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• 175 citations
  A new system, the LipiFlow, for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction.
  Stephen S. Lane, Harvey Dubiner, Randy J. Epstein, Paul H. Ernest, Jack V. Greiner
  Cornea. 2012-04-01
• 205 citations
  Topical mitomycin-C for subepithelial fibrosis after refractive corneal surgery.
  Parag A. Majmudar, S. Lance Forstot, Richard F. Dennis, Verinder S. Nirankari, Richard E. Damiano
  Ophthalmology. 2000-01-01
• 67 citations
  Early onset ectasia following laser in situ keratomileusus: case report and literature review.
  Sanjay N Rao, Randy J. Epstein
  Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2002-03-01

Journal Articles

• Accommodation of systemic acetazolamide and topical dorzolamide.  
  Epstein RJ, Brown SVL, Dennis R, Konowal-Allen A, Ophthalmol. 105: 9
• MMC can be used prophylactically in PTK, PRK to prevent corneal haze.  
  Gonzalez JM, Ocular Surgery News (O.S.N.) 22: 3
• Ectasia without risk factors.  
  Klein, SR, Epstein RJ, Randleman JB, Stulting RD, J Cat Ref Surg Today, July 2005, pp. 32-34
• Wavefront analysis for keratoconus and Pellucid Marginal Degeneration.  
  Seldomridge DL, Candal EM, Epstein RJ, Review of Ophthalmology 2005 Oct;12:10:96-103
• Complications after the placement of a phakic IOL.  
  Boxer Wachler B, Epstein RJ, Brown SVL. Maguen E, Talley-Rostov AR, Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today
• The best way to straighten a bow tie.  
  Bethke, W, Rev. Of Ophthalmol.17 :28-31
• Controlling Perioperative Inflammation.  
  Epstein RJ, Hardten DR, Hovanesian JA, Liang K, Shultz MC, Cat & Refr Surg Today 12 :14
• Astigmatism Management.  
  Raviv T, Epstein RJ, Int. Ophthalmol. Clin.,(Refractive Surgery) 40:3:183-198
• The polyglandular syndrome.  
  Epstein RJ, Luskin AT, Rana A, Ann Int Med 92:711
• Refining the technique for removing the Stableflex lens.  
  Epstein RJ, Vastine DW, Fried WI, Ophthalmic Surg 20:599
• Transverse astigmatic keratotomy.  
  Epstein RJ, Refract Corneal Surg 8: 487
• ALK vs. PK.  
  Konowal A, Epstein RJ, Ocular Surgery News, 14:4
• Is advancing wave-like epitheliopathy distinct from whorled microcystic dystrophy?  
  Epstein RJ, Ophthalmology, 105: 4
• Great expectations: Today’s refractive surgery patient.  
  Epstein, RJ, Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmologists 8:1
• Mitomycin-C for post-PRK haze.  
  Raviv T, Majmudar PA, Dennis RF, Epstein RJ, J Cat Ref Surg 26:1105
• Subepithelial fibrosis after RK.  
  Majmudar PA, Raviv T, Dennis RF, Epstein RJ, J Cat. Refract. Surg, 26: 113
• Triple Anterior Stromal Ring Infiltrate Associated with Presumed HSV Keratitis.  
  Epstein RJ, Cornea 20(8):904-906
• Transepithelial PTK/PRK Over Complicated LASIK Flaps.  
  Rao S, Majmudar PA, Epstein RJ, J. Refract Surg: 17:47
• Effect of topical trifluridine on Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis.  
  Epstein RJ, Ophthalmology
• Control of Astigmatism in Cataract Surgery.  
  Epstein RJ, J Refr Surg
• Endothelial changes associated with topical dorzolamide do appear to be significant.  
  Epstein RJ, Brown SVL, Konowal A, Arch Ophthalmol 122;1089
• Words of praise.  
  Epstein RJ, Cat Refr Surg Today 4:15
• Alternative approach to the treatment of subepithelial fibrosis following radial keratotomy.  
  Epstein, RJ and Majmudar, PA, Arch Ophthalmol 124:288
• Ectasia after Photorefractive Keratectomy.  
  Klein, SR and Epstein RJ, Ophthalmology 114:395-96
• Corneal ectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis after laser thermal keratoplasty.  
  Tailor UA and Epstein RJ, Cornea 29: 480
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Books/Book Chapters

• Modified DSEK technique promotes graft fixation, prevents complications. 
