
Robert David Fechtner MD FACS
Glaucoma Related
Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, SUNY Upstate Medical University
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550 Harrison StreetSuite LSyracuse, NY 13202
Phone+1 315-464-5253
Fax+1 315-464-6333
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Education & Training
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Glaucoma, 1989 - 1991
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1986 - 1989
Tufts Medical CenterFellowship, Glaucoma, 1984 - 1985
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiInternship, Transitional Year, 1982 - 1983
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1982
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1989 - Present
NY State Medical License 1983 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 1998 - 2019
KY State Medical License 1991 - 2002
MA State Medical License 1984 - 2001
GA State Medical License 1983 - 1987
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Doctors 2018
- America's Top Ophthalmologists 2018
- New Jersey: Most Recommended Physicians 2010
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsA phase 3 adaptive dose selection trial of NCX 470, a nitric oxide-donating bimatoprost for open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension: The MONT BLANC study.Steven L Mansberger, Robert Fechtner, Krisi Lopez, Doug Hubatsch
Contemporary Clinical Trials. 2024-12-01 - 5 citationsA Randomized, Controlled Comparison of NCX 470, a Nitric Oxide-Donating Bimatoprost, and Latanoprost in Subjects with Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension: The M...Robert Fechtner, Steven Mansberger, James Branch, Jay Mulaney, Sara Ziebell
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2024-08-01 - 1 citationsSettings and effectiveness of the revised probe compared to the original probe for micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation.Nicholas Hadjokas, Neelima Dosakayala, Samuel Alpert, Preethi Ganapathy, Robert Fechtner
Lasers in Medical Science. 2024-05-25
Journal Articles
- Visual Field and Ocular Safety During Short-term Vigabatrin Treatment in Cocaine AbusersBerezina TL, Khouri AS, Winship MD, Fechtner RD, American Journal of Ophthalmology, 8/1/2012
- A Comparison of Active Ingredients and Preservatives Between Brand Name and Generic Topical Glaucoma Medications using Liquid Chromatography-tandem Mass SpectrometryKahook MY, Fechtner RD, Katz LJ, Noecker RJ, Ammar DA, Current Eye Research, 2/1/2012
- 23-Gauge Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Pars Plana Baerveldt Tube Placement for Refractory GlaucomaKolomeyer AM, Fechtner RD, Zarbin MA, Bhagat N, European Journal of Ophthalmology, 1/1/2012
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Does stimulus size affect test-retest reliability for peripheral visual field testing?Berezina TL, Kuriakose C, Khouri AS, Kolomeyer AM, Fechtner RD, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 1/1/2014
- Long term outcomes of Ex-PRESS glaucoma filtration surgery in African American patients with glaucoma.John AM, Berezina TL, Fechtner RD, Khouri AS, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 1/1/2014
- Diode CPC energy parameters during treatment of refractory childhood glaucoma.Ravindraraj L, Fechtner RD, Khouri AS, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 1/1/2014
Lectures
- "Glaucoma Update" (Invited Faculty)Napa, CA - 9/1/2013
- "Distinguished Visiting Professor"University of Rochester-Flaum Eye Institute, Rochester, NY - 12/1/2012
- Grand Rounds: "Considerations for Successful Glaucoma Surgery"University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ - 9/1/2012
Other
- Managing Glaucoma: Beyond IntraOcular Pressure-Therapeutics in Clinical Practice and Beyond.Fechtner RD, Supplement to Review of Ophthalmology; CME-Certified Monograph
9/1/2012 - Reducing the Preservative Load in Glaucoma Therapy.Fechtner RD, Advanced Ocular Care
5/1/2011 - Ocular Surface Disease in the Presence of Glaucoma.Fechtner RD, Asbell PA, Kahook MY, Supplement to Glaucoma Today and Advanced Ocular Care; CME-certified monograph
2/1/2011
Press Mentions
Nicox Appoints Robert N. Weinreb, M.D. And Sanjay G. Asrani, M.D. To Its Glaucoma Clinical Advisory BoardJuly 12th, 2021
Public Service Announcement Stresses the Importance of Being Tested for GlaucomaAugust 3rd, 2017
Results from Mont Blanc Phase 3 Trial of Nicox’s NCX 470 in Glaucoma Published in the American Journal of OphthalmologyMarch 26th, 2024
Professional Memberships
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