Drug-Induced Glaucoma Workup

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Michael D Greenwood, MD Cataract, Refractive, Cornea, Glaucoma Surgeon

Michael D Greenwood, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, International Society of Refractive Surgery

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Russell Swan, MD Fellow in Cornea, Glaucoma, and Refractive Surgery, Vance Thompson Vision

Russell Swan, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Glaucoma Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

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Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy; Editor-in-Chief, Medscape Drug Reference

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Hampton Roy, Sr, MD † Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Hampton Roy, Sr, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American College of Surgeons, Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology

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Andrew I Rabinowitz, MD Director of Glaucoma Service, Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

Andrew I Rabinowitz, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Aerospace Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association

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Douglas J Rhee, MD Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, University Hospitals Eye Institute, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Douglas J Rhee, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Glaucoma Society, American Medical Association, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Cleveland Ophthalmological Society, International Society for Eye Research, Korean Ophthalmological Society, Phi Beta Kappa

Disclosure: Received grant/research funds from Alcon for independent contractor; Received grant/research funds from Allergan for independent contractor; Received consulting fee from Alcon for consulting; Received consulting fee from Allergan for consulting; Received grant/research funds from Merck for independent contractor; Received grant/research funds from Ivantis for independent contractor; Received consulting fee from Glaukos for consulting; Received consulting fee from Ivantis for consulting; Received.

Steven Gedde, MD Program Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine

Steven Gedde, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists, Phi Beta Kappa

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