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Study Group: Corneal and Refractive Ophthalmic Surgeons (US)(?)

Council Members in this Study Group: 489

This study group may include physicians, care providers, and researchers specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, radiology, nursing, optometry, genetics, and mental health. It may also include experts knowledgeable on diagnostic labs, disease management, medical devices, long term care, surgery centers, health management, pharma, and biotechnology, among others.

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Sanjay Rao, MD, Medical Director, Lakeside Eye ClinicSanjay Rao, MD
Medical Director
Lakeside Eye Clinic

Sanjay Rao, MD, is the Medical Director and Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the Lakeside Eye Clinic in Chicago. He was previously the Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the University of Chicago. He has clinical expertise in diseases of the cornea and is a high volume cataract,...

Paul Chen, MD, Ophthalmologist, North County Laser Eye AssociatesPaul Chen, MD
Ophthalmologist
North County Laser Eye Associates

Paul Chen, MD, is an Ophthalmologist at North County Laser Eye Associates in San Diego County, California. He provides comprehensive eye care with a focus on cataracts, glaucoma, eyelid enhancements, and laser vision correction. Dr. Chen has expertise in the latest medical and surgical techniques such...

Barry Schechter, MD, Director of Corneal and External Diseases, Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute, Inc. Barry Schechter, MD
Director of Corneal and External Diseases
Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute, Inc.

Barry Schechter, MD, is the Director of Department of Cornea and External Disease at Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute. Dr. Schechter's practice involves diseases of the ocular surface including dry eyes, allergies, infection; the latest in corneal, refractive, and cataract surgery, and glaucoma....

Jonathan Carr, MD
Ophthalmologist
InView

Jonathan Carr, MD, MA, FRCOphth, is a Refractive Surgeon at InView in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Carr’s expertise is in corneal and refractive surgery. He has performed thousands of LASIK and other refractive surgery procedures. His research interests lie in the areas of laser safety, measurement of surgeon...

Elizabeth Davis, MD, FACS, Partner, Minnesota Eye Consultants, PAElizabeth Davis, MD, FACS
Partner
Minnesota Eye Consultants, PA

Elizabeth Davis, MD, FACS, is Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at University of Minnesota. Dr. Davis is also a Partner and Medical Director of the surgery center at Minnesota Eye Consultants. She is fellowship trained in corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery. Dr. Davis is actively involved...

Mark Packer, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY - CCMark Packer, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY - CC

Mark Packer, MD, FACS, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Oregon Health & Sciences University. He is also in private practice with Drs. Fine and Hoffman in Eugene, Oregon. His research focuses on refractive surgery and intraocular lens technology. Dr. Packer is also the principal...

Jeffrey Marx, MD, Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology , Lahey Clinic IncJeffrey Marx, MD
Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology
Lahey Clinic Inc

Jeffrey Marx, MD, is a Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington and Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Tufts University School of Medicine, Massachusetts. Dr Marx specializes in medical and surgical diseases of the retina including diabetic eye care,...

Steven Dell, MD
Owner
Texan Eye Care PA

Steven Dell, MD, is the Owner and Founder of Dell Laser Consultants and Texan Eye in Austin, Texas. Dr. Dell is an award winning Lecturer, textbook author, and Director of several national meetings. He has been elected one of the Top Fifty Opinion Leaders in the Field of Cataract and Refractive Surgery...

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Laser is better than Steroids in the Management of Diabetic Macular Edema. | 09-04-2008
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

This Phase III Clinical Trial clearly shows that focal grid laser is better than steroids in the management of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).  This reaffirms laser as the current gold standard in the management of DME and casts doubts on numerous treatment modalities in the pipeline that use steroids...

Visian ICL: Premium Channel for the Extremely Nearsighted | 08-19-2008
Author: Mark Packer, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY - CC

The Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) is an exquisitely precise technology for the correction of high degrees of nearsightedness -- much higher than the reach of laser refractive surgery such as LASIK and PRK.  Given the price of the ICL and the intraocular surgey required for its...

Ultimately, the Patient, Not the Payor, is the Customer | 07-21-2008
Analysis of: Glaxo Seeks Guidance From Health Systems | online.wsj.com
Author: Mark Packer, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY - CC

"He who pays the fiddler calls the tune."  Here's an example of the fiddler pro-actively asking the guy in the room with the deepest pocket what he'd like to hear.  If it's not something in the current repertoire, the fiddler seems willing to learn.  However, by the time he's got...

Avastin is inexpensive for Macular Degeneration therapy | 07-14-2008
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

I and many other ophthalmologists around the country use Avastin intravitreally for wet macular degeneration in doses far smaller than those used for systemic cancer.  Although it is an "off-label" use of the drug, the cost for using Avastin is 1/6oth of Lucentis, a very similar...

1st Chartless office in Tenn. | 06-20-2008
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

I HAD THE 2ND CHARTLESS OFFICE IN THE SOUTHEAST THE 1ST IN TN. WHEN I 1ST OPENED MY OFFICE IN NASHVILLE IN 1991. ONCE IN YOU CAN NEVER GO BACK TO CHARTS; HOWEVER, THE COST ARE HIGH AND THE LEARNING CURVE IS SLOW. MOST DOC'S DON'T LIKE A CHANGE. THUS THE CONVERSION RATE WILL BE HIGHER IN DOCS STARTING...

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