FORMAL TRAINING:  

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Summa Cum Laude, Southwestern Union College, Keene, TX, 1978.

Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, TX, 1982.  Valedictorian of Class.

Intern, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, 1982-83

Resident in Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 1983-86

Fellow, Corneal and Anterior Segment Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Institute, Baltimore, MD, 1986-87.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:

Microbiology Laboratory Course Assistant, Southwestern Union College, Keene, TX, 1976-77.

Medical Microscopic Anatomy Course Assistant, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, TX, 1979-80.

Assistant in Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, Jan-July 1987.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of Cornea Service, Residency Program Director, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Lubbock, TX, July 1987-Aug 1991.

Interim Chairman, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Lubbock, TX, Nov 1988-Sept 1989.

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of Cornea Service, Residency Program Director, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Lubbock, TX, Sept 1991-Aug 1994.

Interim Chairman, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Lubbock, TX, Aug 1993-July 1994.

Professor, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Lubbock, TX, Sept 1994-pres.

Chairman, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Lubbock, TX, Sept 1994-pres.

UMC Endowed Chair, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, March 2003- pres
 

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS:

Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1977

Wallace McNutt Award for Achievement in Medical Anatomy, 1979

Texas Legislative Merit Scholarship, 1979 and 1980

F.C. Pannill Scholarship, 1981

Who's Who in Health and Medicine, 1990

Timothy J. Harner Outstanding Physician Mentor Award, 1991

Lions Clubs International Foundation Melvin Jones Fellowship, 1993

One Who Makes A Difference Volunteer Award, 1994

The Best Doctors in America: Central Region, 1996-97

Ten Year Service Award, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – 1998

The Best Doctors In America (Fourth Listing) - 1998

Crystal Cornea Award – 2001

Best Doctors in America  2001-2002

Best Doctors in America 2003-2004

Academic Keys Who’s Who in Medical Sciences Education 2005

Attending of the Month, University Medical Center, November 2006

Medical Staff All-Star, University Medical Center, November 2006

Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists, Consumers Research Council of America, 2007 edition

Best Doctors in America 2007-2008
 

PROFESSIONAL AND HONORARY SOCIETIES:

Alpha Omega Alpha, Elected Member, 1981-pres

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow, 1988-pres

American College of Physicians, Associate Member, 1982-1985

American Medical Association, Member, 1979-pres

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Member, 1989-pres

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Member, 1988-pres

California Medical Association, Member, 1985-1987

Christian Medical Society, Member, 1979-pres

EyeTech Foundation, Advisory Board Member, 1993-pres

Johns Hopkins University Alumni Society, Member, 1987-pres

Lubbock-Crosby-Garza County Medical Society, Member, 1987-pres

Lubbock Ophthalmic Society, Member, 1987-pres

Sigma Xi - The Scientific Research Society, Member, 1989-pres

Texas Medical Association, Member, 1987-pres

Texas Ophthalmological Association, Member, 1988-pres

Association for University Professors in Ophthalmology – 1993-pres.
 

HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER COMMITTEE SERVICE:

Laser Safety Committee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Member, Nov 1987-Nov 1988;  Invited to be chairman, but declined due to departmental duties.

Lubbock Subcommittee, Medical Practice Income Plan, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Member, Nov 1988-Sept 1989, July 1993-pres.

Executive Committee, Lubbock General Hospital (now University Medical Center), Member, Nov 1988-Sept 1989, July 1993-pres.

Dean’s Advisory Committee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Member, Nov 1988-Sept 1989, July 1993-pres.

Professional Liability Committee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Member, Nov 1988-Sept 1989, July 1993-pres.

Biohazards Committee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Member, Jan 1989-March 1992.

Strategic Planning Committee for Continuing Medical Education (ad hoc Dean’s Committee), Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Chairman, 1989.

Internal Review of Surgical and Surgical Specialty Residency Program, Chairman, 1989-present (review of general surgery residency training program, 11/89; reviews of anesthesiology residency program and orthopedics residency program, 7/90; review of internal medicine residency program 3/94).

Tenure and Promotions Committee, Member, 1989-1993.

Operating Room Committee, University Medical Center, Member, 1989-1994.

Credentials Committee, University Medical Center, Member, 1990-1994.

President's Council, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Member, May 7, 1991-pres.

