AlbertWilliamBiglanMD

Ophthalmology • Pittsburgh, PA

Physician

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Office
460 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Phone+1 412-963-6304

Fax+1 412-963-0379
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Education & Training

Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1976 - 1977
UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Ophthalmology, 1973 - 1976
UPMC Medical EducationInternship, Transitional Year, 1968 - 1969
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 1968
Niagara UniversityB.S., Natural Science, 1960 - 1964

Certifications & Licensure

PA State Medical License 1969 - 2024
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Festschrift, in my honor University of Pittsburgh, 2008
Listed Leading Health Professionals of the World, 2008
Festschrift, in my honor Lima Peru, 2006
Nominated for the Isabel P Kennedy Award for Leadership in the Pittsburgh Community The Pittsburgh Foundation, 2003
Certificate of Appreciation Pediatric Ophthalmology Panel for Maintenance of Certification, 2003
Listed Who’s Who Executives and Professionals, 2003
Listed America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, 2002
America’s Top Doctor’s Castle Connolly, 2002
Listed Strathmore’s Who’s Who, 2001
Listed Marguis Who’s Who in America, 2000
Listed National Registry of Who’s Who, 2000
Distinguished Service Award Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology, 1999
Distinguished Teaching Award Residents University of Pittsburgh Department of Ophthalmology, 1999, 2005
Senior Honor Award American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 1998
Listed Guide to Top Doctors USA, 1998
Senior Honor Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1997
One of the Best Pediatric Ophthalmologists United States by American Health Magazine, 1996
Award from Ministry of Education Health and Community Services Montserrat, 1993
Honor Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1992
Certificate of Appreciation Veterans Administration, 1992
Listed Best Doctors in America, 1992
Listed as Ophthalmologist Who's Who in Health and Medical Sciences, 1991 Edition, 1991
The Distinguished Medical Alumnus School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of the State University of New York at Buffalo, 1990
Honor Award American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 1990
Physician's Recognition Award 1985, 1992
Distinguished Teaching Award Ophthalmology Residents at Eye and Ear Hospital, 1984
Distinguished Teaching Award The Ophthalmology Residents at Eye and Ear Hospital, 1979
Fight for Sight, Inc., Travel Award A.M.A. Convention, 1976
Outstanding Young Men In America Annual National Listing, 1971
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

