Peer-Reviewed Research & Scholarly Publications
Dean Hart is an optometrist, researcher, author, and bioethics scholar whose published scientific work includes research in vision science, contact lenses, ocular health, microbiology, and related areas. His scholarly work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals and academic publications. In addition to his journal research, explore Dean Hart’s contributions to textbook chapters and academic publications.
Explore selected journal articles and scientific research authored and co-authored by Dean Hart below.
Table of Contents for Scholarly Articles - Vision Science
- Bacterial Assay of Contact Lens Wearers
- Contact lens induced giant papillary conjunctivitis: a retrospective study
- Defining the Physiologically Normal Coating and Pathological Deposit: An Analysis of Sulfer-Containing Moieties and Pellicle Thickness of Hydrogel Contact Lenses
- How to produce moisture chamber eyeglasses for the dry eye patient
- Lipid Deposits Which Form on Extended Wear Contact Lenses
- Microbial Contamination of Hydrophilic Contact Lenses; Quantitation and identification of microorganisms associated with contact lenses while on the eye
- Origin of Lipid Deposits on Soft Contact Lenses
- Spoilage of Hydrogel Contact Lenses by Lipid Deposits: Tear-film Potassium Depression, Fat, Protein, and Alcohol Consumption
- Surface Analysis of Hydrogel Contact Lenses by ESCA
- Surface interactions on hydrogel contact lenses: scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Table of Contents for Scholarly Articles - Biomedical Ethics
- Research advance directives: Ethical implications for persons with alzheimer’s disease, and for the families of elderly dementia patients
- Is “Neurodiversity” the Proper Nomenclature for Mental Health Gradation?
- Advance Directives Need Full Legal Status in persons with dementia
- Advance Directives and Research Advance Directives: Preserving Legacy and Autonomy in Alzheimer’s Disease