The Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science    

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First-YEAR OPHTHALMOLOGY RESIDENTS
 
Dr. Katherine Hare
  COLLEGE: BS in Bacteriology; University of Wisconsin-
  Madison, Wis (2002)
  MEDICAL SCHOOL: MD; UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
    Newark, NJ (2007)
  INTERNSHIP: Loyola University Medical Center, Ill
    (2007-2008)
  RESIDENCY: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
Katherine Ann     Ophthalmology Residency; Newark, NJ
Hare, MD     (July 2008)
       
   
Dr. Ajay Hira
  COLLEGE: BS; New York Institute of Technology,
    (1998-2002)
  MEDICAL SCHOOL: MD; UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson
    Medical School (2002-2007)
  GRADUATE SCHOOL: MBS; Rutgers University Graduate School
    of Management (2003-2004)
  INTERNSHIP: Internal Medicine; UMDNJ-Robert Wood

Ajay Singh Hira

    Johnson Medical School (2007-2008)
MD   RESIDENCY: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
    Ophthalmology Residency; Newark, NJ
      (July 2008)
       
 PRESENTATIONS:

 1. Hira A, Akbari S, Bhagat N. Anatomical and function outcomes of diabetic tractional retinal  detachments. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, 2007 Apr; Fort  Lauderdale, Fla.

 2. Roth D, Hira A, Prenner J. Complications associated with 280 consecutive cases of 25-gauge  transconjuctival vitrectomy surgery. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology; 2007  Apr; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

 3. Josephberg R, Koch F, Bodine S, Hira A. In-office and bedside sutureless vitrectomy for the  diagnosis of uveitis. Cannes Retina Festival, Sept 2006; France.

   
Dr. Albert Khouri
  COLLEGE: BS in Biology; American University of Beirut,
    Lebanon (1985-1988)
  MEDICAL SCHOOL: MD; American University of Beirut,
    Lebanon (1988-1992)
  INTERNSHIP: Internal Medicine; Saint Peter's University
    Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
  (2007-2008)

Albert S. Khouri, MD

  RESIDENCY: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
    Ophthalmology Residency; Newark, NJ
      (July 2008)
       
 RECENT PUBLICATIONS:
 1. Khouri AS, Fechtner RD. Primary open angle glaucoma. In: Shaarawy T, Sherwood M, Hitchings  R, Crowston J, editors. Glaucoma. 1st ed. Elsevier. Forthcoming. 2. Fechtner RD, Khouri AS.  Mechanisms and mechanics of incisional surgery for glaucoma. In: Shields B, Barnstable C, Tombran-   Tink J, editors. Glaucoma: mechanisms and management. Humana Press. Forthcoming.

 3. Khouri AS, Fechtner RD, Fingeret M. The Heidelberg retina tomograph. In: Tasman W, Jaeger  EA, editors. Foundations of clinical ophthalmology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Forthcoming.

 4. Khouri AS, Realini T, Fechtner RD. Fixed combinations of topical glaucoma medications. In:  Netland PA, Allen RC, editors. Glaucoma medical therapy: principles and management. San  Francisco: American Academy of Ophthalmology. Forthcoming.

 5. Khouri AS, Lama PJ, Fechtner RD. Beta blockers. In: Netland PA, Allen RC, editors. Glaucoma  medical therapy: principles and management. San Francisco: American Academy of Ophthalmology.  Forthcoming.

 6. Khouri AS, Fechtner RD. Fixed combination timolol-dorzolamide in the treatment of ocular  hypertension and glaucoma. Expert Rev Ophthalmol 2007;2(5): 711-7.

 7. Khouri AS, Realini TR, Fechtner RD. The use of fixed dose combination drugs for the treatment of  glaucoma [review article]. Drugs & Aging 2007;24(12):1007-16.

 8. Khouri AS, Szirth BC, Salti HI, Fechtner RD. DICOM transmission of simultaneous stereoscopic  images of the optic nerve in patients with glaucoma. J Telemed Telecare 2007;13(7):337-40.

 9. Khouri AS, Fechtner RD, Shahid K, Szirth BC. Optic nerve analysis in glaucoma suspects during  remote tele-ocular screening. Telemed e-Health 2007;13(2):233.

 10. Fechtner RD, Khouri AS. Evolving global risk assessment of ocular hypertension to glaucoma.  Curr Opinion Ophthalmol 2007;18(2):104-9.

 11. Khouri AS, Szirth BC, Bhagat N, Fechtner RD. Screening and diabetes mellitus [letter] [author  reply appears in Ophthalmology 2007;114(2):399-400]. Ophthalmology 2007;114(2):398-9.

 12. Khouri AS, Szirth BC, Realini T, Fechtner RD. Comparison of digital and film stereo  photography of the optic nerve in the evaluation of patients with glaucoma. Telemed J e-Health  2006;12(6):632-8.

 13. Osei-Tutu L, Grant G, Turbin R, Szirth B, Khouri A, Xiong M, Bennett H, Tannen B, Tutela A,  Fechtner R, Heary R. Effect of head elevation on intraocular pressure and retinal imaging in the prone  position. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 2006;18(4):278.

 14. Fechtner RD, Khouri AS, Figueroa E, Ramirez M, Federico M, Dewey SL, Brodie JD.  Vigabatrin short-term treatment for cocaine and/or methamphetamine abuse: ocular safety pilot results.  Arch Ophthalmol 2006;124(9):1257-62.

