Update from recent blepharitis clinical trials: interview with James McCulley

摘要

James McCulley is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at University of Texas Southwestern and is currently entering his 32nd year of chairmanship. He is a recognized expert in cornea, external disease, keratorefractive and cataract surgery. His research interests include more than 25 years of NEI/NIH supported evaluation into the pathophysiology and therapy of chronic blepharitis and associated 'dry eyes.' This work not only has led to understanding of chronic blepharitis but to a very thorough understanding of the lipid layer of the tear film. His work has allowed the development of a model for the structure of the lipid layer of the tear film and has led to the identification of the biochemical abnormality accounting for the 'evaporative dry eye'. McCulley has published over 260 articles in peerreviewed literature.