Francisco Solano, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Francisco Solano is a physician in the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department at Connecticut Children's. Dr. Solano's clinical interests include vision development, pediatric glaucomas, cataracts, strabismus and prevention of amblyopia and the outcomes of pediatric ocular trauma. In his free time, Dr. Solano enjoys birdwatching and traveling with his wife and dogs.

Education

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Residency

Universidade de S_o Paulo

Fellowship

Wilmer Eye Institute

Children's National Medical Center

University of Miami/Jackson Health System

  • View Dr. Solano's bibliography 
  • Flatau A, Solano F, Jefferys JL, Damion C, Quigley HA. A Protective Eye Shield Reduces Limbal Strain and Its Variability During Simulated Sleep in Adults With Glaucoma. J Glaucoma. 2018 Jan;27(1):77-86. doi: 10.1097/IJG.0000000000000826. 
  • Quigley H, Arora K, Idrees S, Solano F, Bedrood S, Lee C, Jefferys J, Nguyen T. Biomechanical Responses of Lamina Cribrosa to Intraocular Pressure Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2017 May 1;58(5):2566-2577. doi: 10.1167/iovs.16-21321 
  • Solano Moncada F, Dymerska M, Jefferys JL, Quigley HA. Adherence with the use of target intraocular pressure for glaucoma patients in a large University practice. J Glaucoma. 2016 Apr;25(4):e424-32. doi:10.1097/IJG.0000000000000339. 
  • Flatau A, Solano F, Idrees S, Jefferys J, Volpe P, Damion C, Quigley HA. Measured changes in limbal strain during simulated sleep in face down position using an instrumented contact lens in normal and glaucoma adults. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2016 Apr;134(4):375-82. doi: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2015.5667. 
  • Thiago Gonçalves dos Santos; Moncada, Francisco Javier Solano; Sisosi, Alexa Jose Escudero; Costa, Ana Luiza Fontes de Azevedo.Pterígio sob flap de LASIK. Martins, Rev. bras.oftalmol. vol.75 no.4 Rio de Janeiro July/Aug. 2016 
  • Thiago Gonçalves dos Santos Martins. Ana Luiza Fontes de Azevedo Costa. Francisco Javier Solano Moncada. Ricardo Vieira Martins. Hijacked scientific journals: a warning to researchers. Einstein (São Paulo) vol.14 no.1 São Paulo Jan./Mar. 2016
  • Igami TZ1, Solano F, Preti RC, Pagliari C, Takahashi WY, Hida RY. Retinal involvement of Paracoccioidomycosis: A Case Report. Trop Med Health. 2012, Dec;40(4):149-53. 
  • Costa AL, Martins TG, Moncada FJ, Motta MM. Submacular hemorrhage secondary to congenital toxoplasmosis. Einstein (São Paulo). 2014, Mar;12(1):106-8.

Locations Where I See Patients

Exterior view of 310 Western Boulevard in Glastonbury

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Glastonbury

310 Western Boulevard
Glastonbury, CT06033
United States

Exterior view of 599 Farmington Avenue

Connecticut Children’s Urgent Care, Specialty Care & Primary Care Center – Farmington (599 Farmington Ave.)

599 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT06032
United States