Faculty Council Hearing Committee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Member, Feb 11, 1994-Aug 31, 1994.

Internal Review of Obstetrics/Gynecology  Specialty Residency Program, 1997

MPIP Finance Committee, Member, November, 1999 –pres.

GME Subcommittee for ACGME Competencies and Outcomes Assessment Project - Core Competencies, January, 2004 - pres.
 

STATE AND NATIONAL SOCIETY COMMITTEE SERVICE:

Legislative Activities Committee of the Texas Ophthalmology Association.

Welfare Committee, Lubbock-Crosby-Garza County Medical Society, 1991.
 

HOSPITAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS:

University Medical Center                                                       Active Staff Surgeon
                                                                                              (Chief of Staff, January, 1998-December 1999)   

Covenant Health Systems (formerly Methodist and               Faculty Consultant Staff
St. Mary’s Hospitals)                                                                                              

Covenant Outpatient Surgicenter (formerly                           Active Staff Surgeon
St. Mary’s Surgicenter)

Big Spring Veteran's Administration Medical Center               Contract/Consultant Staff Surgeon

Amarillo VA Health Care Systems                                           Contract              
 

CERTIFICATIONS:

LADARVision Surgeon Proctor                                 June 13, 2002

Collaborative IRV Training Initiative                       March 23, 2004
 

CONSULTANTSHIPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Great Plains Lions Eye Bank, Medical Director, July 1987-pres.

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Annual Course Reviewer, 1987-pres.

Texas Society to Prevent Blindness, Lubbock, Medical Advisor, 1989-pres.

The National Heritage Insurance Company (Medicaid Intermediary), Consultant, 1989-pres.

LifeGift Organ Donation Center of West Texas, Advisory Board Member, 1990-pres.

Eye Care Mission, Juarez, Mexico, July 1991.

University Medical Center Outreach Program, Dec 15, 1992.

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, Consultant, May 1993-pres.

The EyeTech Foundation, Board Member, Oct 1993-pres.

American Board of Ophthalmology, Associate Examiner, 1996-pres.

Mentor Examiner, Oral Examinations, American Board of Ophthalmology, 2002 – present
 

SPECIALTY BOARD CERTIFICATION:

American Board of Ophthalmology, Oct 19, 1987.
 

MEDICAL  LICENSURE:

State	Date Issued	Number	Status
Texas	Feb 27, 1983	G3593	Active
California	Feb 27, 1983	C41067	Inactive
Maryland	Sep 30, 1986	D34549	Inactive

University of California at San Francisco:

Preparation of Epikeratophakia Surgical Protocols (3) and surgical and postoperative care of the initial series of patients.  April 1985-June 1986.

The Wilmer Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital:

Metabolism of rabbit corneas as measured with 13C NMR Spectroscopy under varying environmental and storage media conditions.  The use of superoxide dismutase and various media buffers to prolong donor corneal storage.

 Scanning electron microscopy as an index to corneal endothelial preservation.  An investigation into the morphologic effects on endothelium of varying preservation times and media substrate and buffer concentrations.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:

Effect of streptokinase and urokinase on vascularization and re-epithelialization of alkali burned corneas.  An animal study in New Zealand White rabbits.

Biomechanical factors affecting post-keratoplasty astigmatism.  An in vitro study using bovine and porcine eyes.  Currently active investigational protocol registered with the Institutional Review Board.

A clinical study of aphakic epikeratoplasty.  Currently active investigational protocol registered with the Institutional Review Board.

Pharmacokinetics of collagen shield contact lenses in humans.  An active IRB-approved investigational protocol evaluating aqueous humor levels at various time frames after a standardized exposure to collagen contact lenses soaked in various ocular pharmacotherapeutic agents.  A parallel in vitro study will use a new anterior chamber model.

Antibacterial properties of antiseptics:  a new potential treatment for corneal ulcers.  This in vitro work has demonstrated the effectiveness of two commonly available antiseptics against common ocular pathogens. 

Herpetic Eye Disease Trials (Acyclovir Prevention Trial).  An active IRB-approved investigational protocol as a test site for the National HEDS Center at Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.
 

GRANTS OBTAINED:

Department of Ophthalmology, Diabetes Eye Assessment and Treatment Center, $478,498.00, Department Principle Investigator.

