Our Practice

Clinton W. Sheets, M.D. – Curriculum vitae
Glaucoma Specialist • Cataract Surgery •
Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Employment

Advanced Cataract & Glaucoma Care, PLLC, Hudson, Florida   May 2019 – present
Ophthalmologist, President

Advanced Cataract & Glaucoma Care, PLLC, Clearwater, Florida   June 2021 – present
Ophthalmologist, President

Eye Site of Tampa Bay, PA, Clearwater & Trinity, Florida   July 2008 – May 2019
Ophthalmologist, Vice President

Education

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Palm Beach Gardens & Miami, Florida   July 2007 – July 2008
Fellowship in Glaucoma.  Director David Greenfield (past president of the American Glaucoma Society)

University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida   July 2004 – June 2007
Residency in Ophthalmology

Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana  July 2003 – June 2004
Transitional Internship

Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana   August 1999 – May 2003
Doctor of Medicine, Research in Academic Medicine Award

DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana     August 1995 – May 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, Magna cum laude

Benton Central High School, Oxford, Indiana    August 1991 – May 1995
Valedictorian

Honors & Awards

University of Florida College of Medicine

  • Resident of the Year 2006 – 2007
  • Resident of the Year 2005 – 2006
  • Co-Chief Resident 2006 – 2007
  • Society of Teaching Scholars Outstanding Resident Teacher Award
  • Winning Project Manager at Chief Resident Leadership Forum, Grapevine, Texas. May 2006.
  • Chief Resident Editorial Staff for Career Quarterly and CP Chiefs Newsletter, publications of Career Physician Advisor, L.P.

Indiana University School of Medicine

  • Executive Vice President—Indiana University School of Medicine Class of 2003
  • Dean Appointed Student Representative to Student Research Committee
  • Summer Research Grant for basic science research performed at Indiana University
  • Medical Student Council
  • Research Program in Academic Medicine Award

DePauw University

  • Magna cum laude
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  • Organic Chemistry Student of the Year 1997, DePauw University
  • Valedictorian Scholarship
  • Dr. Donald J. Cook Scholarship
  • Condit Science Scholarship
  • Mortar Board
  • Science and Mathematics Scholarship

Professional Memberships

Certifications & Licensure

  • USMLE Step 1 National Board June 4, 2001
  • USMLE Step 2 National Board June 28, 2002
  • USMLE Step 3 National Board May 17, 2004
  • Florida, Medical Doctor ME 96261, June 22, 2006
  • DEA, January 5, 2007
  • American Board of Ophthalmology October 26, 2008

Hospital Affiliations

Ophthalmology Research & Publications

Book Chapters:

  1. Harris, A, Sheets, C. Blood Flow in Glaucoma.  In:  Rhee, DR, ed.  Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology: Glaucoma.  Philadelphia, PA:  McGraw-Hill; 2002.
  2. Brandt, J, Roberts, C, Sherwood, M, Sheets, C. Impact of Central Corneal Thickness and Corneal Biomechanics on Tonometry. In: Shaarawy, T, ed. Glaucoma:  Volume 1, Medical Diagnosis and Therapy.   London:  Saunders; 2009.
  3. Sheets, CW, Greenfield, DS. Optic Nerve: Scanning Laser Polarimetry. In:  Giaconi, J, ed. Pearls of Glaucoma Management. Heidelberg, Germany:  Springer; 2010.

Journal Articles:

  1. Orge, F, Harris, A, Kagemann, L, Kopecky, K, Sheets, C, Siesky, B, Zalish, M. The First Technique for Non-Invasive Measurements of Volumetric Ophthalmic Artery Blood Flow in Humans.  British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2002; 86: 1216-1219.
  2. Harris, A, Zarfati, D, Biller, J, Sheets, CW, Rechtman, E, Garzozi, H.  Reduced Cerebrovascular Blood Flow Velocity and Vasoreactivity in Glaucoma.  American Journal of Ophthalmology.  2003; 135: 144-147.
  3. Kagemann, L, Harris, A, Jonescu-Cuypers, C, Kumar, R, Sheets, C, Rechtman, E, Migliardi, R, Garzozi, HJ. Comparison of Ocular Hemodynamics Measured by a New Retinal Blood Flowmeter and Color Doppler Imaging. Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers & Imaging. 2003 Jul-Aug; 34(4): 342-7.
  4. Sheets, C, Ramjattan, T, Smith, MF, Doyle, JW. Migration of Glaucoma Drainage Device Extender into Anterior Chamber Following Trauma. Journal of Glaucoma. 2006 Dec; 15: 559-561.
  5. Sheets, C, Peden, M, Guy, J. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension in a transgender man. Journal of Neuroophthalmology. 2007 Dec; 27(4):313-5.
  6. Sheets, CW, Grewal, DS, Greenfield, DS. Ocular Toxoplasmosis Presenting With Focal Retinal Nerve Fiber Atrophy Simulating Glaucoma. Journal of Glaucoma. 2009 Feb; 18(2): 129-31.
  7. Sehi M, Grewal DS, Sheets CW, Greenfield DS. Diagnostic ability of Fourier-domain vs time-domain optical coherence tomography for glaucoma detection. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2009 Oct;148(4):597-605.