11 citations
The long-term outcome of the refractive error in children with hypermetropia.
Eedy Mezer, Ewy Meyer, Tamara Wygnansi-Jaffe, Wolfgang Haase, Yaacov Shauly, Albert W. Biglan> ;Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology = Albrecht Von Graefes Archiv Fur Klinische Und Experimentelle Ophthalmologie. 2015 May 8
3 citations
Why is there an Infant Aphakia Treatment Study (IATS)
Albert W. Biglan> ;Journal of AAPOS. 2011 Oct 1
28 citations
The aetiology in paediatric aphakic glaucoma
F. Koc, S. Kargi, Albert W. Biglan, Charleen T. Chu, John S. Davis> ;Eye. 2006 Dec 1
Report on the 10th ISA and CLADE Combined Meeting
Albert W. Biglan> ;Journal of AAPOS. 2006 Aug 1
18 citations
Comparison of Delayed-Onset Glaucoma and Early-Onset Glaucoma after Infantile Cataract Surgery
Kui Dong Kang, Hye Bin Yim, Albert W. Biglan> ;Korean Journal of Ophthalmology. 2006 Mar 1
42 citations
Visual acuity in children with glaucoma.
Sebnem Hanioglu Kargi, Feray Koç, Albert W. Biglan, John S. Davis> ;Ophthalmology. 2006 Feb 1
58 citations
Glaucoma in Children: Are We Making Progress?
Albert W. Biglan> ;Journal of AAPOS. 2006 Feb 1
5 citations
Modification of the high-speed vitrectomy system TSV 25 for pediatric cataract surgery.
Albert W. Biglan> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2005 Dec 1
19 citations
Graded partial tenotomy of vertical rectus muscles for treatment of hypertropia.
Hye Bin Yim, Albert W. Biglan, Tara H Cronin> ;Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society. 2004 Jan 1
64 citations
Risk factors for secondary membrane formation after removal of pediatric cataract.
Banu M. Hoşal, Albert W. Biglan> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2002 Feb 1
37 citations
The prevalence of uveitis in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Brad Oren, Ashok Sehgal, John W. Simon, John Lee, Richard J. Blocker, Albert W. Biglan, Jitka Zobal-Ratner> ;Journal of AAPOS. 2001 Feb 1
29 citations
High levels of binocular function are achievable after removal of monocular cataracts in children before 8 years of age
Banu M. Hoşal, Albert W. Biglan, Atilla Halil Elhan> ;Ophthalmology. 2000 Sep 1
41 citations
THIRD CRANIAL NERVE PALSY IN CHILDREN
Linda A. Schumacher-Feero, K.W. Yoo, Fernando Mendiola Solari, Albert W. Biglan> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1999 Aug 1
56 citations
Long-term outcome of cyclocryotherapy for refractory pediatric glaucoma
Nikhil S Wagle, Sharon F. Freedman, Edward G. Buckley, John S. Davis, Albert W. Biglan> ;Ophthalmology. 1998 Oct 1
3 citations
Retinopathy of prematurity guidelines.
Walter M Fierson, Earl A. Palmer, Albert W. Biglan, John T. Flynn, Robert A. Petersen, Dale L. Phelps> ;Ophthalmology. 1998 Jun 1
23 citations
Retinopathy of prematurity guidelines.
W M Fierson, E A Palmer, A W Biglan, J T Flynn, R A Petersen, D L Phelps> ;Pediatrics. 1998 Jun 1
2 citations
Results following treatment of third cranial nerve palsy in children.
Linda A. Schumacher-Feero, K W Yoo, F M Solari, Albert W. Biglan> ;Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society. 1998 Jan 1
20 citations
Results following secondary intraocular lens implantation in children.
Albert W. Biglan, Kenneth P. Cheng, John S. Davis, C. Corina Gerontis> ;Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society. 1997 Mar 1
34 citations
Secondary intraocular lens implantation after cataract surgery in children.
Albert W. Biglan, Kenneth P. Cheng, John S. Davis, C. Corina Gerontis> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1997 Feb 1
43 citations
Scleral fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lenses in children
Matthew R Sharpe, Albert W. Biglan, C. Corina Gerontis> ;Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers. 1996 May 1
27 citations
Early Retinal Vessel Development and Iris Vessel Dilatation as Factors in Retinopathy of Prematurity
Jane D. Kivlin, Albert W. Biglan, Robert A. Gordon, Velma Dobson, Robert A. Hardy, Earl A. Palmer, Betty Tung, William S. Gilbert, Rand Spencer, Kenneth P. Cheng, Edwa...> ;Archives of Ophthalmology. 1996 Feb 1
21 citations
Strabismus associated with meningomyelocele.
Albert W. Biglan> ;Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 1995 Sep 1
135 citations
The results of surgery for benign tumors of the cavernous sinus.
Michael D. Cusimano, Laligam N. Sekhar, Chandra N. Sen, Spiros Pomonis, Donald C. Wright, Albert W. Biglan, Peter J. Jannetta> ;Neurosurgery. 1995 Jul 1
7 citations
Episcleral Osteocartilaginous Choristoma
Donald C. Santora, Albert W. Biglan, Bruce L. Johnson> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1995 May 1
30 citations
Correlation of retinopathy of prematurity in fellow eyes in the cryotherapy for retinopathy of prematurity study
Graham E. Quinn, Velma Dobson, Albert W. Biglan, Janice L. Evans, David F. Plotsky, Robert J. Hardy> ;Archives of Ophthalmology. 1995 Apr 1
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Journal Articles

