EDUCATION

1981	B.S.	(Zoology and Psychology) University of Wisconsin, Madison.
1982	--	Undergraduate Research Fellow, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
1986	Ph.D.	(Molecular Biology and Biochemistry) Northwestern University, Chicago, Ill., “The Isolation of a Chondrogenic Inductive Agent from Soluble Rat Incisor Dentin Matrix Proteins.” [Preceptor: A. Veis, PhD]
1990	M.D.	Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Ill.

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POST-GRADUATE TRAINING

1987	Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Northwestern University, Department of Oral Biology. [Preceptor: Arthur Veis, PhD]
1987	Fight For Sight Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Northwestern University, Department of Ophthalmology. [Preceptor: P. Knepper, MD, PhD]
1990-1991	Transitional Internship, Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, Washington
1991-1994	Residency in Ophthalmology, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Mo.
1994-1995	American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, University of Wisconsin, Madison. [Preceptor: R. Dortzbach, MD]

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HOSPITAL POSITIONS HELD

1995-2006 Active Medical Staff, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington   1995-2006 Courtesy Staff, Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center, Seattle, Washington   1995-2006 Consultant, Veterans’ Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, Washington   1995-1998 Deputy Chief of Ophthalmology and Associate Medical Staff, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington   1998-1999 Acting Ophthalmologist-in-Chief and Associate Medical Staff, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington   1999-2006 Ophthalmologist-in-Chief and Associate Medical Staff, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington BACK TO TOP- CONTACT US- BACK TO BIOGRAPHY

FACULTY POSITIONS HELD

1987 Teaching Assistant, Northwestern University, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, Chicago, Ill.   1988 Scientific Consultant, Merck, Sharp and Dohme, and Northwestern University, Chicago, Ill.   1994-1995 Clinical Instructor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Wisconsin, Madison   1995-1997 Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle.   1997-1998 Acting Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle   1998-2001 Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology; Adjunct, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle   2001-2003 Associate Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle   2001-2006 Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle   2002-2006 Boyd K. Bucey Memorial Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle   2003-2004 Acting Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle   2005-2006 Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle   2005 Interim Research Director, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle

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EMPLOYMENT

2006-present Aesthetic Eye Associates/Allure Cosmetic Surgery, Kirkland, WA

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Sigma Xi, Associate Member (1985)
• Sigma Xi, Full Member (1986-date)
• David and Nancy Schanzlin Research Award (1993)
• Roya Rabbani Memorial Patient Care Award (1994)
• Teacher of the Year, University of Washington, Seattle (1997)
• First runner-up, manuscript competition, “Association of Ocular Injury and Orbital Fractures,” Journal of Cranial Maxillofacial Trauma, co-author Russell W. Read, M.D. (1998)
• American Academy of Ophthalmology Junior Achievement Award (2002)
• Listed (2003-date) in The Best Doctors in America website:
  “The BestDoctors.com website has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Medical Websites on the Internet, in a book published by Time Magazine’s medical columnist and NBC News’ medical correspondent, Dr. Ian K. Smith. Best Doctors’ mission is to link consumers to the medical knowledge they need to make the best healthcare choices for themselves and their loved ones.”
• Listed as Best Doctor in Seattle Magazine (2003)

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BOARD CERTIFIED

• Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners (1991)
• Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology (1996)
    -  MOC completed 2006, expires 12/2016.

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LICENSURE TO PRACTICE

• Washington State (1990-date)
• Wisconsin (1994)
• Missouri (1991)

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ORGANIZATIONS

• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
    -  Fellow, 1997-date
    -  Member, EYENET Editorial Advisory Board, 2003-date
• American College of Surgeons
    -  Fellow, 1999-date
• American Medical Association (AMA), 1994-date
• American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
    -  Diplomate, 1996
    -  Executive Committee
        -  Treasurer, 2005-date
        -  Budget Committee, Chair
        -  Foundation, Advisory
  Education Committee
    -  Written Examination section, 1996-date
    -  Oral Examination Committee, 2001-date
    -  Preceptorship Section, 1999-date
    -  Liaison, OPRS/Website, 1999-2002
    -  Fellowship Associate Preceptor, 1999-date
  Administrative Committee
    -  By-Laws Section, 1998-2000
    -  Nominating Committee, 2003
  Ad Hoc Accreditation/Certification Committee
    -  Chair, 2004
  ASOPRS Foundation
    -  Ad Hoc Member, 2005
  AAO/ASOPRS Joint Symposium
    -  Chair, Las Vegas, NV, 2006
• Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), 1988-date
• King County Medical Society, Seattle, Wash., 1996-date
• Northwestern University Medical School Alumni Association, 1999-date
• Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS)
    -  Public Education Committee, 1997-1998
    -  University of Washington Liaison Committee, 2003-2004
• Washington State Medical Association (WSMA), 1996-date
• University of Wisconsin Alumni Association, 1995-date
  Member at Large, 1999-2002

