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The University of Maryland School of Medicine established the first department for diseases of the eye in the United States in 1873. Since then, the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Scienceshas played an integral part in the school's curriculum. This dedication to better sight for all has led to many research and surgical innovations, including the creation of the modern-day ophthalmoscope and the first surgery to correct strabismus.

It was a professor at the school, George Frick, who wrote "A Treatise on Diseases of the Eye" in 1824. The first book on ophthalmology by an American author, it immediately became the "bible" for those teaching in the field. Today's faculty continue to maintain high profiles as experts in the visual sciences, as evidenced by their continuous funding in this extremely competitive specialty.

Faculty from the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences are involved in the education of students from their very first year of med school through residencies, fellowships and beyond. This instruction is primarily hands-on, giving student early exposure in dealing with the patient population.

As we strive to improve the services we provide to the community, we continue to place a special emphasis on communication with our patients, our colleagues and the citizens of Maryland. Please contact us with your questions regarding the latest treatments for ophthalmic disease or for information about our research endeavors, open faculty positions or training opportunities.

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Colorado Ophthalmology Associates located in Denver and Lakewood is a leading provider of comprehensive vision care for the entire family. Established in 1960, innovative medical and remain the hallmarks of our group. Our surgeons were the first to perform corneal transplant surgery and utilize intraocular lenses in cataract surgery. This tradition of innovative vision care remains today as our team of eye surgeons and optometrists continue to be regarded amongst the most skilled cataract and refractive specialists in Denver.

With two convenient office locations (Denver and Lakewood) and a dedicated staff, we offer routine eye exams for adults and children, as well as full service optical shops and contact lens departments. We also offer state-of-the art cataract surgery, medical and surgical glaucoma care, and LASIK and refractive surgery to correct distance and near vision, astigmatism, and corneal disease.

At Colorado Ophthalmology Associates, we take great pride in providing our patients with the best possible vision care in a friendly, professional, efficient manner. To learn more about how Colorado Ophthalmology Associates can help you achieve clearer vision, schedule a consultation with one of our physicians today in Denver or Lakewood.

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Open your eyes to the advanced technology and professional service of Grand Rapids Ophthalmology. GRO is your West Michigan complete eye care solution. We have served the needs of patients like you since 1982, keeping pace by offering the most advanced technologies available, delivered by a committed, caring and expert group of doctors and staff.

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology provides experienced professionals including twelve ophthalmologists and ten optometrists at locations throughout West Michigan to offer you convenient and easy access to professional care.Our mission is to provide a broad spectrum of high quality state-of-the-art eye care, products and services with the highest ethical standards and with unrivaled services to our patients. Further, it is our mission to provide our patients, our staff and our doctors with an outstanding work environment.

Our office participates with most vision and medical insurance plans, including BCBS and all related products, Blue Care Network and all related products, Priority Health, VSP, and Medicare. When you contact our office, we will specifically check your individual insurance plan.

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Historical Examples

In the Hospital proper, there are mens and womens wards for surgery, medicine, ophthalmology and gyncology.

With regard to ophthalmology the older history has always been thoroughly appreciated.

Athene was the specialist in ophthalmology, and it seems that she did not fare badly with this occupation.

In fact it is hardly possible to over-estimate its value in ophthalmology.

The study of the diseases of the eye has greatly developed another specialty during the century, viz., ophthalmology.

British Dictionary definitions for ophthalmology Expand

/flmld/

the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases

Derived Forms

ophthalmological (flmldkl) adjective

Word Origin and History for ophthalmology Expand

ophthalmology in Medicine Expand

ophthalmology ophthalmology (f'thl-ml'-j, -thl-, p'-) n. The branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye.

ophthalmology in Science Expand

ophthalmology in Culture Expand

The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the eye.

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Conference Series LLC cordially invite you to participate at the 10th International Conference on Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology to be held during November 21-23, 2016 at Dubai, UAE. The theme of the conference is Insights of Ophthalmology which focuses on the significance of vision and also explore the spectrum of latest technological developments in the field of Ophthalmology.

Retina and Retinal Disorders

The retina is a layer of tissue present in the interior of your eye. Retina disorders are mainly due to lack of light-delicate cells and other nerve cells which transform the impulse into visual information. Retina sends this visual data to the cerebrum through your optic nerve and process the information into an image and empowering you to see. Different age group generations, races and ethnicities are effected from Retinal degenerative disorders, for instance, Age-related macular degeneration and myopic macular degeneration.

