Glaucoma Specialists Dedicated to Preserving Sight

Glaucoma Specialists at GAT

The doctors at Glaucoma Associates of Texas (GAT) are ophthalmologists specializing in the medical, laser, and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. Moreover, each of our physicians has completed a clinical glaucoma fellowship, thereby gaining extensive additional training to attain special expertise in the comprehensive management of glaucoma.

Don’t Let Glaucoma, The “Silent Thief Of Sight”, Limit Your Life.

Glaucoma Associates of Texas

Professional Organization Memberships

Publications by Glaucoma Associates of Texas

Our doctors are dedicated to glaucoma research as exemplified by the following research papers:

Articles Published
Referenced Abstracts
Research in Progress
Books
Book Chapters
Forwards for Books
Webinars
Video Productions for Glaucoma Sugeries
National and International Lectures
Regional Lectures
Clinical – Surgical Mission Trips

PUBLICATIONS:

Journals:

2015

Carlos A. Medina, MD, Michelle R. Butler, MD, Avnish A. Deobhakta, MD, Michael R. Banitt, MD, Thomas A. Albini, MD, William E. Smiddy, MD, Steven J. Gedde, MD, Harry W. Flynn Jr, MD. Endophthalmitis Associated with Glaucoma Drainage Implants. Poster session at The Retina Society Annual Meeting; 2015 October 7-11 Paris, France.

Grover DS, Smith O, Fellman RL, Godfrey DG, Butler MR, Montes de Oca I, Feuer WJ. Gonioscopy assisted transluminal trabeculotomy: an ab interno circumferential trabeculotomy for the treatment of primary congenital glaucoma and juvenile open angle glaucoma. Br J Ophthalmol. 2015 Aug;99(8):1092-6. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2014-306269. Epub 2015 Feb 12.

2014

Emanuel ME, Gedde SJ. “Indications for a systemic workup in glaucoma.” Can J Ophthalmol. 2014 Dec;49(6):506-11.

Fellman RL, Russell TJ. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2014 Jul;40(7):1244; discussion 1245. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2014.05.026.

Carlos A. Medina, MD, Michelle R. Butler, MD, Avnish A. Deobhakta, MD, Michael R. Banitt, MD, Thomas A. Albini, MD, William E. Smiddy, MD, Steven J. Gedde, MD, Harry W. Flynn Jr, MD. Endophthalmitis Associated with Glaucoma Drainage Implants. Poster session at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting; 2014 May 4-8 Orlando, FL.

Grover DS, Godfrey DG, Smith O, Feuer WJ, Montes de Oca I, Fellman RL. “Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy, ab interno trabeculotomy: technique report and preliminary results.” Ophthalmology. 2014 Apr;121(4):855-61.

Emanuel ME, Parrish RK, Gedde SJ. “Evidence-Based Management of Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma.” Curr Opin Ophthalmol. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2014 Mar;25(2):89-92.

Fellman RL. Lack of a visible outcome marker fuels the perfect storm of Dr Singh’s editorial. Ophthalmology. 2014 Feb;121(2):e12. doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2013.09.029. Epub 2013 Dec 4.

Butler MR, Deobhakta AA, Banitt MR, Smiddy WE, Gedde SJ, Flynn Jr. HW. Endophthalmitis Associated with Glaucoma Drainage Implants. Poster session presented at 2014 American Glaucoma Society Conference; 2014 February 27- March 1; Washington DC.

Grover DS, Godfrey DG, Smith O, Feuer WJ, Montes de Oca, I, Fellman RL. Gonioscopy-Assisted Transluminal trabeculotomy, Ab Interno Trabeculotomy: Technique Report and Preliminary Results. Ophthalmology 2014;121:855-861.

Kornmann HL, Gedde SJ. Surgical management of pseudoexfoliation glaucoma. Int Ophthalmol Clin. 2014 Fall;54(4):71-83. doi: 10.1097/IIO.0000000000000041.

2013

Grover DS, Fellman MA, Fellman RL. “New Ab Interno Technique for Removal of Iris-Embedded EX-PRESS Shunt and Chronic Eye Pain Caused by Shunt Malpositioning.” JAMA Ophthalmol. 2013 Oct 1;131(10):1356-8.