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EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Archives of Ophthalmology, Reviewer, 1995-date
• Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, Reviewer, 1999-date
• Comprehensive Ophthalmology Update, Editorial Board, 1998-2004
• Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma, Editorial Board, 1999-2001
• Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Editorial Board, 1998-2003
• Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Reviewer, 1996-1997, 2004-date
• EYENET Editorial Advisory Board, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2003-date
• Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Reviewer, 2005

 

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  UNIVERSITY AND LOCAL HOSPITAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• University of Washington School of Medicine
       Medical School Executive Committee (MSEC), 2003-2004
       Clinical Chairs’ Ad hoc Committee, 2003-2004
       Search Committee, Dermatology Surgeon Faculty Position, 1999-2000
   
• University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle
       Ambulatory Surgery Center Planning Committee 2000
       University Cosmetic Surgery Group
         -  Medical Director, 2000-2003
       Surgical Steering Committee 2003-2004
   
• University of Washington Physicians’ (UWP) Eastside Specialty Center
       Operations Committee, 2001-2003
   
• University of Washington, Department of Ophthalmology:
       SEARCH COMMITTEES:
         -  Glaucoma Faculty Position, 1999-2000
         -  Neuro-Ophthalmology Faculty Position, 1999-2000
         -  Retina (Endowed Chair) Faculty Position, 1999-2000
         -  Department Administrator Position, 1999-2003
         -  Uveitis Faculty Position, 2001-date
         -  Comprehensive Faculty Position, 2002
         -  Comprehensive Faculty Position (Chair), 2003-2004
         -  Cornea Faculty Position (Chair), 2002
         -  Cornea Faculty Position (Chair), 2004
         -  Oculoplastic/Orbital Surgery Position (Chair), 2003
   
• University of Washington Physicians
       Partner, 1995-date
       Nominating Committee, 2001
       Trustee, 2003-2004
       Communications Committee, 2004
   
• Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Wash.
       Ad hoc Laser Safety Committee, 1998-2000
       Area Governor for Faculty, 2000-2002
       Medical Executive Board, 1998-date

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INVENTIONS

• Co-Inventor, N.U. Product #8703, Chondrogenic Inductive Agent, U.S. Patent Office Serial Number 241,055, September 1988, Authorized by Northwestern University.
   
• Co-Inventor, N.U. Product #8601, Laser Structured Bone Allografts, U.S. Patent Office Serial Number 437,189, April 1990, Authorized by Northwestern University.
   
• Co-Inventor, S.L.U. Product #4444 Osteogenin Impregnated Hydroxyapaptite Orbit Implant, submitted 1998, Authorized by St. Louis University.
   
• Co-Inventor, U.W. Product #4029P.1US Methods for Assessing a Physiologic State of a Mammalian Retina, US Patent Application No. 10/926,780, August 2004, Authorized by the University of Washington.
   
• Co-Inventor, Record of Invention submitted to UW Tech Transfer, Combined Actual-Virtual Reality Eye Surgery Simulator, January 2006.

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SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT SUPPORT

• GRATS Scholarship, $7500/year; 1982-1986.
• Fight For Sight Postdoctoral Fellowship, #PD 87-017; $3000; 1987.
• ARVO Travel Fellowship; $650; 1988.
• Research funding, Merck, Sharp & Dohme, N.U. Product #8703; $40,000, Direct Funds; 1988.
• Research funding, Evanston Hospital, N.U. Product #8601; $30,000, Direct Funds; 1989.
• Research funding, Virginia Mason Research Center, #010191-063091; $5000, Direct Funds; 1990.
• Surgidev Corporation Travel Award/Ukrainian Medical Mission; $1500; 1993.
• Research funding, U.S. Navy, Portsmouth, Va.; N.U. Product #8601; $48,000, Direct Funds; 1995.
• Research funding, University of Washington, Department of Ophthalmology, $2,000; 1997
• Developed the James L. Hargiss Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, $100,000 Endowment to the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle 1999-date.
• National Eye Institute Vision Research Center (Core) Grant, 5 P30 EY01730, PI; $500,000/year, Direct Costs; Total Project Period: Five years (2001-2006).
• Boyd K. Bucey Memorial Chair in Ophthalmology, $2.1 million endowment. 2002-2006.
• Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc., New York, N.Y., PI; $110,000/year, Direct Costs, 2004.
• Fellowship for Plastics; VA Puget Sound Health Care System; PI; PO #663-C30106; $23,209/year, Direct Costs, 2001-date.
• Research Funding, Northwest Lions’ Foundation for Sight and Hearing; $35,000/year, Direct Costs, 2004.
• Gift, Washington Research Foundation; $15,000, Total Costs, 2004.