  Hasson, MO.S.N
• Principles and Practice. 
  Chapter: Excimer Lasers in Ophthalmology 
  Epstein RJ, Majmudar PEditors: Miller N, McGhee C, Taylor H, Gartry D, Trokel S.Boston, MA
• Theory, Technique, and Tissue. 
  Chapter: Corneal Surgery 
  Epstein RJ, Brightbill FEdition 2,
• Cornea/Refractive. 
  Chapter: UVA-light and Riboflavin-mediated Corneal collagen cross-linking 
  Page 63 - 76Letko E, Majmudar PA, Forstot SL, Epstein RJ, Rubinfeld RSEditors: Trattler, W, Awdeh RM, Goldman DA.Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia PA
• Advances, Controversies, and Custom. 
  Chapter: Corneal Ectasia following LASIK Surgery 
  Muller LT, Rao SN, Candal EM, Epstein, RJCharles Slack, Inc, Thorofare, NJ
• Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 
  Chapter: Antimetabolites in Ocular Surface Neoplasia 
  Page 35 - 39Majmudar PA, Epstein RJEditors: Schwab, I.Edition 5,
• Basic and Clinical Science. 
  Chapter: External Disease and Cornea 
  Epstein RJEditors: Schwab I, Harris, DJ, Pflugfelder, SC, Wilhelmus KR, Perry P.
• Ophthalmic Clinical Debates. 
  Chapter: Will wiping it off wipe it out? 
  Page 88 - 93Epstein RJEditors: Deutsch TA.Year Book Medical Publishers Inc, Chicago, IL
• The Cornea. Trans. of the World Congress on the Cornea III. 
  Chapter: Host control of Herpes simplex virus Type-I (HSV) ocular disease in a genetically defined animal model 
  Page 405 - 411Stulting RD, Abghari SZ, Epstein RJ, Nahmias AJEditors: Cavanagh HD.Raven Press, Ltd, New York, NY
• Ocular Circulation and Neovascularization. 
  Chapter: Immunologically mediated corneal neovascularization in inbred mice 
  Page 341 - 348Epstein RJ and Stulting RDEditors: BenEzra D, Ryan SJ, Glaser BM, and Murphy RP.Martinus Nijhoff/Dr W. Junk Publ, Dordrecht, Netherlands
• Discover Rush. 
  Chapter: Easy as 123- Protect your eyes from UV rays 
  Epstein RJ
• Rehabilitating a patient with extreme myopic astigmatism. 
  Page 10 - 11Chu, R, and Epstein RJPremier SurgeonEdition 2,
• Pharmacologic and surgical therapeutics for the dry eye. 
  Chapter: The Moisture Seekers 
  Epstein RJ
• Risk of ectasia worries patient. 
  Shovlin JP and Epstein, RJReview of Optometry
• Prophylactic MMC helps prevent haze, improve acuity. 
  Epstein, RJ, Groves NO.T
• Chicago physician shares popular dining spots. 
  Epstein RJ, and Cutler RO.S.NEdition 29,
• Crystalens postop care similar to phaco cases. 
  Faron CA and Epstein RJPrimary Care Optometry NewsEdition 10,
• Rethinking Mitomycin-C.: EyeNet. 
  Page 35 - 39Karmel, Miriam
• Refractive Surgery: Insights on Ectasia. 
  Page 33 - 37Bethke, WalterReview of Ophthalmology
• Management of Complicated or Buttonhole LASIK Flaps With Trans-epithelial Phototherapeutic Keratectomy/ Photorefractive Keratectomy With Adjunctive Mitomycin C. 
  Page 110 - 113Klein SR, Epstein, RJ, Majmudar, PA, Muller LTTechniques in OphthalmologyEdition 2,
• Wavefront analysis detects pellucid marginal degeneration before LASIK: O.S.N. 
  Page 60 - 61Candal, EC, Seldomridge DL, Muller LT, and Epstein RJ
• Mitomycin-C after surface ablation can prevent corneal haze. 
  Talsma J. and Epstein, RJOphthalmology Times
• Optimizing patient outcomes when using laser technology for refractive surgery. 
  Page 12 - 14Epstein RJOphth Management Suppl
• Topography system can image posterior surface of cornea. 
