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Michael Quist

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology, Glaucoma
2351 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705

Selected Publications


The Duke Baerveldt 350 Versus Ahmed ClearPath 350 Study (DBACS): A Randomized Control Trial In Adults With Medically Refractory Glaucoma.

Journal Article Clin Ophthalmol · 2025 PURPOSE: To compare the efficacy and safety profile of two non-valved glaucoma drainage devices (GDDs). PATIENTS & METHODS: In this randomized control trial, patients with medically refractory glaucoma needing surgical intervention were randomized for plac ... Full text Link to item Cite

Intrasession Repeatability of OCT Angiography Parameters in Neurodegenerative Disease.

Journal Article Ophthalmol Sci · June 2023 PURPOSE: To assess the intrasession repeatability of macular OCT angiography (OCTA) parameters in Alzheimer's disease (AD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Parkinson's disease (PD), and normal cognition (NC). DESIGN: Cross sectional study. SUBJECTS: Patie ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Effect of Nylon Wick Technique on Early Intraocular Pressure Control in Nonvalved Aqueous Shunt Surgery.

Journal Article J Glaucoma · January 1, 2021 PRECIS: The use of nylon wicks with fenestrations in nonvalved aqueous shunt surgery significantly reduces intraocular pressure (IOP) and glaucoma medication usage in the immediate postoperative period compared with the use of fenestrations alone. PURPOSE: ... Full text Link to item Cite

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis-associated ischemic optic neuropathy in a previously healthy 50-year-old female.

Journal Article Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep · December 2020 PURPOSE: To describe a case of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy as a presenting sign of granulomatosis with polyangiitis. OBSERVATIONS: A previously healthy 50-year-old female developed right eye, then left eye, redness and pruritis and was diagnosed wit ... Full text Link to item Cite

Scheduled Postoperative Ripcord Removal in Baerveldt 350 Implants: A Prospective, Randomized Trial.

Journal Article J Glaucoma · February 2019 PURPOSE: Many surgeons remove the ripcord in the Baerveldt glaucoma drainage device to better control tube opening and intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering postoperatively. However, complications following Baerveldt implant surgery with or without ripcord r ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Short-term Effect of Subtenon Sponge Application Versus Subtenon Irrigation of Mitomycin-C on the Outcomes of Trabeculectomy With Ex-PRESS Glaucoma Filtration Device: A Randomized Trial.

Journal Article J Glaucoma · February 2018 PURPOSE: Traditionally, during trabeculectomy, Mitomycin-C (MMC) is applied to the tissues using surgical sponges. However, alternate modes of application exist. This study assessed the success rates, complication rates, final intraocular pressure (IOP), a ... Full text Link to item Cite