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OPHTHALMOLOGY

Principal Investigator: Dr. Shailesh Gupta, MD; and Dr. Sirtaz Sibia, DO

Research and Clinical Studies in Ophthalmology

  1. Duration of Medication Effect in Open-Angle Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension
    Study led by Dr. Shailesh Gupta evaluating how long a medication remains effective in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
  2. Ophthalmic Solutions for Dry Eye Treatment
    Investigation into the efficacy of ophthalmic solutions for the treatment of dry eye.
  3. Medication Use in Open-Angle Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension
    Clinical study assessing medications for patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
  4. Extended Evaluation of Glaucoma Medications
    Extension trial to examine the long-term impact of medications on open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
  5. Micro-Bypass Stent with Cataract Surgery
    Study on the use of a micro-bypass stent system combined with cataract surgery for improved patient outcomes.
  6. Comparative Study of Intraocular Implants and Ophthalmic Solutions
    Comparing two intraocular implant models with an ophthalmic solution for effectiveness in glaucoma management.
  7. Gel Stent versus Trabeculectomy in Open-Angle Glaucoma
    Clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of a gel stent versus traditional trabeculectomy for glaucoma patients.
  8. Twice Daily vs. Vehicle for Ocular Surgery Pain and Inflammation
    Study evaluating a medication applied twice daily against a vehicle solution for treating inflammation and pain after ocular surgery.
  9. Surgical System and Cataract Extraction for Glaucoma
    Examining the combined use of a surgical system with cataract extraction in patients with open-angle glaucoma.
  10. Once Daily vs. Three Times Daily Ophthalmic Suspension
    Study comparing dosing frequencies of an ophthalmic suspension in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
  11. Orally Administered Medication in Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
    Evaluation of an oral medication in patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, without center-involved Diabetic Macular Edema.
  12. Phase 2b Study of Medications for Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Multicenter dose-ranging study comparing two medications for treating wet age-related macular degeneration.
  13. Ophthalmic Solution vs. Placebo in Dry Eye Patients
    Clinical trial assessing the efficacy of an ophthalmic solution compared to a placebo in subjects with dry eye.

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About Dr. Shailesh Gupta

Dr. Shailesh Gupta, a board-certified ophthalmologist and lifelong Floridian, obtained his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Florida, where he now serves as an assistant professor and director of the vitreo-retinal fellowship program. Dr. Gupta has practiced medicine since 1997 and has served as a Principal Investigator in research for over seven years. With several dozen publications and over 20 years of membership in the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Dr. Gupta is a respected leader in the field.

About Dr. Sirtaz Sibia

Dr. Sirtaz Sibia graduated from Nova Southeastern University with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 1995, earning Dean’s List honors. He completed his residency at Michigan State University, where he was appointed Chief Resident and served as a faculty clinical instructor. Dr. Sibia is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Since 2013, Dr. Sibia has been a Principal Investigator in various studies, and he has delivered numerous scientific presentations and completed advanced courses in LASIK and endoscopic brow lift procedures.