Guillermo Rocha, MD, FRCSC

Sample of Publications by Dr. G. Rocha


Books

Rocha G, Editor. Bringing you the future in ophthalmology, Vol. 2. The Proceedings from BYTF Meetings in Mt. Tremblant, QC and Banff, AB. 2007, Mediconcept, Montreal.

Sanchez-Thorin JC, Rocha G, eds. Surgical Correction of Astigmatism. International Ophthalmology Clinics 43(3), 2003. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia.

Duplessie M, Rocha G, Sanchez-Thorin JC, eds. Advances in Refractive and Corneal Surgery. International Ophthalmology Clinics 36(4), 1996. Little Brown & Co., Boston.


Book Chapters

Rocha G: Cataract Surgery: Anesthetic coverage. In: Rocha G, Editor. Bringing you the future in ophthalmology, Vol. 2. The Proceedings from BYTF Meetings in Mt. Tremblant, QC and Banff, AB. pp. 47-48, 2007, Mediconcept, Montreal.

Rocha G: Alternative strategies for penetrating keratoplasty. In: Rocha G, Editor. Bringing you the future in ophthalmology, Vol. 2. The Proceedings from BYTF Meetings in Mt. Tremblant, QC and Banff, AB. pp. 51-52, 2007, Mediconcept, Montreal.

Rehsia S, Rocha G: A step-wise approach to the management of irregular corneal astigmatism. In: Sanchez-Thorin JC, Rocha G, eds. Surgical correction of astigmatism. International Ophthalmology Clinics 43(3):93-101, 2003. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia.

Rocha G: Five pearls in Holmium-YAG laser thermokeratoplasty (LTK). In: Melki SA, Azar DT, eds: 101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract and Corneal Surgery. Chapter 7, 55-61, 2001. Slack Incorporated, Thorofare, NJ.

Rocha G, Garza G, Font RL: Orbital pathology associated with diabetes mellitus. In: Sanchez-Thorin JC, ed., Ophthalmic complications of diabetes mellitus. International Ophthalmology Clinics 38(2):169-179, 1998. Little Brown & Co., Boston.

Rowsey JJ, Sanchez-Thorin JC, Maglione A, Rocha G, Fouraker B, Stevens SX: Tampa Trephine penetrating keratoplasty: the first 35 patients. In: Lass JH, ed., Advances in Corneal Research. Chapter 18: 181-194, 1997. Plenum Press, New York.

Deschenes J, Roy M, Rocha G: The immunology of uveitis. In: Tasman W, Jaeger EA, eds: Duane€s Foundations of Clinical Ophtalmology. Chapter 28A, 1-13, 1997.

Rocha G, Schultz GS: Corneal wound healing in laser assisted in situ keratomileusis. In: Duplessie MD, Rocha G, Sanchez-Thorin JC, eds., Advances in refractive and corneal surgery. International Ophthalmology Clinics 36(4):9-20, 1996. Little Brown & Co., Boston.

Rocha G, Rowsey JJ: Designer surgery in the correction of astigmatism and hyperopia. In: Duplessie MD, Rocha G, Sanchez-Thorin JC, eds., Advances in refractive and corneal surgery. International Ophthalmology Clinics 36(4):79-88, 1996. Little Brown & Co., Boston.

Zaldivar R, Rocha G: The current status of phakic intraocular lenses. In: Duplessie MD, Rocha G, Sanchez-Thorin JC, eds., Advances in refractive and corneal sugery. International Ophthalmology Clinics 36(4):107-111, 1996. Little Brown & Co., Boston.

The Tampa Trephine Study Group: The Tampa Trephine penetrating keratoplasty. In: Duplessie MD, Rocha G, Sanchez-Thorin JC, eds., Advances in refractive and corneal sugery. International Ophthalmology Clinics 36(4):141-151, 1996. Little Brown & Co., Boston.

Deschenes J, Rocha G, Baines MG: Immunology of uveitis. In: Nozik RA, Michelson JB, eds., Uveitis. Ophthalmology Clinics of North America 6(1):1-11, 1993. W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia.


Review Articles

Khan S, Rocha G: Cataract surgery and optimal spherical aberration: As simple as you think? Can J Ophthalmol 43(6):693-701, 2008.

