Ninani Kombo, MD
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Research Summary
I have various research interests. They are primarily in the area of clinical research. I am investigating treatment outcomes and genetic associations of ocular inflammatory conditions (uveitis). In addition, I work on medical education research in the field of ophthalmology.
Extensive Research Description
Clinical Research
I am investigating the outcomes in patients with retinal vasculitis, Acute retinal necrosis, and ocular cicatricial pemphigoid.
Genetics
I am looking at uncovering possible genetic markers in conditions such as primary retinal vasculitis.
Medical Education
I am currently working on curriculum design for medical student ophthalmology education. I am exploring the use of video lectures, mini-lectures, and near-peer teaching to improve long-term learning in ophthalmology.
Coauthors
Research Interests
Education; Genetics; Treatment Outcome
Selected Publications
- Female Authorship and Ophthalmology Journal Editorial Board Membership Trends Over the Last Decade, 2012-2021Rivera P, Atayde A, Wang L, Kombo N. Female Authorship and Ophthalmology Journal Editorial Board Membership Trends Over the Last Decade, 2012-2021. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 2023, 255: 107-114. PMID: 37463630, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2023.07.002.
- UveitisHeng J, Kombo N. Uveitis. 2023, 105-112. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-27327-8_7.
- Top 5 Tips for Preparing Ophthalmology Residency and Fellowship ApplicantsMarks V, Steren B, Linderman W, Teng C, Chow J, Kombo N. Top 5 Tips for Preparing Ophthalmology Residency and Fellowship Applicants. Journal Of Academic Ophthalmology 2023, 15: e8-e10. DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758564.
- The Association Between Mental Health Disorders and Non-Infectious Scleritis: A Prevalence Study and Review of the Literature.Abdel-Aty A, Kombo N. The Association Between Mental Health Disorders and Non-Infectious Scleritis: A Prevalence Study and Review of the Literature. European Journal Of Ophthalmology 2022, 32: 1850-1856. PMID: 34913750, DOI: 10.1177/11206721211067652.
- Uveitis associated with tattoo granulomasAbdel-Aty A, Apostolopoulos N, Kombo N. Uveitis associated with tattoo granulomas. BMJ Case Reports 2022, 15: e244196. PMID: 35131770, PMCID: PMC8823039, DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-244196.
- Management of noninfectious scleritisAbdel-Aty A, Gupta A, Del Priore L, Kombo N. Management of noninfectious scleritis. Therapeutic Advances In Ophthalmology 2022, 14: 25158414211070879. PMID: 35083421, PMCID: PMC8785299, DOI: 10.1177/25158414211070879.
- Necrotic Uveal Melanoma Mimics Orbital Cellulitis: A ReviewAbdel-Aty A, Linderman WL, Kombo N, Sinard J, Pointdujour-Lim R. Necrotic Uveal Melanoma Mimics Orbital Cellulitis: A Review. Ocular Oncology And Pathology 2021, 8: 1-8. PMID: 35356597, PMCID: PMC8914239, DOI: 10.1159/000515558.
- Factors affecting the resolution of acute non-infectious anterior scleritisAbdel-Aty A, Kombo N. Factors affecting the resolution of acute non-infectious anterior scleritis. British Journal Of Ophthalmology 2021, 106: 1672-1677. PMID: 34210671, DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2021-318808.
- Ophthalmology Residency Match in the Covid-19 Era: Applicant and Program Director Perceptions of the 2020–2021 Application CycleVenincasa MJ, Steren B, Young BK, Parikh A, Ahmed B, Sridhar J, Kombo N. Ophthalmology Residency Match in the Covid-19 Era: Applicant and Program Director Perceptions of the 2020–2021 Application Cycle. Seminars In Ophthalmology 2021, 37: 36-41. PMID: 33825672, DOI: 10.1080/08820538.2021.1906917.
- COVID-19 and the Ophthalmology Residency Match: Data from Applicants' PerspectivesSteren B, Parikh A, Ahmed B, Young B, Sridhar J, Kombo N. COVID-19 and the Ophthalmology Residency Match: Data from Applicants' Perspectives. Journal Of Academic Ophthalmology 2021, 13: e73-e77. PMID: 37389165, PMCID: PMC9928013, DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1728759.
- Innovations in Ophthalmology Education: a Particular Instantiation of General PrinciplesBraun PX, Encandela J, Kombo N. Innovations in Ophthalmology Education: a Particular Instantiation of General Principles. Medical Science Educator 2020, 31: 257-261. PMID: 33235817, PMCID: PMC7676878, DOI: 10.1007/s40670-020-01161-2.
