Barbara L. Ku, M.D.

Ophthalmology Residency Program:
University of Arkansas for Medical Science/Jones Eye Institute (November 2003 - October 2006)
Internship, Internal Medicine:
University of Akansas for Medical Sciences (July 2002 - June 2003)
M.D., Texas Tech University Health Science Center, School of Medicine
Texas Tech University Health Science Center (August 1998 - May 2002)
Bachelor Degree:
University of Texas at Austin (August 1996 - August 1997)
University of Washington (August 1993 - June 1996)

Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society: Texas Tech University HSC, School of Medicine (2002)
Resident Representative at American Academy of Ophthalmology Mid-Year Forum: Washington, DC (April 2005)

"Patient Perception of Professionalism", Resident Research Day: Jones Eye Institute, May 2006
"Ophthalmic Signs of Shunt Failure in Children with Hydrocephalus", Resident Research Day: Jones Eye Institute, May 2005
"Eye Injuries in Arkansas", Resident Research Day: Jones Eye Institute, May 2004
Research Assitant, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Cell Biology: Houston, Texas, August 1997 - July 1998

Board Certified by American Board of Ophthalmology
Volunteer, River City Ministry Eye Clinic for Homeless, Little Rock, Arkansas, 2004 - 2006
American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2003 - Present
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2005 - Present
American Medical Association, 1998 - Present
Medical Mission Trip: Juarez, Mexico, 2001, 2002

	Digital Fluorescein Angiography
	An instrument which visualizes the circulation of retinal blood vessels and check for impaired circulation

	FDT Perimetry
	An instrument which quickly screens for damage due to tumors, strokes, or glaucoma

	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

	IOL Master
	An instrument used for measuring axial length (length of the eye), corneal curvature, anterior chamber depth and calculating intraocular lenses

	Pachymetry
	Measures the thickness of the cornea in microns

	Disc Cam (Digital Stereo Photography)
	A camera which allows the capture of digital image of the optic nerve head

	Topography
	Measures the corneal curvature

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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