Cara Capitena Young, MD

Professional Titles

• Assistant Professor
• Clinical Director, Lone Tree Satellite
• Medical Director, Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center Operating Room

Recognitions

• PGY-3 Teaching Award 2019-2020, UC Ophthalmology Residency (2020)
• Ambassador, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2016)
  Advocacy Ambassador Program, Washington, DC to attend Congressional Advocacy Day

Publications

• Xia JL, Ertel MK, Reddy AK, Palestine AG, Stanley AJ, Capitena Young CE, Pantcheva MB. Outcomes of Micropulse Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation in Uveitic Glaucoma. Ophthalmol Ther. 2024 Sep;13(9):2495-2503. PubMed PMID: 38972936
• Christopher KL, Patnaik JL, C. Young CE, SooHoo JR, Taravella MJ, Pantcheva MP. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Personalized Wet Lab Training on Phacoemulsification Surgery Learning Curve. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Personalized Wet Lab Training on Phacoemulsification Surgery Learning Curve. Journal of Academic Ophthalmology: Vol. 16: Iss. 2, Article 1
• St. Peter D, Capitena Young CE. Surgical Complexities: A Cystotome where it Shoudn’t Be. Glaucoma Today. 2024, July/August; 29-30.
• St. Peter D, Capitena Young CE. The Literature: When and How to Treat Glaucoma. Glaucoma Today. 2024, January/February; 18-19, 27.
• Deitz G, Capitena Young CE. Sustained-Delivery Glaucoma Treatments. Glaucoma Physician. 2024, March; 14-16
• Karanxha J, Soufiane A, Oliver S, Kahook MY, Capitena Young CE. Netarsudil ophthalmic solution-associated conjunctival pigmentation mimicking primary acquired melanosis (PAM). Women in Ophthalmology Annual Summer Symposium. Carlsbad, CA. August, 2024.
• Milner D, Volkin J, Knott R, Patnaik J, Capitena Young CE, Chen M, St Peter DS. Generic Preservative-Free intracameral Moxifloxacin for the Prevention of Endophthalmitis in Cataract Surgery: A Case Series. Poster #550. Association for Vision and Research in Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA, May 5, 2024.
• Capitena Young CE. Accidentally Cut Tube During Insertion. American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting. Huntington Beach, CA. February 29, 2024
• Stoner AM, Patnaik JL, Ertel MK, Capitena-Young CE, SooHoo JR, Pantcheva MB, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. Subjective and Objective Measurement of Sleep Quality and Activity in Glaucoma. J Glaucoma. 2023 Apr 1;32(4):265-271. PubMed PMID: 36795515
• Deitz GA, Patnaik JL, Young CEC, Ertel MK, SooHoo JR, Seibold LK, Kahook MY, Pantcheva MB. Comparison of Outcomes of Phacoemulsification Combined with Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation, iStent, or Both in the Management of Open-Angle Glaucoma. Adv Ther. 2023 Apr;40(4):1444-1455. PubMed PMID: 36692680
• Phillips SS, Patnaik JL, Capitena Young CE, Ertel MK, SooHoo JR, Seibold LK, Kahook MY, Pantcheva MB. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty and Outcomes of Subsequent Phacoemulsification Combined with Kahook Dual Blade Goniotomy. Ophthalmol Ther. 2022 Oct;11(5):1883-1893. PubMed PMID: 35922711
• Kalhorn A, Patnaik JL, Ifantides C, Capitena Young CE, Lynch AM, Christopher KL. Association between Increased Cataract Surgery Duration and Postoperative Outcomes. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2022 Apr 18;:1-6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 35436169
• Capitena Young CE, St Peter DM, Ertel MK, Pantcheva MB. Hydrus Microstent malposition with uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema syndrome. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2022 Mar;25:101405. PubMed PMID: 35198823
• Scott AT, Kanaster K, Kaizer AM, Young CC, Pantcheva MB, Ertel MK, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. The Utility of iCare HOME Tonometry for Detection of Therapy-Related Intraocular Pressure Changes in Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension. Ophthalmol Glaucoma. 2022 Jan-Feb;5(1):85-93. PubMed PMID: 34082179
• Scott AT, Kanaster K, Kaizer AM, Young CC, Pantcheva MB, Ertel MK, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. The Utility of iCare HOME Tonometry for Detection of Therapy-Related Intraocular Pressure Changes in Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension. Ophthalmol Glaucoma. 2022 Jan-Feb;5(1):85-93. PubMed PMID: 34082179
