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Zuhair M. Shihab, MD
Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma Surgeon
Expertise
Dr. Zuhair M. Shihab, MD, is a board-certified glaucoma specialist with decades of clinical, academic, and leadership experience in ophthalmology. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to patient care, medical education, and advancing the treatment of glaucoma. Today, Dr. Shihab provides comprehensive, advanced glaucoma care, with expertise in laser procedures including diode laser, SLT, YAG laser, and peripheral iridotomy as well as surgical interventions such as tube shunt surgery and trabeculectomy.
Education, Medical Training & Academic Leadership
Dr. Shihab began his academic journey at the American University of Beirut, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in 1970 and his Doctor of Medicine in 1974, followed by an Ophthalmology residency completed in June 1977. Specializing in glaucoma, Dr. Shihab completed a glaucoma fellowship at Albany Medical Center Affiliated Hospitals in Albany, New York, from 1977 to June 1979, and holds a certification in Health Organization Management from the Texas Tech School of Business Administration, earned in 1992. Dr. Shihab commenced his professional journey as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, simultaneously serving as an Attending Ophthalmologist at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Albany.
During his academic career, he served as Associate Professor and Director of Glaucoma at the Department of Ophthalmology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, in Lubbock, Texas. Since June 1987, Dr. Shihab has maintained a private practice specializing in glaucoma, contributing significantly to eye care. Concurrently, he serves as a Clinical Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Ophthalmology, in Lubbock, Texas.
Community Service, Honors & Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Glaucoma Society
- Texas Medical Association
- WHO Medical Training Award (1969–1974)
- Excellence in Teaching Award (2013–2014), Department of Ophthalmology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq
- Volunteer ophthalmology missions to Yemen
- Prevent Blindness – Lubbock, Texas
Locations
5109 80th St
Lubbock, TX 79424
Surgery Center
Specialties
Curriculum Vitae
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
B.S.-1970 American University of Beirut, Lebanon
MEDICAL EDUCATION:
M.D.-1974 American University of Beirut, Lebanon
RESIDENCY:
Ophthalmology-1974-June 1977 American University of Beirut, Lebanon
FELLOWSHIP:
Glaucoma-1977-June 1979 Albany Medical Center Affiliated Hospitals Albany, New York
CERTIFICATE:
Health Organization Management Texas Tech, School of Business Administration-1992
July 1979-1982
Assistant Professor
Department of Ophthalmology
Albany Medical Center
Albany, New York
Attending Ophthalmologist
Veteran’s Administration Hospital
Albany, New York
January 1983-November 1986
Associate Professor
Director of Glaucoma
Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
Department of Ophthalmology
Lubbock, Texas
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Veteran’s Administration Hospital
Big Spring, Texas
May 1986-June 1987
Director, Continuing Medical Education
King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
June 1987-Present
Private Practice-Glaucoma
Clinical Professor
Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
Department of Ophthalmology
Lubbock, Texas
American Board of Ophthalmology October 1978
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Texas Medical Association
American Glaucoma Society
WHO Organization, Medical Training Award (1969-1974)
Visiting Professor:
King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (July 1985)
Faculty Award-Joint Commission of Allied
Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
(JCAHPO)
Consultant to the Minister of Health
Yemen Arab Republic (1999-2001)
Excellence in Teaching Award (2013-2014)
Department of Ophthalmology
Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
School of Medicine
(past and present)
ORBIS-Flying Eye Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq, 1985.
Volunteer Ophthalmology Trips to Yemen.
Clinical, surgical and teaching
Prevent Blindness-Lubbock, Texas
Advisory Board-Medical Advisor (past)
Faculty-Joint Commission of Allied
Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
(JCAHPO) (past)
Ophthalmology Section Head, Covenant
Medical Center, Lubbock Texas (2001-
2002)
Meals on Wheels
Zuhair M. Shihab, M. D.
Shihab, Z.M.; Tabara, K.F.: Delayed cutaneous hypersensitivity in the adult
Lebanese population. Lebanese Med. 3.31:51-55, 1979.
Lam, K.W.; Shihab, Z.M.; Lee, P.F.: The effect of optic nerve transection on
the hypotensive effect of ascorbate and mannitol. Ann.Ophthalmol. 12:1102-1104.
Lee, P.F.; Shihab, Z.M.: A modified trabeculectomy: A new procedure for
neovascular glaucoma. Ophthal. Surg. 11:181-185, 1980.
Lee, P. F.; Shihab, Z.M.: Partial ciliary process laser photocoagulation in the
management of glaucoma. Lasers in Surg. and Med. 1:85-92, 1980.
Shihab, Z.M.: Uveoscleral flow of aqueous humor (Glaucoma Editorial) Ann.
Ophthal. 12:888889, 1980.
Shihab, Z. M.; Lee, P.F.: Ocusert-Pilocarpine therapeutic system in glaucoma
management. Perspectives in Ophthalmol. 4:78-86, 1980
Shihab, Z.M.: Psychotic reaction in an adult after topical Cyclopentolate.
Ophthalmologica. 181:228-230, 1980.
Shammas, J.F.; Faris, B.; Shihab, Z.M.: Prognosis and treatment of
penetrating ocular injuries. Lebanese Med. J. 31:155-165, 1980.