Relevant Conferences:

6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2016 Osaka, Japan, Global Pediatric Ophthalmology Congress, June 06-7, 2016 London, UK; 8th Global Ophthalmology Meeting July 18-20, 2016 Chicago, USA; International Conference and Expo on Cataract & Refractive Surgery Aug 04-05, 2016 Manchester, UK; 9thGlobal Ophthalmology Summit, August 24-26, 2016 Sao Paulo, Brazil; 7thEuropean Ophthalmology Conference, September 21-23, 2016 Amsterdam, Netherlands; 2nd International Conference on Eye and Vision September 26-28, 2016 Orlando, Florida, USA; Global Ophthalmology & Glaucoma Conference, October 13-15, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; International Conference & Expo on Optometry and Vision Science October 27-29, 2016 Rome, Italy; World Ophthalmology Conference, November 24-26, 2016 Melbourne, Australia ;Retina 2016, Hawaii, January 16-22, 2016, USA; 16thEURETINA Congress, September 08-11, 2016 Copenhagen, Denmark; American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 34th Annual Meeting, August 10-14, 2016, California, USA; 19thRetina International World Congress, July 06-10, 2016, Taipei, Taiwan; 18th Annual: The Business of Retina Meeting, April 09-10, 2016 Texas, USA; American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2016- Innovate), October 15-18, 2016 Chicago, USA; American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 03-06, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, USA; Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society Congress, July 14-16, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand; for more meetings visit Ophthalmology Meetings

Clinical Ophthalmology

Clinical Ophthalmology indicates the duties of practitioner in an eye clinic and it also covers the broad spectrum of research from beside to bench side and plays a crucial in screening, diagnosis and therapeutics to treat eye illness. There are various common eye problems that needs to treated in a same day and hence that can be achieved through community ophthalmology so that you can be treated near where you live or work rather than hospital.

Relevant Conferences:

6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2016 Osaka, Japan, Global Pediatric Ophthalmology Congress, June 06-7, 2016 London, UK; 8th Global Ophthalmology Meeting July 18-20, 2016 Chicago, USA; International Conference and Expo on Cataract & Refractive Surgery Aug 04-05, 2016 Manchester, UK; 9thGlobal Ophthalmology Summit, August 24-26, 2016 Sao Paulo, Brazil; 7thEuropean Ophthalmology Conference, September 21-23, 2016 Amsterdam, Netherlands; 2nd International Conference on Eye and Vision September 26-28, 2016 Orlando, Florida, USA; Global Ophthalmology & Glaucoma Conference, October 13-15, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; International Conference & Expo on Optometry and Vision Science October 27-29, 2016 Rome, Italy; World Ophthalmology Conference, November 24-26, 2016 Melbourne, Australia; 8thOcular Diseases Drug Discovery Conference, March 21-22, 2016, San Diego, USA; World Ophthalmology Congress, February 5-9, 2016, Guadalajara, Mexico; Retina 2016, Hawaii, January 16-22, 2016, USA; World Cornea Congress VIII, May 06-10, 2016, New Orleans, USA; 8th International Congress on Glaucoma Surgery, February 17-20, 2016, Muscat, Oman; American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2016- Innovate), October 15-18, 2016 Chicago, USA; American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 03-06, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, USA; Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society Congress, July 14-16, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand; for more meetings visit Ophthalmology Meetings

Pediatric Ophthalmology

Pediatric ophthalmology is a sub-branch of ophthalmology associated with eye ailments, visual functions, and vision care in kids. The pediatric ophthalmologist gets further training to provide supervision to young patients. Neurologic improvement of vision happens up until around age 12 years. Misalignment of the eyes (strabismus), uncorrected refractive mistake (nearsightedness, hyperopia, and astigmatism), and asymmetry of refractive errors between the two eyes can contrarily influence this advancement. If these conditions not treated on time than it will affect the vision permanently. Pediatric ophthalmologists are eligible to perform ocular surgery along with the management of childrens eye diseases with glasses and pharmacological approach.