  Rao SR, Majmudar PA, Epstein RJOphthalmology Times
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Abstracts/Posters

• Central islands with the Summit Apex excimer laser.
  Mack RJS, Cutarelli P, Rubenstein JB, Mangan RB, Deutsch TA, Epstein RJ, Dune DS, Ophthalmology; 103:129, AAO; Chicago, IL
• Discontinuation of topical ophthalmic medications promotes healing of non-healing corneal epithelial defects.
  Gordon J, Johnson PJ, and the Fibronectin Study Group, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 32:1071, ARVO, Sarasosta, FL
• Unilateral circumscribed posterior keratoconus.
  Eiden SB, Bass SJ, Epstein RJ, Optom Vis Sci 68:190, American Academy of Optometry
• Corneal intraepithelial neoplasia: Bilateral disease and its association with contact lens wear.
  Robin SB, Epstein In the right eye, Rubenstein JB, Eiden SB, Waring GO, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 33:1292, ARVO: Sarasota, FL
• Corneal intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN): Bilateral disease and its association with contact lens wear.
  Robin SB, Epstein RJ, Rubenstein JB, Eiden SB, Waring GO, Ophthalmology 99:122, AAO, Dallas, TX
• Common office presentations of conjunctival lymphomas.
  Curnyn, KM, Rubenstein JB, Deutsch TA, Epstein RJ, Ophthalmol 1993;100, AAO, Chicago, IL
• Immunohistochemistry for the non-invasive diagnosis of epithelial downgrowth following penetrating keratoplasty.
  Raphtis EM, Epstein RJ, Torczynski E, Rubenstein JB, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 35:1875, ARVO; Sarasota, FL
• Photodynamic therapy for corneal neovascularization (CNV): Clinical trials.
  Hennessey MJ, Epstein RJ, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 35: 1350, ARVO; Sarasota, FL
• Corneal astigmatism following removal of adjusted continuous keratoplasty suture.
  Van Meter WS, Epstein RJ, Wood TO, Ophthalmol 101:123, AAO, San Francisco, CA
• Application of computerized videokeratoscopy in guiding suture removal in post-penetrating keratoplasty patients.
  Epstein RJ, Konowal A, Dennis RF, Ophthalmol AAO Suppl, Atlanta GA
• Irreversible corneal decompensation in patients treated with topical Dorzolamide.
  Konowal A, Epstein RJ, Dennis RF, Brown SVL, Invest Ophthalmol & Vis Sci, 37:3,
• Results of combined Ahmed valve and penetrating keratoplasty surgery.
  Brown SVL, Epstein, RJ, Stock EL, Rubenstein J, Ophthalmol AAO Suppl, AAO, Chicago, IL
• Thygeson’s superficial punctate keratitis in children and its response to trichlorthiamidine.
  Epstein RJ, Nguygen, K, n/a
• Use of the Terry keratometer to aid suture adjustment with the single running technique.
  Riley SF, Epstein RJ, Rubenstein JB, Dennis RJ, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 32:1236, ARVO, Sarasota, FL
• Hyperopic Automated Lamellar Keratoplasty (H-ALK): Refractive and Visual Outcome in 41 Eyes.
  Hahn S, Moore CR, Gaynes BL, Epstein RJ, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci Suppl, ARVO; Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Topical Mitomycin-C for subepithelial fibrosis following RK.
  Majmudar PA, Brenart R, Epstein RJ, Cornea 17:2, Castroviejo Cornea Society
• Irreversible corneal decompensation in patients treated with topical Dorzolamide.
  Konowal A, Epstein RJ, Dennis RF, Brown SVL, AAO Ophthalmol. Suppl
• Delayed keratitis following laser in-situ keratomileusis.
  Karp KO, Epstein RJ, Cornea Suppl. 18:3, Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group, New Orleans, LA
• Pigmentary dispersion following laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK).
  Karp K, Epstein RJ, Cornea 18: Suppl, Castroviejo Society Meeting, New Orleans, LA:
• Breakfast with the experts moderator- “LASIK Complications: Management and Avoidance.
  Epstein RJ, Ophthalmol. AAO Suppl, AAO, Orlando FL
• Breakfast with the experts moderator-LASIK techniques.
  Epstein RJ, Ophthalmol. AAO Suppl, AAO, Orlando FL
• Visual outcomes of early flap slips after LASIK.