Butler MR, Prospero Ponce CM, Weinstock YE, Orengo-Nania S, Chavez-Barrios P, Frankfort BJ. Topical Silver Nanoparticles Result in Improved Bleb Function by Increasing Filtration and Reducing Fibrosis in a Rabbit Model of Filtration Surgery. IOVS. 2013 Jul 24;54(7):4982-90.

Butler MR, Gedde SJ. Visual Field Outcomes in the Tube vs.Trabeculectomy (TVT) Study. Presented at 49th Annual Residents’ Day at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute; 2013 June 14-15; Miami, FL.

Grover DS, Merritt J, Godfrey DG, Fellman RL. “Forniceal conjunctival pedicle flap for the treatment of complex glaucoma drainage device tube erosion.” JAMA Ophthalmol. 2013 May 1;131(5):662-6.

Grover DS, Fellman RL. “Confirming and Establishing Patency of Glaucoma Drainage Devices Using Trypan Blue.” J Glaucoma. 2011 Nov 29. J Glaucoma. 2013 Mar;22(3):e1-2.

Emanuel ME, Randleman JB, Masket S. “Scleral fixation of a one-piece toric intraocular lens.” J Refract Surg. Feb 2013; 29(2):140-142.

Francis BA, Kwon J, Fellman R, Noecker R, Samuelson T, Uram M, Jampel H. Endoscopic ophthalmic surgery of the anterior segment. Survey of Ophthalmology 2013:8: epub.

Grover DS, Merritt J, Godfrey DG, Fellman RL. Forniceal conjunctival pedicle flap for the treatment of complex glaucoma drainage device erosion. JAMA Ophthalmology. 2013;131:662-666.

Grover DS, Fellman MA, Fellman RL. New Ab-interno technique for removal of iris–embedded EX-PRESS shunt and chronic eye pain caused by shunt malpositioniing. JAMA ophthalmology. 2013; epub.

Koval MS, El Sayyad FF, Bell NP, Chuang AZ, Lee DA, Hypes SM, Grover DS, Baker LA, Huddleston SM, Budenz DL, Feldman RM. “Risk factors for tube shunt exposure: a matched case-control study.” J Ophthalmol. 2013;2013:196215.

Emanuel ME. “Choroidal osteoma” in Encyclopedia of Ophthalmology, Springer; Accepted.

2012

Managing Secondary Angle Closure Glaucoma, Glaucoma Today, October 2012 Oluwatosin Smith MD.

Fellman RL, Grover DS. “Myopic peripapillary sinkhole: prolapse of retinal nerve fiber layer and posterior vitreous into a sclerochoroidal hollow causing peripapillary choroidal thickening and cavitation.” Arch Ophthalmol. 2012 Sep 1;130(9):1220-1.

Emanuel ME, Grumbine L, Palejwala N, Risner D, Sawhney GK, Walia H, Pruett P. “Emmetropia after cataract surgery.” Eyeworld. July 2012.

Grover DS, Goldberg RA, Ayres B, Fantes F. “Treatment of late-onset capsular distension syndrome with a neodymium:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy and anterior capsulotomy.” J Cataract Refract Surg. 2012 Jun;38(6):938-40.

Butler MR, Frankfort BJ. The Evaluation of Silver Nanoparticles as an Adjunct to Trabeculectomy in Rabbits. Presented at 2012 Annual Residents’ Day at Baylor College of Medicine; 2012 June 8; Houston, TX.

Butler MR, Chevez-Barrios P, Frankfort BJ. The Evaluation of Silver Nanoparticles as an Adjunct to Trabeculectomy in Rabbits. Poster session at 2012 The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting; 2012 May 5-8; Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Grover DS, Smith O. Recent clinical pearls from clinical trials in glaucoma. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2012 Mar;23(2):127-34. doi: 10.1097/ICU.0b013e32834ff2b7.

Nguyen AM, Grover DS, Sun K, Raju VK, Semba RD, Schaumerg DA. Coverage of the vitamin A supplementation programme for child survival in Nepal: success and challenges. Paediatr Int Child Health. 2012;32(4):233-8.

Fellman RL, Grover DS. Episcleral venous fluid wave: Intraoperative evidence for patency of the conventional outflow system. J of Glaucoma 2012: epub.