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6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2016 Osaka, Japan, Global Pediatric Ophthalmology Congress, June 06-7, 2016 London, UK; 8th Global Ophthalmology Meeting July 18-20, 2016 Chicago, USA; International Conference and Expo on Cataract & Refractive Surgery Aug 04-05, 2016 Manchester, UK; 9thGlobal Ophthalmology Summit, August 24-26, 2016 Sao Paulo, Brazil; 7thEuropean Ophthalmology Conference, September 21-23, 2016 Amsterdam, Netherlands; 2nd International Conference on Eye and Vision September 26-28, 2016 Orlando, Florida, USA; Global Ophthalmology & Glaucoma Conference, October 13-15, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; International Conference & Expo on Optometry and Vision Science October 27-29, 2016 Rome, Italy; World Ophthalmology Conference, November 24-26, 2016 Melbourne, Australia; ICODDD 2016: 18th International Conference on Ocular Diseases Drug Discovery, April 22-23, 2016, London, UK; Vail Vitrectomy 2016, February 20-21, 2016, Colorado, USA; 8th Ocular Diseases Drug Discovery Conference, March 21-22, 2016, San Diego, USA; The 7th International Conference on Ocular Infections, September 3-4, 2016 Barcelona, Spain; 2nd San Raffaele OCT FORUM, April 12-13, 2016, Milan Italy; American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2016- Innovate), October 15-18, 2016 Chicago, USA; American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 03-06, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, USA; Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society Congress, July 14-16, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand; for more meetings visit Ophthalmology Meetings

Ophthalmology Practice

It is a practice of an ophthalmologists, researchers and scientist to deal with the various eye health issues with an aim to treat the illness.

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6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2016 Osaka, Japan, Global Pediatric Ophthalmology Congress, June 06-7, 2016 London, UK; 8th Global Ophthalmology Meeting July 18-20, 2016 Chicago, USA; International Conference and Expo on Cataract & Refractive Surgery Aug 04-05, 2016 Manchester, UK; 9thGlobal Ophthalmology Summit, August 24-26, 2016 Sao Paulo, Brazil; 7thEuropean Ophthalmology Conference, September 21-23, 2016 Amsterdam, Netherlands; 2nd International Conference on Eye and Vision September 26-28, 2016 Orlando, Florida, USA; Global Ophthalmology & Glaucoma Conference, October 13-15, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; International Conference & Expo on Optometry and Vision Science October 27-29, 2016 Rome, Italy; World Ophthalmology Conference, November 24-26, 2016 Melbourne, Australia; American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2016- Innovate), October 15-18, 2016 Chicago, USA; American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 03-06, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, USA; Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society Congress, July 14-16, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand; for more meetings visit Ophthalmology Meetings

Ophthalmology Surgery

Translational Ophthalmology is a latest trend that bridges the gap by achieving breakthrough discoveries to patients faster than ever. Translational Research is a new initiative of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) which aims to translate basic research into more advanced form to yield the better results. The research trend discoveries maximize the opportunities to investigate the issues very minutely to decrease the risk of failure especially during surgical procedure like cataract and refractive surgery. Many fruitful facts have been discovered which indirectly helps in treating the respective conditions such as Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) proved that nutritional supplements (nutrition and ophthalmology) could minimize the risk of AMD. The American Health Assistance Foundation, dedicated to eradicating age-related degenerative diseases, estimates that up to 11 million people in the United States have some form of AMD - a number expected to double by 2050. Estimates of the global cost of visual impairment AMD causes are $343 billion, including $255 billion in direct health care costs, according to the foundation. Ophthalmology represents 18 percent of the average case volume in surgery centers, second behind GI/endoscopy (25 percent). The average surgery center performs 4,869 cases annually, which would average to around 876 ophthalmology cases annually, according to VMG Health's 2009 Intellimarker.

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International Conference and Expo on Cataract & Refractive Surgery August 04-06, 2016 Manchester, UK; 6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2016 Osaka, Japan; 7th European Ophthalmology Conference, June 16-18, 2016, Alicante, Spain; 8th Global Ophthalmology Meeting July 18-20, 2016 Chicago, USA; World Ophthalmology Conference September 15-17, 2016 Berlin, Germany; 2nd International Conference on Eye and Vision September 26-28, 2016 Miami, USA; International Conference & Expo on Optometry and Vision Science October 27-29, 2016 Rome, Italy; 9th World Ophthalmic Conference October 24-26, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey; Global Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Conference November 7-9, 2016 Melbourne, Australia; Cataract Surgery Meeting, January 13-17, 2016 Florida, USA; American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 34th Annual Meeting, August 10-14, 2016, California, USA; ASCRS 2016, May 610, 2016, New Orleans, USA; 34th Annual Meeting of ESOPRS, September 10-12, 2016 Brussels, Belgium; 7th International course on ophthalmic and oculoplastic reconstruction and trauma surgery, January, 13-15, 2016 Vienna, Austria; American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2016- Innovate), October 15-18, 2016 Chicago, USA; American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 03-06, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, USA; Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society Congress, July 14-16, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand; for more meetings visit Ophthalmology Meetings

Optometry and Vision Science

Optometry is an eye care profession associated with the vision and visual system where information is processed to produce an image. Optometrists also called as ophthalmic optician and are qualified to diagnose & treat eye diseases. This scientific track welcomes the participant to participate and explore the insights of optometry and vision science.

