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Associate Professor Paul Healey

B(Med)Sc (Cell Biology), MBBS(Hons), MMed (Clin. Epidemiology), PhD, FRANZCO
Clinical Associate Professor
Clinical Ophthalmology &
Eye Health, Westmead Clinical School

Telephone 02 9247 9972
Fax 02 9232 3086

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Research interests

Ophthalmology & Ophthalmic Surgery, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Test Evaluation, Screening, Cell Biology

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Selected grants

2013

  • Towards translation of glaucoma blindness genes into clinical practice: Predicting Risk of Glaucoma: Relevant SNPs with Strong Association (PROGRESSA) Study; Healey P, Craig J; National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)/Project Grants.

2012

  • Systematic glaucoma screening and diagnostic effectiveness: improving patient outcomes through early detection; Healey P, Mitchell P, Kalloniatis M; National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)/Partnership Projects.
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Selected publications

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Books

  • Healey, P., Thomas, R. (2010). Fast Facts: Glaucoma. United Kingdom: Health Press Limited.

Edited Books

  • Weinreb, R., Healey, P., Topouzis, F. (2008). Glaucoma Screening. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Kugler Publications.

Book Chapters

  • Healey, P. (2009). Screening for Glaucoma. In T.M. Shaarawy, M.B. Sherwood, R.A. Hitchings, J.G. Crowston (Eds.), Glaucoma, (pp. 15-23). United Kingdom: Elsevier.
  • Irwig, L., Healey, P., D'Assuncao, J., Macaskill, P. (2008). Monitoring intraocular pressure in glaucoma. In P Glasziou, L Irwig and J K Aronson (Eds.), Evidence-based Medical Monitoring:From Principles to Practice, (pp. 325-334). Oxford: Blackwell Publishers. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Trope, G. (2005). The Failing Bleb: Diagnosis and management. In Trope G (Eds.), Glaucoma Surgery, (pp. 159-178). United States: Taylor & Francis.