• Current Research:
       Orbital Fat and Connective Tissue Biochemistry
       Autonomic Innervation of the Orbit
       Two-Photon Microscopy of the Eye
       Surgical Simulation

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MENTORSHIP / MULTI-DISCIPLINARIAN

• Clinically Trained 44 Residents
• Clinically Trained 3 U.S. Fellows
• International Research Fellow 2 (China, South Korea)
• Peer Reviewed Articles
       17 residents
       4 fellows
       1 medical student
• Peer Reviewed Articles with Other Specialties
       5 ENT
       3 Pathology
       2 Plastic Surgery
       1 Radiology
       1 OMFS
       1 Anesthesia
       1 Oncology
       1 Neurology

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Published and In Press (* represents most significant publications):
  1. Balkany TJ, Sires B, Arenberg IK: Bilateral aspects of Meniere’s disease: an underestimated clinical entity. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 1980;13:603-9.
  2. Glass N, Sires B, Oberley T, Balish E: Is microbial flora a determinant of allograft rejection? An experimental study in gnotobiotic animals. J Surg Res 1983;34:438-42.
  3. Koskinen KP, Kanwar YS, Sires B, Veis A: An electron microscopic demonstration of induction of chondrogenesis in neonatal rat muscle outgrowth cells in monolayer culture. Connect Tissue Res 1985;14:141-58.
  4. Veis A, Sires B, Clohisy J: A search for the osteogenic factor in dentin. Rat incisor dentin contains a factor stimulating rat muscle cells in vitro to incorporate sulfate into an altered proteoglycan. Connect Tissue Res 1989;23:137-44.
  5. Veis A, Sires B, Clohisy J, Sabsay B, Amar S: Rat incisor dentine contains a factor which alters the phenotypic expression and stimulates chondrogenesis in fibroblast-like cells in vitro. Biomaterials 1990;11:35-7.
  6. Amar S, Sires B, Veis A: A rat incisor dentin matrix protein can induce neonatal rat muscle fibroblasts, in culture, to express phenotypic products of chondroblastic cells. J Biol Buccale 1991;19:55-60.
  7. Amar S, Sires B, Sabsay B, Clohisy J, Veis A: The isolation and partial characterization of a rat incisor dentin matrix polypeptide with in vitro chondrogenic activity. J Biol Chem 1991; 266:8609-18.
  8. Sires BS, Geggel HS, Heffernan JT, Crane RD, Holds JB: Use of demineralized bone as an osteoinductive orbital enucleation implant in the rabbit. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1993;9: 112-9.
  9. Sires BS, Holds JB, Archer CR: Variability of mineral density in coralline hydroxyapatite spheres: study by quantitative computed tomography. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1993;9: 250﷓3.
  10. Sires BS, Goodrich SD, Holds JB: Spontaneous orbital hemorrhage in a child with autoimmune hepatitis. Am J Ophthalmol 1993;116:384-5.
  11. Assil K, Sires B: Altering corneal topography by radial keratotomy. Ophthalmic Prac 1994; 12:20.
  12. Sires BS, Holds JB, Archer CR, Kincaid MC, Hageman GS: Histological and radiological analyses of hydroxyapatite orbital implants in rabbits. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1995;11: 273-7.
  13. Sabb P, Sires BS, Lemke BN, Goldstein JA: Orbital involvement of cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis. Arch Ophthalmol 1995;113:1571.
  14. Sabb PC, Syed NA, Sires BS, Lemke BN, Dortzbach RK, Albert DM: Primary orbital myxoid liposarcoma presenting as orbital pain. Arch Ophthalmol 1996;114:353-4.
  15. Vaughn GL, Dortzbach RK, Sires BS, Lemke BN: Eyelid splitting with excision or microhyfrecation for distichiasis. Arch Ophthalmol 1997;115:282-4.
  16. Groessl SA, Sires BS, Lemke BN: An anatomical basis for primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Arch Ophthalmol 1997;115:71-4.
  17. Mootha VV, Cowden TP, Sires BS, Dortzbach RK: Subperiosteal orbital hemorrhage from retrobulbar injection resulting in blindness. Arch Ophthalmol 1997;115:123-4.
  18. Slusker-Shternfeld I, Syed NA, Sires BS: Invasive spindle cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva. Arch Ophthalmol 1997;115:288.
  19. Graham DA, Sires BS: Acquired trichomegaly associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Arch Ophthalmol 1997;115:557-8.
  20. Lasudry JGH, Lemke BN, Gentry LR, Sires BS, Dortzbach RK, Boncoeur-Martel M-P, Kozel JS, Adenis A-P: Multipositional high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging of the human orbit’s functional anatomy. Orbit 1997;16:159-84.
  21. Sires BS, Holds JB, Kincaid MC, Reddi AH: Osteogenin-enhanced bone-specific differentiation in hydroxyapatite orbital implants. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1997;13:244-51.   †
  22. Levine LR, Sires BS, Gentry LA, Dortzbach RK: Rounding of the inferior rectus muscle: A helpful radiologic finding in management of orbital floor fractures. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1998;14:141-3.
  23. Robillard BR, Sires BS, Pinczower EF: Optic nerve size in traumatic optic neuropathy. J Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma 1998;4(1):13-16.
