Research

Forefront Eye Care Research

KORB RESEARCH, INC. IS THE SCIENTIFIC BRANCH OF OUR PRACTICE

We welcome participation in our projects which have a direct benefit to clinical care. if you are interested please call 617-426-0370 and speak to Justine Pidgeon, OD.

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

​​​​​​​

RECENT MANUSCRIPTS

Schornack MM, Nau CB, Harthan J, Shorter E, Nau A, Fogt J. Current Trends in Scleral Lens Prescription, Management, and Evaluation. Eye Contact Lens. 2023 Feb 1;49(2):56-62. doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000957. Epub 2022 Nov 10. PMID: 36694309; PMCID: PMC9881749.

Schornack MM, Nau CB, Harthan J, Shorter E, Nau A, Fogt J. Survey-based estimation of corneal complications associated with scleral lens wear. Eye Contact Lens. 2023 Jan 4. Doi: 10.1097/ICL0000000000000972.

Shorter E, Fogt J, Nau C, Harthan J, Nau A, Schornack M. Prescription habits of scleral lenses for the management of corneal irregularity. Eye Contact Lens. 2022 Dec 14. doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000963. PMID: 36517221.

Nau CB, Harthan JS, Shorter ES, Fogt JS, Nau AC, Hochwald AP, Hodge DO, Schornack MM. Trends in Scleral Lens Fitting Practices: 2020 Scleral Lenses in Current Ophthalmic Practice Evaluation Survey. Eye Contact Lens. 2022 Nov 21. doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000960. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36440667.

McLeod A, Nau A. Anterior Blepharitis: The Front Line of Ocular Surface Disease. Review of Optometry, November 15, 2021.

Schornack MM, Fogt J, Nau A, Nau CB, Harthan JS, Cao D, Shorter E. Scleral lens prescription and management practices: Emerging consensus. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2021 Aug 26:101501. doi: 10.1016/j.clae.2021.101501. PMID: 34456112.

Shorter E, Harthan J, Nau A, Fogt J, Cao D, Schornack M, Nau C. Dry Eye Symptoms in Individuals With Keratoconus Wearing Contact Lenses. Eye Contact Lens. 2021 Sep 1;47(9):515-519. doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000802. PMID: 34424225; PMCID: PMC8385958.

Harthan J, Schornack M, Nau C, Nau A, Fogt J, Shorter E. Current U.S. based optometric scleral lens curricula and fitting recommendations: SCOPE educators survey. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye. 2021 June 44(3), 101353.

Nau A, Rawal R, Nau O. Dry eye in children: an occult public health crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. ACTA Scientific Ophthalmology. 4.5 (2021): 85-86.

Nau A, Shorter ES, Harthan JS, Fogt JS, Nau CB, Schornack M. Multicenter review of impression-based scleral devices. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2020 Nov 13:S1367-0484(20)30193-4. doi: 10.1016/j.clae.2020.10.010.

Fogt, Jennifer Swingle; Nau, Cherie B.; Schornack, Muriel; Shorter, Ellen; Nau, Amy; Harthan, Jennifer S. Comparison of Pneumatonometry and Transpalpebral Tonometry Measurements of Intraocular Pressure during Scleral Lens Wear. Optometry and Vision Science. 97(9):711-719, September 2020.

Shorter, Ellen, Schornack, Muriel, Harthan Jennifer, Nau Amy, Fogt Jennifer , Cao, Dingcai Nau, Cherie. Keratoconus Patient Satisfaction and Care Burden with Corneal Gas-permeable and Scleral Lenses. Optometry and Vision Science: September 2020 - Volume 97(9): 790-796.

Nau, A. Better manage nocturnal lagophthalmos for dry eye patients. Optometry Times Journal, March Digital Edition February 28, 2020. Volume 12, Issue 3.

Schornack MM, Fogt J, Harthan J, Nau CB, Nau A, Cao D, Shorter E. Factors associated with patient-reported midday fogging in established scleral lens wearers. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2020 Mar 20;S1367-0484(20)30048-5. doi: 10.1016/j.clae.2020.03.005

Scleral lens prescription and management practices: Emerging consensus.

Schornack MM, Fogt J, Nau A, Nau CB, Harthan JS, Cao D, Shorter E.Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2023 Feb;46(1):101501.

Graduating optometry student perceptions of their scleral lens fitting knowledge.

Harthan J, Fogt J, Schornack MM, Nau C, Nau A, Shorter E.Optom Educ. 2023 Summer;48(3):27-30.

Patient Experiences With Therapeutic Contact Lenses and Dry Eye Disease.

Shorter E, Nau CB, Fogt JS, Nau A, Schornack M, Harthan J.Eye Contact Lens. 2024 Feb 1;50(2):59-64.