Journals

  • Gharahkhani, P., Burdon, K., Cooke Bailey, J., Hewitt, A., Law, M., Pasquale, L., Kang, J., Haines, J., Souzeau, E., Zhou, T., Goldberg, I., White, A., Healey, P., Grigg, J., Lawlor, M., Mitchell, P., et al (2018). Analysis combining correlated glaucoma traits identifies five new risk loci for open-angle glaucoma. Scientific Reports, 8(1), 1-12. [More Information]
  • Burdon, K., Awadalla, M., Mitchell, P., Wang, J., White, A., Keane, M., Souzeau, E., Graham, S., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., et al (2018). DNA methylation at the 9p21 glaucoma susceptibility locus is associated with normal-tension glaucoma. Ophthalmic Genetics, 39(2), 221-227. [More Information]
  • MacGregor, S., Ong, J., An, J., Han, X., Zhou, T., Siggs, O., Law, M., Souzeau, E., Sharma, S., Healey, P., White, A., Grigg, J., Goldberg, I., et al (2018). Genome-wide association study of intraocular pressure uncovers new pathways to glaucoma. Nature Genetics, 50(8), 1067-1071. [More Information]
  • Kim, D., Pattamatta, U., Kelly, E., Healey, P., Carnt, N., Zoellner, H., White, A. (2018). Inhibitory Effects of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockade on Human Tenon Fibroblast Migration and Reactive Oxygen Species Production in Cell Culture. Translational Vision Science and Technology, 7(2), 20. [More Information]
  • Awadalla, M., Fitzgerald, J., Andrew, N., Zhou, T., Marshall, H., Qassim, A., Hassall, M., Casson, R., Graham, S., Healey, P., et al (2018). Prevalence and type of artefact with spectral domain optical coherence tomography macular ganglion cell imaging in glaucoma surveillance. PloS One, 13(12), 1-9. [More Information]
  • Zhou, T., Souzeau, E., Siggs, O., Landers, J., Mills, R., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Graham, S., Hewitt, A., Mackey, D., et al (2017). Contribution of mutations in known mendelian glaucoma genes to advanced early-onset primary open-angle glaucoma. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 58(3), 1537-1544. [More Information]
  • Souzeau, E., Tram, K., Witney, M., Ruddle, J., Graham, S., Healey, P., Goldberg, I., Mackey, D., Hewitt, A., Burdon, K., et al (2017). Myocilin Predictive Genetic Testing for Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Leads to Early Identification of At-Risk Individuals. Ophthalmology, 124(3), 303-309. [More Information]
  • Dunn, H., Healey, P., Zheng, L., White, A. (2017). Refinement of needling classification for trabeculectomy blebs. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 45(4), 425-426. [More Information]
  • Zhou, T., Souzeau, E., Sharma, S., Landers, J., Mills, R., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Graham, S., Hewitt, A., Mackey, D., et al (2017). Whole exome sequencing implicates eye development, the unfolded protein response and plasma membrane homeostasis in primary open-angle glaucoma. PloS One, 12(3), 1-18. [More Information]
  • Au, C., White, A., Healey, P. (2017). Why routine prophylactic use of vancomycin should be recommended against: response. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 45(3), 319-320. [More Information]
  • Au, C., White, A., Healey, P. (2016). Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of intracameral vancomycin in reducing postoperative endophthalmitis incidence in Australia. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 44(9), 803-811. [More Information]
  • Ng, S., Burdon, K., Fitzgerald, J., Zhou, T., Fogarty, R., Souzeau, E., Landers, J., Mills, R., Casson, S., Ridge, B., Healey, P., Wang, J., Mitchell, P., et al (2016). Genetic association at the 9p21 glaucoma locus contributes to sex bias in normal-tension glaucoma. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 57(7), 3416-3421. [More Information]
  • Dunn, H., Zheng, L., White, A., Healey, P. (2016). Intraoperative Transconjunctival Mitomycin-C (MMC) Application (ITMA) for needle revision of trabeculectomy. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 44(7), 640-642. [More Information]
  • Zhou, T., Souzeau, E., Sharma, S., Siggs, O., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Graham, S., Hewitt, A., Mackey, D., Casson, R., et al (2016). Rare variants in optic disc area gene CARD10 enriched in primary open-angle glaucoma. Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine, 4(6), 624-633. [More Information]
  • Burdon, K., Mitchell, P., Lee, A., Healey, P., White, A., Rochtchina, E., Thomas, P., Wang, J., Craig, J. (2015). Association of open-angle glaucoma loci with incident glaucoma in the Blue Mountains Eye Study. American Journal of Ophthalmology, 159(1), 31-36. e1. [More Information]
  • Feng, L., Roufas, A., Healey, P., White, A. (2015). Bilateral spontaneous aqueous misdirection: it can happen!. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 43(8), 771-773. [More Information]
  • Lamoureux, E., McIntosh, R., Constantinou, M., Fenwick, E., Xie, J., Casson, R., Finkelstein, E., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Thomas, R., et al (2015). Comparing the effectiveness of selective laser trabeculoplasty with topical medication as initial treatment (the Glaucoma Initial Treatment Study): Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 16(1), 1-10. [More Information]
  • Roufas, A., Healey, P., White, A., Zheng, L. (2015). Contact lens induced baerveldt tube extrusion. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 43(7), 690-692. [More Information]
  • Yoshioka, N., Wong, E., Kalloniatis, M., Yapp, M., Hennessy, M., Agar, A., Healey, P., Hayen, A., Zangerl, B. (2015). Influence of education and diagnostic modes on glaucoma assessment by optometrists. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 35(6), 682-698. [More Information]
  • Woo, D., Healey, P., Graham, S., Goldberg, I. (2015). Intraocular pressure lowering medications and long term outcomes of selective laser trabeculoplasty. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 48(4), 320-327. [More Information]
  • Souzeau, E., Hayes, M., Zhou, T., Siggs, O., Ridge, B., Awadalla, M., Smith, J., Ruddle, J., Elder, J., Mackey, D., Healey, P., Goldberg, I., et al (2015). Occurrence of CYP1B1 Mutations in Juvenile Open-Angle Glaucoma With Advanced Visual Field Loss. JAMA Ophthalmology, 123(7), 826-833. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Mitchell, P. (2015). Presence of an Optic Disc Notch and Glaucoma. Journal of Glaucoma, 24(4), 262-266. [More Information]
  • Venturini, C., Nag, A., Hysi, P., Wang, J., Wong, T., Healey, P., Mitchell, P., Hammond, C., Viswanathan, A., et al (2014). Clarifying the role of ATOH7 in glaucoma endophenotypes. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 98(4), 562-566. [More Information]
