PeterAugustusRapozaMD(He/Him)

PubMed

• 25 citations
  Laser in situ keratomileusis outcomes following radial keratotomy, astigmatic keratotomy, photorefractive keratectomy, and penetrating keratoplasty
  Natalie A. Afshari, Frank Schirra, Peter A. Rapoza, Jonathan H. Talamo, Klaus Ludwig, Ron A. Adelman, Kenneth R. Kenyon> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2005 Nov 1
• 9 citations
  One-year Results of a Prospective Multicenter Study of the Casebeer System of Refractive Keratotomy
  George O. Waring, J. Charles Casebeer, Robin M. Dru, Ronald Allen, Charles A. Moore, Ted Werblin, J. Chandler Berg, Stephen Phillips, William E. Whitson, Francis W. Pr...> ;Ophthalmology. 1996 Sep 1
• 18 citations
  Effectiveness of histocompatibility matching in high-risk corneal transplantation: a summary of results from the Collaborative Corneal Transplantation Studies.
  Nancy E. Fink, Walter J. Stark, Maureen G. Maguire, Stulting D, Meyer R, Foulks G, Smith Re, Peter A. Rapoza> ;Ceskoslovenska Oftalmologie. 1994 Feb 1
• 10 citations
  Temporary sutured tube-tarsorrhaphy: reversible eyelid closure technique.
  Peter A. Rapoza, Devin A Harrison, John J Bussa, William F Prestowitz, Richard K. Dortzbach> ;Ophthalmic Surgery. 1993 May 1
• 7 citations
  Etiology of corneal opacification in central Tanzania.
  Peter A. Rapoza, Sheila K. West, Sidney J. Katala, Beatriz Munoz, Hugh R. Taylor> ;International Ophthalmology. 1993 Feb 1
• 24 citations
  Pyogenic granuloma as a complication of silicone punctal plugs.
  Peter A. Rapoza, Michael S. Ruddat> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1992 Apr 1
• 2 citations
  Posterior subcapsular cataract associated with indapamide therapy.
  William Eric Sponsel, Peter A. Rapoza> ;Archives of Ophthalmology. 1992 Apr 1
• 37 citations
  Effect of interferon on a primary conjunctival epithelial cell model of trachoma.
  Peter A. Rapoza, S G Tahija, J P Carlin, S L Miller, M L Padilla, Gerald I. Byrne> ;Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 1991 Oct 1
• 40 citations
  Sacroiliac subluxation: a common, treatable cause of low-back pain in pregnancy.
  J M Daly, Paul S. Frame, Peter A. Rapoza> ;Family Practice Research Journal. 1991 Jun 1
• 49 citations
  Epidemiology of ocular chlamydial infection in a trachoma-hyperendemic area.
  Sheila K. West, Peter A. Rapoza, Beatriz Munoz, Sidney J. Katala, Hugh R. Taylor> ;The Journal of Infectious Diseases. 1991 Apr 1
• 47 citations
  Prevalence and causes of vision loss in central Tanzania.
  Peter A. Rapoza, Sheila K. West, Sidney J. Katala, Hugh R. Taylor> ;International Ophthalmology. 1991 Mar 1
• 26 citations
  T Cells and Trachoma: Their Role in Cicatricial Disease
  Mark H. Reacher, Jacob Pe'er, Peter A. Rapoza, Judith A. Whittum-Hudson, Hugh R. Taylor> ;Ophthalmology. 1991 Mar 1
• 4 citations
  Keratitis associated with Pseudomonas mesophilica in a patient taking topical corticosteroids.
  James E. Egbert, Joseph M. Feder, Peter A. Rapoza, John W. Chandler> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1990 Oct 1
• 12 citations
  A SYSTEMATIC-APPROACH TO THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CHRONIC CONJUNCTIVITIS
  Peter A. Rapoza, Thomas C. Quinn, Arlo C. Terry, John D. Gottsch, Lou Ann Kiessling, Hugh R. Taylor> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1990 Feb 1
• 114 citations
  Hygiene Factors and Increased Risk of Trachoma in Central Tanzania
  Hugh R. Taylor, Sheila K. West, B. B. O. Mmbaga, Sidney J. Katala, Virginia Turner, M. Lynch, Beatriz Munoz, Peter A. Rapoza> ;Archives of Ophthalmology. 1989 Dec 1
• 48 citations
  The epidemiology of infection in trachoma.