Diverging patterns of plasticity in the nucleus basalis of Meynert in early- and late-onset blindness.Bang JW, Chan RW, Parra C, Murphy MC, Schuman JS, Nau AC, Chan KC.Brain Commun. 2023 Apr 11;5(2):fcad119.

Prescription Habits of Scleral Lenses for the Management of Corneal Irregularity and Ocular Surface Disease Among Scleral Lens Practitioners.

Shorter E, Fogt J, Nau C, Harthan J, Nau A, Schornack M.Eye Contact Lens. 2023 Feb 1;49(2):46-50.

Patient Reporte Dry Eye Treatmetn and Burden of Care. Nau CB, Nau AC, Fogt JS, Harthan JS, Shorter ES, Schornack MM.Eye Contact Lens. 2024 Jun 1;50(6):259-264.

Lens and solution properties in patients with and without midday fogging.

Fogt JS, Nau C, Harthan J, Shorter E, Nau A, Patton K, Schornack M.Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 2024 Jun;44(4):769-773.

Patient Experiences With Therapeutic Contact Lenses and Dry Eye Disease.

Shorter E, Nau CB, Fogt JS, Nau A, Schornack M, Harthan J.Eye Contact Lens. 2024 Feb 1;50(2):59-64.

Image- and impression-based technology for scleral lens fitting for keratoconus: Efficiency of the fitting process. Shorter E, Fogt J, Nau C, Harthan J, Nau A, Schornack M. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2024 Apr 30:102174.

Process and Outcomes of Fitting Corneoscleral Profilometry-Driven Scleral Lenses for Patients With Ocular Surface Disease. Yoon H, Harthan JS, Skoog W, Fogt JS, Nau A, Nau CB, Schornack M, Shorter E.Eye Contact Lens. 2024 Mar 1;50(3):132-137.

RECENT POSTERS/MEETING PRESENTATIONS:

Shorter E, Fogt J, Nau C, Nau A, Harthan J, Schornack M. Utilization of Diagnostic, Image-Guided and Impression-Based Scleral Lenses Fitting for Patients with Keratoconus. Association for Vision Research in Ophthalmology, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 2023.

Yoon H, Harthan J, Nau A, Fogt J, Nau C, Schornack M, Shorter E. Topographical Characteristics of Patients with Ocular Surface Disease Successfully Fit in Custom Scleral Lenses. Association for Vision Research in Ophthalmology, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 2023.

Harthan J, Schornack M, Nau C, Shorter E, Nau A, Patton K, Fogt J. Scleral lens design and patient-reported mid-day fogging. Association for Vision Research in Ophthalmology, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 2023.

Nau C, Schornack M, Harthan J, Shorter E, Nau A, Patton K, Fogt J. Evaluation of scleral lens surface, tear fluid reservoir and eyelid health with reported mid-day fogging in habitual scleral lens wearers. Association for Vision Research in Ophthalmology, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 2023.

Fogt J, Schornack M, Harthan J, Nau C, Nau A, Shorter E. Dry eye in patients with Sjogren's Disease. Association for Vision Research in Ophthalmology, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 2023.

Schornack M, Nau C, Shorter E, Nau A, Harthan J, Patton K, Fogt J. Comparison of scleral lens fluid reservoir depth between image-based measurements and subjective estimates by experienced observers. Association for Vision Research in Ophthalmology, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 2023.

Yoon H, Harthan J, Skoog W, Nau A, Fogt J S, Nau C, Schornack M, Shorter E. Process and Outcomes of Fitting Corneoscleral Profilometry-Driven Scleral Lenses for Patients with Ocular Surface Disease. Global Specialty Lens Symposium, Las Vegas, 2023.

Nau C, Fogt J, Harthan J, Schornack M, Nau A, Yoon H, Shorter E. Fitting Scleral Lenses for Patients with Keratoconus: Comparison of Diagnostic, Image-guided, and Impression-based Designs. American Academy of Optometry, San Diego, 2022.

Skoog W, Harthan J, Fogt J, Nau A, Nau C, Schornack M, Shorter E. Success Rates with Free-Form Scleral Lenses for Patients with Corneal Irregularity. American Academy of Optometry, San Diego, 2022.

Yoon H, Harthan J, Skoog W, Nau A, Fogt J S, Nau C, Schornack M, Shorter E. Process and Outcomes of Fitting Corneoscleral Profilometry-Driven Scleral Lenses for Patients with Ocular Surface Disease. Global Specialty Lens Symposium, Las Vegas, 2023.

Nau C, Fogt J, Harthan J, Schornack M, Nau A, Yoon H, Shorter E. Fitting Scleral Lenses for Patients with Keratoconus: Comparison of Diagnostic, Image-guided, and Impression-based Designs. American Academy of Optometry, San Diego, 2022.