  • Gharahkhani, P., Burden, K., Fogarty, R., Sharma, S., Hewitt, A., Martin, S., Law, M., Cremin, C., Cooke Bailey, J., Loomis, S., White, A., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Wang, J., Mitchell, P., et al (2014). Common variants near ABCA1, AFAP1 and GMDS confer risk of primary open-angle glaucoma. Nature Genetics, 46(10), 1120-1125. [More Information]
  • Wang, X., Crowston, J., White, A., Zoellner, H., Healey, P. (2014). Interferon-alpha and Interferon-gamma modulate Fas-mediated apoptosis in Mitomycin-C resistant Human Tenon's Fibroblasts. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 42(6), 529-538. [More Information]
  • Strange, A., Bellenguez, C., Sim, X., Luben, R., Hysi, P., Ramdas, W., van Koolwijk, L., Freeman, C., Pirinen, M., Su, Z., Healey, P., Wang, J., Mitchell, P., et al (2013). Genome-wide association study of intraocular pressure identifies the GLCCI1/ICA1 region as a glaucoma susceptibility locus. Human Molecular Genetics, 22(22), 4653-4660. [More Information]
  • White, A., Orros, J., Healey, P. (2013). Outcomes of combined lens extraction and goniosynechialysis in angle closure. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 41(8), 746-752. [More Information]
  • White, A., Kelly, E., Healey, P., Crowston, J., Mitchell, P., Zoellner, H. (2013). P-glycoprotein Blockers Augment the Effect of Mitomycin C on Human Tenon's Fibroblasts. Translational Vision Science and Technology, 2(5), 1-9. [More Information]
  • Li, H., Healey, P., Tariq, Y., Teber, E., Mitchell, P. (2013). Symmetry of Optic Nerve Head Parameters Measured by the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph 3 in Healthy Eyes: The Blue Mountains Eye Study. American Journal of Ophthalmology, 155(3), 518-523. [More Information]
  • Souzeau, E., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Mills, R., Landers, J., Graham, S., Grigg, J., Usher, B., Straga, T., Crawford, A., et al (2012). Australian and New Zealand Registry of Advanced Glaucoma: methodology and recruitment. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 40(6), 569-575. [More Information]
  • Samarawickrama, C., Pai, A., Tariq, Y., Healey, P., Wong, T., Mitchell, P. (2012). Characteristics and appearance of the normal optic nerve head in 6-year-old children. The British Journal of Ophthalmology, 96(1), 68-72. [More Information]
  • Leaney, J., Healey, P., Lee, M., Graham, S. (2012). Correlation of structural retinal nerve fibre layer parameters and functional measures using Heidelberg Retinal Tomography and Spectralis spectral domain optical coherence tomography at different levels of glaucoma severity. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 40(8), 802-812. [More Information]
  • Leaney, J., Healey, P., Lee, M., Graham, S. (2012). Correlation of structural retinal nerve fibre layer parameters and functional measures using Heidelberg Retinal Tomography and Spectralis spectral domain optical coherence tomography at different levels of glaucoma severity. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 40(8), 802-812. [More Information]
  • Dimasi, D., Burdon, K., Hewitt, A., Fitzgerald, J., Wang, J., Healey, P., Mitchell, P., Mackey, D., Craig, J. (2012). Genetic Investigation into the Endophenotypic Status of Central Corneal Thickness and Optic Disc Parameters in Relation to Open-Angle Glaucoma. American Journal of Ophthalmology, 154(5), 833-842. [More Information]
  • Burdon, K., Crawford, A., Casson, R., Hewitt, A., Landers, J., Danoy, P., Mackey, D., Mitchell, P., Healey, P., Craig, J. (2012). Glaucoma Risk Alleles at CDKN2B-AS1 Are Associated with Lower Intraocular Pressure, Normal-Tension Glaucoma, and Advanced Glaucoma. Ophthalmology, 119(8), 1539-1545. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Mitchell, P. (2011). Author reply. Ophthalmology, 118(5), 1009-1010. [More Information]
  • Healey, P. (2011). Optic disc haemorrhage: the more we look the more we find. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 39(6), 485-486. [More Information]
  • Fahy, S., Sun, C., Zhu, G., Healey, P., Spector, T., Martin, N., Mitchell, P., Wong, T., Mackey, D., Hammond, C., et al (2011). The Relationship between Retinal Arteriolar and Venular Calibers Is Genetically Mediated, and Each Is Associated with Risk of Cardiovascular Disease. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 52(2), 975-984. [More Information]
  • Loon, S., Tong, L., Gazzard, G., Chan, Y., Sim, X., Aung, T., Tan, D., Healey, P., Wong, T., Koh, V., et al (2011). The Use of HRT With and Without the Aid of Disc Photographs. Journal of Glaucoma, 20(4), 207-210. [More Information]
  • Dimasi, D., Burdon, K., Hewitt, A., Savarirayan, R., Healey, P., Mitchell, P., Mackey, D., Craig, J. (2010). Candidate gene study to investigate the genetic determinants of normal variation in central corneal thickness. Molecular Vision, 16, 562-569. [More Information]
  • Rahman, M., Bunce, C., Healey, P., Mitchell, P., Sham, P., McGuffin, P., Viswanathan, A. (2010). Commingling analyses of central corneal thickness and adjusted intraocular pressure in an older Australian population. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 51(5), 2512-2518. [More Information]
  • Lu, Y., Dimasi, D., Hysi, P., Hewitt, A., Burdon, K., Toh, T., Ruddle, J., Li, Y., Mitchell, P., Healey, P., et al (2010). Common Genetic Variants near the Brittle Cornea Syndrome Locus ZNF469 Influence the Blinding Disease Risk Factor Central Corneal Thickness. PLoS Genetics, 6(5), e1000947 - 1-e1000947 - 10. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Lee, A., Aung, T., Wong, T., Mitchell, P. (2010). Diagnostic accuracy of the heidelberg retina tomograph for glaucoma a population-based assessment. Ophthalmology, 117(9), 1667-1673. [More Information]
  • Dimasi, D., Chen, J., Hewitt, A., Klebe, S., Davey, R., Stirling, J., Thompson, E., Forbes, R., Tan, T., Savarirayan, R., Healey, P., Mitchell, P., et al (2010). Novel quantitative trait loci for central corneal thickness identified by candidate gene analysis of osteogenesis imperfecta genes. Human Genetics, 127(1), 33-44. [More Information]
  • Zhu, H., Crabb, D., Schlottmann, P., Lemij, H., Reus, N., Healey, P., Mitchell, P., Ho, T., Garway-Heath, D. (2010). Predicting Visual Function from the Measurements of Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer Structure. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 51(11), 5657-5666. [More Information]
  • Goldberg, I., Clement, C., Chiang, T., Walt, J., Lee, L., Graham, S., Healey, P. (2009). Assessing quality of life in patients with glaucoma using the Glaucoma Quality of Life-15 (GQL-15) questionnaire. Journal of Glaucoma, 18(1), 6-12. [More Information]
