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N. Timothy Peters, MD, FACS

 

Education

  • BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    Houston, Texas
    Doctor of Medicine, June 1995

  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
    Davis, California Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology,
    June, 1991 - Graduated with Honors

Post Graduate Training

  • Fellowship, Refractive and Anteror Segment Surgery
    Gimbel Eye Center
    Calgary, Alberta
    Mentor: Howard V. Gimbel, MD
    July 1999 – June 2000

  • Resident, Department of Ophthalmology
    Chairman: Peter J. McDonnell, MD
    Irvine, California
    University of California at Irvine
    July 1996 – June 1999
  • Intern, Department of Internal Medicine
    University of Hawaii
    Honolulu, Hawaii
    July 1995 - July 1996

Medical Monitor

  • 2009-current Bausch & Lomb

Course Instructor

  • Diffuse lamellar keratitis: A scientific perspective.
    Holland SP, Peters NT, Iskander NG, Keith E.
    American Academy of Ophthalmology
    Orlando, Florida, October, 2002.

  • Diffuse lamellar keratitis: A scientific perspective.
    Holland SP, Peters NT, Iskander NG, Keith E.
    American Academy of Ophthalmology
    New Orleans, Louisiana, October, 2001.

  • Diffuse lamellar keratitis: A scientific perspective.
    Holland SP, Peters NT, Iskander NG, Keith E.
    American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
    San Diego, California, May, 2001.

Organizations

  • Member International Society of Refractive Surgeons
  • Member American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Member European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Member New Hampshire Ophthalmologic Society

Editorial Responsibility

  • August 1999-Present Scientific peer reviewer,
    Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

  • April, 2002 Panelist LASIK Complications Session
    American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
    San Francisco, California

Textbooks

  • Gimbel HV, Peters NT, Iskander NG, Sun R. Intracapsular Tension Rings. In: Ford JG, Ed: American Academy of Ophthalmology Monographs section 7. San Francisco, CA; American Academy of Ophthalmology; 2000, 76-91.

  • Feinermann G. Peters NT.
    Limitations and contraindications of LASIK. In: Argawal A, Ed: LASIK and Beyond LASIK.
    Panama, Rep of Panama, 2001;127-39.

  • Gimbel HV, Penno EEA, Peters NT, Iskander NG.
    LASIK Complications: Prevention and Management (Second Edition)
    Thorofare, NJ, Slack Inc. (In Press September)

  • Gimbel HV, Penno EEA, Peters NT, Iskander NG.
    Refractive surgery: A manual of principles and practice
    Thorofare, NJ, Slack Inc. 2000.
    Reviewed and assisted in editing for technical material

Publications

  • OCT Analysis of Flap Thickness
    Peters NT
    Journal of Refractive Surgery, Feb 2008; Volume 24

  • Zyoptix Performs Well Without Nomograms
    Slade SG, Peters NT, Lingua RW, Johnston M.
    Cat Refract Surg Today, 2004;Aug:68-73.

  • Orbscan Versus Ultrasound
    Iskander NG, Peters NT.
    J Cataract Refract Surg. 2004;30(2):293.

  • More to the Mysterious Tale: The Search for the Cause of 100+ Cases of Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis.
    Holland SP, Peters NT, Iskander NG.
    J Refract Surg. 2004;20(1):85-6.

  • Minimizing the Risk of Recutting with a Hansatome Over an Existing Automated Cornea Shaper Flap for Hyperopic Laser in Situ Keratomileusis Enhancement
    Peters NT, Iskander NG, Gimbel HV.
    J Cataract Refract Surg. 2001;27:1328-1332.

  • LASIK: Free and Partial Flaps
    Synder R, Peters NT.
    Review of refractive surgery. 2001;26-29.

  • Late Traumatic Flap Dislocation After Laser in Situ Keratomileusis
    Iskander NG, Peters NT, Penno EA, Gimbel HV.
    J Cataract Refract Surg. 2001;27:1111-1114.

  • Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis: Isolation of Endotoxin and Demonstration of the Inflammatory Potential in a Rabbit Laser in Situ Keratomileusis Model
    Peters NT, Iskander NG, Penno EEA, et al.
    J Cataract Refract Surg. 2001;27:917-923.

  • Accuracy of Orbscan Pachymetry Measurements and DGH Ultrasound Pachymetry in Primary Laser in Situ Keratomileusis and LASIK Enhancement Procedures
    Iskander NG, Penno EA, Peters NT, et al.
    J Cataract Refract Surg. 2001;27:681-685.

  • LASIK for the Correction of Residual Myopia and/or Astigmatism Following Radial Keratotomy
    Shah SB, Peters NT, Lingua R.
    J Cataract Refract Surg. 2000; 26(8): 1152-57.

  • LASIK Flap Complications and Management
    Gimbel HV, Peters NT, Iskander NG, Penno EEA.
    J Refract Surg 2000; 16(suppl):S223-S225.

  • Prevention and Management of Microkeratome Related LASIK Complications
    Gimbel HV, Iskander NG, Peters NT, Penno EEA.
    J Refract Surg 2000; 16 (suppl):S226-S229.

  • Postoperative Complications in Laser in Situ Keratomileusis
    Iskander NG, Peters NT, Penno EEA, Gimbel HV.
    Current Opinion Ophthalmol 2000; 11(4):273-9.

  • Review Short Takes: Intraoperative Steroids Fight Keratitis
    Peters NT, Lingua R, Kim CH.
    Review of Ophthalmology. 2000; VII(1):76

  • The Effects of Increased Atmospheric Pressure on RK Patients
    Peters NT.
    J Cataract Refract Surg. 1999; 25(12):1620-23.

  • Topical Intrastromal Steroid During LASIK to Retard Interface Keratitis
    Peters NT, Lingua R, Kim CH.
    J Cataract Refract Surg. 1999; 25(11):1437-40)

  • Topographic Pitfalls in the Evaluation of LASIK Patients with Tear Film Dysfunction
    Robert Lingua, MD, N. Tim Peters, MD.
    Published by Oasis® as an education pamphlet

  • Extensive Lower Lid Pigment Spread Following Blepharopigmentation
    Peters NT, Conn H.
    Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, November 1999.

Presentations

  • LI61AO versus LI61SE: Comparison of Higher Order Aberrations, Contrast Sensitivity, and Patient Satisfaction
    Peters NT
    Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS): Cataract Session Washington, D.C., April, 2004

  • Effect of the Original Microkeratome Depth Plate Thickness on the Incidence of Epithelial Ingrowth in LASIK Enhancement Procedures
    Peters NT, Iskander NG
    Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS): LASIK Complications
    San Francisco, California, April, 2002

  • Change in BCVA Relative to Excessively Steep or Flat Corneas Following LASIK Iskander NG
    Peters NT, Gimbel HV.
    Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS): LASIK Complications
    San Diego, California, April, 2001

  • Endotoxin Induced Epidemic Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis: Inflammatory Potential and Treatment Options
    Peters, NT, Penno EEA Iskander, NG, Gimbel, HV Poster at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO): Session II
    Dallas, Texas, October, 2000

  • Keynote Address: Incidence, Prevention and Management of LASIK Complications.
    Gimbel HV, Iskander NG, Peters NT, Penno EEA.
    Refractive Surgery 2000: Shaping the new millennium, 104Th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Refractive surgery subspecialty day
    Dallas, Texas, October 2000.

