By Associate Professor Blanka Golebiowski

Book Chapters

Jalbert I; Golebiowski B; Stapleton FJ; Madigan MC, 2012, 'Eye Health and Inflammation', in Garg ML; Wood LG (ed.), Nutrition and Physical Activity in Inflammatory Diseases, CABI, Boston, pp. 376 - 389, http://bookshop.cabi.org/?page=2633&pid=2427&site=191

Journal articles

Sadhu S; Jalbert I; Golebiowski B; Stapleton F, 2026, 'Diurnal Variation, Topographical Distribution and Day-to-Day Repeatability of Ocular Surface Epithelial Immune Cells in Individuals with Dry Eye Disease †', Journal of Clinical Medicine, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm15072582

Jaiswal S; Golebiowski B; Duong HT; Madigan MC; Jalbert I, 2026, 'Adverse eye effects of smoke exposure at prescribed burns in wildland firefighters', International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 36, pp. 328 - 341, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2025.2519764

Sadhu S; Jalbert I; Palacios-Derflingher L; Alghamdi A; Golebiowski B; Stapleton F, 2025, 'Ocular surface epithelial immune cells and corneal nerves in dry eye disease - A systematic review and meta-analysis of in vivo confocal microscopy data', Ocular Surface, 38, pp. 80 - 96, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2025.06.005

Jaiswal S; Golebiowski B; Porter M; Duong HT; Madigan MC; Johnston FH; Jalbert I, 2025, 'Wildfire Smoke Induces Eye Surface Inflammation and Tear Film Changes in a Human Experimental Model', Translational Vision Science and Technology, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/tvst.14.9.13

Mobeen R; Stapleton F; Chao C; Swarbrick H; Naduvilath T; Golebiowski B, 2025, 'Does orthokeratology contact lens wear suppress the immune cell response in the human corneal epithelium, while soft contact lens wear enhances it?', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 48, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2025.102380

Mobeen R; Sivankutty S; Golebiowski B; Stapleton F, 2025, 'Immediate immune response to soft contact lens wear is limited to dendritic cells in the human limbus and conjunctiva', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 48, pp. 102558 - 102558, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2025.102558

Sivankutty S; Mobeen R; Golebiowski B; Stapleton F, 2025, 'Immediate soft contact lens wear impacts both innate and adaptive epithelial immune cells in the human corneal epithelium', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 48, pp. 102556 - 102556, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2025.102556

Jaiswal S; Jalbert I; Olsen N; Burnett A; Golebiowski B, 2024, 'Blinded by smoke: Wildfire smoke exposure and eye irritation in australian wildland firefighters', Ocular Surface, 34, pp. 381 - 391, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2024.09.001

Talens-Estarelles C; Golebiowski B; Ehrmann K; García-Lázaro S; Cerviño A; Stapleton F, 2024, 'Corneal hypersensitivity to cold stimuli in symptomatic computer users', Optometry and Vision Science, 101, pp. 571 - 578, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0000000000002183

Ehrmann K; Talens-Estralles C; Stapleton F; Truong B; Chen J; Golebiowski B, 2024, 'A new method to measure ocular surface sensitivity: Repeatability and reproducibility of the Liquid Jet Aesthesiometer', Eye Contact Lens

Mobeen R; Stapleton F; Chao C; Huynh MC; Wong YSP; Naduvilath T; Golebiowski B, 2023, 'Epithelial Immune Cell Response to Initial Soft Contact Lens Wear in the Human Corneal and Conjunctival Epithelium', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 64, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.64.15.18

Duong HT; Phan MAT; Madigan MC; Stapleton F; Wilcsek G; Willcox M; Golebiowski B, 2023, 'Culture of primary human meibomian gland cells from surgically excised eyelid tissue', Experimental Eye Research, 235, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2023.109636

Tajbakhsh Z; Golebiowski B; Stapleton F; Salouti R; Nowroozzadeh MH; Zamani M; Briggs N; Jalbert I, 2023, 'Dendritic Cell Density and Morphology Can Be Used to Differentiate Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis from Allergic Conjunctivitis', Biomolecules, 13, pp. 1469, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biom13101469

Tajbakhsh Z; Golebiowski B; Stapleton F; Alghamdi A; Gray PE; Altavilla B; Briggs N; Jalbert I, 2023, 'Increased dendritic cell density and altered morphology in allergic conjunctivitis', Eye Basingstoke, 37, pp. 2896 - 2904, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41433-023-02426-x

Tajbakhsh Z; Jalbert I; Stapleton F; Alghamdi A; Gray PE; Briggs N; Altavilla B; Mobeen R; Golebiowski B, 2023, 'Dendritiform immune cells with reduced antigen-capture capacity persist in the cornea during the asymptomatic phase of allergic conjunctivitis', Eye Basingstoke, 37, pp. 2768 - 2775, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41433-023-02413-2