Walia HS, Grumbine FL, Sawhney GK, Risner DS, Palejwala NV, Emanuel ME, Walia SS. “An aggressive sphenoid wing meningioma causing Foster Kennedy syndrome.” Case Rep Ophthalmol Med. 2012:102365.

Fellman RL, Grover DS. Myopic peripapillary sinkhole: prolapse of retinal nerve fiber layer and posterior vitreous into a sclerochoroidal hollow causing peripapillary choroidal thickening and cavitation. Archives of Ophthalmology. 2012;130:1220-1221.

2011

Walia HS, Walia SS, Emanuel ME. “Sick sinus syndrome associated with topical timolol maleate instillation.” J Pharmacol Pharmacother. Oct 2011; 2(4):300-2.

Morrison DG, Emanuel ME, Donahue S. “Surgical management of residual or recurrent esotropia after maximal bilateral medial rectus recession.” Arch Ophthalmol. Feb 2011; 129(2):173-5.

Grover DS, Fellman RL. Confirming and establishing patency of glaucoma drainage devices using trypan blue. J of Glaucoma 2011: epub.

Grover DS, Budenz DL. “Ocular perfusion pressure and glaucoma.” Int Ophthalmol Clin. 2011 Summer;51(3):19-25.

Robin A, Grover DS. “Compliance and adherence in glaucoma management.” Indian J Ophthalmol 2011;59:93-6.

Budenz DL, Barton K, Feuer WJ, Schiffman J, Costa VP, Godfrey DG, Buys Y, and the Ahmed Baerveldt Comparison Study Group. Treatment outcomes in the Ahmed Baerveldt comparison (ABC) Study after one year of follow-up. Ophthalmology 2011;118:443-52.

Cyclodestructive Procedures for Glaucoma (Protocol)
Jones L, Smith O, Yousuf SJ, Kwagyan J
The Cochrane Collaboration, Cochrane library 2011, Issue 9.

2009

Morrison DG, Emanuel ME, Donahue S. “Risk of refractive pathology after spontaneously regressed ROP in emmetropic patients.” J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. Aug 2009; 10:1-4.

Fellman RL. Rates of Glaucoma Medication Utilization Among Persons With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma, 1992 To 2002, Evidence-Based Ophthalmology: January 2009 – Volume 10 – Issue 1 – pp 13-14.

Godfrey DG, Fellman RL, Neelakantan A. Canal surgery in adult glaucomas. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology 2009:20;116-121.

Nguyen QD, Godfrey DG, Callanan D, Eliott D, Goldstein DA, Netland PA, Srivastava SK. Clinical perspectives and considerations with Retisert® (fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant) 0.59 mg in the management of chronic non-infectious uveitis of the posterior segment: expertise beyond the 3-year follow-up clinical trial data. Retina, Nov/Dec 2009, supplement, 1-15.

Godfrey DG, Peplisnki LE, Stewart JA, Stewart WC. A comfort comparison of travoprost BAK-free 0.004% versus latanoprost 0.005% in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Clinical Ophthalmology 2009:3;189-194.

2008

Fellman RL. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and the Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma: the Los Angeles Latino Eye Study, Evidence-Based Ophthalmology:July 2008 – Volume 9 – Issue 3 – pp 170-171.

Godfrey DG, Fechtner RD, Budenz DL, Stewart WC, Jasek MC. Increase prevalence of ocular surface disease symptoms in glaucoma patients using IOP-lowering medications. Presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), May 1, 2008; Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Fechtner RD, Budenz DL, Godfrey DG. Prevalence of ocular surface disease symptoms in glaucoma patients on IOP-lowering medications. Presented at the American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 6, 2008; Washington D.C.

Grover DS, de Pee S, Sun K, Raju VK, Bloem MV, Semba RD. “Vitamin A supplementation in Cambodia: program coverage and association with greater maternal formal education” Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2008;17(3):446-50.

2007

Godfrey DG, Budenz DB, Callanan DG, Herndon LW, Smith SD. Management of intraocular pressure in uveitis patients treated with the fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant. J Glaucoma December 2007 supplement; 1-22.

Fellman RL. Consultation Section, Cataract Surgical Problem, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 33: 944-47, June, 2007.

