Woreta Fasika A

Ahmed Aishah, Ali Muhammad, Dun Chen, Cai Cindy X, Makary Martin A, Woreta Fasika A

This study found significantly fewer ophthalmic subspecialists practice in rural areas than rural patients reside, with female and recent graduates less likely to practice rurally, indicating a growing disparity in access to specialized eye care.

Ali Muhammad, Menard Maylander, Zafar Sidra, Williams Basil K, Knight O'Rese J, Woreta Fasika A

This study found ophthalmology subspecialty fellowship match rates were lower for underrepresented minority applicants compared to non-minority applicants, highlighting persistent racial/ethnic disparities in ophthalmology training.

Qiu Mary, Woreta Fasika A, Boland Michael V

US ophthalmology residents' MIGS experience varies widely; many perform few traditional glaucoma surgeries. This highlights a need for updated training classifications to reflect MIGS' growing clinical role.

Thanitcul Chanon, Varadaraj Varshini, Canner Joseph K, Woreta Fasika A, Soiberman Uri S, Srikumaran Divya

This study identified sociodemographic factors and comorbidities (e.g., hydrops, diabetes, depression) predicting keratoplasty in keratoconus patients. It suggests targeted monitoring for high-risk individuals to potentially reduce transplant needs.

Iftikhar Mustafa, Mir Tahreem, Seidel Natalie, Rice Katya, Trang Michelle, Bhowmik Ryan et al.

This study found traumatic hyphema often affects young males in sports. Key findings include risk factors for rebleeding and poor vision (older age, rebleeding, initial IOP), highlighting the need for protective eyewear and careful monitoring.

Zafar Sidra, Wang Peiqi, Woreta Fasika A, Aziz Kanza, Makary Martin, Ghous Zara et al.

This study found EK has low rates of severe complications, but high rates of glaucoma surgery and graft complications, especially in patients with prior failed grafts.