Study Group: Silicone Hydrogel and Bausch and Lomb Contact Lens Prescribers: Ophthalmologists and Optometrists (US)(?)
Council Members in this Study Group: 174
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
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....
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 retinal health...
Jack Melton, OD, FAAOPresident
Omni Eye Center - Laser Vision
Jack Melton, OD, FAAO, is the President of Omni Eye Center - Laser Vision in Oklahoma City, OK. He is recognized nationally for his expertise in the field of contact lenses and laser vision corrections. Dr. Melton has served as a professional consultant for a number of contact lens and laser vision...
Steve Rubinstein, ODOptometrist
Sound Shore Vision Care
Steve Rubinstein, OD, is a Clinical Optometrist at Diamond District Eye Associates and Sound Shore Vision Care, 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 publication....
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...
Optometrist
Hertzog Eye Associates
Darcy Ryan, OD, is an Optometrist at Hertzog Eye Associates, an Ophthalmological practice in Long Beach, California. He performs routine and specialty adult and pediatric eye exams. He treats and co-manages patients with almost every type of eye condition, including those with glaucoma, microbial infections,...
Karen Yeung, OD, FAAODirector of Optometry
UCLA Medical Center
Karen Yeung, OD, FAAO (Dip CL), is a Director of Optometry at University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Yeung is a Diplomate in Cornea and Contact Lenses through the American Academy of Optometry with expertise in contact lenses and keratoconus. She is highly involved in clinical research and lecturing,...
Gary BarkerPartner/Owner
Eye Associates Of Winter Park
Gary Barker, OD, FAAO, is a Partner and Co-Founder of the group practice Eye Associates of Winter Park, Florida. Dr. Barker is the Past-President of the Florida Optometric Association, where he remains active in legislative affairs. Clinically, he has participated in numerous Phase III FDA studies of...
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| Study Group Name | Members |
|---|---|
| Optometrists (US) | 282 |
| Optometrists | 368 |
| Physicians who Treat Dry Eye (US) | 126 |
| Ophthalmologists (US) | 1036 |
| Ophthalmologists | 1500 |
| Council Members in Member Programs who Treat Fusarium Keratitis | 50 |
| Corneal and Refractive Ophthalmic Surgeons (US) | 489 |
GLG NewsSMAnalyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
The new prostaglandin analog is not what i find interesting in this article. A new treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy sounds much more interesting
A few months ago, a small company tried to import Lumigan (bimatoprost), licensed by Allergan, in an eyelash applicator. It was held by the FDA as an unapproved use of a prescription medication. Now the owner of the patent is trying to import the same drug legally.
This is the first announcement anywhere in the world about a daily disposable contact lens that is in a breathable silicone hydrogel material. Will it make it across the ocean?
Can Cooper take over the 2 week spherical contact lens market? Can it make a dent in the market share of the industry leader in the silicone hydrogel field? Initial results look good. A definite maybe!
The FDA report and scrutiny of LASIK complaints reveals what consientious LASIK surgeons have known for years: Not everyone who walks through your doors is a good lasik candidate and you should not laser everyone. About 1 out of 4 patients that consider lasik are actually good candidates...
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