  • Clement, C., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Graham, S. (2009). Humphrey matrix frequency doubling perimetry for detection of visual-field defects in open-angle glaucoma. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 93(5), 582-588. [More Information]
  • Van Koolwijk, L., Healey, P., Hitchings, R., Mitchell, P., Sham, P., McGuffin, P., Viswanathan, A. (2009). Major genetic effects in glaucoma: commingling analysis of optic disc parameters in an older Australian population. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 50(11), 5275-5280. [More Information]
  • Clement, C., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Graham, S. (2009). Plasma homocysteine, MTHFR gene mutation, and open-angle glaucoma. Journal of Glaucoma, 18(1), 73-78. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Carbonaro, F., Taylor, B., Spector, T., Mitchell, P., Hammond, C. (2008). The heritability of optic disc parameters: a classic twin study. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 49(1), 77-80. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Mitchell, P. (2008). The prevalence of optic disc pits and their relationship to glaucoma. Journal of Glaucoma, 17(1), 11-14. [More Information]
  • Healey, P. (2007). Glaucoma: time to talk to the family. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 35(9), 790-790. [More Information]
  • Tong, L., Chan, Y., Gazzard, G., Loon, S., Fong, A., Selvaraj, P., Healey, P., Tan, D., Wong, T., Saw, S. (2007). Heidelberg retinal tomography of optic disc and nerve fiber layer in singapore children: variations with disc tilt and refractive error. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 48(11), 4939-4944. [More Information]
  • Wang, X., Crowston, J., Zoellner, H., Healey, P. (2007). Interferon-a and interferon-y sensitize human tenon fibroblasts to mitomycin-c. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 48(8), 3655-3661. [More Information]
  • Wang, X., Crowston, J., Zoellner, H., Healey, P. (2007). Interferon-{alpha} and Interferon-{gamma} Sensitize Human Tenon Fibroblasts to Mitomycin-C. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 48(8), 3655-3661. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Herndon, L., Smiddy, W. (2007). Management of Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage. Journal of Glaucoma, 16(6), 577-579. [More Information]
  • Fung, A., Reid, S., Jones, M., Healey, P., McCluskey, P., Craig, J. (2007). Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials comparing latanoprost with brimonidine in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension or normal-tension glaucoma. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 91(1), 62-68. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Mitchell, P., Gilbert, C., Lee, A., Ge, D., Snieder, H., Spector, T., Hammond, C. (2007). The inheritance of peripapillary atrophy. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 48(6), 2529-2534. [More Information]
  • Crowston, J., Wang, X., Khaw, P., Zoellner, H., Healey, P. (2006). Human serum reduces mitomycin-C cytototoxicity in Human tenon's Fibroblasts. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 47(3), 946-952. [More Information]
  • Fung, A., Reid, S., Jones, M., Craig, J., Healey, P., McCluskey, P. (2006). Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials comparing latanoprost with brimonidine in the treatment of open angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension or normal tension glaucoma. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 91(1), 62-68. [More Information]
  • Luo, H., Gazzard, G., Fong, A., Aung, T., Hoh, S., Loon, S., Healey, P., Tan, D., Wong, T., Saw, S. (2006). Myopia, axial length, and OCT characteristics of the macula in Singaporean children. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 47(7), 2773-2781. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Crowston, J. (2005). Trypan blue identifies antimetabolite treatment area in trabeculectomy. The British Journal of Ophthalmology, 89, 1152-1156. [More Information]
  • Tumuluri, K., Woo, T., Crowston, J., Healey, P., Gottlieb, D., Maloof, A. (2004). Bilateral leukemic orbital infiltration presenting as proptosis and narrow-angle glaucoma. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 20(3), 248-250. [More Information]
  • Viswanathan, A., Hitchings, R., Indar, A., Mitchell, P., Healey, P., McGuffin, P., Sham, P. (2004). Commingling Analysis Of Intraocular Pressure And Glaucoma In An Older Australian Population. Annals of Human Genetics, 68(5), 489-497. [More Information]
  • Lee, A., Rochtchina, E., Wang, J., Healey, P., Mitchell, P. (2004). Open-Angle Glaucoma And Systemic Thyroid Disease In An Older Population: The Blue Mountains Eye Study. Eye, 18(6), 600-608. [More Information]
  • Crowston, J., Hopley, C., Healey, P., Lee, A., Mitchell, P. (2004). The Effect Of Optic Disc Diameter On Vertical Cup To Disc Ratio Percentiles In A Population Based Cohort: The Blue Mountains Eye Study. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 88(6), 766-770. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Mitchell, P. (2004). Visibility Of Lamina Cribrosa Pores And Open-Angle Glaucoma. American Journal of Ophthalmology, 138(5), 871-872. [More Information]
  • Crowston, J., Healey, P., Hopley, C., Neilson, G., Milverton, E., Maloof, A. (2004). Water-Mediated Lysis Of Lens Epithelial Cells Attached To Lens Capsule. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 30(5), 1102-1106. [More Information]
  • Lee, A., Rochtchina, E., Wang, J., Healey, P., Mitchell, P. (2003). Does smoking affect introcular pressure? Findings from the Blue Mountains Eye Study. Journal of Glaucoma, 12(3), 209-212. [More Information]
  • Lee, A., Mitchell, P., Rochtchina, E., Healey, P. (2003). Female reproductive factors and open angle glaucoma;the Blue Mountains Eye Study. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 87, 1324-1328. [More Information]
  • Lee, A., Wang, J., Rochtchina, E., Healey, P., Chia, E., Mitchell, P. (2003). Patterns of glaucomatous visual field defects in an older paopulation: the Blue Mountains Eye Study. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 31(4), 331-335. [More Information]
  • Gilhotra, J., Mitchell, P., Healey, P., Cumming, R., Currie, J. (2002). Homonymous visual field defects and stroke in an older population. Stroke, 33(10), 2417-2420. [More Information]
  • Goldberg, I., Graham, S., Healey, P. (2002). Primary open-angle glaucoma: Early diagnosis of this otherwise progressive, asymptomatic process is essential. Medical Journal of Australia, 177, 535-536.

