Leon W. Herndon, MD
Department / Division
Ophthalmology /
Glaucoma Ophthalmology
Address
DUMC 3802
Durham, NC 27710
Appointment Telephone
919-681-3937
Fax Telephone
919-681-8267
- MD, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill School of Medicine, 1991
- Internal Medicine, UNC Hospitals, 1991-1992
- Ophthalmology, UNC Hospitals, 1992-1995
- Glaucoma, Duke University Medical Center, 1995-1996
Clinical Interests
Medical and surgical management of glaucoma, cataract surgery with emphasis on
combined cataract and glaucoma
Research Interests
I have an interest in exploring better medical and surgical ways to treat patients and will continue to be involved in clinical trials involving novel drug-delivery systems and new surgical procedures. I also have a research interest in the differential burden of glaucoma on African-derived populations. This question is multi-faceted, and involves a comprehensive evaluation of the genetics, economics, accessibility to treatment, and response to therapy of these populations.
This faculty member (or a member of their immediate family) has a working relationship (i.e. consulting, research, and/or educational services) with the companies listed below. These relations have been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts.
- Alcon Laboratories
- Sight Sciences
- glaukos
Representative Publications
Malone, PE; Herndon, LW; Muir, KW; Jaffe, GJ. Combined fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal insertion and glaucoma drainage device placement for chronic uveitis and glaucoma. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2010;149:800-6.e1.
(2010)
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Gedde, SJ; Schiffman, JC; Feuer, WJ; Herndon, LW; Brandt, JD; Budenz, DL; Tube Versus Trabeculectomy Study Group. Three-year follow-up of the tube versus trabeculectomy study. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2009;148:670-684.
(2009)
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Muir, KW; Santiago-Turla, C; Stinnett, SS; Herndon, LW; Allingham, RR; Challa, P; Lee, PP. Glaucoma patients' trust in the physician. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2009;2009:476726.
(2009)
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Stein, JD; McCoy, AN; Asrani, S; Herndon, LW; Lee, PP; McKinnon, SJ; Allingham, RR; Challa, P. Surgical management of hypotony owing to overfiltration in eyes receiving glaucoma drainage devices. Journal of Glaucoma. 2009;18:638-641.
(2009)
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Ahmad, S; Wallace, DJ; Herndon, LW. Phthisis after endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation. Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging. 2008;39:407-408.
(2008)
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Duarte, MC; Herndon, LW; Gupta, PK; Afshari, NA. DSEK in eyes with double glaucoma tubes. Ophthalmology. 2008;115:1435-1435.e1.
(2008)
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Gedde, SJ; Herndon, LW; Brandt, JD; Budenz, DL; Feuer, WJ; Schiffman, JC. Surgical complications in the Tube Versus Trabeculectomy Study during the first year of follow-up. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2007;143:23-31.
(2007)
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Stein, JD; Herndon, LW; Brent Bond, J; Challa, P. Exposure of Ex-PRESS Miniature Glaucoma Devices: case series and technique for tube shunt removal. Journal of Glaucoma. 2007;16:704-706.
(2007)
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Weizer, JS; Asrani, S; Stinnett, SS; Herndon, LW. The clinical utility of dynamic contour tonometry and ocular pulse amplitude. Journal of Glaucoma. 2007;16:700-703.
(2007)
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Herndon, LW. Measuring intraocular pressure-adjustments for corneal thickness and new technologies. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 2006;17:115-119.
(2006)
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Herndon, LW; Brunner, TM; Rollins, JN. The glaucoma research foundation patient survey: patient understanding of glaucoma and its treatment. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2006;141:S22-S27.
(2006)
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Weizer, JS; Stinnett, SS; Herndon, LW. Longitudinal changes in central corneal thickness and their relation to glaucoma status: an 8 year follow up study. British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2006;90:732-736.
(2006)
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Song, J; Lee, PP; Epstein, DL; Stinnett, SS; Herndon, LW; Asrani, SG; Allingham, RR; Challa, P. High failure rate associated with 180 degrees selective laser trabeculoplasty. Journal of Glaucoma. 2005;14:400-408.
(2005)
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Herndon, LW; Weizer, JS; Stinnett, SS. Central corneal thickness as a risk factor for advanced glaucoma damage. Archives of Ophthalmology. 2004;122:17-21.
(2004)
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Herndon, LW; Challa, P; Allingham, RR. Glaucoma in Ghana, West Africa: clinical features and the role of mutations in Myocilin. Ophthalmology Clinics of North America. 2003;16:631-637.
(2003)
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Herndon, LW; Robert D Williams, ; Wand, M; Asrani, S. Increased periocular pigmentation with ocular hypotensive lipid use in African Americans. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2003;135:713-715.
(2003)
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Herndon, LW; Asrani, SG; Williams, GH; Challa, P; Lee, PP. Paradoxical intraocular pressure elevation after combined therapy with latanoprost and bimatoprost. Archives of Ophthalmology. 2002;120:847-849.
(2002)
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Herndon, LW; Challa, P; Ababio-Danso, B; Boateng, JO; Broomer, B; Ridenhour, P; Allingham, RR. Survey of glaucoma in an eye clinic in Ghana, West Africa. Journal of Glaucoma. 2002;11:421-425.
(2002)
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Myers, JS; Yang, CB; Herndon, LW; Allingham, RR; Shields, MB. Excisional bleb revision to correct overfiltration or leakage. Journal of Glaucoma. 2000;9:169-173.
(2000)
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Myers, JS; Trevisani, MG; Imami, N; Herndon, LW; Wolbarsht, ML; Allingham, RR; Straub, KD; Shields, MB. Laser energy reaching the posterior pole during transscleral cyclophotocoagulation. Archives of Ophthalmology. 1998;116:488-491.
(1998)
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Stone, RT; Herndon, LW; Allingham, RR; Shields, MB. Results of trabeculectomy with 0.3 mg/ml mitomycin C titrating exposure times based on risk factors for failure. Journal of Glaucoma. 1998;7:39-44.
(1998)
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Choudhri, SA; Herndon, LW; Damji, KF; Allingham, RR; Shields, MB. Efficacy of autologous blood injection for treating overfiltering or leaking blebs after glaucoma surgery. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1997;123:554-555.
(1997)
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Herndon, LW; Choudhri, SA; Cox, T; Damji, KF; Shields, MB; Allingham, RR. Central corneal thickness in normal, glaucomatous, and ocular hypertensive eyes. Archives of Ophthalmology. 1997;115:1137-1141.
(1997)
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Yang, CB; Myers, JS; Herndon, LW; Allingham, RR; Shields, MB. Rate of progression in open-angle glaucoma estimated from cross-sectional prevalence of visual field damage. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1997;123:426-428.
(1997)
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