Boga A; Stapleton F; Chapman M; Golebiowski B, 2023, 'Effects of elevated serum estrogen on dry eye in women undergoing in vitro fertilisation', Ocular Surface, 29, pp. 511 - 520, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2023.06.015

Chidi-Egboka NC; Jalbert I; Golebiowski B, 2023, 'Smartphone gaming induces dry eye symptoms and reduces blinking in school-aged children', Eye Basingstoke, 37, pp. 1342 - 1349, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41433-022-02122-2

Tajbakhsh Z; Jalbert I; Stapleton F; Briggs N; Golebiowski B, 2023, 'Diurnal changes and topographical distribution of ocular surface epithelial dendritic cells in humans, and repeatability of density and morphology assessment', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 43, pp. 273 - 283, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/opo.13087

Chidi-Egboka NC; Jalbert I; Chen J; Briggs NE; Golebiowski B, 2023, 'Blink Rate Measured In Situ Decreases While Reading From Printed Text or Digital Devices, Regardless of Task Duration, Difficulty, or Viewing Distance', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 64, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.64.2.14

Chidi-Egboka NC; Jalbert I; Wagner P; Golebiowski B, 2023, 'Blinking and normal ocular surface in school-aged children and the effects of age and screen time.', Br J Ophthalmol, 107, pp. 1613 - 1620, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjo-2022-321645

Chao C; Tajbakhsh Z; Stapleton F; Mobeen R; Madigan MC; Jalbert I; Briggs N; Golebiowski B, 2023, 'Corneal epithelial dendritic cells, tear neuropeptides and corneal nerves continue to be affected more than 12 months after LASIK.', Acta Ophthalmol, 101, pp. e302 - e314, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/aos.15270

Jaiswal S; Jalbert I; Schmid K; Tein N; Wang S; Golebiowski B, 2022, 'Smoke and the eyes: A review of the harmful effects of wildfire smoke and air pollution on the ocular surface.', Environ Pollut, 309, pp. 119732, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119732

Ye X; Kang P; Peguda R; Chau S; Chen M; Golebiowski B; Carnt N, 2022, 'A pilot study investigating the effect of extended contact lens wear on limbal and central corneal morphology', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 45, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2021.101524

Phan MAT; Madigan MC; Stapleton F; Willcox M; Golebiowski B, 2022, 'Human meibomian gland epithelial cell culture models: Current progress, challenges, and future directions', Ocular Surface, 23, pp. 96 - 113, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2021.11.012

Chao C; Zhou S; Stapleton F; Chen S; Zhou X; Golebiowski B, 2022, 'The structural and functional corneal reinnervation mechanism at different regions after LASIK—an in vivo confocal microscopy study', Graefe S Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 260, pp. 163 - 172, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00417-021-05381-z

Phan MAT; Gibson E; Golebiowski B; Stapleton F; Jenner AM; Bucknall MP, 2022, 'Analysis of sex steroids in human tears using LC-MS and GC-MS: Considerations and developments to improve method sensitivity and accuracy.', Exp Eye Res, 225, pp. 109283, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2022.109283

Phan MAT; Madigan MC; Willcox M; Stapleton F; Golebiowski B, 2021, 'Semi-quantification of lipids in human meibomian gland epithelial cells using dual staining microplate assays', Experimental Eye Research, 210, pp. 108719, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2021.108719

Morgan PB; Murphy PJ; Gifford KL; Gifford P; Golebiowski B; Johnson L; Makrynioti D; Moezzi AM; Moody K; Navascues-Cornago M; Schweizer H; Swiderska K; Young G; Willcox M, 2021, 'CLEAR - Effect of contact lens materials and designs on the anatomy and physiology of the eye', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 44, pp. 192 - 219, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2021.02.006

Chidi-Egboka NC; Golebiowski B; Lee SY; Vi M; Jalbert I, 2021, 'Dry eye symptoms in children: can we reliably measure them?', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 41, pp. 105 - 115, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/opo.12762

Chao C; Lum E; Golebiowski B; Stapleton F, 2020, 'Alteration of the pattern of regenerative corneal subbasal nerves after laser in-situ keratomileusis surgery', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 40, pp. 577 - 583, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/opo.12723

Handelsman DJ; Gibson E; Davis S; Golebiowski B; Walters KA; Desai R, 2020, 'Ultrasensitive Serum Estradiol Measurement by Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry in Postmenopausal Women and Mice.', J Endocr Soc, 4, pp. bvaa086, http://dx.doi.org/10.1210/jendso/bvaa086

Tajbakhsh Z; Jalbert I; Kolanu S; Stapleton F; Golebiowski B, 2020, 'Density and Morphology of Corneal Epithelial Dendritic Cells are Different in Allergy', Current Eye Research, 45, pp. 675 - 679, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02713683.2019.1695845