Abstracts:

  1. Sheets, CW, Harris, A, Kagemann, L, Jonescu-Cuypers, CP, Ishii, Y, McCranor, L, Nowacki, EA, Rotenstreich, Y, Sinchai, PO.  Indocyanine Green Angiogram Video Analysis Detects Choroidal Blood flow Changes Induced by Calcium Channel Blockers.  American Federation for Medical Research.  Oral Session VII.  Carmel, California.  February 2001.
  2. Nowacki, EA, Harris, A, Kagemann, L, Rotenstreich, Y, Jonescu-Cuypers, CP, McCranor, L, McNulty, L, Ciulla, T, Sheets, CW. Effect of Verapamil and Nifedipine on Retrobulbar, Choroidal and Retinal Blood Flow.  (ARVO abstract).  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science.  2001; Abstract nr 464.
  3. Kagemann, L, Harris, A, Jonescu-Cuypers, CP, Rotenstreich, Y, Siesky, B, Trivedi, A, Sheets, CW, Martin, B. Comprehensive Ocular Hemodynamic Assessment of Normal Eyes by Canon Laser Blood Flowmeter, Heidelberg Retinal Flowmeter and Color Doppler Imaging.  (ARVO abstract). Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 2001; Abstract nr 1140.
  4. Orge, FH, Harris, A, Kagemann, L, Sheets, CW, Siesky, B, Neely, DE, Helveston, EM, Plager, DA. The Effect of Extraocular Muscle Surgery on Volumetric Blood Flow. (ARVO abstract). Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 2001; Abstract nr 1151.
  5. Piper, C, Harris, A, Ciulla, TA, Kagemann, L, Sheets, CW, Sinchai, O, Pratt, LM, Jonescu-Cuypers, CP, Ishii, Y. Dorzolamide Increases both Choroidal and Retinal Circulation in Patients with Non-Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration. (ARVO abstract). Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 2001; Abstract nr 1262.
  6. Orge, F, Harris, A, Neely, D, Helveston, E, Plager, D, Sheets, CW, Kagemann, L. Volumetric Blood Flow Changes After Extraocular Muscle Surgery. XIII. Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey. June 3-7, 2001.
  7. Sheets, CW, Harris, A, Cole, C, Pesavento, C, Kagemann, L, Orge, FH. Accuracy of Volumetric Flow and Flow Velocity Measurements with ATL Ultrasound in an In-vitro Model. (ARVO abstract) Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science.  2002; Abstract nr 4371
  8. Cole, C, Harris, A, Pesavento, C, Kagemann, L, Sheets, C, Orge, F.  Test-Retest Reproducibility of Volumetric Flow Measurements with ATL Ultrasound in an In-vitro Model.  (ARVO abstract). Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 2002; Abstract nr 4359.
  9. Sheets, CW, Harris, A, Kagemann, L, Orge, F, Cole, C, Pesavento, C, Zalish, M. Variability in Analysis of Volumetric Flow using a Flow Phantom. (ARVO abstract). Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 2003; Abstract nr 3630.
  10. Lusky, M, Harris, A, Kagemann, L, Rechtman, E, Sheets, C, Kumar, R, Zarfati, D, Cantor, L. Blood Pressure Dominates IOP in Effects on Ocular Perfusion Pressure. (ARVO abstract). Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 2003; Abstract nr 367.
  11. McCranor, LJ, Harris, A, Kagemann, L, Sheets, C, Orge, F, Kumar, R, Siesky, B. Retrobulbar Hemodynamics Correlate to Visual Function in Humans. (ARVO abstract). Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 2003; Abstract nr 3656.
  12. Peden, MC, Sheets, CW, Adams, S, Vaishnav, HD, Ratnakaram, R. Effect of Silicone Oil on Intraocular Pressure Following Pars Plana Vitrectomy. (ARVO abstract). Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 2007; Abstract nr 2222.
  13. Sheets, CW, Grewal, DS, Sehi, M, Greenfield, DS. Comparison of Time-Domain and Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography for Glaucoma Diagnosis. (ARVO abstract). Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 2008; Abstract nr 4657.