• Ertel MK, Capitena Young CE, Pantcheva MB. Postoperative Management of MIGS. Glaucoma Physician. 2022, March: 20-22
• Capitena Young CE. The Impact of Systemic Medication on Glaucoma. Review of Ophthalmology. July 10, 2022
• Phillips SS, Patnaik JL, Capitena Young CE, Ertel MK, SooHoo JR, Seibold LK, Kahook MY, Pantcheva MB. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty and Outcomes of Subsequent Phacoemulsification Combined with Kahook Dual Blade Goniotomy. Ophthalmol Ther. 2022 Oct;11(5):1883-1893. PubMed PMID: 35922711
• Kalhorn A, Patnaik JL, Ifantides C, Capitena Young CE, Lynch AM, Christopher KL. Association between Increased Cataract Surgery Duration and Postoperative Outcomes. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2022 Apr 18;:1-6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 35436169
• Capitena Young CE, St Peter DM, Ertel MK, Pantcheva MB. Hydrus Microstent malposition with uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema syndrome. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2022 Mar;25:101405. PubMed PMID: 35198823
• Teeples T, Rowlett P, Young CC. A Map of Pigment Dispersion. Ophthalmol Glaucoma. 2021 Nov-Dec;4(6):596. PubMed PMID: 34823815
• Ertel MK, Kahook MY, Capitena Young CE. The Future Is Now: Incorporating Telemedicine into Glaucoma Care. Curr Ophthalmol Rep. 2021;9(3):88-95. PubMed PMID: 34254036
• Stoner AM, Capitena Young CE, SooHoo JR, Pantcheva MB, Patnaik JL, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. A Comparison of Clinical Outcomes After XEN Gel Stent and EX-PRESS Glaucoma Drainage Device Implantation. J Glaucoma. 2021 Jun 1;30(6):481-488. PubMed PMID: 34060508
• Capitena Young CE, Patnaik JL, Seibold LK, Kahook MY. Attitudes and Perceptions Toward Virtual Health in Eye Care During Coronavirus Disease 2019. Telemed J E Health. 2021 Nov;27(11):1268-1274. PubMed PMID: 33524299
• Ertel MK, Kahook MY, Capitena Young CE. The Future Is Now: Incorporating Telemedicine into Glaucoma Care. Curr Ophthalmol Rep. 2021 Jul 7;:1-8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34254036
• Scott AT, Kanaster K, Kaizer AM, Young CC, Pantcheva MB, Ertel MK, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. The Utility of iCare HOME Tonometry for Detection of Therapy-Related Intraocular Pressure Changes in Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension. Ophthalmol Glaucoma. 2021 May 31. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34082179
• Stoner AM, Capitena Young CE, SooHoo JR, Pantcheva MB, Patnaik JL, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. A Comparison of Clinical Outcomes After XEN Gel Stent and EX-PRESS Glaucoma Drainage Device Implantation. J Glaucoma. 2021 Jun 1;30(6):481-488. PubMed PMID: 34060508
• Capitena Young CE, Patnaik JL, Seibold LK, Kahook MY. Attitudes and Perceptions Toward Virtual Health in Eye Care During Coronavirus Disease 2019. Telemed J E Health. 2021 Feb 1. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33524299
• Teeples T, Rowlet P, Capitena Young CE. A Map of Pigment Dispersion. Ophthal Glaucoma. Pictures and Perspectives. [In Press]
• Ertel MK, Capitena Young CE, Van Tassel SH. Management of Recurrent Hyphema After Trabecular Meshwork Bypass. Glaucoma Today. 2021; July/Aug.
• Siegel DT, Ertel MK, Patnaik JL, Awadallah NS, Capitena Young CE, Seibold LK, Kahook MY. Acute Ocular Effects of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Nerve Block. J Curr Glaucoma Pract. 2020 May-Aug;14(2):57-60. PubMed PMID: 33304060
• Strong A, Huvard M, Olson JL, Mark T, Capitena Young C. Daratumumab-induced Choroidal Effusion: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. 2020 Dec;20(12):e994-e997. PubMed PMID: 33067143
• Strong A, Huvard M, Olson JL, Mark T, Capitena Young C. Daratumumab-induced Choroidal Effusion: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. 2020 Sep 19. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33067143
• Gillmann K, Young CC, Stanley J, Seibold LK, Hoskens K, Midha N, Kahook MY, Mansouri K. Relationship Between Contact Lens Sensor Output Parameters and Visual Field Progression in Open-angle Glaucoma: Assessment of a Practical Tool to Guide Clinical Risk-assessment. J Glaucoma. 2020 Jun;29(6):461-466. PubMed PMID: 32224801
• Siegel D, Ertel MK, Patnaik JL, Awadallah NS, Capitena Young CE, Seibold LK, Kahook MY. Acute Ocular Effects of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Nerve Block. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2020; 14 (2):57-60.