  Hugh R. Taylor, Peter A. Rapoza, Sheila K. West, S L Johnson, B. E. Munoz, Sidney J. Katala, B. B. O. Mmbaga> ;Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 1989 Aug 1
• 51 citations
  Epidemiology and diagnosis of acute conjunctivitis at an inner-city hospital.
  C. Patrick Fitch, Peter A. Rapoza, Sarah L. Owens, Fernando Murillo-Lopez, Raandi A. Johnson, Thomas C. Quinn, Jay S. Pepose, Hugh R. Taylor> ;Ophthalmology. 1989 Aug 1
• 7 citations
  Ophthalmology consultations at a large teaching hospital.
  A P Schachat, P J McDonnell, B G Petty, H D Jampel, A Patel, J R Wittpenn, Peter A. Rapoza> ;Metabolic, Pediatric, and Systemic Ophthalmology. 1989 Jan 1
• 81 citations
  Water availability and trachoma.
  Sheila K. West, M. Lynch, Virginia Turner, B. E. Munoz, Peter A. Rapoza, B. B. O. Mmbaga, Hugh R. Taylor> ;Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 1989 Jan 1
• 6 citations
  The diagnosis and treatment of chlamydial conjunctivitis.
  Hugh R. Taylor, C P Fitch, F Murillo-Lopez, Peter A. Rapoza> ;International Ophthalmology. 1988 Jan 1
• 5 citations
  Ocular jellyfish stings in Chesapeake Bay watermen.
  Peter A. Rapoza, Sheila K. West, Henry S Newland, Hugh R. Taylor> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1986 Oct 1
• 5 citations
  Platinum spatula vs Dacron swab in the preparation of conjunctival smears.
  Peter A. Rapoza, Shirley Johnson, Hugh R. Taylor> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1986 Sep 1
• 111 citations
  Respiratory arrest following retrobulbar anesthesia.
  John R. Wittpenn, Peter A. Rapoza, Paul Sternberg, Laurie Kuwashima, James Saklad, Arnall Patz> ;Ophthalmology. 1986 Jul 1
• 39 citations
  Assessment of Neonatal Conjunctivitis With a Direct Immunofluorescent Monoclonal Antibody Stain for Chlamydia
  Peter A. Rapoza, Thomas C. Quinn, Lou Ann Kiessling, W R Green, Hugh R. Taylor> ;JAMA. 1986 Jun 27
• 17 citations
  Epidemiology of neonatal conjunctivitis.
  Peter A. Rapoza, Thomas C. Quinn, Lou Ann Kiessling, Hugh R. Taylor> ;Ophthalmology. 1986 Apr 1
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Journal Articles

• Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 009% (Xibrom) for Postoperative Ocular Pain and Inflammation  
  Donnenfeld ED, Holland EJ, Stewart RH, Gow JA, Grillone LR, for the Bromfenac Ophthalmic 0.09% (Xibrom) Study Group, Ophthalmol, 1/1/2007
• The Systemic Safety of Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 009%  
  Stewart RH, Grillone LR, Shiffman ML, Donnenfeld ED, Gow JA, J Ocul Pharm Therap, 1/1/2007
• Laser in situ keratomileusis outcomes following radial keratotomy, astigmatic keratectomy, photorefractive keratectomy, and penetrating keratoplasty  
  Afshari NA, Schirra F, Rapoza PA, Talamo JH, Ludwig K, Adelman RA, Kenyon KR, J Cat Ref Surg, 1/1/2005
• How to Diagnose Chronic Red Eye  
  Rapoza PA, Francesconi CM, Review of Ophthalmol, 1/1/1997
• The combined (Genesis) technique of radial keratotomy  
  Verity, SM, Talamo JT, Chayet A, Wolf TC, Rapoza PA, Schanzlin DJ, Lane S, Kenyon K, Assil, KK for the Refractive Keratoplasty Group, Ophthalmology, 1/1/1995
• Efficacy of ofloxacin vs cefazolin and tobramycin in the therapy for bacterial keratitis: report from the Bacterial Keratitiis Study Research Group  
  O'Brien TP, Maquire MG, Fink NE, McDonnell P, and the Bacterial Keratitis Study Research Group, Arch Ophthalmol, 1/1/1995