Fellman RL. The Association Between Glaucomatous Visual Fields and Optic Nerve Head Features in the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study, Evidence-Based Ophthalmology: January 2007 – Volume 8 – Issue 1 – pp 22-23.

Goldstein DA, Godfrey DG, Hall A, Callanan DG, Jaffe GJ, Pearson A, Usner DW, Comstock TL. Intraocular pressure in patients with uveitis treated with fluocinolone acetonide implant. Arch Ophthalmol. 2007;125:1478-1485.

2006

Congdon N, Broman A, Bandeen-Roche K, Grover D, Quigley H. “Central corneal thickness and corneal hysteresis associated with glaucoma damage.” Am J Ophthalmol. 2006 May:141(5):868-75.

Nguyen QD, Callanan DG, Dugel P, Godfrey DG, Goldstein DA, Wilensky JT. Treating. Chronic noninfectious posterior segment uveitis: the impact of cumulative damage: proceedings of an expert panel roundtable discussion. Retina. 2006; 26:1-16.

2005

Klein W, Molmenti E, Colombani P, Grover DS, Schwarz, K, Boitnottt J, Torbenson M. “Primary liver carcinoma arising in people younger than 30 years.” Am J Clin Pathol. 2005 Oct; 124(4):512-8.

Torbenson M, Grover DS, Boitnott J, Klein A, Molmenti, E. “De novo hepatocellular carcinoma in a liver allograft associated with recurrent hepatitis B.” Transplant Proc. 2005 Jun; 37(5):2205-6.

Whitson JT, Liang C, Godfrey DG, Petroll WM, Cavanaugh HD, Patel D, Fellman RL, Starita RJ. Central corneal thickness in patients with congenital aniridia. Eye & Contact Lens 2005;31(5):221-224.

2004

Grover DS, Atta MG, Eustace JA, Kickler TS, Fine DM. “Lack of clinical utility of urine myoglobin detection by microconcentrator ultrafiltration in the diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis.” Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2004 Oct; 19(10):2634-8.

Molmenti EP, Grover DS, Thuluvath PJ, Kim HS, Cameron DE, Tzakis AG, Klein AS. “Cavoatrial shunt in the treatment of suprahepatic vena cava stricture after liver transplantation.” Liver Transpl. 2004 Sep; 10(9):1216-1217.

Atta MG, Longenecker JC, Fine DM, Nagajothi N, Grover DS, Wu J, Racusen LC, Scheel PJ Jr, Hamper UM. “Sonography as a predictor of human immunodeficiency virus-associated nephropathy.” J Ultrasound Med. 2004 May; 23(5):603-10.

2003

Godfrey DG, Merritt J, Fellman RL, Starita, RJ. Interpolated pedicle flaps for the treatment of exposed glaucoma drainage devices. Arch Ophthalmol 2003;121(12):1772-5.

2002

Fellman RL, Sullivan EK, Ratliff M, Silver LH, Whitson JT, Turner FD, Weiner AL, Davis AA, the Travoprost Study Group. Comparison of Travoprost 0.0015% and 0.004% with Timolol 0.5% in patients with elevated intraocular pressure : A 6-month, masked, multicenter trial. Ophthalmology, 2002, 109:998-1008.

Godfrey DG, Krishna R, Greenfield DS, Budenz DL, Gedde SJ, Scott IU. Implantation of second glaucoma drainage devices after failure of primary devices. Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers 2002; 33(1):37-43.

Godfrey DG: Fighting blindness: A summary of old and new techniques for glaucoma surgery. Dallas Medical Journal 2002; 88:20-23.

2001

Fellman RL. Membrane formation in the anterior chamber angle after failure of argon laser trabeculoplasty: analysis of risk factors. April 2001; Evidence -based Eye Care; vol2 no.2; page 104-5.

El-Harazi SM, Fellman RL, Feldman RM, Dang YNY, Chuang AZ. Bleb window cryopexy for the management of oversized, misplaced blebs. Journal of Glaucoma Feb. 2001. vol 10, no. 1, pages 47-50.

Krishna R, Godfrey DG, Budenz DL, Gedde SJ, Greenfield DS, Feuer W, Scott IU. Intermediate-term outcomes of 350 mm2 Baerveldt implants. Ophthalmology 2001; 108:621-6.