Skoog W, Harthan J, Fogt J, Nau A, Nau C, Schornack M, Shorter E. Success Rates with Free-Form Scleral Lenses for Patients with Corneal Irregularity. American Academy of Optometry, San Diego, 2022.

Harthan J, Nau C, Schornack M, Shorter E, Nau A, Patton K, Fogt J. High Contrast Visual Acuity and Fogging in Established Scleral Lens Wearers. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Denver, 2022.

Nau C, Harthan J, Schornack M, Shorter E, Nau A, Fogt J. Patient Reported Mid-day Fogging is Not Related to Central Fluid Reservoir Clearance. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Denver, 2022.

Schornack M, Nau C, Harthan J, Shorter E, Nau A, Patton K, Fogt J. Tear Exchange in Established Scleral Lens Wearers. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Denver, 2022.

Shorter E, Harthan J, Fogt J, Nau A, Schornack M, Nau C. Practitioner Reported Scleral Lens Exam Components: SCOPE (Scleral Lens in Current Ophthalmic Practice Evaluation) 2020 Survey. Global Specialty Lens Symposium, Las Vegas, 2022.

Nau A, Rawal R, Nau O, Rawal R, Rawal B. Use of SPEED Questionnaire for School Based Eye Screening. Virtual presentation, ARVO, May 2022

Ellen Shorter, Jennifer Fogt, Muriel Schornack, Amy Nau, Jennifer Harthan, Kimberly Patton, Cherie Nau. Indication for Scleral Wear and Foging in Established Wearers. Poster A0250. ARVO, Denver CO. May, 2022

Cherie Nau, Jennifer Harthan, Muriel Schornack, Ellen Shorter, Amy Nau, Jennifer Fogt. Patient reported mid-day fogging is not related to central fluid reservoir clearance Poster A0246. ARVO, Denver CO. May, 2022.

Nau A, Nau C, Shorter E, Schornack M, Fogt J, Harthan J. Holistic Management Practices for Keratoconus. ARVO e-abstract 353757, May 2021.

Schornack M, Nau C, Harthan J, Fogt J, Shorter E, Nau A. Long-Term Management of Patients with Keratoconus. ARVO e-abstract 354638, May 2021.

Alfred M, Nau, A, McLeod A. Correlation between the Standard Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness (SPEED) and Ocular Pain Assessment Survey (OPAS) in patients with dry eye disease. ARVO e-abstract, May 2021

Nau C, Fogt J, Harthan J, Nau A, Shorter E, Schornack M. Corneal edema after one hour of small and large diameter lens wear. ARVO e-abstract, May 2021.

Schornack M, Nau C, Nau A, Harthan J, Shorter E, Fogt J. Corneal complications associated with scleral lens wear. Global Specialty Lens Symposium (Virtual meeting), January 2020.

Schornack M, Nau C, Nau A, Harthan J, Shorter E, Fogt J. Complications Associated with Scleral Lens Wear. American Academy of Optometry (virtual), October 2020.

Harthan J, Nau C, Swingle-Fogt J, Nau A, Schornack M, Shorter E. Student Assessment of Scleral Lens Fitting and Evaluation Practices at U.S. Based Optometry Colleges and Universities. American Academy of Optometry (virtual), October 2020.

Bielski S, Quinn N, Nau A. Pediatric Dry Eye Symptoms and their Association with Screen Time Using a Modified SPEED Questionnaire. American Academy of Optometry (virtual), October 2020.

Rabkin A, Nau Y, McLeod A, Korb D, Nau A. Prevalence of Nocturnal Lagophthalmos. American Academy of Optometry (virtual), October 2020.

Nau A, Nau O, Rawal R. Increase in Dry Eye Symptoms Among Middle and High School Students After Initiation of Online Learning Due to COVID-19 Pandemic. American Academy of Optometry (virtual), October 2020.

McLeod A, Nau A, Rabkin A, Korb D. Repeated Treatment of MGD. American Academy of Optometry (virtual), October 2020.

Fogt JS, Harthan J, Nau A, Shorter E, Schornack M, Nau CB. Effect of Short-term Scleral Lens Wear of Small and Large Diameter on Intraocular Pressure. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2020;61: ARVO E-Abstract 1480.

Schornack M, Nau A, Harthan J, Shorter E, Nau C, Fogt JS. Visual and Physiological Outcomes of Impression-Based Scleral Lens Wear. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2020;61 ARVO E-Abstract 1476.

Nau CB, Fogt JS, Harthan J, Nau A, Shorter E, Schornack M. Intraocular Pressure During Scleral Lens Wear Using Pneumatonometry. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2020;61: ARVO E-Abstract 4766.