• Etiology of corneal opacification in central Tanzania  
  Rapoza PA, West SK, Katala SJ, Munoz B, Taylor HR, International Ophthalmol, 1/1/1993
• Temporary sutured-tube tarsorrhaphy: a reversible eyelid closure technique  
  Rapoza PA, Harrison DA, Bussa JJ, Prestowitz WF, Dortzbach RK, Ophthalmic Surg, 1/1/1993
• Pyogenic granuloma as a complication of silicone plugs  
  Rapoza PA, Ruddat MS, Am J Ophthalmol, 1/1/1992
• Posterior subcapsular cataract associated with indapamide therapy  
  Sponsel WE, Rapoza PA, Arch Ophthalmol, 1/1/1992
• Topical fibronectin in the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca  
  Nelson JD, Gordan JF and the Chiron Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Study Group, Am J Ophthalmol, 1/1/1992
• The collaborative corneal transplant studies (CCTS): Effectiveness of histocompatibility matching in high-risk corneal transplantation  
  The Collaborative Corneal Transplantation Studies Research Group, Arch Ophthalmol, 1/1/1992
• Red eye: serious or not?  
  Gausas RE, Rapoza PA, Hosp Med, 1/1/1992
• Prevalence and causes of vision loss in central Tanzania  
  Rapoza PA, West SK, Katala SJ, Taylor HR, International Ophthalmol, 1/1/1991
• Epidemiology of ocular chlamydial infection in a trachoma hyperendemic area  
  West SK, Rapoza PA, Munoz B, Katala S, Taylor HR, J Infect Dis, 1/1/1991
• T cells and trachoma: their role in cicatricial disease  
  Reacher MH, P'er J, Rapoza PA, Whittum-Hudson JA, Taylor HR, Ophthalmology, 1/1/1991
• Effect of interferon on a primary conjunctival epithelial cell model of trachoma  
  Rapoza PA, Tahija SG, Carlin JP, Miller SL. Padilla ML, Byrne GB, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 1/1/1991
• Keratitis associated with Pseudomonas mesophilica in a patient taking topical corticosteroids  
  Egbert JE, Feder JM, Rapoza PA, France TD, Am J Ophthalmol, 1/1/1990
• Water availability and trachoma  
  West SK, Lynch M, Turner V, Munoz B, Rapoza P, Mmbaga BBO, Taylor HR, Bull WHO, 1/1/1989
• Epidemiology and diagnosis of acute conjunctivitis at an inner city hospital  
  Fitch CP, Rapoza PA, Owens S, Murillo-Lopez F, Johnson RA, Quinn TC, Pepose JS, Taylor HR, Ophthalmology, 1/1/1989
• The epidemiology of infection in trachoma  
  Taylor HR, Rapoza PA, West SK, Johnson S, Munoz B, Katala SJ, Mmbaga BBO, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 1/1/1989
• Hygiene factors and increased risk of trachoma in central Tanzania  
  Taylor HR, West SK, Mmbaga BBO, Katala SJ, Turner V, Lynch M, Munoz B, Rapoza PA, Arch Ophthalmol, 1/1/1989
• Ophthalmology consultations at a large teaching hospital  
  Schachat AP, McDonnell PJ, Petty BG, Jampel HD, Patel A, Wittpenn JR, Rapoza PA, Metab Ophthalmol, 1/1/1989
• The diagnosis and treatment of chlamydial conjunctivitis  
  Taylor HR, Fitch CP, Murillo-Lopez F, Rapoza PA, Int Ophthalmol, 1/1/1988
• Preparation of conjunctival smears: Platinum spatula vs dacron swab  
  Rapoza PA, Johnson SL, Taylor HR, Am J Ophthalmol, 1/1/1986
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Books/Book Chapters

• Biomedical Engineering Principles of the Bionic Man, Series on Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering-Volume 5 
  Chapter: Vision Correction Surgery: Refractive Surgery and Intraocular Lens Implants. 
