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Study Group: Ophthalmologists who Implant Tecnis Intraocular Lens (US)(?)

Council Members in this Study Group: 32

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...

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 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...

Gaurav Shah, MD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Washington University Medical CenterGaurav Shah, MD
Associate 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 retinal health...

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

Eric Donnenfeld, MD, Co-Chairman of Cornea, Nassau University Medical CenterEric Donnenfeld, MD
Co-Chairman of Cornea
Nassau University Medical Center

Eric Donnenfeld, MD, is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at New York University and Trustee at Dartmouth Medical School. He is Co-Chairman of Cornea at Nassau University Medical Center. He is also the Surgical Director of Lions Eye Bank for Long Island, the National Medical Director for TLC Laser...

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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...

Implications for Astigmatism | 06-05-2008
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

Many patients who have irregular astigmatism will find a disposable silicone hydrogel lens to provide good vision with less irritation of the cornea due to protein build up in the lens.  This could be a big help to those who may not be LASIK candidates or who are awaiting future Custom LASIK surgery...

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