Rocha G, Rehsia S: Surgical Management of Irregular Corneal Astigmatism. Clinical & Surgical Journal of Ophthalmology 24(12):494-498, 2006.

Rocha G, Rehsia S: Surgical Management of Irregular Corneal Astigmatism. Clinical & Surgical Ophthalmology 23(2):48-52, 2005.

Rocha G, Deschenes J, Rowsey JJ: The immunology of corneal graft rejection. Crit Rev Immunol 18:305-325, 1998.

Rocha G, Deschenes J: Current Concepts. Pathophysiology and treatment of cystoid macular edema. Can J Ophthalmol 31(6):282-288, 1996.

Rocha G, Deschenes J: Practice reporter: Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. Ophthalmic Practice 13(4):156-157, 1995.

Rocha G, Deschenes J: Advances in the treatment of uveitis. Ophthalmic Practice 12(6):278-287, 1994.

Rocha G, Deschenes J, Baines MG: The immunologic responses of the anterior chamber of the eye. Allergol et Immunopathol 22(1):23-27,1994.

Rocha G, Baines MG, Deschenes J: The immunology of the eye and its systemic interactions. Crit Rev Immunol 12(3,4):81-100, 1992.


Journal Articles

Ahmed II, Rocha G, Slomovic AR, Climenhaga H, Gohill J, Grégoire A, Ma J; Canadian Toric Study Group. Visual function and patient experience after bilateral implantation of toric intraocular lenses. J Cataract Refract Surg Apr;36(4):609-16, 2010.

Rocha G, Muzychuk M. Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: More than meets the eye. Clin & Surg Ophthalmology 28(3/4):11-16, 2010.

Woodmass J, Rocha G. A comparison of Scheimpflug imaging simulated and Holladay equivalent keratometry values with partial coherence interferometry keratometry measurements in phakic eyes. Can J Ophthalmol 44:700-704, 2009. 

Rocha G. Consultation Section: Refractive Surgical Problem. In Yoo SH. J Cataract Refract Surg 35:1647-1649, 2009.

Sluser S, Rocha G. Using the lensometer: A reference guide for ophthalmology office staff. Techniques in Ophthalmology 6(4):134-136, 2008.

Gooi P, Robinson JW, Brownstein S, Rocha G. Histologic and ultrastructural findings in a case of traumatic graft failure in deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty: A clinicopathologic case report. Cornea 26(7):853-857, 2007.

Penner V, Rocha G. Use of the Visante for Anterior Segment Ocular Coherence Tomography. Techniques in Ophthalmology 5(2):67-77, 2007.

Rocha G, Turner C. Safety of cataract surgery under topical anesthesia with oral sedation without anesthetic monitoring. Can J Ophthalmol 42(2):288-94,2007.

Bower T, Rocha G. Use of a disposable artificial anterior chamber for trans-epithelial trephination and endothelial keratoplasty. Techniques in Ophthalmology 5(1):21-26, 2007.

Rocha G, Castillo JM, Sanchez-Thorin JC, Johnston J, Cartagena RG. Two-year follow-up of noncontact holmium laser thermokeratoplasty for the correction of low hyperopia. Can J Ophthalmol 38:385-392,2003.

Rocha G. Surgical management of pterygium. Techniques in Ophthalmology 1(1):22-28, 2003.

Stevens SX, Bowyer BL, Sanchez-Thorin JC, Rocha G, Young DA, Rowsey JJ: The BioMask for treatment of corneal surface irregularities with excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy. Cornea 18(2):155-6, 1999.

Sanchez-Thorin JC, Rocha G, Yelin JB, Rowsey JJ: Meta-analysis on the recurrence rates after bare sclera resection with and without mitomycin C use and conjunctival autograft placement in surgery for primary pterygium. Br J Ophthalmol 82:661-665, 1998.

Rocha G, Deschenes J, Cantarovich M: Cyclosporine monitoring with levels 6 hours after the morning dose in patients with noninfectious uveitis. Ophthalmology 104:245-251,1997.