2018

  • Gharahkhani, P., Burdon, K., Cooke Bailey, J., Hewitt, A., Law, M., Pasquale, L., Kang, J., Haines, J., Souzeau, E., Zhou, T., Goldberg, I., White, A., Healey, P., Grigg, J., Lawlor, M., Mitchell, P., et al (2018). Analysis combining correlated glaucoma traits identifies five new risk loci for open-angle glaucoma. Scientific Reports, 8(1), 1-12. [More Information]
  • Burdon, K., Awadalla, M., Mitchell, P., Wang, J., White, A., Keane, M., Souzeau, E., Graham, S., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., et al (2018). DNA methylation at the 9p21 glaucoma susceptibility locus is associated with normal-tension glaucoma. Ophthalmic Genetics, 39(2), 221-227. [More Information]
  • MacGregor, S., Ong, J., An, J., Han, X., Zhou, T., Siggs, O., Law, M., Souzeau, E., Sharma, S., Healey, P., White, A., Grigg, J., Goldberg, I., et al (2018). Genome-wide association study of intraocular pressure uncovers new pathways to glaucoma. Nature Genetics, 50(8), 1067-1071. [More Information]
  • Kim, D., Pattamatta, U., Kelly, E., Healey, P., Carnt, N., Zoellner, H., White, A. (2018). Inhibitory Effects of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockade on Human Tenon Fibroblast Migration and Reactive Oxygen Species Production in Cell Culture. Translational Vision Science and Technology, 7(2), 20. [More Information]
  • Awadalla, M., Fitzgerald, J., Andrew, N., Zhou, T., Marshall, H., Qassim, A., Hassall, M., Casson, R., Graham, S., Healey, P., et al (2018). Prevalence and type of artefact with spectral domain optical coherence tomography macular ganglion cell imaging in glaucoma surveillance. PloS One, 13(12), 1-9. [More Information]

2017

  • Zhou, T., Souzeau, E., Siggs, O., Landers, J., Mills, R., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Graham, S., Hewitt, A., Mackey, D., et al (2017). Contribution of mutations in known mendelian glaucoma genes to advanced early-onset primary open-angle glaucoma. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 58(3), 1537-1544. [More Information]
  • Souzeau, E., Tram, K., Witney, M., Ruddle, J., Graham, S., Healey, P., Goldberg, I., Mackey, D., Hewitt, A., Burdon, K., et al (2017). Myocilin Predictive Genetic Testing for Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Leads to Early Identification of At-Risk Individuals. Ophthalmology, 124(3), 303-309. [More Information]
  • Dunn, H., Healey, P., Zheng, L., White, A. (2017). Refinement of needling classification for trabeculectomy blebs. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 45(4), 425-426. [More Information]
  • Zhou, T., Souzeau, E., Sharma, S., Landers, J., Mills, R., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Graham, S., Hewitt, A., Mackey, D., et al (2017). Whole exome sequencing implicates eye development, the unfolded protein response and plasma membrane homeostasis in primary open-angle glaucoma. PloS One, 12(3), 1-18. [More Information]
  • Au, C., White, A., Healey, P. (2017). Why routine prophylactic use of vancomycin should be recommended against: response. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 45(3), 319-320. [More Information]

2016

  • Au, C., White, A., Healey, P. (2016). Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of intracameral vancomycin in reducing postoperative endophthalmitis incidence in Australia. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 44(9), 803-811. [More Information]
  • Ng, S., Burdon, K., Fitzgerald, J., Zhou, T., Fogarty, R., Souzeau, E., Landers, J., Mills, R., Casson, S., Ridge, B., Healey, P., Wang, J., Mitchell, P., et al (2016). Genetic association at the 9p21 glaucoma locus contributes to sex bias in normal-tension glaucoma. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 57(7), 3416-3421. [More Information]
  • Dunn, H., Zheng, L., White, A., Healey, P. (2016). Intraoperative Transconjunctival Mitomycin-C (MMC) Application (ITMA) for needle revision of trabeculectomy. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 44(7), 640-642. [More Information]
  • Zhou, T., Souzeau, E., Sharma, S., Siggs, O., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Graham, S., Hewitt, A., Mackey, D., Casson, R., et al (2016). Rare variants in optic disc area gene CARD10 enriched in primary open-angle glaucoma. Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine, 4(6), 624-633. [More Information]

