Council Members in this Study Group: 1610
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, MDMedical 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,...
Jeffrey Marx, MDChairman 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,...
Gaurav Shah, MDAssociate Professor of Ophthalmology
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER ![]()
Gaurav Shah, MD, is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Washington University Medical Center in Missouri. He is a national expert in the care of patients with diabetic retinopathy/diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachments, and the economics of retinalhealth...
Barry Schechter, MDDirector 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....
Elizabeth Davis, MD, FACSPartner
MINNESOTA EYE CONSULTANTS PA ![]()
Elizabeth Davis, MD, FACS, is Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Davis is also 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...
President
Ophthalmology Consultants ![]()
Andrew Dahl, MD, FACS, FAAO, is the President of Ophthalmology Consultants in New York. He was also Principal Investigator for Hudson Valley Eye Research Foundation and has conducted numerous clinical trials. Dr. Dahl is a board-certified Ophthalmologist/Ophthalmic Surgeon. He has expertise in allaspects...
Paul Chen, MDOphthalmologist
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...
Mark Packer, MDClinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY - CC ![]()
Mark Packer, MD, FACS, is Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Oregon Health & Sciences University. He is also in private practice with Drs. Fine and Hoffman in Eugene, OR. Dr. Packer's research focuses on refractive surgery, intraocular lens technology and glaucoma surgical devices. He...
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Watershed Intraocular Lens: The Light Adjsutable Lens (Calhoun Vision)
November 19, 2009
Pilot trial for toric correction with light-adjustable lens yields promising early results | ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com
SInce years ophthalmologist await the approval of the LAL Light adjustable lens (calhoun VIsion) as it will represent a watershed in intraocular lens technology.
Ozurdex (Allergan) Uses Billing Structure That May Prevent Acceptance
November 9, 2009
Dexamethasone implant a first for macular edema after retinal vein occlusion | ophthalmologytimes.modernmedicine.com
Ozurdex (Allergan) is now on the market and available for ophthalmologists to treat patients with retinal vascular occlusions (RVO).While the technology and treatment may be sound, there may be significant hurdles to overcome from a billing standpoint.Ozurdex may follow the same fate as Lucentis (Genetech). ...
Lumigan X EU Committee Recomendation
October 27, 2009
Andrew Dahl, MD, President , Ophthalmology Consultants
EU committee backs marketing approval of Lumigan | www.pharmabiz.com
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Union has recommended granting a Marketing Authorization for a new version of Allergan's Lumigan (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution). This new version will be marketed as Lumigan-X after approval. Lumigan X offers Allergan anew...
NO BRAINER: Genentech Prefers to Promote Lucentis over Avastin for Wet ARMD
October 7, 2009
Genentech revisits plan for Avastin | www.sfgate.com
It does not require a lot of ophthalmic and business savy to understand why a company rather promote a drug that costs more than 20 times more to treat the same medical condition.
Tecnis Multifocal Outperforms Competitors
September 20, 2009
Mark Packer, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY - CC
Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data (FDA) | www.fda.gov
The US Clinical Investigation of the Tecnis Multifocal demonstrated 88% complete freedom from glasses at 6 months, and 95% satisfaction at one year. A comparable study of the ReStor lenses, with both 3 and 4 diopter adds, demonstrated 76% freedom from glasses at 4 - 6 months. Despite a one line lower...
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmologists (US) | 1133 |
| Corneal and Refractive Ophthalmic Surgeons (US) | 518 |
| Refractive Surgeons (US) | 309 |
| Ophthalmologists (EU) | 318 |
| Cornea Specialists (US) | 224 |
| Refractive Surgeons in Private Practice (US) | 213 |
| Physicians who Implant Intraocular Lenses | 217 |
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