Dr. Brian M. DeBroff

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Yale University
School of Medicine
Ophthalmology
Associate Professor

Mailing Address

330 Cedar Street
P.O. Box 208061
New Haven, Connecticut 06520
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (203) 785-2020
Fax: (203) 785-5909
brian.debroff@yale.edu

Qualifications

Fellowship, University of Calgary, Anterior Segment Surgery, 1994.
University of Pittsburgh, Ophthalmology Residency, 1993.
M.D., Tufts University, 1989.
B.S., Tufts University, 1985.
F.A.C.S..

Expertise and Research Interests

Ophthalmology
Pediatric Cataract Surgery
Traumatic Cataracts
Complicated Cataracts
Cataract Wound Construction
Cataract Surgery Infection Prevention
Cataract Lens Capsule
Visual Glare Impairment In Sports
Multifocal Implants
ReStor IOL

Other Expertise

Posterior capsulorhexis with optic capture in pediatric cataract surgery

Future Research

Antibiotics in preventing endophthalmitis
Sports glare testing

Industrial Relevance

Antibiotic preparations for ophthalmic surgery

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Eye Diseases, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Surgery.

Additional Terms:

Phacoemulsification.

Memberships

Alpha Omega Alpha
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Association of University Professors
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Honors and Awards

1998, Teaching Award, Dept. of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale University
The Sandoz Award, Sandoz Pharmaceuticals

Publications

  • Diaz VA, DeBroff BM, Sinard J, Comparison of Histopathologic Features, Clinical Symptoms, and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rates in Biopsy-Positive Temporal Arteritis, Ophthalmology, 112(7), 1293-1298, Jul 2005
  • Gimbel HV, Basti S, Ferensowicz M, DeBroff BM, Results of bilateral cataract extraction with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation in children, Ophthalmology, 104(11), 1737-43, November 1997 Abstract
  • Gimbel HV, Sun R, DeBroff BM, Yang HM, Anterior chamber fluid cultures following phacoemulsification and posterior chamber lens implantation, Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers, 27(2), 121-6, February 1996 Abstract
  • Gimbel HV, Sun R, DeBroff BM, Effects of wound architecture and suture technique on postoperative astigmatism, Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers, 26(6), 524-8, 1995 Abstract
  • Gimbel HV, Meyer D, DeBroff BM, Roux CW, Ferensowicz M, Intraocular pressure response to combined phacoemulsification and trabeculotomy ab externo versus phacoemulsification alone in primary open-angle glaucoma, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 21(6), 653-60, November 1995 Abstract
  • DeBroff BM, Hamilton RC, Loken RG, Gimbel HV, Ferensowicz M, Retrobulbar anesthesia with 7.5 vs. 0.75 IU/mL of hyaluronidase, Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, 30(5), 262-4, August 1995 Abstract
  • Gimbel HV, Sun R, DeBroff BM, Recognition and management of internal wound gape, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 21(2), 121-4, March 1995 Abstract
  • Gimbel HV, DeBroff BM, Beldavs RA, van Westenbrugge JA, Ferensowicz M, Comparison of laser and manual removal of corneal epithelium for photorefractive keratectomy, Journal of Refractive Surgery, 11(1), 36-41, 1995 Abstract
  • Sun R, Gimbel HV, DeBroff BM, Recommendation for correctly analyzing photorefractive keratectomy centration data, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 21(1), 4-5, January 1995 Abstract
  • Gimbel HV, DeBroff BM, Posterior capsulorhexis with optic capture: maintaining a clear visual axis after pediatric cataract surgery, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 20(6), 658-64, November 1994 Abstract
  • Cuzzani OE, Onodera T, Gimbel HV, DeBroff BM, Aqueous flare increase after light exposure in age-related macular degeneration, Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, 29(4), 172-5, August 1994 Abstract
  • DeBroff BM, Thoft RA, Surgical results of penetrating keratoplasty in essential iris atrophy, Journal of Refractive and Corneal Surgery, 10(4), 428-32, 1994 Abstract
  • DeBroff BM, Donahue SP, Caputo BJ, Azar MJ, Kowalski RP, Karenchak LM, Clinical characteristics of corneal foreign bodies and their associated culture results, Clao Journal, 20(2), 128-30, April 1994 Abstract
  • Onodera T, Gimbel HV, DeBroff BM, Effects of cycloplegia and iris pigmentation on postoperative intraocular inflammation, Ophthalmic Surgery, 24(11), 746-52, November 1993 Abstract
  • DeBroff BM, Donahue SP, Bilateral optic neuropathy as the initial manifestation of systemic sarcoidosis, American Journal of Ophthalmology, 116(1), 108-11, July 1993 Abstract
  • Onodera T, Gimbel HV, DeBroff BM, Aqueous flare and cell number in healthy eyes of Caucasians, Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology, 37(4), 445-51, 1993 Abstract
  • DeBroff BM, Spierings EL, Migraine associated with periorbital ecchymosis, Headache, 30(5), 260-3, April 1990 Abstract

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