  24. Sires BS, Holds JB, Archer CR: Postimplantation density changes in coralline hydroxyapatite orbital implants. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1998;14:318-22.
  25. Sires BS, Stanley RB Jr, Levine LM: Oculocardiac reflex caused by orbital floor trapdoor fracture: An indication for urgent repair. Arch Ophthalmol 1998;116:955-6. *
  26. Arnold PD, Sires BS, Holds JB: Horizontal rotation of coralline hydroxyapatite orbital implants. J Ophthalmic Prosthetics 1998;3(1):7-10.
  27. Read RW, Sires BS: Association between orbital fracture location and ocular injury: A retrospective study. J Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma 1998;4:10-15.
  28. Sires BS, Lemke BN, Dortzbach RK, Gonnering RS: Characterization of human orbital fat and connective tissue. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1998;14:403-14.  *
  29. Stanley RB Jr, Sires BS, Funk GF, Nerad JA: Management of displaced lateral orbital wall fractures associated with visual and ocular motility disturbances. Plast Reconstr Surg 1998; 102:972-9.  *
  30. Alsarraf R, Carey J, Sires B, Pinczower E: Angiography contrast-induced transient cortical blindness. Am J Otolaryngol 1998;20:1-4.
  31. Sires BS, Benda PM, Rosen CE, Stanley RB Jr: Orbital osteoid osteoblastoma. Arch Ophthalmol 1999;117:414-15.
  32. Lemke BN, Sires BS, Dortzbach RK: A tarsal strip-periosteal flap technique for lateral canthal fixation. Ophthal Surg Lasers 1999;30:232-6.  *
  33. Sires BS: Congenital horizontal tarsal kink: Clinical characteristics from a large series. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1999;15:355-9.
  34. Periman LM, Sires BS: Full-thickness skin grafting of eyelids in a generalized morphea patient on thalidomide. Arch Ophthalmol 2000;118:135-6.
  35. Hu D, Sires BS, Tong DC, Royack GA, Oda D: Effect of brief exposure to mitomycin C on cultured human nasal mucosa fibroblasts. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2000;16:119-25.  *
  36. Sires BS, Benda PM: Osteogenesis in a human hydroxyapatite orbital implant 5.5 years after implantation. Am J Ophthalmol 2000;130:368-9.
  37. Sires BS: Autologous facia lata grafts. Operative Tech Oculoplast Orbital Recon Surg 2000;3: 171-4.
  38. Sires BS: Autologous split-thickness cranial bone grafts. Operative Tech Oculoplast Orbital Recon Surg 2000;3:184-6.
  39. Sires BS, Goins CR, Anderson RL, Holds JB: Systemic corticosteroid use in orbital lymphangioma. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2001;17:85-90
  40. Sires BS, Saari JC, Garwin GG, Hurst JS, van Kuijk FJGM: The color difference in orbital fat. Arch Ophthalmol 2001;119:868-71.  *
  41. Ahmadi AJ, Sires BS: Ptosis in infants and children. Int Ophthalmol Clin 2002; Spring 42(2): 15-29.
  42. Periman LM, Sires BS: Floppy eyelid syndrome—A modified technique. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2002;18:370-2.
  43. Oliva Ms, Ahmadi AJ, Mudumbai R, Hargiss JL, Sires BS: Impaired vision, external ophthalmoplegia, and internal ophthalmoplegia after blepharoplasty under local anesthesia. Am J Ophthalmol 2003;135:410-12.
  44. Ahmadi AJ, Peringian G, Sires BS: Optic neuropathy and macular chorioretinal folds caused by orbital cherubism. Arch Ophthalmol 2003;121:570-3.
  45. Holmes M, Sires BS: Flash visual-evoked potentials predict outcome in traumatic optic neuropathy. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2004;20:342-46.
  46. Lee LA, Nathens AB, Sires BS, McMurray MK, Lam AM: Possible role of vasopressors causing blindness in the traumatic setting. Anesthesia and Analgesia 2005;100:192-5.
  47. Ahmadi AJ, Saari JC, Mozafferian D, Garwin GG, Tarbet KJ, Orcutt JC, Hargiss JL, Sires BS: Decreased carotenoid content in preaponeurotic orbital fat of patients with involutional ptosis. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 2005; 21:46-51.
  48. Thakker MM, Tarbet KJ, Sires BS: Postoperative chemosis after cosmetic eyelid surgery: surgical management with conjunctivoplasty. Arch Fac Plast Surg, 2005; 7:185-188. [Manuscript photographs are featured on the cover]
  49. Thakker MM, Zhang J, Sires BS: Chronic inflammation from polycarbonate motility peg inhibits osteogenesis in a human hydroxyapatite orbital implant: case report and literature review. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 2005; 21:399-401.
  50. Brush M, Zhang J, Schuetz S, Sires, BS: Metastatic orbital angiosarcoma. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 2006; 22:62-64,
  51. Sullivan SR, Ahmadi AJ, Singh CN, Sires BS, Engrav LH, Gibran NS, Heimbach DM, Klein MB: Elevated orbital pressure: Another untoward effect of massive resuscitation after burn injury. J Trauma, 2006; 60:72-76.
  52. Singh CN, Thakker MM, Sires BS: Pyogenic granuloma associated with chronic actinomyces canaliculitis. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg(Accepted 10/05)