2015

  • Burdon, K., Mitchell, P., Lee, A., Healey, P., White, A., Rochtchina, E., Thomas, P., Wang, J., Craig, J. (2015). Association of open-angle glaucoma loci with incident glaucoma in the Blue Mountains Eye Study. American Journal of Ophthalmology, 159(1), 31-36. e1. [More Information]
  • Feng, L., Roufas, A., Healey, P., White, A. (2015). Bilateral spontaneous aqueous misdirection: it can happen!. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 43(8), 771-773. [More Information]
  • Lamoureux, E., McIntosh, R., Constantinou, M., Fenwick, E., Xie, J., Casson, R., Finkelstein, E., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Thomas, R., et al (2015). Comparing the effectiveness of selective laser trabeculoplasty with topical medication as initial treatment (the Glaucoma Initial Treatment Study): Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 16(1), 1-10. [More Information]
  • Roufas, A., Healey, P., White, A., Zheng, L. (2015). Contact lens induced baerveldt tube extrusion. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 43(7), 690-692. [More Information]
  • Yoshioka, N., Wong, E., Kalloniatis, M., Yapp, M., Hennessy, M., Agar, A., Healey, P., Hayen, A., Zangerl, B. (2015). Influence of education and diagnostic modes on glaucoma assessment by optometrists. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 35(6), 682-698. [More Information]
  • Woo, D., Healey, P., Graham, S., Goldberg, I. (2015). Intraocular pressure lowering medications and long term outcomes of selective laser trabeculoplasty. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 48(4), 320-327. [More Information]
  • Souzeau, E., Hayes, M., Zhou, T., Siggs, O., Ridge, B., Awadalla, M., Smith, J., Ruddle, J., Elder, J., Mackey, D., Healey, P., Goldberg, I., et al (2015). Occurrence of CYP1B1 Mutations in Juvenile Open-Angle Glaucoma With Advanced Visual Field Loss. JAMA Ophthalmology, 123(7), 826-833. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Mitchell, P. (2015). Presence of an Optic Disc Notch and Glaucoma. Journal of Glaucoma, 24(4), 262-266. [More Information]

2014

  • Venturini, C., Nag, A., Hysi, P., Wang, J., Wong, T., Healey, P., Mitchell, P., Hammond, C., Viswanathan, A., et al (2014). Clarifying the role of ATOH7 in glaucoma endophenotypes. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 98(4), 562-566. [More Information]
  • Gharahkhani, P., Burden, K., Fogarty, R., Sharma, S., Hewitt, A., Martin, S., Law, M., Cremin, C., Cooke Bailey, J., Loomis, S., White, A., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Wang, J., Mitchell, P., et al (2014). Common variants near ABCA1, AFAP1 and GMDS confer risk of primary open-angle glaucoma. Nature Genetics, 46(10), 1120-1125. [More Information]
  • Wang, X., Crowston, J., White, A., Zoellner, H., Healey, P. (2014). Interferon-alpha and Interferon-gamma modulate Fas-mediated apoptosis in Mitomycin-C resistant Human Tenon's Fibroblasts. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 42(6), 529-538. [More Information]

2013

  • Strange, A., Bellenguez, C., Sim, X., Luben, R., Hysi, P., Ramdas, W., van Koolwijk, L., Freeman, C., Pirinen, M., Su, Z., Healey, P., Wang, J., Mitchell, P., et al (2013). Genome-wide association study of intraocular pressure identifies the GLCCI1/ICA1 region as a glaucoma susceptibility locus. Human Molecular Genetics, 22(22), 4653-4660. [More Information]
  • White, A., Orros, J., Healey, P. (2013). Outcomes of combined lens extraction and goniosynechialysis in angle closure. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 41(8), 746-752. [More Information]
  • White, A., Kelly, E., Healey, P., Crowston, J., Mitchell, P., Zoellner, H. (2013). P-glycoprotein Blockers Augment the Effect of Mitomycin C on Human Tenon's Fibroblasts. Translational Vision Science and Technology, 2(5), 1-9. [More Information]
  • Li, H., Healey, P., Tariq, Y., Teber, E., Mitchell, P. (2013). Symmetry of Optic Nerve Head Parameters Measured by the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph 3 in Healthy Eyes: The Blue Mountains Eye Study. American Journal of Ophthalmology, 155(3), 518-523. [More Information]

2012

  • Souzeau, E., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Mills, R., Landers, J., Graham, S., Grigg, J., Usher, B., Straga, T., Crawford, A., et al (2012). Australian and New Zealand Registry of Advanced Glaucoma: methodology and recruitment. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 40(6), 569-575. [More Information]
  • Samarawickrama, C., Pai, A., Tariq, Y., Healey, P., Wong, T., Mitchell, P. (2012). Characteristics and appearance of the normal optic nerve head in 6-year-old children. The British Journal of Ophthalmology, 96(1), 68-72. [More Information]
  • Leaney, J., Healey, P., Lee, M., Graham, S. (2012). Correlation of structural retinal nerve fibre layer parameters and functional measures using Heidelberg Retinal Tomography and Spectralis spectral domain optical coherence tomography at different levels of glaucoma severity. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 40(8), 802-812. [More Information]
  • Leaney, J., Healey, P., Lee, M., Graham, S. (2012). Correlation of structural retinal nerve fibre layer parameters and functional measures using Heidelberg Retinal Tomography and Spectralis spectral domain optical coherence tomography at different levels of glaucoma severity. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 40(8), 802-812. [More Information]
  • Dimasi, D., Burdon, K., Hewitt, A., Fitzgerald, J., Wang, J., Healey, P., Mitchell, P., Mackey, D., Craig, J. (2012). Genetic Investigation into the Endophenotypic Status of Central Corneal Thickness and Optic Disc Parameters in Relation to Open-Angle Glaucoma. American Journal of Ophthalmology, 154(5), 833-842. [More Information]
  • Burdon, K., Crawford, A., Casson, R., Hewitt, A., Landers, J., Danoy, P., Mackey, D., Mitchell, P., Healey, P., Craig, J. (2012). Glaucoma Risk Alleles at CDKN2B-AS1 Are Associated with Lower Intraocular Pressure, Normal-Tension Glaucoma, and Advanced Glaucoma. Ophthalmology, 119(8), 1539-1545. [More Information]

