Sandra F. Sieminski MD
Sandra F. Sieminski
MD
Clinical Assistant Professor. Director, Glaucoma Services, Clinical Vice Chair, Department of Ophthalmolgy
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Ophthalmology
Professional Summary:
I am a board certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained in glaucoma. I am the Director of Glaucoma Services at the University at Buffalo Department of Ophthalmology, and the Clinical Vice Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology. I also serve as the Clerkship Director for the Ophthalmology rotation for the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and am the Chief of Service of Ophthalmology at the Erie County Medical Center. My research interests include exfoliative glaucoma, traumatic glaucoma, and laser therapy in glaucoma.
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Glaucoma, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (2010)
- Residency, Ophthalmology, Georgetown University (2009)
- Internship, Internal Medicine, Washington Hospital Center (2006)
- MD, Doctor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh (2005)
- BA, Studio Arts, Brown University (2000)
Awards and Honors:
- International Council of Ophthalmology Sandwich Fellowship Award (2019)
- Buffalo Spree Top Doctors (2019)
- Buffalo Spree Top Doctors (2018)
- Evan Calkins, MD Fellowship for Community Based Research Award (2015)
- Resident teaching award- University at Buffalo Ophthalmology (2013)
- G. Victor Simpson Resident Research Award (2008)
- Undergraduate Teaching and Research Assistantship Award- Brown University (1998)
Research Centers:
- Ira G. Ross Eye Institute Research Center
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- Iridex restricted grant
Iridex Corporation
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Journal Articles:
- Shah P, Varikuti VNV, Rai O, Hussein R, Chaves A, Dorairaj SK, Sieminski SF. Outcomes of Micropulse Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation in Eyes Without Previous Glaucoma Surgery. Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice. 2020.
- Patrice M. Hicks, Benjamin Haaland, Michael Feehan, Alan S. Crandall, Jeff H. Pettey, Elizabeth Nuttall, William Self, Mary Elizabeth Hartnett, Paul Bernstein, Albert Vitale, Akbar Shakoor, Julia P. Shulman,Sandra F. Sieminski, Ivana Kim, Leah Owen, Maureen A. Murtaugh, Albert Noyes, Margaret M. DeAngelis *. Systemic disease and ocular comorbidity analysis of geographically isolated federally recognized American Indian tribes of the Intermountain West. Medicines. 2020.
- Varikuti VNV, Shah P, Rai O, Chaves AC, Miranda A, Lim BA, Dorairaj SK, Sieminski SF. Outcomes of Micropulse Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation in Eyes With Good Central Vision. J Glaucoma. 2019; 28(10).
- Lincoff NS, Bucilli A, Weinstock-Guttman B, Sieminski S, Gandhi. Is multiple sclerosis associated with a lower intraocular pressure? Journal of Neuroophthalmology. 2017; 37(3).
- Furlanetto RL, Park SC, Damle UJ, Sieminski SF, Kung Y, Siegal N, Liebmann JM, Ritch R. Posterior displacement of the lamina cribrosa in glaucoma: in vivo interindividual and intereye comparisons. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2013; 54(7).
- Chelnis JG, Sieminski SF, Reynolds JD. Urrets-Zavalia syndrome following goniotomy in a child. J AAPOS. 2012; 16(3).
Books and Book Chapters:
- Sieminski SF (listed as Fernando SM). Alpha Lipoic Acid. 2010.
- Sieminski SF (Listed as Fernando SM). Fish Oil. 2010.
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Junttila TL, Lema GM, Sieminski SF. Prompt vitrectomy for management of endophthalmitis in setting of unexposed glaucoma drainage implant. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2020; 18.
- Siedlecki A, Kinariwala B, Sieminski SF. UGH syndrome after iStent in an exfoliative glaucoma patient. Case Reports in Ophthalmology. 2020.
- Ding J, Yoganathan, P, Sieminski SF. Resolution of Siderosis Glaucoma From Chronic Intraocular Foreign Body Without Glaucoma Surgery Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015; 50(5).
- Abu Samra K, Sieminski SF, Sarup V. Decompression Retinopathy After ExPRESS Shunt Implantation for Steroid-Induced Ocular Hypertension: A Case Report Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2011.