†  Cited as an Abstract in the American Journal of Ophthalmology 1998;125(4):575.
 

• Submitted/In Preparation
  1. Thakker MM, Zhang J, Francis JS, Sires BS: Histology of eyelid capillary hemangiomas treated with pulse-dye laser and intralesional steroid. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg (Revisions submitted 3/05)
  2. Woltjer RL, Small RC, Sires BS: Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma arising from the lacrimal gland. Arch Ophthalmol (Submitted 1/06)
      
• Letters
  1. Sires BS, Holds JB, Dortzbach RK: Theoretical considerations in the placement of hydroxyapatite orbital implants. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1997;13:147-51.
  2. Sires BS: [Reply to Editor: Intervention within days for some orbital floor fractures: The white-eyed blowout, by Jordan DR, et al., Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1998;14: 379-90]. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 1999;15:301-2.
  3. Mackenzie DJ, Arora B, Hansen J: Orbital floor repair with titanium mesh screen. J Cran Maxillofac Trauma 1999;5(3):9-16. [Discussion by B.S. Sires, p. 18]
  4. Holmes MD, Sires, BS. [Reply to Letter to the Editor: Flash visual evoked potentials predict visual outcomes in traumatic optic neuropathy. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2004;20:342-6] Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2005;21:168-69.
      
• Chapters and Monographs
  1. Sires B, Lemke B, Kincaid M: “Orbital and ocular anatomy,” In: Wright K (ed.): Ophthalmology: A Comprehensive Text. Copyright © 1996 Williams & Wilkins: Philadelphia; Chapter 1, pp. 3-52, 1996.
  2. Sires BS, Orcutt JC: “Neuro-ophthalmic aspects of orbital disease,” In: Grossniklaus HE & Nerad JA (eds): Ophthalmology Clinics of North America. Copyright © 1996 (December) WB Saunders; vol. 9, no. 4; pp. 549-72.
  3. Sires BS: “The lids and corneal integrity,” In: Brightbill F (ed.): Corneal Surgery—Theory, Technique, and Tissue. Copyright © 1999 CV Mosby: Chicago; Chapter 4: pp. 28-39.
  4. Sires BS, Lemke BN: “Dacryocystorhinostomy,” In: Albert DM et al. (eds.): Ophthalmic Surgery: Principles and Techniques. Copyright © 1999 Blackwell Science: Cambridge; Chapter 86: 1403﷓18.
  5. Sires BS: (Assistant Editor, Oculoplastics Section, with BN Lemke), In: Albert DM et al. (eds.): Ophthalmic Surgery: Principles and Techniques, Vol. 2. Copyright © 1999 Blackwell Science, Cambridge.
  6. Dortzbach RK, Hawes MJ, Kikkawa DO, Tarbet KJ, Lucarelli MJ, Sires BS, Sutula FC, Vaughn GL: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Bibliography. Copyright © 1999 University of Wisconsin Press, Madison.
  7. Sires BS: Management of acquired ptosis (Clinician’s Corner). Focal Points: Clinical Modules for Ophthalmologists. Copyright © 1999 American Academy of Ophthalmology, vol. XVII, no. 8; September; pp. 9-13.
  8. Sires BS, Gausas RE, Cook BE Jr, Lemke BN: “The Orbit,” In: Kaufman PL, and Alm A (eds.): Adler’s Physiology of the Eye, 10th Edition. © Copyright 2003 CV Mosby, Philadelphia; pp. 3-15.
  9. Lucarelli MJ, Auchter RM, Bersoni TA, et al.: “Lacrimal, Orbital and Assorted Surgery,” In: Albert DM and Lucarelli MJ (eds.): Clinical Atlas of Procedures in Ophthalmic Surgery. © Copyright 2004 AMA Press, Chicago, pp. 319-400.
  10. Sires BS: Orbital Imaging (Clinician’s Corner). Focal Points: Clinical Modules for Ophthalmologists. Copyright © 2004 American Academy of Ophthalmology, vol.XXII, no. 12; December; pp. 10-12.
  11. Scheidler V, Sires, BS: “Oculofacial Anesthesia”, In: Hartstein M and Holds JB (eds) Pearls for the Oculoplastic Surgeon. (Submitted 11/05).