2011

  • Healey, P., Mitchell, P. (2011). Author reply. Ophthalmology, 118(5), 1009-1010. [More Information]
  • Healey, P. (2011). Optic disc haemorrhage: the more we look the more we find. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 39(6), 485-486. [More Information]
  • Fahy, S., Sun, C., Zhu, G., Healey, P., Spector, T., Martin, N., Mitchell, P., Wong, T., Mackey, D., Hammond, C., et al (2011). The Relationship between Retinal Arteriolar and Venular Calibers Is Genetically Mediated, and Each Is Associated with Risk of Cardiovascular Disease. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 52(2), 975-984. [More Information]
  • Loon, S., Tong, L., Gazzard, G., Chan, Y., Sim, X., Aung, T., Tan, D., Healey, P., Wong, T., Koh, V., et al (2011). The Use of HRT With and Without the Aid of Disc Photographs. Journal of Glaucoma, 20(4), 207-210. [More Information]

2010

  • Dimasi, D., Burdon, K., Hewitt, A., Savarirayan, R., Healey, P., Mitchell, P., Mackey, D., Craig, J. (2010). Candidate gene study to investigate the genetic determinants of normal variation in central corneal thickness. Molecular Vision, 16, 562-569. [More Information]
  • Rahman, M., Bunce, C., Healey, P., Mitchell, P., Sham, P., McGuffin, P., Viswanathan, A. (2010). Commingling analyses of central corneal thickness and adjusted intraocular pressure in an older Australian population. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 51(5), 2512-2518. [More Information]
  • Lu, Y., Dimasi, D., Hysi, P., Hewitt, A., Burdon, K., Toh, T., Ruddle, J., Li, Y., Mitchell, P., Healey, P., et al (2010). Common Genetic Variants near the Brittle Cornea Syndrome Locus ZNF469 Influence the Blinding Disease Risk Factor Central Corneal Thickness. PLoS Genetics, 6(5), e1000947 - 1-e1000947 - 10. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Lee, A., Aung, T., Wong, T., Mitchell, P. (2010). Diagnostic accuracy of the heidelberg retina tomograph for glaucoma a population-based assessment. Ophthalmology, 117(9), 1667-1673. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Thomas, R. (2010). Fast Facts: Glaucoma. United Kingdom: Health Press Limited.
  • Dimasi, D., Chen, J., Hewitt, A., Klebe, S., Davey, R., Stirling, J., Thompson, E., Forbes, R., Tan, T., Savarirayan, R., Healey, P., Mitchell, P., et al (2010). Novel quantitative trait loci for central corneal thickness identified by candidate gene analysis of osteogenesis imperfecta genes. Human Genetics, 127(1), 33-44. [More Information]
  • Zhu, H., Crabb, D., Schlottmann, P., Lemij, H., Reus, N., Healey, P., Mitchell, P., Ho, T., Garway-Heath, D. (2010). Predicting Visual Function from the Measurements of Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer Structure. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 51(11), 5657-5666. [More Information]

2009

  • Goldberg, I., Clement, C., Chiang, T., Walt, J., Lee, L., Graham, S., Healey, P. (2009). Assessing quality of life in patients with glaucoma using the Glaucoma Quality of Life-15 (GQL-15) questionnaire. Journal of Glaucoma, 18(1), 6-12. [More Information]
  • Clement, C., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Graham, S. (2009). Humphrey matrix frequency doubling perimetry for detection of visual-field defects in open-angle glaucoma. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 93(5), 582-588. [More Information]
  • Van Koolwijk, L., Healey, P., Hitchings, R., Mitchell, P., Sham, P., McGuffin, P., Viswanathan, A. (2009). Major genetic effects in glaucoma: commingling analysis of optic disc parameters in an older Australian population. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 50(11), 5275-5280. [More Information]
  • Clement, C., Goldberg, I., Healey, P., Graham, S. (2009). Plasma homocysteine, MTHFR gene mutation, and open-angle glaucoma. Journal of Glaucoma, 18(1), 73-78. [More Information]
  • Healey, P. (2009). Screening for Glaucoma. In T.M. Shaarawy, M.B. Sherwood, R.A. Hitchings, J.G. Crowston (Eds.), Glaucoma, (pp. 15-23). United Kingdom: Elsevier.

2008

  • Weinreb, R., Healey, P., Topouzis, F. (2008). Glaucoma Screening. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Kugler Publications.
  • Irwig, L., Healey, P., D'Assuncao, J., Macaskill, P. (2008). Monitoring intraocular pressure in glaucoma. In P Glasziou, L Irwig and J K Aronson (Eds.), Evidence-based Medical Monitoring:From Principles to Practice, (pp. 325-334). Oxford: Blackwell Publishers. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Carbonaro, F., Taylor, B., Spector, T., Mitchell, P., Hammond, C. (2008). The heritability of optic disc parameters: a classic twin study. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 49(1), 77-80. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Mitchell, P. (2008). The prevalence of optic disc pits and their relationship to glaucoma. Journal of Glaucoma, 17(1), 11-14. [More Information]

