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Glaucoma Researchers

  • Brian C. Samuels, MD, PhD

    Brian 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

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    Professor; Glaucoma Fellowship Director

    Areas of Interest
    pediatric and adult glaucoma, complex cataracts

  • Cynthia Owsley, PhD, MSPH

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    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

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    Professor; Associate Director, Clinical Research Unit

    Areas of Interest
    epidemiology

  • Gianfranco Bianco, PhD

    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

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    Professor

    Areas of Interest
    ocular biomechanics, glaucoma

  • Laura Dreer, PhD

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    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

    racette web1Associate 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

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    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

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    Associate Professor; Dennis Endowed Professor of Glaucoma Research

    Areas of Interest
    growth and remodeling mechanisms in myopia, keratoconus, and glaucoma

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