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Clinical Associate Professor Paul Healey is a prominent academic at the University of Sydney's Clinical Ophthalmology & Eye Health department. He holds advanced qualifications including MBBS(Hons), MMed (Clin. Epidemiology), PhD, and FRANZCO. His primary affiliation is with Westmead Clinical School where he focuses on glaucoma research and clinical practice.
Research Interests:
- Ophthalmology & Ophthalmic Surgery
- Epidemiology of Eye Diseases
- Diagnostic Test Evaluation
- Screening Methodologies
- Cell Biology Applications in Glaucoma
Publications Highlight: Dr. Healey has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles focusing on glaucoma genetics, polygenic risk scoring, and clinical outcomes. Key contributions include defining polygenic risk's role in glaucoma diagnosis and treatment escalation, and advancing understanding of myopic glaucoma progression through retinal imaging studies.
Professional Contributions: Serves as co-editor for major glaucoma textbooks including Glaucoma Screening (2008) and Fast Facts: Glaucoma (2010). Active in clinical trials like the Glaucoma Initial Treatment Study comparing laser vs medication therapies.
Current Focus: Leveraging genomic data to personalize glaucoma management and improving diagnostic accuracy through advanced imaging techniques.