Research Overview
Dr. Starr's research is primarily clinical in the areas of cornea, cataract and anterior segment ocular disorders as well as laser vision correction surgery. Additional research interests are in innovative ocular surgery, instrumentation and pharmaceuticals. His current studies include the following:
Clinical Trial of a novel lubricant drop (Blink Tears, AMO) and the treatment of post-LASIK dry eye
Clinical Trial of a novel lubricant drop (Blink Tears, AMO) and the treatment of contact lens related dry eye
Clinical trials and development of a novel ocular analgesic drop
Clinical trial to assess corneal sensation and dry eye following cataract surgery
Robotic Eye Surgery with the Da Vinci robotic system
Novel approach to capsulorrhexis creation utilizing lasers
Several ongoing studies with novel imaging modalities (Artemis 2 High Frequency Ultrasound) and measurement of corneal thickness
Clinical trial utilizing the new RPS Adenodetector to determine the length of viral conjunctivitis (EKC) contagiousness
Trial assessing the role of topical cyclosporin (Restasis) in the treatment of Stevens Johnson Syndrome
The microbiologic spectrum of bacterial conjunctivitis in neonatal intensive care patients
Salzmann's nodular degeneration following LASIK surgery
The role of nocturnal ocular pressure and the pathogenesis of normal tension glaucoma
Lisch Corneal dystrophy
