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John Y. Harper, JR., M.D.
Education:
Ophthalmology Residency Program:
John Sealy Hospital, Galveston, Texas (1956 - 1959)
Internship:
Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas (1954 - 1955)
Post Graduate:
University of Pennsylvania, School of Graduate Medicine (September 1955 - June 1956)
M.D.
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Texas (1954)
Bachelor Degree:
Rice University, Houston, Texas (1950)
Fellowship:
Harvard Medical School, Retinal Surgery and Retinal Problems
Massachusetts Eye & Eye Infirmary and Retina Foundation (April 1970 - September 1971)
Appointment:
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Texas
South Texas Medical School of San Antonio, Texas (September 1982 - Present)
Military Service:
United States Air Force (January 1956 - January 1963)
Professional Activities:
Board Certified by American Board of Ophthalmology
Licensures:
Texas, Bexar County (August 1954 - Present)
Member:
Bexar County Medical Society
Texas Medical Association
American Medical Association
American Academy of Ophthalmology
San Antonio Society of Ophthalmology
The Vitreous Society
Work History:
Private Practice in San Antonio, Texas (1963 - 2009)
United States Air Force, Lackland Hospital (1956 - 1963)
Hospital Appointments:
Active Staff
Baptist Medical Hospital System
Courtesy
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
Metropolitan Methodist
Southwest Texas Methodist
Equipments
Digital Fluorescein Angiography
An instrument which visualizes the circulation of retinal blood vessels and check for impaired circulation
Fluorescein
FDT Perimetry
An instrument which quickly screens for damage due to tumors, strokes, or glaucoma
FDT Perimetry
HRT (Heidelberg Resonance Tomographer)
An instrument that allows for the detection of damage due to glaucoma by taking an image of the nerve fiber layer in the retina and analyzing that data acquired
HRT
IOL Master
An instrument used for measuring axial length (length of the eye), corneal curvature, anterior chamber depth and calculating intraocular lenses
IOL Master
Pachymetry
Measures the thickness of the cornea in microns
Pachymetry
Disc Cam (Digital Stereo Photography)
A camera which allows the capture of digital image of the optic nerve head
Stereo Photography
Topography
Measures the corneal curvature
Topography
Technical Terms
Diode Laser Photocoagulation
A laser used to treat glaucoma by decreasing the production of fluid in the eye in an attempt to lower the intraocular pressure.
Diode Laser Photocoagulation
Glaucoma Shunts
Devices implanted during glaucoma surgery which allow the flow of fluid from the interior of the eye to the exterior of the eye under the conjunctival layer where it is reabsorbed by the body. Thereby reducing the intraocular pressure.
Glaucoma Shunts
Topical Cataract Surgery
Latest method of cataract surgery performed. Patients undergo removal of the cataract about 15 minutes, no patch is required after the surgery, patients are able to see immediately following surgery (although slightly blurry), and the patients are free to return to all normal activities the same day of surgery.
Topical Cataract Surgery
Multifocal IOLs (IntraOcular Lenses)
Lenses implanted during cataract surgery which allow patients to be less dependent on their glasses when reading and looking at objects off in the distance.
Multifocal IOLs (IntraOcular Lenses)
Vitrectomy with Membrane Stripping
Removal of Vitreous, blood, and/or membranes from the eye, usually entering through the parsplana with a needle like rotary cutter that has fluid injection and suction capabilities.
Vitrectomy with Membrane Stripping
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