Golebiowski B; Chao C; Bui KA; Lam WYW; Richdale K; Stapleton F, 2020, 'Effect of age and contact lens wear on corneal epithelial dendritic cell distribution, density, and morphology', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 43, pp. 84 - 90, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2019.05.002

Gibson E; Stapleton F; Dear R; Wolffsohn JS; Golebiowski B, 2020, 'Dry eye signs and symptoms in aromatase inhibitor treatment and the relationship with pain', Ocular Surface, 18, pp. 108 - 113, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2019.10.008

Golebiowski B; Long J; Harrison K; Lee A; Chidi-Egboka N; Asper L, 2020, 'Smartphone Use and Effects on Tear Film, Blinking and Binocular Vision', Current Eye Research, 45, pp. 428 - 434, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02713683.2019.1663542

Mobeen R; Stapleton F; Chao C; Madigan MC; Briggs N; Golebiowski B, 2019, 'Corneal epithelial dendritic cell density in the healthy human cornea: A meta-analysis of in-vivo confocal microscopy data', Ocular Surface, 17, pp. 753 - 762, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2019.07.001

Boga A; Stapleton F; Briggs N; Golebiowski B, 2019, 'Daily fluctuations in ocular surface symptoms during the normal menstrual cycle and with the use of oral contraceptives', Ocular Surface, 17, pp. 763 - 770, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2019.06.005

Stapleton F; Chao C; Golebiowski B, 2019, 'Topical Review: Effects of Contact Lens Wear on Corneal, Conjunctival, and Lid Margin Sensitivity', Optometry and Vision Science, 96, pp. 790 - 801, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0000000000001429

Gibson EJ; Bucknall MP; Golebiowski B; Stapleton F, 2019, 'Comparative limitations and benefits of liquid chromatography – mass spectrometry techniques for analysis of sex steroids in tears', Experimental Eye Research, 179, pp. 168 - 178, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2018.11.015

Jaiswal S; Asper L; Long J; Lee A; Harrison K; Golebiowski B, 2019, 'Ocular and visual discomfort associated with smartphones, tablets and computers: what we do and do not know', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 102, pp. 463 - 477, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cxo.12851

Chidi-Egboka NC; Briggs NE; Jalbert I; Golebiowski B, 2019, 'The ocular surface in children: A review of current knowledge and meta-analysis of tear film stability and tear secretion in children', Ocular Surface, 17, pp. 28 - 39, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2018.09.006

Chao C; Golebiowski B; Stapleton F; Zhou X; Chen S; Madigan MC, 2018, 'Conjunctival MUC5AC+ goblet cell index: relationship with corneal nerves and dry eye.', Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 256, pp. 2249 - 2257, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00417-018-4065-y

Gibson EJ; Stapleton F; Wolffsohn JS; Golebiowski B, 2017, 'Local synthesis of sex hormones: Are there consequences for the ocular surface and dry eye?', British Journal of Ophthalmology, 101, pp. 1596 - 1603, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjophthalmol-2017-310610

Chao C; Stapleton F; Willcox MDP; Golebiowski B; Richdale K, 2017, 'Preinflammatory Signs in Established Reusable and Disposable Contact Lens Wearers', Optometry and Vision Science, 94, pp. 1003 - 1008, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0000000000001129

Ho T; Jalbert I; Watt K; Golebiowski B, 2017, 'A possible association between dry eye symptoms and body fat: a prospective, cross-sectional preliminary study', Eye and Contact Lens, 43, pp. 245 - 252, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000000275

Lum E; Golebiowski B; Swarbrick H, 2017, 'Reduced corneal sensitivity and sub-basal nerve density in long-term orthokeratology lens wear', Eye & Contact Lens, 43, pp. 218 - 224, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000000285

Sullivan DA; Rocha EM; Aragona P; Clayton JA; Ding J; Golebiowski B; Hampel U; McDermott AM; Schaumberg DA; Srinivasan S; Versura P; Willcox MDP, 2017, 'TFOS DEWS II Sex, Gender, and Hormones Report', Ocular Surface, 15, pp. 284 - 333, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2017.04.001

Golebiowski B; Badarudin N; Eden J; Gerrand L; Robinson J; Liu J; Hampel U; You J; Stapleton F, 2017, 'The effects of transdermal testosterone and oestrogen therapy on dry eye in postmenopausal women: A randomised, placebo-controlled, pilot study', British Journal of Ophthalmology, 101, pp. 926 - 932, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjophthalmol-2016-309498

Lum E; Golebiowski B; Swarbrick HA, 2017, 'Changes in Corneal Subbasal Nerve Morphology and Sensitivity During Orthokeratology: Onset of Change', Ocular Surface, 15, pp. 227 - 235, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2016.07.005

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