Rocha G, Baines MG, Deschenes J, Duclos A, Antecka E, Di Silvio M: Nitric oxide and transforming growth factor-ß levels during experimental uveitis in the rabbit. Can J Ophthalmol 32(1):17-24, 1997.

Sanchez-Thorin JC, Rocha G, Bowyer BL, Balisky L, Duplessie MD, Stevens SX, Rowsey JJ: The Tampa Trephine technique with cat corneal endothelium. Cornea 16(1):79-87, 1997.

Rocha G, Duclos A, Chalifour LE, Baines MG, Antecka E, Deschênes J: Analysis of gene expression during experimental uveitis in the rabbit. Can J Ophthalmol 31(5): 228-233, 1996.

Rocha G, Brunette I, Le Francois M: Severe toxic keratopathy secondary to topical anesthetic abuse. Can J Ophthalmol 30 (4):198-202, 1995.

Hodge W, Duclos A, Rocha G, Antecka E, Baines M, Corriveau C, Brownstein S, Deschênes J: DNA index and S phase fraction in uveal malignant melanoma. Br J Ophthalmol 79:521-526, 1995.

Rocha G, Kavalec C: Sjogren's Syndrome in a child. Can J Ophthalmol 29(5):234-237, 1994.

Duclos A, Rocha G, Baines MG, Antecka E, Deschenes J: Quantification of transforming growth factor-ß in aqueous humor. Ocular Immunology and Inflammation 2(1):37-43, 1994.

Rocha G, Baines MG, Deschenes J, Duclos A, Antecka E: Transforming growth factor-ß levels in aqueous humor during experimentally-induced uveitis. Ocular Immunology and Inflammation 1(4):343-354, 1993.

Padilla L, Di Silvio M, Rocha G, Viniegra F, Fajer J: Derivaciones espleno-renal distal selectiva y vena gástrica izquierda-vena cava en la rata. Cirujano General Vol XIV(2):45-48, 1992. ("Selective distal spleno-renal and left gastric venous-caval shunts in the rat").

Valle A, Padilla L, Olguin H, Cabrera D, Ayala M, Heredia N, Viniegra F, Di Silvio M, Fajer J, Rocha G: La importancia del laboratorio de cirugia experimental en la formacion del cirujano. Cirujano General Vol XIV(2):70-76, 1992. ("The importance of the surgical research laboratory in the training of surgeons").

Padilla L, Chousleb A, Vazquez J, Rocha G, Di Silvio M, Chavez V, Jarabo S: Microbastidor de silastic y clip metalico para realizar microanastomosis vasculares. Rev Mex Angiol 20(1):17-20, 1992.("New microframes for microvascular surgery").

Padilla L, Di Silvio M, Carrillo H, Valle A, Viniegra F, Shultze A, Acuna R, Gomez J, Rocha G, Galicia J, Sanchez R: Bioinjerto vascular de vena umbilical humana: Nueva técnica de preparacion. Rev Cirujano General Vol XIII(2):44-51, 1991.("Human umbilical vein biograft- new preparation technique").

Rocha G, Bandera J, Nieto L: Péptidos auriculares: un enfoque funcional. Rev Fac Med UNAM 33:2(mar-abr):107-112, 1990. ("Atrial peptides: a functional perspective").

Padilla L, Chousleb A, Di Silvio M, Viniegra F, Shultze A, Sanchez R, Ornelas L, Rocha G, Galicia, J: Injertos vasculares biologicos para microcirugia. Rev Fac Med UNAM 33:1(ene-feb):11-18, 1990.("Biological vascular grafts for microsurgery").

Rocha G, Soler L: Irrigacion total del intestino en cirugía de colon. Cir y Ciruj 56:143-146, 1989. ("Whole-gut irrigation for colon surgery").

Di Silvio M, Rocha G, Betti G: Cancer de colon. Actualizacion en Medicina (Revista Médica del ISSSTE) 2(11):9-14, 1988. ("Colon cancer").

Rocha G: Discurso de Fin de Internado (Editorial). Anales Médicos, Hospital A.B.C. 33:V-VI, 1988. ("End of Internship Address").


Interactive Publications

Deschenes J, Roy M, Rocha G: The immunology of uveitis. In: Tasman W, Jaeger EA, eds: Duane's Clinical Ophthalmology on CD-ROM. 2002 Edition.

