Dr. James A. Fountain MD-Associated Vitreoretinal & Uveitis Consultants in Indianapolis, Indiana-Dr. James A. Fountain MD, Dr. Ramana S. Moorthy MD, Board Certified, Ophthalmologists, Ophthalmology, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment

James A. Fountain, MD, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology with over 25 years of experience and many articles published and presentations delivered in his field.

Dr. Fountain received a B.A. from Kalamazoo College before achieving his M.D. from the University of Michigan. He completed his post-graduate training with an internship at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, a residency in Ophthalmology at Indiana University School of Medicine, and a fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine

He served in the United States Air Force for two years with service at Clark Air Base in the Philippines.

Dr. Fountain's hospital appointments include:

St. Vincent Hospital 1985-2006

Dr. Fountain's professional memberships include:

American Academy of Ophthalmology (1975-2006)
Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology
Indianapolis Ophthalmological Society
Indianapolis Ophthalmological Society - President (July 1984-July 1986)
Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology - President (1992)

Publications:

Fountain, J.A., Parks, J., Dickey, A., and McKee, R.W.: Isoenzymes of Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase in Ehrlich-Lettre Ascites Tumor Bearing Swiss White Mice, Cancer Research 53: 433, 1970.
Fountain, J.A., and Schlaegel, T.H.: Linear Streaks in the Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome. Arch. Ophthal. 99: 246-248, 1981.
Fountain, J.A., and Helveston, E.M.: A Long-term Follow-up Study of Scleral Grafting for Exposed or Extruded Orbital Implants. American Journal of Ophthalmology , 93-52-56, 1982.
Fountain, J.A., Anatomical Considerations in Streak Lesions of the Fundus, with Schlaegel, T.F., Jr. Update on Ocular Histoplasmosis , International Ophthalmology Clinics, Vol. 23, No.2, Pages 49-54, Little Brown & Company, Boston, Summer, 1983.
Fountain, J.A., Cadera, W., Pachtman, M.A., Ellis, F.D. and Wilson II, Fred M.: Ocular Lesions Caused by Caterpillar Hairs (ophthalmia nodosa). Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology , 19: 40-44. 1984.
Fountain, J.A. and Werner, R.B.: Tuberculous Retinal Vasculitis. Retina , 4: 48-50, 1984.
Fountain, J.A.: Recognition of "Pre-proliferative retinopathy" in Juvenile Diabetic Eye Care. Medical News , American Diabetes Association, Volume 5, Issue 1.

Invited Addresses:

May 14, 1979 Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, Lecture: Scleral Grafting for Exposed or Extruded Orbital Implants.
September 9, 1979 Professional Postgraduate Course in Diabetes: Practical Aspects of Diabetes Care (American Diabetes Association), Indianapolis, Indiana. Lecture: Eye Complications of Diabetes.
January 12, 1980 Nursing Continuing Education Meeting, Wishard Hospital. Lecture: Glaucoma Diagnosis and Control.
February 16, 1980 Medical Postgraduate Education Program, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lecture: Diagnosis and Repair of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment.
May 16, 1980 Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting. Lecture: Linear Streaks of the Retina in Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome.
September 16, 1981 Delaware County Diabetes Association/Ball State Nursing Department, Diabetes Update Workshop, Muncie, Indiana. Lecture: The Diabetic Eye: Prevention of Diabetic Blindness.
October 14, 1981 Annual Neurophthalmology Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana. Lecture: Retinal Lesions with Neurological Significance.
June 15, 1892 Indiana University School of Medicine: Current Clinical Problems in Family Practice. Lecture: Current Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Retinopathy.
November 17, 1982 St. Mary's Medical Center, Evansville, Indiana. Lecture: Laser Therapy for Glaucoma and Other Eye Problems.
February 9, 1893 Indianapolis Torch Club Meeting: Lasers in Ophthalmology. Lecture: The Use of Laser Energy in Treating Human Disease.
March 25-26, 1983 First Annual Retinal Meeting, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. Current Diagnosis and Treatment of Macular Disease. Lectures: Outer Layer - Macular Degeneration; Epidemiology and Clinical Spectrum of I.M.D.; Subretinal Choroidal Neovascularization in I.M.D.; Macular Surface Proliferation; Aphakic Cystoid Edema - Medical Management; Diabetic Macula; Macular Involvement in R.P. and Case Report.
June 26, 1983 Indianapolis Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation Chapter Meeting. Lecture: Retinitis Pigmentosa.
March 23, 1984 Lafayette Home Hospital, Lafayette, Indiana. Lecture: Laser Therapy.
April 13-14, 1984 Second Annual Vitreo-Retinal Meeting, "Vitrectomy for the Anterior Segment Surgeon", Community Hospital of Indianapolis and Indiana University School of Medicine. Course Co-Director. Lectures: Cystoid Macular Edema - Causes, Incidence and Treatment; Management of Lost Lenses and Nuclei and Penetrating Trauma with Retained Intraocular Foreign Body.
May 4-5 1984 Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology, French Lick, Indiana. Lecture: Retinal Re-attachment: The Indiana University Experience.
June 15-16, 1984 Indiana University Resident's Day. Lecture: A Retrospective Analysis of Retinal Attachment Surgery at Indiana University Medical Center.