Harthan, J, Schornack M, Nau A, Shorter E, Nau C, Fogt JS. IOP Measurements in the Peripheral Eye. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2020;61 ARVO.

Nau A, Fogt JS, Harthan J, Nau CB, Shorter E, Schornack M. Fitting Efficiency of Impression-Based Scleral Lenses. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2020;61: ARVO E-Abstract 1481..

Schornack M, Harthan J, Nau C, Nau A, Fogt JS, Shorter E. Multi-Center Study of Impression-Based Scleral Lenses: Indications and Previous Contact Lens Experience. Global Specialty Lens Symposium, Las Vegas NV, January 2020.

Harthan J, Nau C, Nau A, Swingle-Fogt J, Schornack M, Shorter E. Optometric educators’ guidelines for fitting scleral lenses. Global Specialty Lens Symposium, Las Vegas NV. January 2020.

Schornack M, Nau C, Harthan J, Swingle-Fogt J, Nau A, Shorter E. Multi-Center Study of Impression Based Scleral Lenses: Indications and Previous Contact Lens Experience. Global Specialty Lens Symposium, Las Vegas NV. January 2020.

RECENT INVITED LECTURES

Nau A, McLeod A. Ocular Surface Disease Beyond MGD. New England College of Optometry, Spanisch Exchange Summer Program. Boston, MA, June 2023.

Nau A, McLeod A. Implementing Evaluation and Treatment of Dry Eye in Your Practice Workshop. New England College of Optometry, Spanisch Exchange Summer Program. Boston, MA, June 2023.

Nau A, McLeod A, Estrada G. Implementing dry eye into your practice. ClaraVision, Madrid Spain, March 2023

Nau A. Impression Based Scleral Lens Outcomes. Keynote Speaker, International Forum for Scleral Lens Research, Las Vegas NV, January 2023.

Nau A, McLeod A. Ocular Surface Disease Beyond MGD. American Academy of Optomety, San Diego CA, November 2022.

Nau A, McLeod A. Implementing Evaluation and Treatment of Dry Eye in Your Practice. American Academy of Optomety, San Diego CA, November 2022.

Nau A. Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease. SOAR CCLRT Diplomate Program of the American Academy of Optometry. Virtual lectur .June 2022,

Nau A. Administrative Aspects of Clinical Research. Clinical Investigator Certification American Academy of Optometry. Virtual lecture May, 2022

Nau A. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction in Keratoconus. Global Specialty Lens Symposium, Las Vegas NV. January 2022.

Nau A, Johns L, Coltarella N, Bronner A. Therapeutics Versus Sclerals: Is the Best Defense a Good Offense? Anterior Segment and CCLRT Joint Symposium, American Academy of Optometry Meeting. Boston November 2021.

Nau A. Administrative Aspects of Clinical Research. Clinical Investigator Certification American Academy of Optometry. Virtual lecture September, 2021

Nau A. Administrative Aspects of Clinical Research. Clinical Investigator Certification American Academy of Optometry. Virtual lecture May, 2021

Nau A, O’Dell L, Perriman L, Brimer K. Dry Eye Patient Education Series Sponsored by Eye Eco: Episode 4: Treating Your Dry Eye. Patient Journeys in Dry Eye. March 2021.

Nau A, O’Dell L Dry Eye Patient Education Series Sponsored by Eye Eco: Episode 4: Treating Your Dry Eye. Patient Journeys in Dry Eye. January 2020.

Nau A, O’Dell L, Perriman L, Brimer K. Dry Eye Patient Education Series Sponsored by Eye Eco: Episode 3: Treating Your Dry Eye. December 2020.

Nau A, O’Dell L, Perriman L, Brimer K. Dry Eye Patient Education Series Sponsored by Eye Eco: Episode 2:Diagnosing Dry Eye. November 2020

Korb D, Nau A, McLeod A. Dry Eye: A New Paradigm Provides Clarity and Improves Treatment. American Academy of Optometry. Virtual Meeting, October 2020.

Korb D, Nau A. Rethinking Dry Eye: A New Paradigm and Clinical Framework for Diagnosis, Treatment, Restoration and Prevention. New England College of Optometry. Virtual Ocular Surface Disease Symposium, September 2020.

Korb D, Nau A. Dry Eye: a New Clinical Description and Science Based Approach Provides Effective Treatment. Twin Cities Ocular Disease Symposium, August 2020.

Nau A. Cosmetics, Cosmeceuticals and Ocular Surface Disease. Twin Cities Ocular Disease Symposium, August 2020.

​​​​​​​Nau A. Pediatric and Adolescent Dry Eye, an Emerging Concern. Twin Cities Ocular Disease Symposium, August 2020.