Beirne M. Microkeratomes: Evaluating Third-party Blades A look at assessing less-expensive generic blades available for LASIK. Review of Ophthalmology. Vol. No: 9:07 Issue: 7/15/02

Rocha G: Irregular astigmatism. Occojournal.com. Vol 1, No. 1, 2000.

Rocha G: Excimer laser in situ keratomileusis for the correction of hyperopia with the Coherent-Schwind Keratom. In: Highlights of the ASCRS 1997 Annual Meeting. Ophthalmology Interactive, 1997.


Other Publications

Rocha G, Pineda R, Freeman J. Cataract Surgery Complications Management: Combined surgery ina a uniocular, mentally retarded patient. Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, September, 2007. pp 49-51.

Khng C, Carlson AN, Khan B, Braga-Mele R, Rocha G. Cataract Surgery Complications Management: Late dislocation of an IOL. Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, August, 2006. pp 32-37.

Khng C, Fugo RJ, Rocha G. Cataract Surgery Complications Management: Leukocoria and posterior capsular tear. Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, June, 2005. pp 29-31.

Rocha G, Ahmed IK, Torres LF, Chang D. Cataract Surgery Complications Management: Iris Prolapse in a small pupil. Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, February, 2005. pp 24-26.

Rocha G, Arbisser L, et.al. Cataract Surgery Complications Management: White Cataract and Capsular Rent. Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, August, 2004, pages51-55.

Rocha G. Phaco Technique & Tips. Advanced Wet Lab and Resident Education (AWARE). 2003.

Meeting Reporter. Rocha G: A primer on microkeratomes. Clinical & Surgical Ophthalmology 22:5,2004.

The Expert€s Corner. Viscoelastic Agents in Cataract Surgery. Ophthalmic Practice 21(2):68-69, 2003.

Clinical Consultation: Nodular Conjunctivitis. Ophthalmic Practice 21(1):18-20.

Ing EB. PROFILE: Guillermo Rocha, MD, FRCSC. Can J Ophthalmol 37(5):323-324, 2002.

RochaG. LASIK, corneal ring segments offer similar results. Ophthalmology Times 27(9):26-27, 2002.

Rocha G. Diabetes and your vision. Manitoba Society of Seniors Journal. Vol. 23(3): 10, 2002.

Rocha G. It€s a new world without cataracts. Manitoba Society of Seniors Journal. Vol. 23(2): 8, 2002.

Rocha G et al: Postop phaco hypotony. Complicated Cases. EyeWorld 6(4):88-92, 2001.

Rocha G: Holmium laser. Innovation in Ophthalmology. Alcon Master Club Proceedings, March 2000.

Rocha G: Surgical Reporter: Using the Reform capsular tension ring. Ophthalmic Practice 17(5):283-284, 1999.

Interview: Preferences on Viscoelastics. Canadian Ophthalmic Case Consultations 3:1, 1999.

Crossing the line. Opinions & Commentary. EyeWorld 4(4):10, 1999.

WORKBOOK. The Second United States Lasik Course & Wet Lab. Nomograms thru topography. Mar 14-15, 1997.

Rocha G. Breaking News: Florida has 1st U.S. LASIK course. Ophthalmology Times 21(20):10, 1996.

Rocha G. Technique of the week: Corneal transplant device ensures good donor/recipient fit. Ophthalmology Times, January 22-28, 1996, pp. 14.

Rocha G, Duclos A, Baines MG, Antecka E, Burnier MN, Deschênes J: Analysis of cytokine gene expression during experimental uveitis.Ophthalmology McGill 6(4):2-7, 1994.

Rocha G, Baines MG, Deschenes J, Di Silvio M, Duclos A, Antecka E, Nussler AK, Billiar TR: Transforming growth factor-beta and nitric oxide levels during experimentally induced uveitis. Ophthalmology McGill 5(4):2-5, 1993.

Hodge W, Duclos A, Rocha G, Deschenes J, Baines M, Antecka E, Corriveau C, Brownstein S: DNA flow cytometry correlates with pathology and predicts mortality in uveal malignant melanoma. Ophthalmology McGill 4(4):8-10, 1992.



 

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