2007

  • Healey, P. (2007). Glaucoma: time to talk to the family. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 35(9), 790-790. [More Information]
  • Tong, L., Chan, Y., Gazzard, G., Loon, S., Fong, A., Selvaraj, P., Healey, P., Tan, D., Wong, T., Saw, S. (2007). Heidelberg retinal tomography of optic disc and nerve fiber layer in singapore children: variations with disc tilt and refractive error. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 48(11), 4939-4944. [More Information]
  • Wang, X., Crowston, J., Zoellner, H., Healey, P. (2007). Interferon-a and interferon-y sensitize human tenon fibroblasts to mitomycin-c. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 48(8), 3655-3661. [More Information]
  • Wang, X., Crowston, J., Zoellner, H., Healey, P. (2007). Interferon-{alpha} and Interferon-{gamma} Sensitize Human Tenon Fibroblasts to Mitomycin-C. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 48(8), 3655-3661. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Herndon, L., Smiddy, W. (2007). Management of Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage. Journal of Glaucoma, 16(6), 577-579. [More Information]
  • Fung, A., Reid, S., Jones, M., Healey, P., McCluskey, P., Craig, J. (2007). Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials comparing latanoprost with brimonidine in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension or normal-tension glaucoma. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 91(1), 62-68. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Mitchell, P., Gilbert, C., Lee, A., Ge, D., Snieder, H., Spector, T., Hammond, C. (2007). The inheritance of peripapillary atrophy. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 48(6), 2529-2534. [More Information]

2006

  • Crowston, J., Wang, X., Khaw, P., Zoellner, H., Healey, P. (2006). Human serum reduces mitomycin-C cytototoxicity in Human tenon's Fibroblasts. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 47(3), 946-952. [More Information]
  • Fung, A., Reid, S., Jones, M., Craig, J., Healey, P., McCluskey, P. (2006). Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials comparing latanoprost with brimonidine in the treatment of open angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension or normal tension glaucoma. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 91(1), 62-68. [More Information]
  • Luo, H., Gazzard, G., Fong, A., Aung, T., Hoh, S., Loon, S., Healey, P., Tan, D., Wong, T., Saw, S. (2006). Myopia, axial length, and OCT characteristics of the macula in Singaporean children. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 47(7), 2773-2781. [More Information]

2005

  • Healey, P., Trope, G. (2005). The Failing Bleb: Diagnosis and management. In Trope G (Eds.), Glaucoma Surgery, (pp. 159-178). United States: Taylor & Francis.
  • Healey, P., Crowston, J. (2005). Trypan blue identifies antimetabolite treatment area in trabeculectomy. The British Journal of Ophthalmology, 89, 1152-1156. [More Information]

2004

  • Tumuluri, K., Woo, T., Crowston, J., Healey, P., Gottlieb, D., Maloof, A. (2004). Bilateral leukemic orbital infiltration presenting as proptosis and narrow-angle glaucoma. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 20(3), 248-250. [More Information]
  • Viswanathan, A., Hitchings, R., Indar, A., Mitchell, P., Healey, P., McGuffin, P., Sham, P. (2004). Commingling Analysis Of Intraocular Pressure And Glaucoma In An Older Australian Population. Annals of Human Genetics, 68(5), 489-497. [More Information]
  • Lee, A., Rochtchina, E., Wang, J., Healey, P., Mitchell, P. (2004). Open-Angle Glaucoma And Systemic Thyroid Disease In An Older Population: The Blue Mountains Eye Study. Eye, 18(6), 600-608. [More Information]
  • Crowston, J., Hopley, C., Healey, P., Lee, A., Mitchell, P. (2004). The Effect Of Optic Disc Diameter On Vertical Cup To Disc Ratio Percentiles In A Population Based Cohort: The Blue Mountains Eye Study. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 88(6), 766-770. [More Information]
  • Healey, P., Mitchell, P. (2004). Visibility Of Lamina Cribrosa Pores And Open-Angle Glaucoma. American Journal of Ophthalmology, 138(5), 871-872. [More Information]
  • Crowston, J., Healey, P., Hopley, C., Neilson, G., Milverton, E., Maloof, A. (2004). Water-Mediated Lysis Of Lens Epithelial Cells Attached To Lens Capsule. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 30(5), 1102-1106. [More Information]

2003

  • Lee, A., Rochtchina, E., Wang, J., Healey, P., Mitchell, P. (2003). Does smoking affect introcular pressure? Findings from the Blue Mountains Eye Study. Journal of Glaucoma, 12(3), 209-212. [More Information]
  • Lee, A., Mitchell, P., Rochtchina, E., Healey, P. (2003). Female reproductive factors and open angle glaucoma;the Blue Mountains Eye Study. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 87, 1324-1328. [More Information]
  • Lee, A., Wang, J., Rochtchina, E., Healey, P., Chia, E., Mitchell, P. (2003). Patterns of glaucomatous visual field defects in an older paopulation: the Blue Mountains Eye Study. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 31(4), 331-335. [More Information]

2002

  • Gilhotra, J., Mitchell, P., Healey, P., Cumming, R., Currie, J. (2002). Homonymous visual field defects and stroke in an older population. Stroke, 33(10), 2417-2420. [More Information]
  • Goldberg, I., Graham, S., Healey, P. (2002). Primary open-angle glaucoma: Early diagnosis of this otherwise progressive, asymptomatic process is essential. Medical Journal of Australia, 177, 535-536.
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