By Associate Professor Blanka Golebiowski

Journal articles

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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2025.102380

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

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', British Journal of Ophthalmology, 107, pp. 1613 - 1620, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjo-2022-321645

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, pp. 109636, 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

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. In press accepted 23 January 2023, 64, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.64.2.14

Tajbakhsh Z; Jalbert I; Stapleton F; Alghamdi A; Gray P; 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, pp. 2768 - 2775, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41433-023-02413-2

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

Chao C; Tajbakhsh Z; Stapleton F; Mobeen R; Madigan M; Jalbert I; Golebiowski B; Briggs N, 2022, 'Corneal epithelial dendritic cells, tear neuropeptides and corneal nerves continue to be affected more than 12 months after LASIK', Acta Ophthalmologica, 101, pp. e302 - e314, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/aos.15270

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

Boga A; Stapleton F; Chapman M; Golebiowski B, 2022, 'Effects of elevated serum oestrogen on dry eye in women undergoing in vitro fertilisation', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 63, pp. 1566 - A0291, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2023.06.015

Jaiswal S; Jalbert I; Schmid K; Tein N; Wang S; Golebiowski B, 2022, 'A Review of the Detrimental Effects of Wildfire Smoke and Air Pollution on the Ocular Surface', Environmental Pollution, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119732

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 & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists), 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', Journal of the Endocrine Society, 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1210/jendso/bvaa086

Golebiowski B; Chao C; Bui KA; Lam W; 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 J; Golebiowski B, 2020, 'Dry eye signs and symptoms in aromastase inhibitor treatment and the relationship with pain', The Ocular Surface, 18, pp. 108 - 113, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2019.10.008

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; 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 M; 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

Gibson E; Bucknall M; 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

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 don’t 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

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

Chao C; Golebiowski B; Stapleton F; Zhao X; Chen S; Madigan M, 2018, 'Conjunctival MUC5AC+ Goblet Cell Index: relationship with corneal nerves and dry eye', Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, pp. 2249 - 2257

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; Golebiowski B; Willcox M; Richdale K, 2017, 'Pre-inflammatory 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; Liu J; Gerrand L; Robinson J; Hampel U; You J; Stapleton F, 2017, 'The effects of transdermal testosterone and oestrogen therapy on dry eye in post-menopausal 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 H, 2017, 'Changes in corneal sub-basal nerve morphology and sensitivity during orthokeratology: Recovery of change', The Ocular Surface, 15, pp. 236 - 241, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2017.01.009

Lum E; Golebiowski B; Swarbrick HA, 2017, 'Changes in corneal subbasal nerve morphology and sensitivity during orthokeratology: onset of change.', The Ocular Surface, 15, pp. 227 - 235, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2016.07.005

Golebiowski B; Chao C; Stapleton F; Jalbert I, 2017, 'Corneal Nerve Morphology, Sensitivity and Tear Neuropeptides in CL Wear', Optometry and Vision Science, 94, pp. 534 - 542, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0000000000001063

Golebiowski B; Badarudin N; Eden J; You JJ; Hampel U; Stapleton F, 2017, 'Does endogenous serum oestrogen play a role in Meibomian gland disorder in postmenopausal women with dry eye?', British Journal of Ophthalmology, 101, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjophthalmol-2016-308473

Chao C; Golebiowski B; Stapleton F; Richdale K, 2016, 'Changes in Tear Cytokine Concentrations Following Discontinuation of Soft Contact Lenses-A Pilot Study', Eye & contact lens, 42, pp. 237 - 243, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000000182

Chao C; Golebiowski B; Zhao X; Chen S; Zhou S; Stapleton F, 2016, 'Long-term effects of LASIK on corneal innervation and tear neuropeptides and the associations with dry eye.', Journal of Refractive Surgery, 32, pp. 518 - 524, http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/1081597X-20160603-01

Jalbert I; Golebiowski B, 2015, 'Environmental aeroallergens and allergic rhino-conjunctivitis', Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 15, pp. 476 - 481, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ACI.0000000000000205

Chao C; Stapleton F; Zhou X; Chen S; Zhou S; Golebiowski B, 2015, 'Structural and functional changes in corneal innervation after laser in situ keratomileusis and their relationship with dry eye', Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00417-015-3120-1

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