WaveFront Research Equipment Acquisition, James and Eva Mayer Foundation, $52,000, Principle Investigator.

Friends of The Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation grant, $123,906.  Principle Investigator.

TTUHSC Faculty Incentive Award, “Incentive for Publication of Color Reproductions in Peer Reviewed Journals”, $10,800.  For use by all department faculty.

TTUHSC Seed Grant, “Autologous Serum for the Treatment of Neurotrophic Keratopathy Due to LASIK”. $18,542. FY2006.  Principle Investigator.
 

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS:

Theory of X-ray Diffraction Crystallography.  Lecture given in cellular physiology course, Southwestern Union College, Keene, TX, Nov 1977.

Dermatologic Manifestations of the Phakomatoses:  A Clinical Review.  Lecture given in Dermatology Grand Rounds, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 1982.

Hypotony:  Differential Diagnosis and Management.  Lecture given at Glaucoma Rounds, Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, CA, Feb 1984.

Low Tension Glaucoma.  Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds Lecture, University of California, San Francisco, CA, May 30, 1985.

Surgical Alternatives for the Optical Correction of Adult Aphakia in 1986.  Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds Lecture, University of California, San Francisco, CA, March 13, 1986.

Places We Remember; Friends We’ve Made.  A multi-media and oral presentation at the annual Cordes Society meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 5, 1986.

The Role of Refractive Surgery Today.  Lecture given at the monthly Northern California Certified Ophthalmic Technicians Continuing Education Seminars, Burlingame, CA, April 13, 1986.

Combined Extracapsular Cataract Extraction, Intraocular Lens Implantation, and Trabeculectomy:  A Review and Update.  John B. Carter, Walter J. Stark, John D. Gottsch, David L. McCartney.  5th International Congress on Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Florence, Italy, June 19-21, 1988.

Alice in IOL Wonderland.  Lecture given at Annual Meeting, Department of Ophthalmology  and Visual Sciences, Lubbock, TX, June 25, 1988.

Blepharitis and Dry Eye.  Lecture given at AARP meeting at Monterey Church of Christ at invitation of George Taylor, April 4, 1989.

Post-Keratoplasty Astigmatism:  Causes and Solutions.  Lecture given at the First Annual Research Symposium, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, June 16, 1990.

Post-keratoplasty Astigmatism:  Prevention and Treatment.  Lecture given at the Texas Ophthalmological Association Annual Meeting, March 1991.

The Safety and Effectiveness of Corneal Collagen Shields.  Lecture given at the Second Annual Research Symposium, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, June 8, 1991.

Injectable IOL Research:  Is This the Future?  Lecture given at the Third Annual Research Symposium, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, June 12, 1992.

Injectable IOL Research and Other Anterior Segment Advances.  Lecture given at the Texas Society to Prevent Blindness 38th Annual Meeting Scientific Session, Lubbock, TX, March 27, 1993.

Refractive Results After Corneal Transplantation.  Lecture given at the Fourth Annual Research Symposium, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, June 12, 1993.

Seasonal Eye Care.  Public education television interview for KTXT-TV PBS station, Lubbock, TX, April 12, 1993.

Quantitative Intraoperative Keratometry During Penetrating Keratoplasty.  Lecture given at Everett R. Veirs Lecture and Ophthalmology Conference, Scott & White Hospital, Temple, TX, Feb 25, 1994.

Intraoperative Keratometry During Keratoplasty.  Lecture given at the Texas Ophthalmological Association  annual meeting, Austin, TX, May 13, 1994.

Corneal Collagen Shields:  Can They Deliver Antimicrobials Effectively?  Lecture given at Texas Ophthalmological Society  annual meeting, Dallas, TX, May 19, 1995.

Intraoperative Keratometry During Keratoplasty: Can It Help?   Lecture given at Updates in Clinical Ophthalmology,  Annual Meeting, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, June 15, 1996.

Anterior Segment Update.  (Invited) Lecture given at the Christian Ophthalmology Society Twentieth Annual Meeting, Howie-in-the-Hills, Florida, August 2, 1996.

KOHM Radio; Health Matters; Interview with Jo Hayes; "Overview of Ophthalmology", July 7, 1997.

Sunglasses, Waterproof Sunscreens.  Television interview for KCBD, Lubbock, Texas, July 29, 1999.