Fu, Yu-Ann; Shihab, Z.M.; Lee, P.F.: Clinical evaluation of the Ocusert-
Pilocarpine System: A five year follow up report. Glaucoma. 3:31-35, 1981.
Lin, Y.H.; Lam, K.W.; Shihab, Z.M.; Lee, P.F.: Biochemical changes in
aqueous humor of eyes with neovascular glaucoma. Glaucoma. 4:211-213,
1982.
Shihab, Z.M.; Lee, P.F.; Hay, P.: The significance of disc hemorrhage in open
angle glaucoma. Ophthalmology. 89:24-213, 1982.
Shihab, Z.M.; Fu, Y.A.; Lee, P.F.: Cyclocryotherapy in advance glaucoma.
Glaucoma. 4:416-148, 1982.
Shihab, Z.M.; Kristan R.: Recurrent intraoperative choroidal effusion in
Sturge-Weber Syndrome. J. Ped. Ophthal. and Strabismus. 20:250-252, 1983.
Eretto. P.; Krohel, G. Shihab, Z.M.; Wallach, S.; Hay, P.: Optic neuropathy in
Paget’s disease. Am. J. Ophthalmol. 97:505-510, 1984.
Beebe, W.; Shihab, Z.M.: The significance of disc hemorrhage in open-angle
glaucoma. Annals of Ophthalmology. 16:7: 609-610, 1984.
Shihab, Z.M.; Pediatric glaucoma in Rubenstein-Taybi Syndrome. Glaucoma.
6:288, 1984.
Shihab, Z.M.; Lee, P.F.: Significance of angles vessels. Ophthalmic Surgery.
16:382, 1985.
Shihab, Z.M.; Beebe, W.: Possible significance of cilio-retinal arteries in open
angle glaucoma. Ophthalmology. 92:881, 1985.
Whiteside, S.; Mitra, S.; Krile, T.F.; Shihab, Z.M.: Fundus image processing
system for early detection of glaucoma. SPIE. 697: Application of digital
image processing. 1X, 1986.
Murrell, W.J.; Shihab, Z.M.; et al: The corneal endothelium and central
corneal thickness in pigmentary dispersion syndrome. Arch Ophtalmol. 104:845, 1986.
Nork, M.; Shihab, Z.M.; et al: Pigment distribution in Waardenburg
Syndrome. Graef’s Arch Ophthalmol. 224:497-492, 1986.
Tomey, K.F.; —; Shihab, Z.M.; et al: Malignant glaucoma after posterior
Chamber implant with and without trabeculectomy. Arch Ophthalmol. 105:770-773, 1987.
Morales, J.; Shihab, Z.M.; et al: Herpes Simplex Virus Dermatitis in patients
using Latanoprost. Am J Ophthalmol 132:114-116, 2001.
Zuhair M. Shihab, M.D.
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS
(Posters and Papers)
New Ocusert System ARVO-Sarasota, Florida Spring 1979
New Microsurgical ARVO-Orlando, Florida Spring 1980
Procedure for Neo-
vascular Gluacoma
Laser Cyclophotoco- ARVO-Sarasota, Florida Spring 1981
agulation in Monkey
eyes-Experimental
Glaucoma
Significance of Disc American Academy of November 1981
Hemorrhage in Ophthalmology
Open-angle glaucoma Atlanta, Georgia
Laser Trabeculectomy in ARVO-Sarasota, Florida May 1982
Open-angle glaucoma
Photomydriasis ARVO-Sarasota, Florida May 1982
Experimental Study
Optic Nerve Changes in American Academy of November 1982
Paget’s Disease Ophthalmology
San Francisco, California
Significance of Normal American Academy of November 1983
Angle Vessels Ophthalmology, Chicago
Effect of Endotoxin on ARVO-Sarasota, Florida May 1984
the Intraocular Pressure
and Outflow in Rabbits
Significance of Cilio- American Academy of November 1984
retinal Arteries in Open- Ophthalmology
Glaucoma Atlanta, Georgia
Image Enhancement of ARVO-Sarasota, Florida May 1986
Nerve Fiber Layer
Computers in Image ARVO-Sarasota, Florida May 1986
Enhancement of Nerve
Fiber Layer
Effect of Clonidine on American Society of 1989
I.O.P. and Cardio- Anesthesia
Vascular Response to
Intubation
Combined Cataract and ARVO-Sarasota, Florida May 1993
Glaucoma surgery
Significance of Optic American Academy of November 2001
Nerve Collateral Vessels Ophthalmology
In Glaucoma (Paper New Orleans
Discussion)
Unilateral Ocular American Academy of October 2005
Pseudoexfoliation Ophthalmology
as a cause of miosis
and anisocoria
Zuhair M. Shihab, M. D.
BOOK CHAPTER
Shihab, Z.M.: Anti-glaucoma therapy. W. Lamberts, D.E. Potter (ed). Clinical Ophthalmic Pharmacology. Little Brown and CO., 1987, 193-257.
SYMPOSIUM PAPER
Tsung, P.K.; Shihab, Z.M.; Holly, F.J.; Changes in intraocular pressure, renin like activity, and total protein concentration in the tears of inflamed rabbit eyes induced by bacterial lipopolysaccharide injection. Frank Holly (ed). The pre-ocular tear film: In Health, Disease and Contact Lens Wear. Dry Eye Institute. 886-893, 1986.