Residency Programs
West Los Angeles VA Health Care Center
Resident Thesis Papers and Publications 1993 through Spring 2009
Abert B, Ilsen PF. Palinopsa (2008-2009) submitted for publication in Optometry June 2009
Hsieh J, Ilsen PF. Ophthalmic artery steal (2008-2009)
Ma M, Ilsen PF. Perioperative Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (2008-2009)
Yumori JW, Bright DC, Ilsen PF. Conjunctival plasmacytoma (2008-2009)
Lim T, Ilsen PF. Iris neoplasia. (2007-2008)
Kawazoe K, Ilsen P. Visual consequences of optic tract damage. (2007-2008)
Pruitt J, Ilsen P. Ptosis crutch: Success treating myogenic ptosis secondary to myasthenia gravis. Accepted for publication in Optometry January 2009.
Kwan L, Ilsen PF. Ophthalmic complications of radiation therapy. Clinical & Refractive Optometry September 2008 19(9).
Fukuzato R, Ilsen PF. Sea-fan neovascularization in sickle cell trait. Clinical and Refractive Optometry July 2008 19(7): 212-9.
Kwong S, Ilsen PF. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. (2005-2006)
Harris L, Ilsen PF. Diabetic Optic Neuropathy. (2005-2006)
Yeung C, Ilsen PF. Conjunctival hyperplasia and neoplasia. Clinical and Refractive Optometry April 2008 19(4): 108-21.
Fernando A, Ilsen PF. Ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiency. Clinical and Refractive Optometry March 2008 19(3): 86-93.
Villegas R, Ilsen PF. Functional vision loss. Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association October 2007; 78(10): 523-33.
Tran, K, Ilsen PF. Peripheral retinal neovascularization in talc retinopathy. Optometry: the Journal of the American Optometric Association August 2007; 78(8): 409-14.
Kowalski M, Ilsen PF. Compression of the optic nerve by supraclinoid anuerysm. (2004-2005)
Huang M, Ilsen PF. Sectoranopia: A stroke in the LGN or Optic Radiations? Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association July 2007; 78(7): 356-64.
Kim S, Ilsen PF. “Clinical Review: Traumatic Optic Neuropathy” accepted for publication with revision in Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association, October 2003.
Hwang CW, Bright DC. Glaucoma and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (2002-2003).
Hwang J, Pian D. Iritis presumed as secondary to disseminated coccidioidomycosis.Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association November 2006; 77(11): 547-53.
Shin MJ, Ilsen PF. Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma. Clinical and Refractive Optometry April 2006; 17(4): 147-159.
Calder AJ, Ilsen PF. Ocular complications of acromegaly and its treatment. (2003-2004)
Chang G, Pian D, Ilsen PF. Palinopsia. (2003-2004)
Kim M, Pian D, Ferrucci S. Idiopathic sclerochoroidal calcificaion. Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association August 2004; 487-495.
Lum CF, Ilsen PF, Kawasaki B. Subclavian Steal Syndrome: A Series of Cases. Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association March 2004; 75(3): 147-60.
Ilsen PF, Patel S. Coloboma of the crystalline lens. Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association December 2003; 74(12): 765-774.
Patel S, Ilsen PF. Acquired Horner’s Syndrome: Clinical Review. Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association April 2003: 74: 245-56.
Chen, J. Ilsen PF. Arterio-Venous Malformation. Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association August 2002; Vol. 73: Number 8: 477-491. (winner of the Journal Editor’s Eagle Award for 2002).
Hatch M, Ilsen PF. Resolution of an Acquired Papillary Veno-Venular Collateral accepted for publication with revision in Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association. (1999-2000)
Lim K, Ilsen PF. Papilledema in a Patient with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma: Is there a Metastasis to the Brain? Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association January 2001; Vol. 72: 25-35.
Wong DM, Ilsen PF, Anderson SF, Bright DC, Townsend JC. Case Presentations of Retinal Artery Occlusions. Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association November 2000; 703-714.
Suzuki D, Ilsen PF. Hypovolemic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy. Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association August 2000; 71: 501-510.
Huang, S, Ilsen P. Poster 9: Disciform Scarring Preciptated by Trauma in a Patient with Angioid Streaks. Posters section of Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association June 2000; 362-363.
To TQ, Townsend JC. Ocular toxicity of systemic medications: a case series. Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association January 2000; 71(1):29-39.
Ilsen PF, Townsend JC, Selvin GJ. Weber's Syndrome Secondary to Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Journal of the American Optometric Association December 1998; 69:766-774.
Shimozono M, Townsend JC, Ilsen PF, Bright DC. Acute Vision Loss Secondary to Complications of Ethanol Abuse. Journal of the American Optometric Association May 1998; 69:293-303.