KOHM Radio; Health Matters; Interview with Dixon Platt, “Excimer Laser, Refractive Surgery”, February 21, 2000.

Ocuflox.  (Invited) Lecture given at Potter-Randall County Medical Society Meeting, February 22, 2000.

Sight for Sore Eyes: The Promise of Laser Vision Correction Offers New Hope for Millions of Americans.  Interview with Julie Toland,  VISTAS: Texas Tech Research, Spring, 2000, Volume 8:2, pgs. 26-29.

KLBK, Channel 13, Healthy Living Today, Interview with Dixon Platt, “Laser Corrective Surgery”, May, 2000.

Microkeratome issues: is there a better way?  Lecture given at Updates for the Clinical Ophthalmologist: refractive, pediatric, neuro.  Annual Meeting, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, June 24, 2000.

Great Plains Lions Eye Bank, (Invited) Lecture given at Eighth Annual Forensic Science Seminar, Medicolegal Death Investigation, October 6, 2000.

KLBK, Channel 13, Healthy Living Today, Interview with Dixon Platt, “Advancements in Ophthalmology (Our Eyes)”,  November, 2000.

LASIK Induced Intraocular Pressures.  Lecture given at Texas Ophthalmological Association Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas, May 5, 2001.

Healthwise, Channel 11, with Dr. David Smith, “Sunglasses: Sight for Sore Eyes?”, interview, 6/01.

KLBK, Channel 13, Healthy Living Today, Interview with Dixon Platt, “Laser Refractive Surgery”, June, 2001.

 Introduction to LASEK and LASIK, lecture given at Technician Seminar, Dept of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, November 9, 2001.

Healthwise, Channel 11, with Dr. David Smith, “Dry Eyes”, interview, 6/02.

Ethics of Conflict Resolution Among Christian Physicians, lecture given at the Christian Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting, Breckenridge, Colorado, July 18-21, 2002.

Healthwise, Channel 11, with Dr. David Smith, “Computer Eye Syndrome”, interview, 9/2002.

West Texas Hispanic News, March 26, 2003,  “Protecting Eyes from UV Rays a Must”, interview in Plain Talk about Your Health with David R. Smith, M.D.

El Observador, San Jose, California, April 4, 2003,” Remember to Protect Your Eyes” (Spanish and English), excerpted from interview.

Invited Speaker, Department of Utilities, TTU, “Eye Trauma in the Workplace”, April 11, 2003.

Invited Speaker, 25^th Annual Everett R. Veirs Lecture and Ophthalmology Conference – Cornea and External Disease, “Intraocular Pressure Fluctuations with LASIK”, Scott and White, Temple, Texas, April 26, 2003.

Invited speaker, Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds, “Periocular Regional Anesthesiology”, May 5, 2003.

Invited speaker, Seniors Are Special Program (University Medical Center), “Cataracts and Laser Eye Surgery”, September 11, 2003.

Invited Speaker, Dean's Grand Rounds, "Lasers in Medicine: Not Just the Cutting Edge", February 12, 2004.

Distinguished Visiting Lecturer, Mason Eye Institute Visiting Professor Conference, University of Missouri, “Non-Refractive Complications of LASIK” and “Is the Pupil Size Important in Refractive Surgery?”, March 12, 2005.

Refractive Surgery and Pupil Size Considerations: Are We Missing Something?.  Lecture given at the Texas Ophthalmological Association Annual Meeting, Grapevine, TX, May 14, 2005.

On-air Interview, Children’s Miracle Network Telethon, June 4, 2005.

Refining Refractive Surgery – Respecting the Pupil.  Lecture given at Update for the Comprehensive  Ophthalmologist, Annual Meeting for Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, June 24, 2005

Invited Speaker,  University of Missouri, Columbia…

Anterior Segment Update.  Lecture given at Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Annual Meeting for Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, May 12, 2006.

On-air Interview, Children’s Miracle Network Telethon, June 3, 2006.

“Cornea Transplants”.  Invited Speaker.  Texas Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses.  September 15, 2006.

“Problem Sighting”, Lubbock Avalanche Journal, September 28, 2006.

“Doc advises: Start the new year with a sight-saving exam”, Lubbock Avalanche Journal, January 11, 2007.

DSAEK.  Lecture given at Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Annual Meeting for Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center,  May 4, 2007.