Pearson P, Swanson WH, Fellman RL. Chromatic and achromatic defects in patients with progressing glaucoma ” Vision Research. (2001) 41(9) p. 1215-27.

Fellman RL. Comment of: Changes in anterior chamber angle width and depth after IOL implantation in eyes with glaucoma. Jan. 2001; Evidence-based Eye Care; vol 2. no. 1; page 53.

2000

Harris LD, Yang G, Feldman RM, Fellman RL, Starita RJ, Lynn JR, Chuang AZ. Autologous conjunctival resurfacing of leaking filtering blebs. Ophthalmology 2000; 107:1675-80.

Scott IU, Gedde SJ, Scott IU, Budenz DL, Greenfield DS, Mello MO, Feuer W, Krishna R, Godfrey DG. Use of the Baerveldt Implant in eyes with pre-existing episcleral encircling elements. Archives of Ophthalmology 2000; 118:1509-13.

Fellman RL. Comment of: Fellow eye prognosis in patients with visual field loss in one eye from chronic open-angle glaucoma. July 2000; Evidence-based Eye Care; vol 1 no. 4:212-3.

1999

Fellman RL, Tezel G, Wax MB. Effects of methotrexate treatment on serum immunoreactivity of a patient with normal-pressure glaucoma. Am J Ophthalmol Jun 1999;127(6):724-5.

Fellman RL, Budenz D. Malignant glaucoma. J Glaucoma. Apr 1999;8(2):149-53.

Godfrey DG, Waldron RK, Capone A. Transpupillary thermal therapy for the treatment of small choroidal melanomas. American Journal of Ophthalmology 1999;128:88- 93.

P.M. Pearson and W.H. Swanson, R.L. Fellman, J.R. Lynn and R.J. Starita “A method for sampling discrete ganglion cell mosaics which decreases threshold variability.” Perimetry Update 1998/1999 (M. Wall and J. M. Wild, eds.), pp. I II – II 7, Kugler Publications, The Hague (1999).

1998

Callanan D, Fellman RL, Savage JA. Latanoprost-associated cystoid macular edema. Am J Ophthalmol, Jul 1998, 126(l):134-5.

Godfrey DG, Biousse V, Newman NJ. Presumed delayed branch retinal artery occlusion following blunt common carotid dissection. Archives of Ophthalmology 1998; 116:1120-1121.

Godfrey DG, Carr JC, Grossniklaus HE. Epibulbar allergic granulomatous nodules in an HIV positive patient. American Journal of Ophthalmology 1998; 126:844-846.

1997

J. Felius, W.H. Swanson, R.L. Fellman, J.R. Lynn and R.J. Starita, “Spatial summation for selected ganglion cell mosaics in patients with glaucoma,” Perimetry Update 1996/1997 (M. Wall and A. Heijl, eds.), pp. 213-221, Kugler Publications, Amsterdam (1997).

1996

Hutton WL, Fuller DG, Snyder WB, Fellman RL. Visual field defects after macular hole surgery. A new finding. Ophthalmol Dec 1996, 103(12):2152-8.

1995

W.H. Swanson, J.R. Lynn, R.L. Fellman, R.J. Starita, S.P. Schumann, D.G. Birch, S. Nusinowitz, J.L. Anderson, “Inter-observer variability in laser ellipsometry of the nerve fiber layer” Perimetry Update 1994/95 Kugler: Amsterdam, p. 341 (1995).

Fellman RL. discussion of: Determining progressive visual field loss in serial Humphrey visual fields. Ophthalmology 1995; 102:1234-35.

W.H. Swanson, J.R. Lynn, R.L. Fellman, R.J. Starita, S.P. Schumann Nusinowitz “Inter-operator variability in images obtained by laser ellipsometry of the nerve fiber layer.: Journal of Glaucoma 4:414-418 (1995).

W.H. Swanson, R.L. Fellman, J.R. Lynn and R.J. Starita, “S-cone contrast sensitivity in glaucoma as a function of mean luminance” in B. Drum (ed.), Documenta Ophthalmologica Proceedings Series 57:63-71 (1995).

1993

Godfrey DG, Hallberg CK, Carney DH, Redin W, Trocme` SD: Enhancement of corneal wound healing by Thrombin Receptor Activating Peptide (TRAP) in rat eyes, Departments of Ophthalmology and Human Biological Chemistry and Genetics, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX (presented at ARVO, Annual Meeting, May 1993 and The National Student Research Forum, April 1993).

