. Currently principle investigator of Durham Division of a clinical trial looking at microplasmin as an adjunct to vitreous surgery in the management of vitreomacular traction syndromes including macular holes.
Investigation into new concepts involving pharmacological vitreolysis. Currently principle investigator of Durham Division of a clinical trial looking at microplasmin as an adjunct to vitreous surgery in the management of vitreomacular traction syndromes including macular holes.
Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations
Robert Machemer Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology
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2011 - Present
Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery,
Ophthalmology
Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology
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2011 - Present
Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery,
Ophthalmology
Recent Scholarly Works
Comparison of Visual Outcomes in Coats' Disease: A 20-Year Experience.
Journal article Ophthalmology · September 2017 PURPOSE: To report differences in visual acuities among patients with Coats' disease who sought treatment at a tertiary care university-based practice. DESIGN: Single-center retrospective cohort study. PARTICIPANTS: Patients with Coats' disease diagnosed c ... Full text Link to item CiteMaculopathy Resolution after Surgery for an Optic Disc Pit reply
Journal article OPHTHALMOLOGY · April 1, 2013 Link to item CiteDislocation of the donor graft to the posterior segment in descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty.
Journal article Am J Ophthalmol · April 2012 PURPOSE: To report a series of dislocations of the donor graft into the posterior segment associated with Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) and to identify possible risk factors for dislocation and clinical outcomes. DESIGN: Retrospective ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Diabetic Retinopathy Vitrectomy Study (Drvs)
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1980 - 1987View All Grants
Education
Columbia University ·
1974
M.D.