On-air Interview, Children’s Miracle Network Telethon, June 2, 2007.

“Cornea: Medical and Surgical Update”. Invited Speaker. Christian Ophthalmological Society Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, July 27, 2007.

“How to do a Neuro Block for Ophthalmic Surgery”.  Anesthesiology Grand Rounds, TTUHSC.  September 28, 2007.

“The Alphabet Soup of Corneal Surgery (invited) Lecture at American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Late Breakers Symposium.  November 13, 2007.

 

COURSES DIRECTED:

Phacoemulsification Techniques.  Continuing medical education course taught in conjunction with the Second Annual Research Symposium, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, June 7, 1991.

 Corneal Topography.  Lecture given at Joint Seminar on Possible Applications of New Surface Analysis and Topographical Technology to Various Clinical Problems in Ophthalmology, Department of Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, June 19, 1992.

 Texas Society to Prevent Blindness 38th Annual Scientific Session, Lubbock, TX, March 27, 1993.

 Phacoemulsification Techniques.  Continuing medical education course taught in conjunction with the Fourth Annual Research Symposium, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, June 11, 1993.

Phacoemulsification Techniques.  Course taught as a medical mission at Juarez General Hospital, Juarez, Mexico, Dec 3, 1993.

Phacoemulsification Techniques. Continuing medical education course, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 1994.

Phacoemulsification Techniques. Continuing medical education course, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 1995.

Phacoemulsification Techniques. Continuing medical education course, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 1996.

Texas Ophthalmological Association 1996 Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, May 10-11, 1996.  Session director and moderator.

Phacoemulsification Techniques. Continuing medical education course, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 1997.

Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist:  Excimer and Cosmetic Lasers.  Annual Meeting, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.  Co-Director, May 30, 1998.

Phacoemulsification Techniques. Continuing medical education course, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 1998.

Phacoemulsification Techniques. Continuing medical education course, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 1999.

Phacoemulsification Techniques. Continuing medical education course, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 2000.

Update for the comprehensive Ophthalmologist: Refractive, Pediatrics, Neuro.  Annual Meeting, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Co-director, June 24, 2000.

Phacoemulsification Techniques. Continuing medical education course, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 2001.

Phacoemulsification Techniques. Continuing medical education course, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 2002.

Phacoemulsification Techniques. Continuing medical education course, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 2003.

Phacoemulsification Techniques. Continuing medical education course, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 2004.

Phacoemulsification Techniques. Continuing medical education course, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 2005.

Phacoemulsification Techniques. Continuing medical education course, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 2006.

Phacoemulsification Techniques. Continuing medical education course, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, 2007.

 

ABSTRACTS:

Miller KM, McCartney DL, Stark WJ:  Optimal IOL style for eyes treated with intravitreal silicone oil.  Suppl Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 28(3):1-115, March 1987.

McCartney DL, Memmen JE, Stark WJ, Quigley HA, Gottsch JD, Maumenee AE:  Efficacy and safety of combined trabeculectomy, ECCE, and PC/IOL implantation.  Suppl Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 28(3):3-98, March 1987.

Freedman K, Hong BS, Singh P, McCartney DL:  Plasminogen activator activity and protein profile of rabbit tears after alkali corneal burns.  Suppl Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 30(3):40, March 1989.

Griffith SA, McCartney DL, Murphy CJ, Mannis MJ, Reid TW:  Effects of the bovine neutrophil antibiotic dedeca-peptide (BNP-1) on the growth of human corneal endothelial cells in optisol and tissue culture media.  Suppl Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci.  37(3): 85, March 1996.

Griffith S, McCartney DL, Steward K, Murphy C, Mannis M,  Reid T:  Effects of the Bovine Neutrophil Antibiotic Dodeca-Peptide (BNP-1) on the Growth of Human Corneal Endothelial Cells in Optisol and Tissue Culture Media. Eye Bank Association of Texas Meeting, March 2, 1996, Austin, Texas.

Griffith SA, McCartney DL, Murphy CJ, Mannis MJ and Reid TW:  Effect of the bovine neutrophil antibiotic dodeca-peptide (BNP-1) on the growth of human corneal endothelial cells in optisol and tissue culture media.  ARVO, April 21-26, 1996, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Bates EE, McCartney DL:  A study of the potential efficacy of povidone-iodine in treating ocular fungal pathogens.  Suppl Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci.  37(3): 872, March 1996.