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ABSTRACTS AND POSTERS

1. Use of an in vitro assay to isolate factors responsible for induction of endochondral bone formation. Gordon Conference, Hanover, N.H., 1985. [Poster]
2. Sires BS, Vanden Hoek TL, Hvizd MG, DeSantis L, Knepper PA: Trabecular meshwork cellular responses to growth factors in primary organ culture. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci (Suppl) 1988; 29: p. 126. [ARVO Abstract #6]
3. Sires BS, Holds JB, Archer CR, Kincaid MC, Hageman GS: Histological and radiological analysis of hydroxyapatite orbital implants in rabbits. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Anatomy and Pathology Section. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci (Suppl) 1994; 35: p. 1444. [ARVO Poster #880]
4. Sires BS, Garwin GG, Saari JC, Hurst JS, Van Kuijk FJ: Orbital fat: Why the color difference? Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci (Suppl) 2000;41:S358 (Abstract #1881).

COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

1985	"Cell Culture Assay for Measurement of Endochrondral Bone Components," Sigma Xi Science Competition, Oral Finalist, Chicago, Ill.
1986	"Rat Incisor Contains a Factor(s) Which Stimulates Chondrogenic Activity In Vitro," Sigma Xi Science Competition, Third Place, Chicago, Ill.
1986	"Partial Purification of a Chondrogenic Inductive Agent from the Rat Incisor," [Paper] Gordon Conference, Bone and Teeth Section, Hanover, N.H.
1987	"Purification of a Unique Rat Incisor Protein Which Stimulates Chondrogenesis In Vitro," [Paper] Association of International Dental Research (AIDR), Chicago, Ill.
1988	"Use of a Primary Primate Explant Assay to Measure Changes in the Extracellular Matrix of Trabecular Meshwork," [Paper] Northwestern University, Department of Ophthalmology Residents’ Day, Chicago, Ill.
1988	"Neuron Growth Factor Alters the Make-Up of Trabecular Meshwork Glycosaminoglycans in Primary Primate Explants," Alpha Omega Alpha Student Research Symposium, Oral Finalist, Northwestern University, Chicago, Ill.
1991	"Healing of Er:YSGG Laser-induced Holes in Bone" (with EC Scanlon et al.), Technical Digest Conference on Lasers and Electro-optics, Optical Society of America, Washington, D.C.
1992	"The Use of Demineralized Bone as an Osteoinductive Orbital Enucleation Implant in the Rabbit," [Paper] ASORPS Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas.
1993	"Hydroxyapatite Orbital Implants: Postoperative Mineral Density Determination Using Quantitative Computed Tomography," [Paper] ASOPRS Annual Meeting, Chicago, Ill.
1994	Soft Tissue Flaps Workshop Instructor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
1994	"The Reoperation Prevalence of Involutional Ptosis Surgery," Ptosis Research Society, San Francisco, Calif.
1994	"Cadaver Demonstration of Practical Eyelid, Lacrimal, and Orbital Anatomy," American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, San Francisco, Calif.
1994	"V-Y and Y-V Flaps" [Lecture] Soft Tissue Flaps Workshop Instructor, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, San Francisco, Calif.
1995	Orbital Anatomy Dissection Course Coordinator, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
1995	"Spontaneous and Enhanced Bone Formation in the Pores of Hydroxyapatite Orbital Implants," Department of Ophthalmology Alumni Day, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
1995	"Cadaver Demonstration of Practical Eyelid, Lacrimal, and Orbital Anatomy," American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Ga.
1996	"An Anatomical Basis for the Increased Prevalence of Primate Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction in Women" (with S.A. Groessal and B.N. Lemke), 22nd Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle.
1996	"Normal Pediatric Nasolacrimal Duct Anatomy: A Basis for Pathological Comparison" (with A.Weingeist and A. Weiss), 22nd Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle.
1996	"Ocular Injury Associated with Orbital Fractures" (with R.W. Read), 22nd Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle.
1996	"Trichomegaly Associated with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome" (with D. Graham), 22nd Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle.
1996	"Trichomegaly Associated with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome" (with D. Graham), Pacific Coast Oto-Ophthalmological Society, First Prize Resident Competition award to Debra Graham, M.D.
1996	"Lacrimal Disorders and Therapy," Guest Speaker, Northwest Otolaryngology Society, Seattle, Wash.
1996	"Cadaver Demonstration of Practical Eyelid, Lacrimal, and Orbital Anatomy," American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Chicago, Ill.
1996	"Post-Implantation Density Changes in Hydroxyapatite Orbital Implants," ASOPRS Annual Meeting, Chicago, Ill.
1997	"Anatomy of the Orbital Nerves and Fat," University of Wisconsin Biennial Anatomy Course, Madison, Wis.
1997	"Tarsal Kink," 23rd Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle
