2006
Factors Associated with Failure to Follow Up after Glaucoma Screening A Study in an African American Population
Gwira JA, Vistamehr S, Shelsta H, Bashford K, Forster S, Palmisano P, Shafranov G, Shields MB. Factors Associated with Failure to Follow Up after Glaucoma Screening A Study in an African American Population. Ophthalmology 2006, 113: 1315-1319.e1. PMID: 16769119, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2006.04.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLogistic regression analysisGlaucoma screeningEye examinationLast eye examinationFree eye clinicRegression analysisT-testFree eye careChi-square testStudent's t-testEye careEye clinicScreening clinicRisk factorsImproved complianceMAIN OUTCOMEAfrican American populationFactors AssociatedPreliminary diagnosisClinicComplete examinationSocioeconomic factorsNoncomplianceSmokingOdds
2005
The Influence of Peripheral Iridotomy on the Intraocular Pressure Course in Patients With Pigmentary Glaucoma
Reistad CE, Shields MB, Campbell DG, Ritch R, Wang JC, Wand M. The Influence of Peripheral Iridotomy on the Intraocular Pressure Course in Patients With Pigmentary Glaucoma. Journal Of Glaucoma 2005, 14: 255-259. PMID: 15990602, DOI: 10.1097/01.ijg.0000169383.05605.4b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaser peripheral iridotomyMean intraocular pressurePeripheral iridotomyPigmentary glaucomaIntraocular pressureUntreated eyesLaser iridotomyLong-term intraocular pressure (IOP) controlMean baseline intraocular pressureBaseline intraocular pressureIntraocular pressure controlMain outcome measuresAmerican Glaucoma SocietyPressure courseApparent treatment effectFellow eyesProspective studyPatient populationGlaucoma SocietyRetrospective analysisOutcome measuresIridotomyPatientsGlaucomaPressure control