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
2004
Bleb Revision for Hypotony Maculopathy after Trabeculectomy
Bashford KP, Shafranov G, Shields MB. Bleb Revision for Hypotony Maculopathy after Trabeculectomy. Journal Of Glaucoma 2004, 13: 256-260. PMID: 15118473, DOI: 10.1097/00061198-200406000-00015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMean intraocular pressureDuration of hypotonyBleb revisionHypotony maculopathyIntraocular pressureVisual acuityVisual outcomeFinal mean intraocular pressureHand motion visionSeries of patientsBleb tissuesCount fingersVisual lossRetrospective reviewTenon's capsulePatientsAverage ageTrabeculectomyMaculopathyAcuityInfluence of durationHypotonyRevision techniquesMotion visionConjunctiva
2002
Effect of Mild to Moderate Myopic Correction by Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis on Intraocular Pressure Measurements with Goldmann Applanation Tonometer, Tono-Pen, and Pneumatonometer
Vakili R, Choudhri SA, Tauber S, Shields MB. Effect of Mild to Moderate Myopic Correction by Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis on Intraocular Pressure Measurements with Goldmann Applanation Tonometer, Tono-Pen, and Pneumatonometer. Journal Of Glaucoma 2002, 11: 493-496. PMID: 12483093, DOI: 10.1097/00061198-200212000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGoldmann applanation tonometerCentral corneal thicknessIntraocular pressure measurementApplanation tonometerTono-PenIOP measurementsCorneal thicknessMyopic correctionMean IOPSitu keratomileusisMean preoperative refractive errorModerate myopic correctionsGroup of patientsPreoperative refractive errorClinic-based populationDegree of myopiaPostoperative IOP measurementsEffects of mildMyopia correctionModerate myopiaCorneal changesProspective studyLASIK surgeryRefractive errorIOP readings