1997	"Rhino-orbital Phycomycosis" (with A. Weingeist and D. George), 23rd Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle
1997	"Periorbital Disease: It is more than skin deep," Dermatology Grand Rounds, University of Washington, Seattle
1997	"Autologous Tissue Grafts in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery," American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, AAO Instruction Course, San Francisco, Calif.
1997	"Cadaver Demonstration of Practical Eyelid, Lacrimal, and Orbital Anatomy," American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, AAO Skills Transfer Course, San Francisco, Calif.
1997	"Eyelid Anatomy and the Basic Eye Exam" (Lecture); "Eyelid Anatomy" (Dissection with J.C. Orcutt); "Eyelid Reconstruction" (Lecture). Surgical Anatomy for Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle.
1998	"Periocular Trauma," Trauma Care for the 1990s, sponsored by Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Wash. Presented at the Sea-Tac Marriott Hotel, Sea-Tac, Washington.
1998	"Oculocardiac Reflex with Orbital Trapdoor Fractures. An Indication for Urgent Repair," Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
1998	"Complications of Treatment for Traumatic Optic Neuropathy" (with B. Smit, R. Stanley, and E. Pinczower), 24th Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle (5/30/98).
1998	"Why Mamas Don’t Let Their Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys: Eye Injuries Caused by Large Animals" (with G. Joy), 24th Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle (5/30/98).
1998	"Oculocardiac Reflex in Orbital Trapdoor Fractures: An Indication for Urgent Repair" (with R. Stanley and L. Levine), 24th Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle (5/30/98).
1998	"Do Immunologic Markers Help Predict Prognosis of Orbital Lymphoma?" (with T. Zollman and J. Orcutt), 24th Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle (5/30/98).
1998	Oculoplastics Session Panel, Washington State Medical Association/Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Bellevue, Wash. (10/3/98).
1998	Moderator, Orbit and Socket Section, ASOPRS Fall Annual Meeting, New Orleans, La. (11/7/98).
1998	"Congenital Horizontal Tarsak Kink: Clinical Characteristics From a Large Series," ASOPRS Fall Annual Meeting, New Orleans, La. (11/7/98).
1998	"Autologous Tissue Grafts in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery," American Academy of Ophthalmology Instruction Course, AAO Annual Meeting, New Orleans, La. (11/10/98)
1998	"Oculoplastic Surgery: Anatomic Foundations, Surgical Techniques, and Enhanced Results," American Academy of Ophthalmology Skills Transfer Course, AAO Annual Meeting, New Orleans, La. (11/11/98)
1998	"Eyelid Anatomy and the Basic Eye Exam," Surgical Anatomy for Facial Plastic Surgery, sponsored by the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle (11/20/98).
1998	"Eyelid Reconstruction, "Surgical Anatomy for Facial Plastic Surgery, sponsored by the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle (11/21/98).
1999	"Lacrimal Evaluation and Treatment," presented to the Northwest / Stevens Hospital Ophthalmology Subcommittee Meeting, Edmonds, Wash. (1/5/99).
1999	"Diagnosis and Management of the Red Eye," Department of Medicine Resident Lecture, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Wash. (3/26/99)
1999	"Orbital Fat: Why the Color Difference?" (with J. Saari and G. Garwin), 25th Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle. (6/5/99)
1999	"An Unusual Chemical Injury: A Case Series" (with A. O’Malley), 25th Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle. (6/5/99)
1999	"Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration Outcomes for Pseudotumor Cerebri" (with E. Lee), 25th Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle. (6/5/99)
1999	"Orbital Fat: Why The Color Difference?" Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Mo. (6/19/99)
1999	"Orbital Fat: Why The Color Difference?" (with B.R. Lemke, R.K. Dortzbach, and R.S. Gonnering), Wisconsin Eye M.D. Spring Symposium, Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology, Lake Geneva. (6/26/99)
1999	Moderator: "Management of Facial Paralysis and Lagophthalmos," American Academy of Ophthalmology: Breakfast with the Experts: Orbit, Lacrimal, and Plastic Surgery, Jointly sponsored by the AAO Instruction Advisory Committee and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, AAO Annual Meeting, Orlando, Fla. (10/25/99)
1999	"Oculoplastic Surgery: Anatomic Foundations, Surgical Techniques, and Enhanced Results," American Academy of Ophthalmology Skills Transfer Course, AAO Annual Meeting, Orlando, Fla. (10/27/99)
1999	"The Ocular Exam and Periorbital Trauma," presented to Residents in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Wash. (11/99)
2000	"ONSF Outcome for Pseudotumor Cerebri," accepted for presentation at the American Federation for Medical Research meeting, Carmel, Calif. (2/11/00)
