- Arthritis
- SinusitisA 12-Month Open-Label Multicenter Study Evaluating the Safety of Intranasal Administration of 400 μg of Fluticasone Propionate Twice a Day (BID) Using a Novel Bi-Directional Device in Subjects with Chronic Sinusitis With or Without Nasal Polyps
- Primary CareEugene, OR, “Early Diagnosis and Management of Eye Injuries”, Ophthalmology for Primary Care Physicians, sponsored by Oregon Eye Associates and Sacred Heart Hospital, (course director and faculty member)
- High Cholesterol
- GlaucomaDr. Sims brought to Lane County her expertise in the diagnosis, medical management and surgical treatment of glaucoma. Dr. Sims performs advanced glaucoma procedures including multiple modalities of laser treatments and surgeries. Some of these procedures include laser trabeculoplasty, micropulse cyclophotocoagulation, microincisional glaucoma procedures, trabeculectomy and shunt implantation.
- OphthalmologyA native of south Florida, Dr. Hoffman completed his undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology at Haverford College in Pennsylvania in 1983. He received his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1987. He completed his internship at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. After an additional year practicing medicine in Colorado, he returned to Tulane University for his residency training in ophthalmology. Following residency, he completed a year of highly specialized training in Refractive Surgery and Cornea and External Diseases in Louisville, Kentucky. He became certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1994 and recertified in 2004 and 2014. He has extensive training and experience in corneal transplantation and excimer laser refractive surgery.
- Macular DegenerationAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of poor vision in people over age 60. When the macula is damaged, central vision is interfered with, so that when you look at an object straight on, part of it may seem distorted, blotted out, or shrouded in a dark haze.
- Laser Eye SurgeryFor millions of people, corrective eye surgery has dramatically changed the way they see the world. Driving, swimming, hiking, and even simply waking up in the morning becomes clearer – without glasses or contact lenses.
- CataractsA cataract occurs when the protein in your natural lens starts clumping together, creating opacity or cloudiness in the lens, which may prevent a clear image from forming on the retina. Surgical removal of the lens may be necessary if visual loss becomes significant. Cataracts may be congenital (present at birth) or caused by trauma, disease or age.
- Cataract SurgeryDr. Sims also specializes in cataract surgery and refractive procedures including refractive lens exchange, premium lens implantation, astigmatism correction, iLASIK and PRK.
- Eye ExamWhen an ophthalmologist examines your eyes, he or she is doing more than checking to see if you need glasses. During a complete eye exam, your doctor will not only determine your prescription for glasses or contacts, but will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, make sure your eyes are working together and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health.
- Internal MedicineDr. Sims was born in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to south Florida at an early age. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree with general honors from the University of Chicago in 1997. She returned to the Sunshine State and graduated from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in 2002 and stayed to complete an Internship in Internal Medicine, Residency in Ophthalmology and Fellowship in Glaucoma.
- Neurology
- Diabetes Care
- Thyroid
- Diabetic RetinopathyNew Orleans, LA, “Management of a patient with severe proliferative diabetic retinopathy, mature cataract, neovascularization of the iris, and small chamber”, in Clinical Decisions in the Management of Complications of Cataract and IOL Surgery, MC Kraff, MD, director, course sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- UltrasoundFine IH, “New machine technologies: ultrasound versus laser”, in Optimizing Visual Outcomes: What Does This Mean to You, symposium published in Ocular Surgery News Europe/Asia-Pacific Edition, January 2001
- RadiologyIn search of an area where she and her husband could enjoy their love of the outdoors, they fell in love with the many opportunities for outdoor recreation in Oregon. When they arrived in Eugene in 2007, Dr. Sims began her practice of ophthalmology, while her husband, Jonathan Sims, MD, joined Radiology Associates, P.C., as a full time radiologist. They have since enjoyed raising their two sons in Eugene.
- Minimally Invasive SurgerySingapore, “Cortical cleaving hydrodissection”, “How I decide which implant to use”, “The utilization of power modulations and high vacuum in phacoemulsification for minimally invasive surgery and maximally rapid visual rehabilitation”, Singapore National Eye Centre 10th Anniversary International Congress, (invited speaker)
- OtolaryngologyManila, Philippines, Symposium: Capsulorhexis and Other New Techniques in Small Incision Surgery, sponsored by the Philippine Society of Ophthalmology and the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology in cooperation with Allergan International, (principal speaker)
- Botox
- Plastic SurgeryRiyadh, Saudi Arabia, “Clear corneal cataract surgery and foldable IOL implantation under topical anesthesia”, “Management of difficult cases: rock-hard nuclei, pseudoexfoliation, pre-existing glaucoma”, “Management of complications at cataract surgery: capsule rupture without vitreous loss, capsule rupture with vitreous loss, capsule rupture with loss of the nucleus”, New developments in cataracts, cornea, and ophthalmic plastic surgery, 13th annual symposium of the King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, (principal speaker)
- Skin CancerPark City, UT, “Microcoaxial (Solomon) vs. Bimanual (Fine)”, “Mix and Match (Fine) vs. Same IOL OU (Cionni)”, “Phacoemulsification in a post-cyclectomy / iridectomy eye following excision of a malignant melanoma”, Point/Counterpoint Session, New Techniques & Controversies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium, sponsored by SLACK, Inc.
- Dermatology
- FungusTo become swollen, scarred, cloudy (even opaque), or develop irregularities in the surface. Such damage can result from direct corneal trauma, such as being hit in the eye with a sharp object, or infection from bacteria, a virus, a fungus, or other organisms.
- Burns
- Geriatrics
- Allergies