DR. RICHARD KENT PEAIRS, M.D.

PHOENIX, AZ

Research Active
Orthopaedic Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 4 publications 1990 – 2006 NPI: 1386647733
Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine
PrognosisVisual AcuityFundus OculiRetinal DetachmentAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeCytomegalovirus InfectionsHemangiomaLaser CoagulationRetinitisChoroid NeoplasmsNevus, PigmentedRetinal NeoplasmsWaardenburg SyndromeLight CoagulationScleral Buckling

Practice Location

4550 E BELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85032-9306

Phone: (602) 971-7073

What does RICHARD PEAIRS research?

Dr. Peairs studies the treatment of small, growing eye tumors and retinal detachments. One of his significant research areas involves using laser treatment to address melanocytic choroidal tumors, which are abnormal growths in the eye. He also investigates how to effectively treat retinal detachments, particularly in patients with weakened immune systems, such as those with AIDS. His research emphasizes the importance of choosing the right treatment based on each patient's specific health situation and the type of eye condition they have.

Key findings

  • In a case study, a 37-year-old woman's small eye tumor grew from 300 to 1,750 microns over eight years, but after laser treatment, her vision remained perfect at 20/20 for 16 years with no tumor recurrence.
  • In a study of 31 patients with retinal detachments due to viral infections, treatments like laser photocoagulation, scleral buckle, and vitrectomy had an overall success rate of 77% to 80%.
  • The average survival time for patients with retinal detachments treated was about 95 days, suggesting that treatment effectiveness can vary based on the severity of the condition and the patient's health.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Peairs study eye tumors?
Yes, Dr. Peairs specifically studies small, growing eye tumors and the effectiveness of laser treatment for these conditions.
What treatments has Dr. Peairs researched for retinal detachments?
He has researched several treatments for retinal detachments, including laser photocoagulation, scleral buckle, and vitrectomy, which all have similar success rates.
Is Dr. Peairs's work relevant to patients with AIDS?
Yes, his research on retinal detachments includes findings specific to patients with AIDS, focusing on how their overall health affects treatment outcomes.

Publications in plain English

Laser ablation of an enlarging small melanocytic choroidal tumor: 16-year follow-up and rationale for treatment.

2006

Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging : the official journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye

Shields JA, Shields CL, Peairs R, Racciato P

Plain English
This study focused on a case where a 37-year-old woman received laser treatment for a growing eye tumor, which had increased from 300 to 1,750 microns over eight years. Sixteen years later, her vision remained perfect at 20/20, and the tumor did not grow back. This shows that using laser treatment for small, growing eye tumors can be effective in stopping their growth and preserving vision. Who this helps: This helps patients with small, growing eye tumors.

PubMed

Vasoproliferative tumour of the ocular fundus associated with Waardenburg's syndrome.

2000

Eye (London, England)

Rundle P, Shields JA, Shields CL, Singh AD, Peairs R

PubMed

Treatment of retinal detachments in patients with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

1991

Ophthalmology

Orellana J, Teich SA, Lieberman RM, Restrepo S, Peairs R

Plain English
This study looked at how different treatments for retinal detachments caused by a viral infection (CMV retinitis) affected 31 patients. They found that treatments like laser photocoagulation, scleral buckle, and vitrectomy had similar success rates, all around 77% to 80%. The average survival time after treatment was about 95 days, highlighting that the best treatment depends on the patient's overall health and the severity of their condition. Who this helps: This benefits patients with retinal detachments due to CMV retinitis.

PubMed

Intravitreal therapy with ganciclovir for posterior pole cytomegalovirus retinitis in AIDS patients.

1990

The British journal of ophthalmology

Orellana J, Lieberman RM, Peairs R, Restreppo S

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

J Orellana R M Lieberman Jerry A Shields Carol L Shields Peter Racciato P Rundle J A Shields C L Shields A D Singh S A Teich

Physician data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry . Publication data from PubMed . Plain-English summaries generated by AI. Not medical advice.