Council Members in this Study Group: 129
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,...
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...
Owner and Clinical Director
Coastal Vision ![]()
Hal Breedlove, OD, is the Owner and Clinical Director of Coastal Vision, a five Optometrist practice in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk Virginia. In practice for over 26 years, he has expertise in a many areas of vision research, patient care, practice management, and optical (contact lenses,...
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...
Steve Rubinstein, ODOptometrist
Sound Shore Vision Care ![]()
Steve Rubinstein, OD, is a Clinical Optometrist at Diamond District Eye Associates and Sound Shore Vision Center, office based practices in New York. Dr. Rubinstein has a biochemical background. He has won the Frank R. Blood award by the Society of Toxicology for the best paper in this peer reviewed...
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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.
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.
Contact Lens Nirvana: Hyperpermeable One Day
October 2, 2009
Steve Rubinstein, OD, Optometrist, Sound Shore Vision Care
Hobby assists Irish strategy | www.opticianonline.net
This article describes resources being put into place to mass produce the first commercially available silicon hydrogel one day disposable contact lens in the USA by Johnson & Johnson's Vistakon division.
Alcon, Novartis (Ciba Vision), Astra-Zeneca working on ocular medications?
July 23, 2009
Steve Rubinstein, OD, Optometrist, Sound Shore Vision Care
Alcon Signs Agreement With AstraZeneca On Eye Drug Development | www.pharmaceutical-business-review.com
This agreement seems to allow Alcon Laboratories, Inc and Astra-Zeneca to work together to produce ocular medications. What it doesn't say is that they can also use Ciba Vision's resources in the near future.
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmologists (US) | 1133 |
| Ophthalmologists | 1610 |
| Corneal and Refractive Ophthalmic Surgeons (US) | 518 |
| Glaucoma Specialists (US) | 201 |
| Physicians who Implant Intraocular Lenses | 217 |
| Refractive Surgeons (US) | 309 |
| LASIK Surgeons (US) | 143 |
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