Yang DN, Townsend JC, Ilsen PF, Bright DC. Traumatic Porencephalic Cyst of the Brain. Journal of the American Optometric Association August 1997; 68:519-526
Baker DR, Mendez MF, Townsend JC, Ilsen PF, Bright DC. Optometric Management of Alzheimer's Disease Patients. Journal of the American Optometric Association August 1997; 68:483-494
Welton TH, Townsend JC, Bright DC, Anderson SF, Nguyen AT, Ilsen PF. Presumed Ocular Tuberculosis in a Patient with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Journal of the American Optometric Association June 1996
Hwang DH, Townsend JC, Ilsen PF, Bright DC. Colloid Cyst of the Third Ventricle. Journal of the American Optometric Association April 1996; 67:227-234.
Rofsky JE, Townsend JC, Ilsen PF, Bright DC. Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Defects and Microtalc Retinopathy Secondary to Free-Basing 'Crack' Cocaine. Journal of the American Optometric Association November 1995; 66:712-720
Nelson GA, Townsend JC, Bright DC, Ilsen PF. Superior Quadrant Visual Field Loss Secondary to Temporo-parietal Craniectomy for Brain Abscess. Journal of the American Optometric Association August 1993; 64: 548-556
Sugiyama DT, Townsend JC, Bright DC, Ilsen, PF. Support for the Vasogenic Theory of Glaucoma: Case Reports and Literature Review. Journal of the American Optometric Association August 1993; 64:568-582.
Vander Zee GL, Townsend JC, Ilsen PF, Bright DC. Malignant Melanoma of the Choroid with Literature Review. Journal of the American Optometric Association May 1993; 64:315-28
WLAVA Residents Poster/Paper Presentations 1993-2009
“Conjunctival plasmacytoma” Jasmine Wong Yumori. Powerpoint presentation at SECO; February 2009.
“Conjunctival plasmacytoma” Jasmine Wong Yumori. Lecture presentation at Residents’ Day at the American Academy of Optometry Anaheim, CA; October 2008.
“Ptosis Crutch: Success Treating Myogenic Ptosis Secondary to Myasthenia Gravis” Joseph A. Pruitt, Pauline Ilsen, Carolin Yeung) Poster presentation at the American Optometric Association Congress Seattle, WA; June 2008.
“Orbital Varix” (Annalisa Fernando, Lesley Kwan, Pauline Ilsen, Carolin Yeung) Poster presentation at the American Optometric Association Congress Seattle, WA; June 2008.
“Ocular Manifestations of Vitamin A Deficiency” (Annalisa Fernando, Pauline Ilsen) Poster presentation at the American Optometric Association Congress Seattle, WA; June 2008.
“Ptosis Crutch: Success Treating Myogenic Ptosis Secondary to Myasthenia Gravis” Joseph A. Pruitt, Pauline Ilsen) Powerpoint Poster presentation at the Southeastern Congress of Optometry (SECO International) February 2008.
“Ocular Manifestations of Radiation to the Head and Neck” (Lesley Kwan, Pauline Ilsen) Poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Tampa, FL; October 2007.
“Retinal Detachment Secondary to Choroidal Metastasis” (Carolin Yeung, Lesley Kwan, Pauline Ilsen) Poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Tampa, FL; October 2007.
“Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia” (Carolin Yeung, Pauline Ilsen) Poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Tampa, FL; October 2007.
“Cicatricial ectropion with squamous cell carcinoma” (Pauline Ilsen, Susan Kwong, Lindsay Harris) Poster presentation at the American Optometric Association Congress Boston, MA; June 2007.
“Paraclinoid internal carotid artery aneurysm and the optic nerve” (Pauline Ilsen, Maciej Kowalski) Poster presentation at the American Optometric Association Congress Boston, MA; June 2007.
“Ocular manifestations of sickle cell trait” (Pauline Ilsen, Ricardo Fukuzato) Poster presentation at the American Optometric Association Congress Boston, MA; June 2007.
“Diabetic Optic Neuropathy” (Pauline Ilsen, Lindsay R. Harris) Poster presentation at the American Optometric Association Congress Boston, MA; June 2007.
“Progressive supranuclear palsy” (Susan Kwong, Pauline Ilsen) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Denver, CO; December 2006.
“Cicatricial ectropion with squamous cell carcinoma” (Susan Kwong, Lindsay Harris, Pauline Ilsen) Poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Denver, CO; December 2006.
“Paraclinoid internal carotid artery aneurysm and the optic nerve” (Maciej Kowalski, Pauline Ilsen) Poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Denver, CO; December 2006.
“Peripheral Retinal Neovascularization in Talc Retinopathy” (Kevin Tran, O.D., Pauline Ilsen, O.D.) Poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry San Diego, CA; December 2005.