- Ophthalmic Medication Expenditures and Out-of-Pocket Spending An Analysis of United States Prescriptions from 2007 through 2016Chen EM, Kombo N, Teng CC, Mruthyunjaya P, Nwanyanwu K, Parikh R. Ophthalmic Medication Expenditures and Out-of-Pocket Spending An Analysis of United States Prescriptions from 2007 through 2016. Ophthalmology 2020, 127: 1292-1302. PMID: 32359935, PMCID: PMC7508869, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2020.04.037.
- Ophthalmic Immune-Related Adverse Events of Immunotherapy: A Single-Site Case SeriesKim J, Materin MA, Sznol M, Kluger H, Weiss S, Chow J, Stoessel K, Kombo N, Del Priore L, Pointdujour-Lim R. Ophthalmic Immune-Related Adverse Events of Immunotherapy: A Single-Site Case Series. Ophthalmology 2019, 126: 1058-1062. PMID: 30735682, PMCID: PMC6933747, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2019.01.031.
- Bilateral Cicatrizing Conjunctivitis in a Middle-aged ManApostolopoulos N, Sinard J, Kombo N. Bilateral Cicatrizing Conjunctivitis in a Middle-aged Man. JAMA Ophthalmology 2018, 136: 706-707. PMID: 29596593, DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2017.5490.
- NEUROSARCOIDOSIS MASQUERADING AS A CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM TUMORElia M, Kombo N, Huang J. NEUROSARCOIDOSIS MASQUERADING AS A CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM TUMOR. Retinal Cases & Brief Reports 2017, 11: s166-s169. PMID: 27571425, DOI: 10.1097/icb.0000000000000402.
- Ocular Syphilis Presenting as Bilateral Acute Retinal Necrosis in an Immunocompetent Host.Hussnain SA, Ketner S, Coady PA, Kombo N, Nwanyanwu K. Ocular Syphilis Presenting as Bilateral Acute Retinal Necrosis in an Immunocompetent Host. Connecticut Medicine 2016, 80: 533-536. PMID: 29772137.
- The Ex-PRESS Glaucoma Filtration Device Implantation in Uveitic GlaucomaDhanireddy S, Kombo NC, Payal AR, Freitas-Neto CA, Preble J, Foster CS. The Ex-PRESS Glaucoma Filtration Device Implantation in Uveitic Glaucoma. Ocular Immunology And Inflammation 2016, 25: 767-774. PMID: 27230295, DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2016.1175639.
- Delayed bilateral fibrinous anterior chamber reaction following autologous bone marrow transplant and cataract surgeryKavoussi SC, Kovacs KD, Alasil T, Coady P, Kombo N. Delayed bilateral fibrinous anterior chamber reaction following autologous bone marrow transplant and cataract surgery. American Journal Of Ophthalmology Case Reports 2016, 2: 8-10. PMID: 29503889, PMCID: PMC5757366, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2016.04.005.
- Defining the polyposis/colorectal cancer phenotype associated with the Ashkenazi GREM1 duplication: counselling and management recommendationsZIAI J, MATLOFF E, CHOI J, KOMBO N, MATERIN M, BALE AE. Defining the polyposis/colorectal cancer phenotype associated with the Ashkenazi GREM1 duplication: counselling and management recommendations. Genetics Research 2016, 98: e5. PMID: 26947005, PMCID: PMC6865171, DOI: 10.1017/s0016672316000021.
- A Therapeutic Trial of Valganciclovir in Patients with Uveitis and Positive Epstein-Barr virus Early Antigen D IgG TitersBoonsopon S, Maghsoudlou A, Kombo NE, Foster CS. A Therapeutic Trial of Valganciclovir in Patients with Uveitis and Positive Epstein-Barr virus Early Antigen D IgG Titers. European Journal Of Ophthalmology 2015, 26: 30-35. PMID: 26350994, DOI: 10.5301/ejo.5000673.
- Subconjunctival Indocyanine Green Identifies Lymphatic VesselsFreitas-Neto CA, Costa RA, Kombo N, Freitas T, Oréfice JL, Oréfice F, Foster CS. Subconjunctival Indocyanine Green Identifies Lymphatic Vessels. JAMA Ophthalmology 2015, 133: 102-104. PMID: 25275436, DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2014.3944.
- Extraction of Fronto-orbital Metallic Radio Antenna Through Stallard OrbitotomyElia MD, Kombo N, Abbed K, Levin F, Servat JJ. Extraction of Fronto-orbital Metallic Radio Antenna Through Stallard Orbitotomy. Orbit 2013, 32: 141-142. PMID: 23514022, DOI: 10.3109/01676830.2013.767357.
- The Urgent Need for Pain Management TrainingVadivelu N, Kombo N, Hines RL. The Urgent Need for Pain Management Training. Academic Medicine 2009, 84: 408. PMID: 19318764, DOI: 10.1097/acm.0b013e31819a8358.