Glaucoma Researchers
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Brian C. Samuels, MD, PhD
Professor; EyeSight Foundation of Alabama Endowed Chair
Areas of Interest
medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma including laser therapy; comprehensive ophthalmology including cataract surgery; research and development of glaucoma devices; role of the central nervous system in the development and progression of glaucoma -
Christopher A. Girkin, MD, MSPH, FACS
Professor; Glaucoma Fellowship Director
Areas of Interest
pediatric and adult glaucoma, complex cataracts -
Cynthia Owsley, PhD, MSPH
Professor; Nathan E. Miles Chair of Ophthalmology; Director, Clinical Research Unit
Areas of Interest
aging-related vision impairment and eye disease; vision and driving; improving eye care access and quality for underserved populations -
Gerald McGwin, PhD, MS
Professor; Associate Director, Clinical Research Unit
Areas of Interest
epidemiology -
Gianfranco Bianco, PhD
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
glaucoma, myopia, ocular biomechanics, age-related changes of sclera and vitreous, biomedical imaging, vitreous and ONH histomorphometry, biomechanics of vitreous-retina interface -
J. Crawford Downs, PhD
Professor
Areas of Interest
ocular biomechanics, glaucoma -
Laura Dreer, PhD
Associate Professor; Director, Psychological & Neuropsychology Clinical Research Services
Areas of Interest
adjustment to chronic health conditions; development of health promotion interventions for patients and family caregivers -
Lyne Racette, PhD
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest
early detection of glaucoma progression, structure-function relationship and racial differences in glaucoma, adherence to glaucoma treatment -
Massimo A. Fazio, PhD
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest
investigating intraocular pressure (IOP) and structural changes in the eye in relationship to age, race, and ocular diseases like glaucoma -
Rafael Grytz, PhD
Associate Professor; Dennis Endowed Professor of Glaucoma Research
Areas of Interest
growth and remodeling mechanisms in myopia, keratoconus, and glaucoma