  • The Effect of Fellowship Training in Refractive Surgery on the Learning Curve of Laser in Situ Keratomileusis
    Peters NT, Iskander NG, Gimbel HV.
    Presented at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS): LASIK Complications II
    Brussels, Belgium, September 2000

  • Lamellar Keratitis: Isolation of Endotoxin Sources and Demonstration of Their Inflammatory Potential in a Rabbit Model
    Gimbel Eye Center, Calgary, Alberta
    Peters NT, Iskander NG, Penno EEA, Gimbel HV.
    Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS): LASIK Complications
    Boston, Massachusetts, May 2000
    WINNER: Best paper of the session

  • Discrepancies Between Corneal Ultrasound and Optical Pachymetry in Primary LASIK Enhancements
    Iskander NG, Peters NT, Penno EEA, Gimbel HV.
    Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS): LASIK Complications
    Boston, Massachusetts, May 2000

  • Recutting with a Hansatome over an ACS for Retreatment of Hyperopia
    Gimbel Eye Center, Calgary, Alberta
    Peters NT, Iskander NG, Gimbel HV.
    Poster at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS): LASIK Complications
    Boston, Massachusetts, May 2000

  • LASIK for the Correction of Residual Myopia and/or Astigmatism Following Radial Keratotomy
    University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine
    TLC The Laser Center, Brea, California
    Shah SB, Peters NT, Lingua R.
    Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS): LASIK Complications
    Boston, Massachusetts, May 2000

  • Incidence and Intraoperative Management of Posterior Capsule Tears in Phacoemulsification and IOL Implantation
    Gimbel HV, Iskander NG, Peters, NT
    Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS): Cataract Phacoemulsification session
    Boston, Massachusetts, May 2000

  • LASIK Flap Complications and Management
    Gimbel HV, Peters NT, Iskander NG, Penno EEA.
    Presented at the 5th Annual Nidek International Excimer Users Meeting, Miyazaki Japan December 10, 1999

  • Prevention and Management of Microkeratome Related LASIK Complications
    Gimbel HV, Iskander NG, Peters NT, Penno EEA. Presented at the 5th Annual Nidek
    International Excimer Users Meeting
    Miyazaki Japan December 10, 1999

  • Topical Intrastromal Steroid During LASIK to Retard Interface Keratitis
    University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine
    TLC The Laser Center, Brea, California
    Peters NT, Lingua R, Kim CH.
    Presented at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS): LASIK Complications
    Seattle, Washington, April 13, 1999

  • Topographic Pitfalls in the Evaluation of LASIK Patients with Tear Film Dysfunction
    TLC The Laser Center, Brea, California
    Robert Lingua, MD, Chang H. Kim, OD, N. Tim Peters, MD.
    Poster at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery: LASIK Complications
    Seattle, Washington, April 13, 1999

Clinical Trial Experience

Principal Investigator for the Following Trials: 2005 to Present

  • C-04-53-HETE-dry eye following refractive surgery
    Alcon Research, LTD, 2005

  • USSMS-ZY-01-Retrospective study, Zyoptix system with version 2.38
    software used in un-dilated LASIK procedures
    Bausch & Lomb, 2005

  • USSMS-AO-03-Bilateral SofPort Advanced Optics (AO) Aspheric IOL
    Bausch & Lomb, 2006

  • SSMS-ZY-02-No Dilation Zywave
    Bausch & Lomb, 2006

  • USSMS-ZXP-02-Clinical Results with the Zyoptix XP
    Bausch & Lomb, 2006

  • USSMS-AO-04-Retrospective Data Collection SofPort AO vs. SE
    Bausch & Lomb, 2006

  • 369-Customized Hyperopia Treatment
    Bausch & Lomb, 2006

  • EC-3 Lens for use in Cataract Surgery
    Ophthalmic Innovations International, 2007

  • 525-LE Ointment-Cataract Surgery Inflammation
    Bausch & Lomb, 2008

  • C-08-03-Ocular Surface Study
    Alcon Research, LTD, 2008

  • 588-BOL-303242X-Cataract Surgery Inflammation
    Bausch & Lomb, 2009

  • M-09-045-Aspheric Lens Implantation with Concomitant LRI vs. Aspheric Toric IOL Implantation
    Alcon Research, LTD, 2010

  • DC-036-PCO Extension on the EC3 IOL Study
    Aaren Scientific, Inc., 2011

Personal Information

Place of birth: St. Louis, Missouri

Languages

English, Spanish

Interests

Mountaineering, Soccer, Travel, Rock Climbing

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