Oral Research Presentations

  1. Reproducibility of Color Doppler Imaging Measurements of Volumetric Ophthalmic Artery Blood Flow.  SIDUO (Societas Internationalis Pro Diagnostica Ultrasonica in Ophthalmologia) XVIII. Paris, France.  September 2000.
  2. Indocyanine Green Angiogram Video Analysis Detects Choroidal Blood Flow Changes Induced by Calcium Channel Blockers.  American Federation for Medical Research.  Oral Session VII.  Carmel, California.  February 2001.
  3. Indocyanine Green Angiogram Video Analysis Detects Choroidal Blood Flow Changes Induced by Calcium-Channel Blockers.  Indiana University School of Medicine Presentation of Student Research. Indianapolis, Indiana.  January 2001.
  4. Métedos para Evaluar Flujo Sanguíneo Ocular (Methods to Evaluate Ocular Blood Flow). I Curso de Actualización en Oftalmología del Oriente Venezolano. Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela.  May 2003.
  5. Anomalías en el Flujo Sanguíneo en Glaucoma (Blood Flow Abnormalities in Glaucoma). I Curso de Actualización en Oftalmología del Oriente Venezolano. Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela.  May 2003.
  6. Nueva Tecnología para Evaluar Isquemia (New Technologies to Assess Ischemia). I Curso de Actualización en Oftalmología del Oriente Venezolano. Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela.  May 2003.
  7. Retinopathy of Prematurity Laser Photocoagulation Outcomes: A Retrospective Analysis. University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. Annual Alumni Association and Resident’s Day Scientific Program. Gainesville, Florida. June 2006.
  8. Diagnostic Ability of Spectral-domain Versus Time-domain Optical Coherence Tomography for Glaucoma Detection.  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.  44th Annual Resident’s Day.  Miami, Florida. June 2008.

Poster Presentations:

  1. Sheets, CW, Harris, A, Cole, C, Pesavento, C, Kagemann, L, Orge, FH. Accuracy of Volumetric Flow and Flow Velocity Measurements with ATL Ultrasound in an In-vitro Model. (ARVO abstract) Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science.  2002; Abstract nr 4371.
  2. Sheets, CW, Harris, A, Kagemann, L, Jonescu-Cuypers, CP, Ishii, Y, McCranor, L, Nowacki, EA, Rotenstreich, Y, Sinchai, PO.  Indocyanine Green Angiogram Video Analysis Detects Choroidal Blood Flow Changes Induced by Calcium-Channel Blockers.  Indiana University School of Medicine Presentation of Student Research. Indianapolis, IN.  January 2001.
  3. Sheets, CW, Harris, A, Kagemann, L, Orge, F, Cole, C, Pesavento, C, Zalish, M. Variability in Analysis of Volumetric Flow using a Flow Phantom. (ARVO abstract). Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 2003; Abstract nr 3630.
  4. Sheets, CW, Grewal, DS, Sehi, M, Greenfield, DS. Comparison of Time-Domain and Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography for Glaucoma Diagnosis. (ARVO abstract). Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 2008; Abstract nr 4657.

Invited Lectures:

  1. Walking a Tightrope.  University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.  Grand Rounds.  Gainesville, Florida. August 2007.
  2. Modern Techniques in Glaucoma Surgery. Suncoast Seminar.  Clearwater, Florida.  April 2010.
  3. Common Eye Conditions.  The Kiwanis Club of Springtime City.  Clearwater, Florida.  July 2011.
  4. Micro-incisional Cataract Surgery and Things I’ve Learned Since Residency.  UF Jacksonville Ophthalmology Residency Program.  Jacksonville, Florida.  August 2011.
  5. Chop Technique and Things I’ve Learned in Private Practice. University of Florida Ophthalmology Residency Program.  Gainesville, Florida.  March 2012.
  6. Retinal Diseases.  USF/MPM Family Medicine Residency Program.  Clearwater, Florida.  October 2014.
  7. Modern Glaucoma Testing and Treatment.  Morton Plant Hospital Grand Rounds.  Clearwater, Florida, May 2015.
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Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Hillsborough counties and the cities of Hudson, New Port Richey, New Richey, Spring Hill, Trinity, Palm Harbor, Brooksville, Greater Tampa Bay, Clearwater, St. Petersburg and the surrounding areas of West Central Florida.

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