Graded Partial Tenotomy of Vertical Rectus Muscles for Treatment of Hypertropia
Yim, HB, Biglan AW, Cronin TH, Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc, 1/1/2004
Risk Factors for Secondary Membrane after Removal of Pediatric Cataract
Hosal BM, Biglan AW, J Cataract Refract Surg, 1/1/2002
Vision Screening in Children… 10 years Whom and When?
Biglan AW, Current Concepts in Ophthalmology, 1/1/2002
Discussion PKP and IOL in Children
Biglan AW, Ophthalmology, 1/1/2001
The Prevalence of Uveitis in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Oren B, Schoal A, Simon J, Lee J, Blocker R, Biglan AW, Ratner JZ, JAAPOS, 1/1/2001
High Levels of Binocular Function Are Achievable following Removal of Cataracts in Children before Eight Years of Age
Hosal B, Biglan A, Festschrift for Arthur Jampolsky, 1/1/2000
Torsional considerations in third cranial nerve palsy
Biglan AW, Am. Opthopt J, 1/1/1999
Inappropriate Application of the Medicare Fee Schedule for Pediatric Services Editorial
Biglan AW, Bulletin Allegheny Co. Med. Soc, 1/1/1999
Long Term Outcome of Cyclocryotherapy for Refractory Pediatric Glaucoma
Wagle, N, Freidman S, Buckley E, Davis J, Biglan AW, Ophthalmology, 1/1/1998
Results following Treatment of Third Cranial Nerve Palsy in Children
Schumacher-Feero L, Solari FM, Yoo KW, Biglan AW, Tr Am Ophth Soc, 1/1/1998
Surgery for Esotropia in Young Adults
Pollock D A, Biglan A W, Am Orthopt J, 1/1/1997
Infantile Exotropia
Biglan A W, Davis J S, Cheng K P, Pettapiece M C, J Pediatric Ophthal Strabismus, 1/1/1997
Scleral Fixation of Posterior Chamber Lenses in Children
Sharpe M, Biglan A W, Gerontis C C, Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers, 1/1/1997
Results following Secondary Intraocular Lens Implantation in Children
Biglan A W, Cheng K P, Davis J S, Gerontis C C, Tr Am Ophth Soc, 1/1/1997
Secondary Intraocular Lens Implantation in Children
Biglan A W, Cheng K P, Davis J S, Gerontis, C, Am J Ophthalmol, 1/1/1997
Screening Examination of Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Fierson W, Palmer E, Biglan, AW, Flynn J, Peterson R, Phelps D, Pediatrics, 1/1/1997
Discussion of Paper Titled: Capsular Management and Refractive Error in Pediatric Intraocular Lenses
Biglan AW, Ophthalmology, 1/1/1997
Early Retinal Vessel Development and Iris Dilatation as Factors in Retinopathy of Prematurity and for Functional Outcome
Kivlin J D, Biglan A W, Gordon R A, Dobson V, Hardy R A, Palmer E A, Tung B, Gilbert W, Spencer R, Cheng K P, Buckley E, Arch Ophthalmol, 1/1/1996
Sudden Onset of Diplopia
Biglan, A.W., Davis, J.S., Supplement to Pennsylvania Medicine, 1/1/1996
Correlation of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Fellow Eyes in the CRYO-ROP Study
Quinn G E, Dobson V, Biglan A, Evans J, Plotsky D, Hardy R J, Arch Ophthalmol, 1/1/1995
Episcleral Osteocartilaginous Choristoma
Santora D C, Biglan A W, Johnson B L, Am J. Ophthalmol, 1/1/1995
Intracranial Hypertension after Cranial Vault Decompressed for Craniosynostosis
Campbell J W, Albright A L, Losken H W, Biglan A W, Pediatr Neurosurg, 1/1/1995
The Results of Surgery for Benign Tumors of the Cavernous Sinus
Cusimano MD, Sekhar LN, Sen CN, Pomonis S, Wright DC, Biglan AW, Jannetta PJ, Neurosurgery, 1/1/1995
The Efficiency of Botulinum Neurotoxin a for the Treatment of Complete and Partially Recovered Sixth Nerve Palsy
Biglan, A.W., Discussion J Pediat Ophthalmol Strabismus, 1/1/1994
The Natural Ocular Outcome of Premature Birth and Retinopathy Status at 1 Year
Cryotherapy for retinopathy of prematurity cooperative group, Arch Ophthalmol, 1/1/1994
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Press Mentions

Aphakic Glaucoma After Congenital Cataract SurgeryDecember 1st, 2004

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