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Stuart J. McKinnon, MD, PhD, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. His areas of expertise include open and closed angle glaucomas, as well as neovascular and secondary glaucomas. He has extensive experience with various anterior segment procedures, including laser therapy and filtering surgeries, alongside cataract surgery. McKinnon is deeply involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. His research activities are primarily NIH-sponsored, exploring the basic mechanisms of retinal cell death in glaucoma. His research areas also encompass neuroprotective therapies for glaucoma, non-invasive imaging techniques for assessing glaucoma damage, and the relationship between glaucoma and chronic neurodegenerations such as Alzheimer's disease.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Specializes in the treatment and research of glaucoma.
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Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Birmingham •
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)