 15. Khouri AS, Forofonova TI, Fechtner RD. Laser suture lysis through thick blebs using the  Blumenthal lens. Arch Ophthalmol 2006;124(4):544-5.

 16. Khouri AS, Newman FR, Fechtner RD. Ultrasound biomicroscopy demonstrating etiology of a  spontaneous filtering bleb. [published online ahead of print Feb 24, 2006]. Eye 2006;20(12):1441-2.

 17. Szirth BC, Shahid, K, Zarbin MA, Khouri AS, Bhagat N. Digital retinal imaging for vision-  threatening diseases—an integrated approach to diagnostic screening with a non-mydriatic camera.  Future Dir Imaging 2006;53-5.

 18. Szirth B, Shahid K, Khouri AS, Patel N, Horan C, Giliberti F, Kaiser R, Bhagat N. La  telemedicina puede ayudar a identificar enfermedades que amenazan la visión. Ocul Surg News Latin  America Edition 2006;8(1):44-5.

 19. Khouri AS, Fechtner RD. Glaucoma Surgery [book review]. J Glaucoma 2005;14(4)328.

 20. Khouri AS, Szirth BC, Fechtner RD. Detecting age-related macular degeneration: technologies  are best compared when standardized [letter]. Arch Ophthalmol 2005;123:1157-8.

 21. Szirth B, Fechtner RD, Khouri AS, Malpica B, Forofonova T, Zarbin MA. Simultaneous stereo  retinal imaging in glaucoma: color 35-mm film vs 6.1 megapixel digital imaging. Telemed e-Health  2005;11(2):262.

 22. Szirth BC, Shahid K, Khouri AS, Patel N, Horan C, Giliberti F, Kaiser R, Bhagat N. Tele-  screening can help identify vision-threatening diseases. Ocular Surg News 2005;23(18):86-8.

 23. Khouri AS. Excessive blinking in children [letter]. Ophthalmology 2003; 110(5):878.

 24. Khouri AS. LASIK and glaucoma. Saudi J Ophthalmol 2003;17(1):107.

 RECENT PRESENTATIONS:

 1. Khouri AS, Fechtner RD, Shahid K, Szirth BC. Optic nerve analysis in glaucoma suspects during  remote tele-ocular screening [poster]. American Telemedicine Association Annual Meeting; 2007  May; Nashville, Tenn.

 2. Khouri AS, Szirth BC, Shahid KS, Fechtner RD. Software assisted optic nerve assessment for  glaucoma screening [poster]. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology; 2007 May; Fort  Lauderdale, Fla. e-abstract 2767.

 3. Is there an Heidelberg Retina Tomograph ISNT rule? Resident-Alumni Research Day, University of  Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; 2007 Feb; Newark, NJ.

 4. Digital stereoscopic imaging in glaucoma. Grand Round Presentation, West Virginia University Eye  Institute; 2006 Aug.

 5. Non-mydriatic simultaneous stereo imaging of the optic nerve in glaucoma patients [poster].  Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology; 2006 May; Fort Lauderdale, Fla. e-abstract  #B888.

 6. DICOM transmission of glaucomatous optic nerve simultaneous stereo images [poster]. Association  for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology; 2006 May; Fort Lauderdale, Fla. e-abstract #B890.

 7. Non-mydriatic simultaneous digital stereo imaging in glaucoma. 11th Annual Meeting of the  American Telemedicine Association; 2006 May; San Diego, Calif.

 8. Simultaneous digital stereo retinal imaging in patients with glaucoma using the Nidek 3 Dx and 3 Dx  nm. Nidek AAO Speakers Forum; 2005 Oct; Chicago, Ill.

 9. Digital images correlate well with film for simultaneous stereo-photography of the optic nerve in  glaucoma [poster]. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology; 2005 May; Fort  Lauderdale, Fla.

 10. Needling of the failing glaucoma filter. Glaucoma Symposium at the Pan Arab African Council of  Ophthalmology Congress; 2003 May; Tunisia.

 11. LASIK and glaucoma: evidence-based review. Saudi Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting;  2003 Mar; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

 12. New grading system for glaucoma bleb appearance and function. Second International Congress  on Glaucoma Surgery; 2003 Feb; Luxor, Egypt.

 
Dr. Michelle Pham
  COLLEGE: BA in Biology; University of Pennsylvania,
    (1998-2002)
  MEDICAL SCHOOL: MD; UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical
    School (2003-2007)
  INTERNSHIP: Internal Medicine; Atlantic Health Care
    Systems, (2007-2008)
  RESIDENCY: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School

Michelle Mai Pham,

  Ophthalmology Residency; Newark, NJ
MD     (July 2008)
       
 PRESENTATIONS:

 1. Pham MM, Graham R. Bilateral brain masses as the sole metastases of thyroid papillary  carcinoma: a clinical vignette. Atlantic Health Research Conference; 2008 June; Morristown, NJ.

 2. Pham MM, Bhagat N. Clinical and structural outcomes of patients with NLP vision. ARVO  Conference, 2007 May; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

   
Dr. Irene Cherfas Tsyvine
  COLLEGE: BA in Psychology and Biology; Washington
    University in Saint Louis, Miss (1999-2003)
  MEDICAL SCHOOL: MD; Boston University School of Medicine,
    Mass (2003-2007)
  INTERNSHIP: Internal Medicine; Lahey Clinic Medical
    Center, Burlington, Mass (2007-2008)
  RESIDENCY: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School

Irene Cherfas

    Ophthalmology Residency; Newark, NJ
Tsyvine , MD     (July 2008)
     
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