• Kesav NP, Capitena Young CE, Ertel, MK, Seibold LK, Kahook MY. Sustained-release Drug Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Glaucoma. International Journal of Ophthalmology. [In press]
• Young CEC, Seibold LK, Kahook MY. Cataract surgery and intraocular pressure in glaucoma. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2020;31(1): 15-22. PMID: 31688225
• Capitena Young, CE & Seibold LK. Getting Started with Goniotomy and the Kahook Dual Blade. Covalent Careers [Internet].Published online October 23, 2020. https://covalentcareers.com/resources/getting-started-goniotomy-kahook-dual-blade/
• Seibold LK & Capitena Young CE. Which MIGS Procedure is Right for My Patient. Covalent Careers [Internet]. Published online July 2, 2020. https://covalentcareers.com/resources/which-migs-procedure-ophthalmology-residents-guide/
• Liao SD, Rodriguez-Cruz E, Kahook MY, Capitena Young CE. Telehealth: A Plan for the Pandemic and Beyond. Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. 2020; May/June. Pg 72-75.
• Capitena Young CE & Kahook MY. Eye Care in the era of COVID-19. Glaucoma Today. 2020; May/June, pg 25-27.
• Seigel D, Kahook MY, Ertel MK, Seibold LK, Capitena Young CE. Visual Field Testing. Kahook’s Essentials of Glaucoma Therapy (2020). Online. https://www.keogt.com/Visual_Field_Testing
• Deitz GA, Capitena Young CE, SooHoo JR, Ertel MK, Seibold LK, Kahook MY. Intraocular Pressure Lowering Medications. Kahook’s Essentials of Glaucoma Therapy (2020). Online. https://www.keogt.com/Medical_Management_of_Glaucoma
• Siegel DT, Ertel MK, Patnaik JL, Awadallah NS, Capitena Young CE, Seibold LK, Kahook MY. Acute Ocular Effects of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Nerve Block. J Curr Glaucoma Pract. 2020 May-Aug;14(2):57-60. PubMed PMID: 33304060
• Sieck EG, Capitena Young CE, Epstein RS, SooHoo JR, Pantcheva MB, Patnaik JL, Lynch AM, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. Refractive outcomes among glaucoma patients undergoing phacoemulsification cataract extraction with and without Kahook Dual Blade goniotomy. Eye Vis (Lond). 2019;6:28. PubMed PMID: 31548974
• Epstein RS, Scott AT, Capitena Young CE, Patnaik JL, Pantcheva MB, SooHoo JR, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. Optimum time for angle visualization during ab interno glaucoma surgery: Before or after phacoemulsification. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2019 May;45(5):615-619. PubMed PMID: 31030776
• Capitena Young CE, Kahook MY, Ammar DA, Seibold LK. Trans-scleral cyclophotocoagulation: a tale of two probes. Int J Ophthalmol. 2019;12(1):161-164. PubMed PMID: 30662855
• Capitena Young CE, Seibold LK, Kahook MY. Cataract Surgery and Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. Vol 31, No 1, Jan 2020.
• Capitena Young CE, Seibold LK, Kahook MY. Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation: One-Site vs Two-site. Endoscopic Ophthalmic Surgery [In Press].
• Capitena Young CE, Ammar DA, Seibold LK, Pantcheva MB, SooHoo JR, Kahook MY. Histopathologic Examination of Trabecular Meshwork Changes After Trabecular Bypass Stent Implantation. J Glaucoma. 2018 Jul;27(7):606-609. PubMed PMID: 29965891
• Capitena Young CE, Seibold LK. 24-Hour IOP Monitoring: Current State and Future Directions. Ophthalmology Management, Volume: 22, Issue: March 2018. page(s): 10-12, 14
• Sieck ES, Capitena Young CE, Patnaik J, Seibold LK. Refractive Outcomes Among Glaucoma Patients Undergoing Phacoemulsification Cataract Extraction with and without Kahook Dual Blade Goniotomy. Eye and Vision [In Press]

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member
• Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Member
• American Glaucoma Society, Member
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Member
• Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Member
• Alpha Omega Alpha, Member
• Women in Ophthalmology (WIO), Member

Practice Locations

• University of Colorado Hospital
• Children's Hospital Colorado
• Denver Health Medical Center
• Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Specialty Information

• Ophthalmology, Board Certification
• Glaucoma, Specialized Training (2018)

• Eyes and Vision
• Eyes and Vision - Glaucoma
• Eyes and Vision - Cataract
• Eyes and Vision - Cataract Extraction
• Surgery - Eye and/or Orbital Surgery
• Surgery
• Eyes and Vision - Eye Disease