Typically, only one fellow per year will be chosen, leading to a program with intimate preceptorship by the primary faculty advisor. We continue testing of automated systems for detection of initial glaucoma and statistical methods for the analysis of progression in field loss. The study methods range from immunoelectron microscopic study of collagens, fibrillin, and elastin of the nerve head, to mechanical testing of tissue compliance in vitro and in vivo. We are engaged in studies with animal models of agents that would protect ganglion cells from death by means other than lowering of eye pressure. Once an initial research plan is agreed upon, the faculty will help in the development and production of appropriate applications.
Some funding is anticipated from endowed funding for epidemiologic research.
Clinical fees do not support the fellowship. Clinical experience is gained by participating in the care and surgery of patients with Drs. The following pages require specific information that we request in evaluating your application. Typically, we interview some candidates in the late summer for a start time in July of the next year. We have been participants in the Fellowship Match Program.