Birt Catherine M

Clark Antony, Alkhotani Alaa, Yucel Yeni H, Sylvester Carly, Kertes Peter J, Birt Catherine M

This case report found photoreceptor outer segments in the trabecular meshwork of a Schwartz-Matsuo syndrome patient, confirming these retinal debris contribute to glaucoma by obstructing aqueous outflow.

Kent Shefalee S, Hutnik Cindy M L, Birt Catherine M, Damji Karim F, Harasymowycz Paul, Si Francie et al.

This study found SLT and ALT are equally effective at lowering IOP in pseudoexfoliation patients, suggesting both are viable initial treatment options.

Boimer Corey, Birt Catherine M

This study found higher preoperative exposure to BAK-preserved eye drops shortens time to trabeculectomy failure. This suggests BAK negatively impacts glaucoma surgical success.

Liu Yingwei, Birt Catherine M

This study found both ALT and SLT effectively lowered eye pressure for 2 years in younger glaucoma patients, with no significant difference in outcomes between the two laser treatments.

Birt Catherine M, Buys Yvonne M, Ahmed Iqbal Ike, Trope Graham E

This study found common glaucoma eye drops (prostaglandins) effectively lower eye pressure across different racial groups, with no significant differences in efficacy or safety between drugs or racial cohorts.

Kapasi Mustafa S, Birt Catherine M

Late 5FU bleb needling for failed trabeculectomies over one year old effectively lowers IOP, with over 60% achieving success and avoiding further surgery.

Shin Dong H, Vandenbelt Scott M, Kim Paul H, Gross Jason P, Keole Nandita S, Lee Sang H et al.

Phacotrabeculectomy showed similar long-term PCO rates to phacoemulsification. Clinically, diabetes and intraoperative mitomycin C were protective against PCO, informing patient counseling and surgical planning.