Reid TW, Steward K, Johnson, M, McCartney DL, Mannis MJ, and Murphy CJ: Studies on the Effect of the bovine neutrophil antibiotic dodeca-peptide (BNP-1) on the viability of human corneal endothelial cells stored in optisol.  Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 39(4):S78, March 1998.

Bradley JC, McCartney DL: Serum Growth Factor Analysis in Dry Eye Syndrome.  ASCRS.  San Diego, CA, April 27-May 2.

Bradley JC, Bradley R, McCartney DL: Serum Growth Factor Analysis in Dry Eye Syndrome.  AAO, New Orleans, November 10-13, 2007.

 

PUBLICATIONS:

McCartney DL, Char DH:  Return of vision following orbital decompression after 36 hrs. of postoperative blindness.  Am J Ophthalmol 100(4):602-4, Oct 15, 1985. 

 McCartney DL, Whitney CE, Stark WJ, Bernitsky DA, Wong SK:  Anterior segment uses of the Neodymium:YAG laser.  Geriatric Ophthalmol  3(1):13-16, Jan 1987.

Bernitsky DA, Stark WJ, McCartney DL, Wong SK, Maumenee AE:  Current concepts in IOL implantation.  Dev Ophthalmol 14:146-51 (Karger-Basel 1987).

McCartney DL, Whitney CE, Stark WJ, Wong SK, Bernitsky DA:  Refractive keratoplasty for disabling astigmatism after penetrating keratoplasty.  Arch Ophthalmol 105(7):954-7, July 1987.

McCartney DL, Memmen JE, Stark WJ, Quigley HA, Maumenee AE, Gottsch JD, Auer C, Fenton J, Pratzer K:  Cataract extraction in glaucoma patients.  In Surgical Management of Coexisting Glaucoma and Cataract, Greve EL, Editor, Kugler Publications, Ghedini Editore, Amsterdam-Berkeley, pp 1-16, 1987.

Wong SK, Stark WJ, Gottsch JD, Bernitsky DA, McCartney DL:  Use of posterior chamber lenses and pseudophakic bullous keratopathy.  Arch Ophthalmol 105(6):856-8, June 1987.

Wong SK, Gottsch JD, Stark WJ, Bernitsky DA, McCartney DL:  Management of microbial keratitis following corneal transplantation.  Am J Ophthalmol  (submitted) 1986.

McCartney DL, Miller KM, Stark WJ, Guyton DL, Michels RG:  Intraocular lens style and refraction in eyes treated with silicone oil.  Arch Ophthalmol 105(10):1385-7, Oct 1987.

McCartney DL, Stark WJ, Memmen JE, Quigley HA, Maumenee AE, Gottsch JD, Fenton J, Pratzer K:  Current management of cataracts in patients with glaucoma.  In Transactions of the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology, Caldwell DR, Editor, Raven Press, NY, pp 111-26, 1987.

McCartney DL, Stark WJ, Memmen JE, Quigley HA, Maumenee AE, Gottsch JD:  Current surgical management of aphakia.  In Transactions of the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology, Caldwell DR, Editor, Raven Press, NY, pp 205-24, 1987.

Bernitsky DA, Stark WJ, McCartney DL, Wong SK, Maumenee AE, Gottsch JD, Pratzer K, Fenton J, Webster N:  Changing indications for intraocular lenses:  Guidelines (legal and ethical) for cataract surgery.  In Transactions of the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology, Caldwell DR, Editor, Raven Press, NY, pp 1-8, 1987.

Wong SK, Stark WJ, Gottsch JD, Bernitsky DA, McCartney DL, Pratzer K, Fenton J, Kane L:  Management of selected intraocular lens complications.  In Transactions of the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology, Caldwell DR, Editor, Raven Press, NY, pp 127-48, 1987.

McCartney DL, Memmen JE, Stark WJ, Quigley HA, Maumenee AE, Gottsch JD, Bernitsky DA, Wong SK:  The efficacy and safety of combined trabeculectomy, cataract extraction, and intraocular lens implantation.  Ophthalmol 95(6):754-62, June 1988.