  Page 39 - 80Hu, DJ, Rapoza, PAEditors: Hung, GK.World Scientific, NJ2010
• Ophthalmic Surgery Principles and Techniques 
  Chapter: Traumatic Cataract with Other Anterior-Segment Injury. 
  Page 152 - 162Cockerham, GC, Rapoza, PA, Kenyon, KREditors: Albert, DM.Blackwell Science, Malden1999
• The Excimer Manual: A Clinician's Guide to Excimer Laser Surgery 
  Chapter: LASIK Surgical Techniques. 
  Page 203 - 218Arbelaez, MC, Rapoza PA, Vidaurri-Leal, JEditors: Talamo JH and Krueger RR.Little, Brown and Company, Boston1997
• Refractive Surgery 
  Chapter: Combined radial and astigmatic keratotomy. 
  Page 601 - 613Stevens, JB, Kenyon, KR, Rapoza PA, Miller, D, Grene RBEditors: Azar DT.Appleton & Lange, Stamford1997
• Ocular Infection and Immunity 
  Chapter: Neonatal Conjunctivitis. 
  Page 831 - 842Hammerschlagg MR, Rapoza PAEditors: Pepose JS, Holland GN, Wilhelmus KR.Mosby Year Book, Inc., St. Louis1996
• Master Techniques in Ophthalmology 
  Chapter: Refractive Disorders: Myopia. 
  Page 983 - 993Rapoza PA, Kenyon KR, Assil KKEditors: Roy H.Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore1995
• Techniques in Ophthalmology 
  Chapter: Pterygia. 
  Page 110 - 120Austudillo A, Kenyon KR, Rapoza PAEditors: Roy H.Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore1995
• Corneal Surgery: Theory, Techniques & Tissue 
  Chapter: Posterior chamber intraocular lenses-sclera fixated. 
  Page 171 - 176Rapoza PAEditors: Brightbill FS.Mosby, St. Louis1993
• Ocular Infections 
  Chapter: Chlamydial ocular diseases. 
  Page 37 - 58Rapoza PA, Byrne GIEditors: Robin JB, Meisler D.Blue Bell, Field & Wood, Inc.1993
• Ophthalmia Neonatorum 
  Chapter: Ophthalmology in the Third World. 
  Page 36 - 38Chandler JW, Rapoza PALittle Brown & Co, Boston1990
• The Eye in Systemic Disease 
  Chapter: Atopic dermatitis. 
  Page 606 - 609Rapoza PA, Chandler JWEditors: Gold DH, Weingeist TA.JB Lippincott Co, Philadelphia1990
• Focal Points 1988: Clinical Modules for Ophthalmologists 
  Chapter: Neonatal conjunctivitis: Diagnosis and treatment. 
  Rapoza PA, Chandler JWAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco1988
• Chlamydial Infections: Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on Human Chlamydial Infections 
  Chapter: Chlamydial neonatal conjunctivitis: Etiology, epidemiology, diagnostic techniques, and treatment. 
  Page 297 - 300Rapoza PA, Quinn TC, Taylor HREditors: Oriel D, Ridgway G, Schachter J, Taylor-Robinson D, Ward M.Cambridge University Press, Cambridge1986
• Basic and Advanced Vitreous Surgery, Fidia Research Series 
  Chapter: Vitrectomy techniques for the anterior segment surgeon. 
  Page 59 - 68Stark WJ, Hamill MB, Michels RG, Terry AC, Gottsch JD, Rapoza PAEditors: Blankenship GW, Binder SW, Gonvers M, Stirpe M.Liviana Press, Padova1986
• Basic and Advanced Vitreous Surgery, Fidia Research Series 
  Chapter: Management of complicated cataracts using vitrectomy instruments. 
  Page 77 - 83Gottsch JD, Stark WJ, Terry AC, Hamill MB, Rapoza PAEditors: Blankenship GW, Binder SW, Gonvers M, Stirpe M.Liviana Press, Padova1986
• Basic and Advanced Vitreous Surgery, Fidia Research Series 
  Chapter: Management of epithelial cysts and ingrowth. 