  Raviv T, Rao S, Majmudar PA, Epstein RJ, Ophthalmol, AAO supplement
• Prophylactic Mitomycin-C for High-Risk PRK & LASEK.
  Candal EM, Muller LT, Lane HA, Epstein RJ, Dennis RF, Majmudar PA, Invest Ophthal & Vis Sci
• Poor visual outcomes following corneal refractive surgery in patients with clinically unsuspected pellucid marginal degeneration.
  Klein, SR, Epstein RJ et. Al, n/a, AAO, Anaheim CA
• Multicenter evaluation of epithelial-on vs epithelial-off corneal collagen crosslinkng for keratoconus and pos-LASIK ectasia.
  Rubinfeld RS, Trattler WB, Majmudar PA, Epstein RJ, Adi M, Wallace D, McCall TL, Martin NF, Letko E, Intili A, Perez G, AAO, Orlando FL
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Lectures

• Astigmatism in the Cataract Patient. 
  AAO; Dallas, TX
• Corneal topography and tomography interpretation for the cataract surgeon: Implications for premium IOL’s. 
  AAO, Orlando FL: Cornea Day
• Reduced application time for prophylactic Mitomycic-C in High-Risk Surface Ablation. 
  AAO, New Orleans, LA
• Treating buttonhole LASIK flaps. 
  ISRS/AAO, Las Vegas, NV
• The use of mitomycin C after laser refractive surgery. 
  Chicago, IL, 2005, Las Vegas, NV, 2006
• Zyoptix Symposium, featuring Zyoptix Dual Workstation and Advanced Diagnostics: Would you do this case? Zyoptix in my practice. 
  AAO, New Orleans LA
• Astigmatism in the cataract patient. 
  Multiple Location 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
• The use of mitomycin-C after laser refractive surgery. 
  AAO, Anaheim CA
• Risk factors for corneal ectasia after LASIK. 
  AAO, Anaheim CA
• The Zyoptix system for personalized vision correction. 
  Anaheim CA: B&L Booth
• The role of antimetabolites in corneal refractive surgery. 
  AAO, Anaheim CA: ISRS/AAO pre-AAO meeting
• Mitomycin-C with PTK for Flap Complications. 
  Castroviejo Society Meeting, Orlando FL
• Hansatome Pearls. 
  AAO, New Orleans, LA. Refractive Surgery Interest Group (RSIG) meeting
• The role of instrument sterilization and maintenance in DLK. 
  AAO; Dallas, TX
• LASIK can create happy patients and even happier staffs. 
• Astigmatism in the cataract patient. 
  AAO, Orlando FL
• Topical mitomycin-C treatment for corneal haze following refractive surgery. 
  AAO, Orlando FL
• Lecturer: Central Islands with the Summit Apex excimer laser. 
  AAO, Chicago, IL
• Lecturer with hands-on wet-lab: Modern incisional refractive surgery. 
  AAO, Chicago, IL
• Radial keratotomy on trial: Witness for the defense-speed of visual recovery and stability in RK. 
  AAO meeting, Atlanta, GA
• Capsulorhexis and the triple procedure. 
  Castroviejo Society; Chicago, IL. Cornea Suppl., 13: 98-99
• Photodynamic therapy for corneal neovascularization. 
  Castroviejo Cornea Society; Anaheim, CA
• Microsurgical keratoplasty: A practical course. 
  Anaheim, CA
• Clinical keratoplasty technique. 
  Atlanta, GA
• Microsurgical keratoplasty: A practical course. 
  Atlanta, GA
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Other

• Post-LASIK ectasia possible with no known risk factors. 
  Guttman, C, O.T
• Exploring Liability Issues in Refractive Eye Surgery. 
  Epstein, RJ, Herst, B, Goren, M, Gerstein, M, Brenner, S, ISMIE Newsletter
• Surgical Team Briefings Reduce Malpractice Risks. 
  Menke, Anne, OMIC Digest Fall 2011, V. 21, #4, page 1
• Refractive Practice Pearls. 
  Epstein RJ, Audio-Digest Ophthalmology 41:12
• LASIK Complications, Antimetabolites and Refractive Surgery. 
  Epstein RJ, Audio-Digest Ophth
• The Management of Astigmatism with Cataract Surgery. 
  Epstein RJ, Audio-Digest Ophth
• Expanding Applications for NSAIDs: The Inflammatory Response in the Eye. 
  Epstein RJ, Audioconference series
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