Briggs RB, McCartney DL:  BSS infusion alert.  Arch Ophthalmol 106(6):718, June 1988.

McCartney DL, Gottsch JD, Stark WJ:  Managing posterior pressure during pseudophakic keratoplasty.  Arch Ophthalmol 107(9):1384-86, Sept 1989.

Carter JB, Stark WJ, Gottsch JD, McCartney DL:  Combined extracapsular cataract extraction, intraocular lens implantation, and trabeculectomy:  A review and update.  Proceedings of the 5th International Congress, Florence, Italy, June 1988.

McCartney DL, Gottsch JD, Stark WJ:  Managing posterior pressure during pseudophakic keratoplasty.  Arch Ophthalmol 107(9):1384-86, Sept 1989.

McCartney DL, Gottsch JD, Stark JW:  Managing posterior pressure during pseudophakic keratoplasty.  Ophthalmol Digest 6:22-23, 1990.

McCartney DL:  Dual camera sequencer for microsurgical documentation.  Ophthalmic Surg  21(12):860-61, Dec 1990.

Alvarez O, Morales J, McCartney DL, May D, Allison K:  Haemophilus aphrophilus endophthalmitis associated with a filtering bleb.  Arch Ophthalmol 109(5):618-20, May 1991.

McCartney DL, Guyton DL:  The choice of posterior chamber intraocular lens style in patients with diabetic retinopathy.  Arch Ophthalmol 109(5):615, May 1991.

Shami M, McCartney D, Benedict W, Barnes C:  Spontaneous retinal reattachment in a patient with persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous and a optic nerve coloboma.  Letter to the Journal.  Am J Ophthalmol 114(6):769-771, 1992.

Weisbarth R, McCartney DL:  Soft contact lenses - Nomenclature, design, material properties and manufacturing techniques.  In Contact Lenses:  The CLAO Guide to Basic Science and Clinical Practice, Third edition, 1994.

McCartney DL:  Not-for-profit health plans. Letter to the Editor.  N Engl J Med 335(6):438-9,1996.

Langford J, McCartney DL, Wang, R:  Frozen Section-guided Surgical Debridement for Management of Rhino-orbital Mucorycosis. Am J Ophthalmol  124(2):265-267, 1997.

Brown SM, McCartney DL, et al:  Cluster of diplopia cases after periocular anesthesia without hyaluronidase.  Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery  25:1245-1249, 1999.

McCartney DL: Routine preoperative medical testing. Letter to the Editor.  Ocular Surgery News, July 15, 2000.

Brown SM, Khanani AM, McCartney DL: The Effect of Brimonidine Tartrate on Dark Adapted Pupil Diameter.  Accepted for publication, Am J Ophthalmol,  February, 2004.

Bradley J, Kimbrough R, Vidal A, McCartney DL, Sarria, J: Endophthalmitis Caused by Non-perfringens Clostridium Species.  Case Report. Scand J Infec Dis, 2004; 36(9):689-92.

Brown SM, McCartney DL: Trypan blue in pediatric cataract surgery. Letter to the Editor. J Cataract Refract Surg, October, 2004, (30):2033.

Brown, SM,  Bradley, JC, Xu, KT, Chadwick, AA, McCartney, DL. Visual field changes after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg, 2005; 31:687-693

Bradley JC, Hirsch BA, Kimbrough RC 3^rd, McCartney DL.  Pseudallescheria boydii keratitis. Scand J Infect Dis, 2006;38(11-12:1101-3).

Tu EY, McCartney DL, Beatty RF, Springer KL, Levy J, Edward D.  Successful Treatment of Resistant Ocular Fusariosis With Posaconazole (SCH-56592). Am JOphthalmo. 2007 Feb: 143(2)222-227

Bradley JC, McCartney DL, Craenen GA.  Continuous intraocular pressure recordings during lamellar microkeratotomy of enucleated human eyes. In press - JCRS, May 2007.

Bradley JC, McCartney DL.  Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty in intraoperative floppy iris syndrome: Suture drag technique.  J Cataract Refract Surg. 2007; 33:1149-1150

Bradley JC, Bradley RH, Simoni, J, McCartney DL, Brown, SM. Time and Tempeature Dependent Stability of Growth Facotr Peptides in Human Autologous Serum Eye Drops.  Submitted for publication. Archives of Ophthalmology.