2000	"Periorbital Disease: It’s More Than Skin Deep," "Orbital Fat: Why the Color Difference?" and "Surgical Anatomy of the Lacrimal Drain," Visiting Professor, Department of Ophthal mology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo. (2/16/00)
2000	"Ocular and Orbital Trauma," Emergency Medical Technicians, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Wash. (3/1/00)
2000	"The Treatment of Orbital Lymphangioma with Systemic Steroids" (with C. Goins), 26th Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle. (6/3/00)
2000	"Surgical Management of Floppy Eye Lid Syndrome" (with L. Periman), 26th Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle. (6/3/00)
2000	"Human Orbital Fat and Connective Tissue," European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting, Paris, France. (9/16/00)
2000	"Human Orbital Fat and Connective Tissue," Scientific Presentation, Basic Science Grand Rounds, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle. (9/28/00)
2000	"Penetrating Orbital Trauma," American Academy of Ophthalmology Instruction Course (Didactic), AAO Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas (10/00)
2000	"Late Sequelae of Orbital Trauma," American Academy of Ophthalmology Instruction Course (Didactic), AAO Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas (10/00)
2000	"CDCR With Jones Tube," American Academy of Ophthalmology Instruction Course (Didactic), AAO Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas (10/00)
2000	"Oculomotor Dysfunction: Pathological-Clinical Correlation," presented to Residents in Neurosurgery, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Wash. (10/00)
2000	"Oculoplastic Surgery: Anatomic Foundations, Surgical Techniques, and Enhanced Results," American Academy of Ophthalmology Skills Transfer Course, AAO Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas.
2001	"Use of Intraoperative Computed Tomography During Orbital Decompression for Thyroid Orbitopathy" (with R. Stanley), Visiting Professor, Dean McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City. (1/18/01)
2001	"Dirty Jones Tube Syndrome" [Poster presented by Rachael Elrod, MD], with J. Hargiss, 27th Annual Resident Alumni Day, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle. (6/2/01)
2001	"Penetrating Orbital Trauma," American Academy of Ophthalmology Instruction Course (Didactic), AAO Annual Meeting, New Orleans, La.
2001	"Late Sequelae of Orbital Trauma," American Academy of Ophthalmology Instruction Course (Didactic), AAO Annual Meeting, New Orleans, La.
2002	"Red Eye," EMT Students, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Wash. (1/24/02)
2002	"Blepharoplasty and Ptosis Surgery," Surgical Anatomy for Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
2002	"Oculoplastic Surgery: Anatomic Foundations, Surgical Techniques, and Enhanced Results," American Academy of Ophthalmology Skills Transfer Course, AAO Annual Meeting, Orlando, Fla.
2002	"Penetrating Orbital Trauma," American Academy of Ophthalmology Instruction Course (Didactic), AAO Annual Meeting, Orlando, Fla.
2002	"Late Sequelae of Orbital Trauma," American Academy of Ophthalmology Instruction Course (Didactic), AAO Annual Meeting, Orlando, Fla.
2003	"Blepharoplasty and Ptosis Surgery," Surgical Anatomy for Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
2003	"Oculoplastic Surgery: Anatomic Foundations, Surgical Techniques, and Enhanced Results," American Academy of Ophthalmology Skills Transfer Course, AAO Annual Meeting, Anaheim, Calif.
2003	"Penetrating Orbital Trauma," American Academy of Ophthalmology Instruction Course (Didactic), AAO Annual Meeting, Anaheim, Calif.
2003	"Late Sequelae of Orbital Trauma," American Academy of Ophthalmology Instruction Course (Didactic), AAO Annual Meeting, Anaheim, Calif.
2004	"Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery and Aesthetic Uses of Botox", Quarterly Cosmetic Surgery Center Conference, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
2004	"Blepharoplasty and SOOF Anatomy", Surgical Anatomy for Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA.
2004	"Oculoplastic Surgery: Anatomic Foundations, Surgical Techniques, and Enhanced Results," American Academy of Ophthalmology Skills Transfer Course, AAO Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
2005	"Involutional Ptosis: A Clinician Scientists’ Perspective" Visiting Professor, Case Western Reserve University, Department of Ophthalmology, Cleveland, OH.
2005	"Involutional Ptosis: A Clinician Scientists’ Perspective" Visiting Professor, Duke University, Department of Ophthalmology, Durham, NC.
2005	"Two-photon Ophthalmoscope", WRF Festschrift Symposium, Seattle, WA.
2005	"Involutional Ptosis: A Clinician Scientists’ Perspective" The Walter Stafford Alumni Lecture, St Louis University, Department of Ophthalmology, St Louis, MO.
2006	"Elevated Orbital Pressure: Another Untoward Effect of Massive Resuscitation after Burn Injury", American Burn Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. (Presented by Stephen Sullivan, MD)

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