Smith SL, Starita RJ, Fellman RL, Lynn JR. Early clinical experience with the Baerveldt 350-mm glaucoma implant and associated extraocular muscle imbalance. Ophthalmology 1993; 100:914-918.

Pastor SA, lwach A, Nozik RA, Hetherington J, Fellman R. Presumed sympathetic ophthalmia following Nd:YAG transscleral cyclophotocoagulation. Journal of Glaucoma 2:30-31, 1993.

Pastor SA, Schumann SP, Starita RJ, Fellman RL. lntracameral tissue plasminogen activator: Management of a fibrin clot occluding a Molteno tube. Ophthalmic Surg 1993; 24:853-854.

1992

Lynn JR, Swanson WH, Fellman RL, Starita RJ. Does glaucomatous visual field loss continue despite surgically subnormal IOP? Perimetry Update 1992/93 pp 129-135. Proceedings of the Xth International Perimetric Society Meeting, Kugler Publications, Amsterdam / New York.

1990

Beebe WE, Starita RJ, Fellman RL, Lynn JR, Gelender H. The use of Molteno implant and anterior chamber tube shunt to encircling band for the treatment of glaucoma in keratoplasty patients. Ophthalmology 1990; 97:1414-1422.

Snyder WB, Lynn JR, Fellman RL, et al. Contact ultrasonography and hypotonus eye (letter) Arch Ophthalmol Nov. 1990; 108 (11) 1516.

Lynn JR, Swanson WH, Fellman, RL. Evaluation of automated kinetic perimetry (AKP) with the Humphrey Field Analyzer. Perimetry Update 1990/1991, pp 433-452 Proceedings of the lXth International Perimetric Society Meeting, edited by Richard P. Mills and Anders Heijl. Kugler Publications, Amsterdam/New York.

1988

Fellman RL, Lynn JR, Starita RJ, Swanson WH. Clinical importance of spatial summation in glaucoma. In : Heijl A. ed. Perimetry Update 1988/89, Proceedings of the VIIth International Perimetric Society Meeting, Vancouver, Canada May 9- 12, 1988:313-324.

1987

Starita RJ, Piltz J, Lynn JR, Fellman RL. Total variance of serial Octopus visual fields in glaucomatous eyes. Doc Ophthalmol Proc Ser 1987; 49:85-90.

Starita RJ, Fellman RL, Lynn JR. Correlation of intraocular pressure and visual field following argon laser trabeculoplasty. Doc Ophthalmol Proc Ser 1987; 49:377- 383.

Lynn JR, Fellman RL, Starita RJ. A new contingent algorithm for static automatic perimetry based upon chain pattern analysis. Doc Ophthalmol Proc Ser 1987; 49:581-591.

1986

Starita RJ, Fellman RL. Glaucoma treatment with once-daily levobunolol [corres]. Am J Ophthalmol 1986; 102:544-545.

Traverso CE, Spaeth GL, Starita RJ, Fellman RL, Greenidge KC, Poryzees E. Factors affecting the results of argon laser trabeculoplasty in open-angle glaucoma. Ophthalmic Surg 1986; 17:554-559.

1985

Traverso CE, Spaeth GL, Fellman RL, Starita RJ, Greenidge KC, Poryzees E. The effect of argon laser trabeculoplasty on the visual field of patients with glaucoma. Doc Ophthalmol Proc Ser 1985; 42:365-369.

Starita RJ, Fellman RL, Spaeth GL, Poryzees EM, Greenidge KC, Traverso CE. Short- and long-term effects of postoperative corticosteroids on trabeculectomy. Ophthalmology 1985; 92:938-946.

1984

Starita RJ, Fellman RL, Spaeth GL, Poryzees E. The effect of repeating full- circumference argon laser trabeculoplasty. Ophthalmic Surg 1984; 15:41-43.

Fellman RL, Starita RJ, Spaeth GL, Poryzees E. Argon laser trabeculoplasty following failed trabeculectomy. Ophthalmic Surg 1984; 15:195-198.

Fellman RL, Starita RJ, Spaeth GL. Reopening cyclodialysis cleft with Nd:YAG laser following trabeculectomy. Ophthalmic Surg 1984; 15:285-288.