Professional Memberships:
- Reviewer Data In Brief Journal (2019–present)
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (2016–present)
- Optimum Physicians Alliance (2012–present)
- American Glaucoma Society (2010–present)
- Buffalo Ophthalmological Society (2010–present)
Presentations:
- "Post operative management of blebs" Kresge Eye Institute Grand Rounds, Kresge Eye Institute (2020)
- "Diagnosis and Management of the Glaucoma Suspect" Kresge Eye Institute Grand Rounds, Kresge Eye Institute (2020)
- "Diagnosis and Management of the Glaucoma Suspect" Annual Buffalo Glaucoma Symposium, University at Buffalo (2019)
- "Tube Exposure: Pearls for Success" World Glaucoma Congress (2019)
- "New Glaucoma Surgeries" Western New York Society of Health System Pharmacists Annual Meeting, Western New York Society of Health System Pharmacists (2019)
- "Update on glaucoma medications" Western New York Society of Health System Pharmacists Annual Meeting, Western New York Society of Health System Pharmacists (2019)
- "Tube Exposure Incidence, Risk Factors, and Repair" Annual Buffalo Glaucoma Symposium, University at Buffalo (2018)
- "Initial Xen Gel Stent Experience" Annual Buffalo June Conference, University at Buffalo (2018)
- "Malignant Glaucoma Management" Albany Ophthalmology Update, Albany Medical College (2018)
- "Natural Compounds in Glaucoma" Albany Ophthalmology Update, Albany Medical College (2018)
- "And the moral of the story is: Difficult cases in glaucoma" Western New York Optometric Society Annual Meeting, WNY Optometric Society (2017)
- "Micropulse laser in the treatment of glaucoma" Annual Buffalo Glaucoma Symposium, University at Buffalo (2017)
- "Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery" New York Annual Optical Society Meeting, New York Optical Society (2017)
- "New Advances in Glaucoma Surgery" Lions Eye Club Monthly Meeting, Lions Eye Club (2017)
- "Malignant Glaucoma: an update" Annual Buffalo Glaucoma Symposium, University at Buffalo (2016)
- "Difficult Cases in Angle Closure" European Glaucoma Society Meeting, Angle Closure Glaucoma (2016)
- "Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Eye Disease" World Ophthalmology Congress, Alternative therapies in Glaucoma (2016)
- "Management of Neovascular Glaucoma" Annual Buffalo Glaucoma Symposium, University at Buffalo (2015)
- "Glaucoma Surgical Training in Subsaharan Africa" World Glaucoma Congress, International Glaucoma (2015)
- "Steroid Induced Glaucoma" Annual Buffalo Glaucoma Symposium, University at Buffalo (2014)
- "Heidelberg OCT in glaucoma" Henry Ford Hospital Dept of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Henry Ford Hospital Department of Ophthalmology (2013)
- "An Update on Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty" Annual Buffalo Glaucoma Symposium, University at Buffalo (2013)
- "Updates on imaging in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma" Annual Congress of College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka, Glaucoma (2013)
- "Enhanced Depth Imaging OCT in Glaucoma" Annual Buffalo Glaucoma Symposium, University at Buffalo (2012)
- "Systemic manifestations of exfoliative glaucoma" Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, Exfoliative Glaucoma (2012)
- "Fish Oil and Eye DIsease" World Ophthalmology Congress, Supplementation in Glaucoma (2012)
- "Neuroprotection in Glaucoma" Annual Buffalo Glaucoma Symposium, University at Buffalo (2011)
- "Natural Compounds in Glaucoma" World Glaucoma Congress, Alternative therapies in Glaucoma (2011)
- "Medical Treatment of Exfoliative Glaucoma" World Ophthalmology Congress, Exfoliative Glaucoma (2011)
- "Baerveldt glaucoma implant: Design considerations and basics of technique" Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Surgery (2010)
- "Exfoliation syndrome: a sign of vascular disease?" Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, Hot Topics in Glaucoma (2010)
Service Activities:
- Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences FPMP Governing Board; Member (2017)
- Ophthalmology Interest Group Panel; Served on an UB Medicine Ophthalmology Interest Group panel to educated interested medical students about the career of ophthalmology and the application process; Panel Member (2019)
- Annual Buffalo Glaucoma Symposium; I have been the principal organizer for this annual meeting for the past three years. I invite speakers, set the schedule and curriculum for the day, and complete the CME documentation; Organizing Committee Member (2018–present)
- UB Mini Medical School Lecture; Presented topics about ophthalmology and eye anatomy for this community based series involving adult learners; Panel Member (2018)
- Ophthalmology Interest Group Panel; Served on an UB Medicine Ophthalmology Interest Group panel to educated interested medical students about the career of ophthalmology and the application process; Panel Member (2017)
- Ophthalmology Interest Group Panel; Served on an UB Medicine Ophthalmology Interest Group panel to educated interested medical students about the career of ophthalmology and the application process; Panel Member (2015)
- ROAD Map Panel; Served on a panel through UB School of Medicine to educate interested medical students on a career in ophthalmology alongside panelists from Radiology, Anesthesia, and Dermatology; Panel Member (2014)
- Community Glaucoma Screening, Buffalo NY; Have conducted various community glaucoma screenings in conjunction with the Ophthalmology Interest Group members from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical sciences; Acting Director (2010–present)
- Island Impact Ministries, Dominican Republic; Participated in nine-day volunteer mission trip to perform ophthalmic surgery on underserved population.; Participant (2008)
- Community Glaucoma Screenings, Washington, DC; Participated in multiple glaucoma screening events for health fairs in the Washington DC area.; Participant (2006–2008)