Credentials

Undergraduate: 

B.S. - Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL

Optometry School:

O.D. - Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL

Residency:

Residency in Hospital Based Eyecare - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL

Research Focus: Ophthalmic Research, Glaucoma, Cornea

Summary of Research Interests

Plasma MMP-9 levels are elevated in obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Hunter's current are of research is focused on determining if tear MMP-9 levels are also elevated and how they alter corneal biomechanics, specifically corneal hysteresis. Patient adherence to topical medical management in the treatment of glaucoma is a main hindrance to successful management of glaucoma and potential cause of vision loss and blindness. Dr. Hunter has worked on glaucoma medication adherence projects in the past and is interested in pursuing this line of research again. Keratoconus is an ocular disorder resulting in progressive thinning of the cornea resulting in blurred and distorted vision.  Some current treatments require early detection of keratoconus. Dr. Hunter is interested in exploring methods for the early detection of keratoconus based on best corrected visual acuity. 

Publications

2021

• Hunter, MA. What to Do When you See Uveitis.  Review Education Group.  Release Date August 15, 2021.

2010

• Kowing D, Messer D, Slagle S, Wasik A, V-POAG Study Group. Programs to optimize adherence in glaucoma. Optometry 2010;81(7):339-50. As part of V-POAG Study Group

2007

• Besada E, Hunter MA, Bittner B. An uncommon presentation of orbital apex syndrome. Optometry 2007;78(7):339-343.

2006

• Hunter MA, Dunbar MT. Fundus changes following ocular trauma. Review Optom 2006;143(2):95-96.
• Hunter MA. What Ods need to know about HIV. Optom Manag 2006;41(1):46-49.

2005

• Hunter MA, Frantz KA. Bilateral marcus gunn jaw-winking in a child with developmental delay. Optom Vis Dev 2005;36(1):41-44.

2004

• Hunter MA, Dunbar MT, Rosenfeld PJ. Retinal angiomatous proliferation: clinical characteristics and treatment options. Optometry 2004;75:577-88.

2003

• Hunter MA, Christensen B. Two is better than one: combigan broadens the scope of combination glaucoma medications. Optom Manag 2003;38(8):29-30.
• Hunter MA, Dunbar MT. Parents seek help when patching fails: examination for decreased vision in left eye turns up anomalous optic disc. Review Optom 2003;140(6):
  77-78.
• Hunter MA, Dunbar MT. Multiple findings confound diagnosis: is retinal lesion or reflective membrane responsible for the patient’s visual decline? Review Optom 2003;140(2):100-101.