  Page 99 - 109Stark WJ, Rapoza PA, Terry AC, Hamill MB, Gottsch JD, Michels RGEditors: Blankenship GW, Binder SW, Gonvers M, Stirpe M.Liviana Press, Padova1986
• Basic and Advanced Vitreous Surgery, Fidia Research Series 
  Chapter: Use of the neodymium YAG laser for the anterior segment surgeon. 
  Page 125 - 127Stark WJ, Terry AC, Gottsch JD, Hamill MB, Rapoza PAEditors: Blankenship GW, Binder SW, Gonvers M, Stirpe M.Liviana Press, Padova1986
• Basic and Advanced Vitreous Surgery, Fidia Research Series 
  Chapter: Surgical management of selected intraocular lens complications. 
  Page 129 - 134Stark WJ, Terry AC, Stirpe M, Michels RG, Hamill MB, Gottsch JD, Rapoza PAEditors: Blankenship GW, Binder SW, Gonvers M, Stirpe M.Liviana Press, Padova1986
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Lectures

• "Management of Ocular Trauma and Management of LASIK Complications." 
  Boston, MA - 1/1/2012
• "A Comprehensive Approach to the Evaluation and Treatment of Keratitis and Conjunctivitis." 
  Marlborough, MA - 1/1/2010
• "Refractive Surgery Update 2010." 
  Marlborough, MA - 1/1/2010
• "Management of Flap Striae." 
  Boston, MA - 1/1/2006
• "Fun and Fast LASIK" 
  Boston, MA - 1/1/2006
• "Application of NSAIDS in Ophthalmology." 
  Boston, MA - 1/1/2006
• "Management of Flap Complications." 
  Nantucket, MA - 1/1/2006
• "NSAIDS for the Anterior Segment Surgeon." 
  Nantucket, MA - 1/1/2006
• "Advances in the treatment of Dysfunction Tear Syndrome." 
  Boston, MA - 1/1/2005
• "Advances in Anterior Segment Therapies." 
  Marlborough, MA - 1/1/2005
• "Cataract Surgery after LASIK." 
  Boston, MA - 1/1/2004
• "IntraLASE: Application of the Femtosecond Laser to Laser Vision Correction." 
  Baltimore, MD - 1/1/2004
• "IntraLASE for Refractive Surgery." 
  Boston, MA - 1/1/2003
• "IntraLASE for Refractive Surgery." Moderator 
  Boston, MA - 1/1/2003
• "How to Evaluate a Claimant with Visual Impairment and Interpret the Report." 
  Chicago, IL - 1/1/2003
• "Management of LASIK Complications" Visiting Professor 
  California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2002
• "Current Concepts in Corneal Transplantation." Visiting Professor 
  California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2002
• "Current Concepts in Corneal Transplantation." Moderator 
  Boston, MA - 1/1/2002
• "Current Concepts in Refractive Surgery." Moderator 
  Boston, MA - 1/1/1999
• "Hyperopia and Presbyopia" 
  Orlando, FL - 1/1/1999
• "Conjunctivitis, Keratitis & Refractive Surgery." 
  Natick, MA - 1/1/1998
• "Symposium: Refractive Surgery" Moderator 
  Boston, MA - 1/1/1997
• "LASIK" 
  Boston, MA - 1/1/1997
• Course: "Phacoemulsification". Visiting Professor 
  United Arab Emirates - 1/1/1997
• "Refractive Surgery Update" Moderator 
  Boston, MA - 1/1/1997
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Other

• Preferred Practice Plan: Blepharitis. (Cornea/External Disease Panel, American Academy of Ophthalmology) 
  Peter A. Rapoza, MD
  American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco - 1/1/1998
• Preferred Practice Plan: Conjunctivitis. (Cornea/External Disease Panel, American Academy of Ophthalmology) 
  Peter A. Rapoza, MD
  American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco - 1/1/1998
• Preferred Practice Plan: Dry Eye Syndrome. (Cornea/External Disease Panel, American Academy of Ophthalmology) 
  Peter A. Rapoza, MD
  American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco - 1/1/1998