“Palinopsia, persistent visual images” (Debi Pian, O.D., Gene Chang, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Tampa, FL; December 2004. (West LA/Santa Barbara VA residency programs)
“Iritis presumed as secondary to disseminated coccidioidomycosis” (Debi Pian, O.D., Julie Hwang, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Tampa, FL; December 2004. (West LA/Santa Barbara VA residency programs)
“Traumatic Optic Neuropathy: Clinical Review” (Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D., Shin Kim, O.D.) poster presentation at the International Academy of Optometry Honolulu HI April 2004.
“Traumatic Optic Neuropathy: Clinical Review” (Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D., Shin Kim, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Dallas, TX; December 2003.
“Sectoranopia: A stroke in the LGN or optic radiations?” (Minna Huang, O.D., Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Dallas, TX; December 2003.
“Idiopathic sclerochoroidal calcification” (Debi Pian, O.D., Michael Kim, O.D., Steven Ferrucci, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Dallas, TX; December 2003.
“Coloboma of the Crystalline Lens: A Case Report” (Shilla Patel, O.D.; Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.) Poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry San Diego, CA; December 2002.
“Acquired Horner’s Syndrome: A Series of Case Presentations” (Shilla Patel, O.D.; Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.) Poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry San Diego, CA; December 2002.
“Parieto-Occipital Arterio-venous Malformation” (Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.; Julie S. Chen, O.D.) Poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Philadelphia, PA; December 2001.
“Subclavian Steal Syndrome: a Series of Cases” (Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.; Cindy F. Lum, O.D.) Poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Philadelphia, PA; December 2001.
“Choroidal Melanoma and the Evaluation for Metastasis with Positron Emission Tomography (PET)” (John E. May, O.D.; Julie Chen, O.D.; Cindy Lum, O.D.; Pauline Ilsen, O.D.) Poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Philadelphia, PA; December 2001.
“Transient visual loss and diplopia associated with antiphospholipid syndrome” (John E. May, O.D.; David C. Bright, O.D.) Poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Philadelphia, PA; December 2001.
"Resolution of an Acquired Papillary Veno-Venular Collateral" (Milo Hatch, O.D.; Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Orlando, FL; December 2000.
"Disciform Scarring Precipitated by Trauma in a Patient with Angioid Streaks" (Stephen Huang, O.D.; Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.) poster presentation at the AOA Congress Las Vegas, NV; June 2000.
"Hypovolemic Blood Loss Related Ischemic Optic Neuropathy" (Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.; Dulcianne Suzuki, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Seattle, WA; December 1999
"Papilledema in non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Is there a Metastasis to the Brain?" (Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.; Karen Lim, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Seattle, WA; December 1999
"Disciform Scarring Precipitated by Trauma in a Patient with Angioid Streaks" (Stephen Huang, O.D.; Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry Seattle, WA; December 1999
"Acute Vision Loss Secondary to Complications of Ethanol Abuse" (Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.; John C. Townsend, O.D.; Michele Shimozono, O.D.; David C. Bright, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry San Antonio, TX; December 1997
"Traumatic Porencephalic Cyst of the Brain" (John C. Townsend, O.D.; David N. Yang, O.D.; Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.; David C. Bright, O.D.; and Timothy H. Welton, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry International Meeting Copenhagen; May 1996
"Traumatic Porencephalic Cyst of the Brain" (Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.; John C. Townsend, O.D.; David N. Yang, O.D.; David C. Bright, O.D.; and Timothy H. Welton, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry New Orleans, LA; December 1995
"Angioid Streaks: A Comparison of Clinical Presentations" (Pamela S. Thomas, O.D.; John C. Townsend, O.D.; Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.; Sheila F. Anderson, O.D.; David C. Bright, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry New Orleans, LA; December 1995
"Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Rake Defects & Microtalc Retinopathy Secondary to Freebasing Crack Cocaine" (Jay E. Rofsky, O.D.; John C. Townsend, O.D.; Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.; and David C. Bright, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry San Diego, CA; December 1994
"Colloid Cyst of the Third Ventricle" (Donna H. Hwang, O.D.; John C. Townsend, O.D.; Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.; and David C. Bright, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry San Diego, CA; December 1994
"Presumed Ocular Tuberculosis in a Patient with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome" (Tim Welton, O.D.; John C. Townsend, O.D.; Sheila F. Anderson, O.D.; Ahn-Tu Nguyen, O.D.; David C. Bright, and Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry San Diego, CA; December 1994
"Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Rake Defects & Microtalc Retinopathy Secondary to Freebasing Crack Cocaine" (John C. Townsend, O.D.; Jay E. Rofsky, O.D.; David C. Bright, O.D.; Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D.) research paper presentation at the American Academy of Optometry International Meeting, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; May 1994
"Amelanotic Choroidal Melanoma with an Unassociated Bilateral Adie's Syndrome" (Evelyn M. Perez, O.D.; John C. Townsend, O.D.; Pauline F. Ilsen, O.D; David C. Bright, O.D.) poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry, Orlando, Florida; December 1992