Starita RJ, Fellman RL, Spaeth GL, Poryzees E. Effect of varying size of scleral flap and corneal block on trabeculectomy. Ophthalmic Surg 1984; 15:484-487.

Lynn JR, Batson EP, Fellman RL. Internal inconsistencies vs root mean square as measures of threshold variability. Doc Ophthalmol Proc Ser 1984; 42:7-15.

Starita RJ, Rodrigues MM, Fellman RL, Spaeth GL. Histopathologic verification of position of laser burns in argon laser trabeculoplasty. Ophthalmic Surg 1984; 15:854-858.

Traverso CE, Starita R, Fellman R, Spaeth GL. Modificazioni del campo visivo e del tono oculare dopo argon laser trabeculoplastica. Bollettino di Oculistica 1984; (suppl)63:275-279.

1983

Spaeth GL, Fellman RL, Starita RJ, Poryzees EM. Argon laser trabeculoplasty in the treatment of secondary glaucoma. Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc 1983; 81:325-332.

1982

Fellman RL, Starita RJ, Spaeth GL, Poryzees EM. Argon laser treatment of secondary glaucoma. In: Henkind PH, ed. ACTA: XXIV. International Congress of Ophthalmology, vol. 1. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Co., 1982;617- 619.

1978

Berenson LM, Fellman RL, Bennett JW. Effect of the insecticide dichlorvos on aflatoxin production by two strains of aspergillus parasiticus. Proceedings of the Louisiana Academy of Sciences Vol. XLI, 1978, pp63-70.

1973

Fellman, RL. The effect of the insecticide dichlorvos on morphology and aflatoxin production in Aspergillus parasiticus. honors thesis (B.S.), Tulane University, April 1973,(New Orleans, Louisiana), LD5434,T911 1973fe.

Publications/ Research/ Posters

Gonioscopy assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy: an ab interno circumferential Trabeculotomy for the treatment of primary congenital glaucoma and JOAG: A preliminary report. Oluwatosin Smith et al. American Glaucoma society 02/2015.

Gonioscopy assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy: an ab interno circumferential Trabeculotomy for the treatment of primary congenital glaucoma and JOAG. Davinder S Grover, Oluwatosin smith et al. British journal of Ophthalmology 02/2015.

Oluwatosin Smith MD, Ronald Fellman MD, Michelle Butler MD, Davinder Grover MD, David Godfrey MD.
American Glaucoma Society Meeting, February 2014.

Fellman RL, Grover DS. “Myopic Peripapillary Sinkhole: Progressive Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Herniation, Hemorrhage and Hole Formation Cause Peripapillary Detachment.” World Glaucoma Congress Poster Presentation. June 2011.

Grover DS, Khurana RN, Tarver-Carr ME, Thorne JE “Successful Surgical Management of Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant Associated Ocular Hypertension in Patients with Uveitis.” Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), abstract and poster presentation, 2009.

Grover DS, Semba RD, Sun K, Pee S, Bloem, MW, Raju VK. “Vitamin A Supplementation in Cambodia: Coverage and Association with Greater Maternal Formal Education.” ARVO abstract and poster presentation, 2008.

Surgical Outcomes following The Use of a Biodegradable Subconjunctival Collagen- Glycosaminoglycan Matrix in Revisions Of late –Onset Glaucoma Filtering Bleb Leaks.

Gonioscopy –Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy, A Novel Ab Interno Trabeculotomy. Technique Report and Preliminary Results. Davinder S. Grover, MD, MPH, David G. Godfrey, MD, Oluwatosin Smith, MD, William J. Feuer, MS, Ildamaris Montes de Oca, MD, Ronald L. Fellman, MD Ophthalmology. Ophthalmology.

Exploring the Use of Silver Nanoparticles as Antifibrotic Therapy During
Trabeculectomy Surgery in Rabbits
Presentation at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Faculty mentor: Benjamin Frankfort, M.D., Ph.D.

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Trends in Bacterial Keratitis
Presentation at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Faculty mentor: Kirk Wilhelmus, M.D., Ph.D., MPH.

Ocular Surface, The Role of IL-17, IL-23 and IL-15 in Experimental Dry Eye
Faculty Mentor: Stephen Pflugfelder, M.D.