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International Conference & Expo on Optometry and Vision Science Oct 27-29, 2016 Rome, Italy; 6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2016 Osaka, Japan; 7th European Ophthalmology Conference, June 16-18, 2016, Alicante, Spain; 8th Global Ophthalmology Meeting July 18-20, 2016 Chicago, USA; International Conference and Expo on Cataract & Refractive Surgery Aug 4-6, 2016 Manchester, UK ; World Ophthalmology Conference Sept 15-17, 2016 Berlin German; 2nd International Conference on Eye and Vision Sept 26-28, 2016 Miami, USA; 9th World Ophthalmic Conference Oct 24-26, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey; Global Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Conference Nov 7-9, 2016 Melbourne, Australia; American Optometric Association Meeting, June 29 - July 3, 2016 Boston, USA; Global Specialty Lens Symposium, January 21-24, 2016 Las Vegas, USA; American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2016- Innovate), October 15-18, 2016 Chicago, USA; American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 03-06, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, USA; Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society Congress, July 14-16, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand; for more meetings visit Ophthalmology Meetings

Cornea & Corneal Diseases

The cornea is the transparent exterior part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and foremost chamber. The cornea, with the front chamber and lens, refracts light, with the cornea representing around 66% of the eye's aggregate optical force. Corneal diseases, for example, corneal ulceration, epithelial keratitis and drug-induced epithelial keratitis, corneal degeneration, repetitive corneal disintegration and different corneal issue can influence the cornea and at last prompt the external eye disease that could wind up with perpetual visual impairment.

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International Conference and Expo on Cataract & Refractive Surgery August 04-06, 2016 Manchester, UK; 6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2016 Osaka, Japan; 7th European Ophthalmology Conference, June 16-18, 2016, Alicante, Spain; 8th Global Ophthalmology Meeting July 18-20, 2016 Chicago, USA; World Ophthalmology Conference September 15-17, 2016 Berlin, Germany; 2nd International Conference on Eye and Vision September 26-28, 2016 Miami, USA; International Conference & Expo on Optometry and Vision Science October 27-29, 2016 Rome, Italy; 9th World Ophthalmic Conference October 24-26, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey; Global Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Conference November 7-9, 2016 Melbourne, Australia; Cornea Day 2016, May 06, 2016, New Orleans, USA; Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on "Biology and Pathobiology of the Cornea, February 27-29, 2016, California, USA; World Cornea Congress VIII, May 06-10, 2016, New Orleans, USA; EUCORNEA September 12-14, 2016, Barcelona, Spain; Macula of Paris, January 15, 2016 Paris; American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2016- Innovate), October 15-18, 2016 Chicago, USA; American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 03-06, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, USA; Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society Congress, July 14-16, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand; for more meetings visit Ophthalmology Meetings

Neuro-Ophthalmology

The incorporation of neurology and ophthalmology leads to Neuro-Ophthalmology. The nervous system diseases which affect the pupillary reflexes, vision, eye movements are taken into consideration under the branch of neuro-ophthalmology. Diplopia, ocular myasthenia gravis, optic neuritis, optic neuropathy, papilledema, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, brain tumors or stroke affecting vision, unexplained visual loss, headaches, blepharospasm or hemifacial spasm are the few commonly diseases associated with neuro-ophthalmology.

Relevant Conferences:

6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2016 Osaka, Japan; 7th European Ophthalmology Conference, June 16-18, 2016, Alicante, Spain; 8th Global Ophthalmology Meeting July 18-20, 2016 Chicago, USA; International Conference and Expo on Cataract & Refractive Surgery August 04-06, 2016 Manchester, UK; World Ophthalmology Conference September 15-17, 2016 Berlin, Germany; 2nd International Conference on Eye and Vision September 26-28, 2016 Miami, USA; International Conference & Expo on Optometry and Vision Science October 27-29, 2016 Rome, Italy; 9th World Ophthalmic Conference October 24-26, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey; Global Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Conference November 7-9, 2016 Melbourne, Australia; 42nd North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting, February 27-March 03, 2016, Tucson, USA; 8th Annual Asian Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Congress (ASNOS), October 23-25, 2016, Beijing, China; The Royal College Of Ophthalmologists Annual Congress, May 24-26, 2016 Birmingham, UK; World Ophthalmology Congress, February 5-9, 2016, Guadalajara, Mexico; American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2016- Innovate), October 15-18, 2016 Chicago, USA; American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 03-06, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, USA; Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society Congress, July 14-16, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand; for more meetings visit Ophthalmology Meetings

Glaucoma: Visual Field Loss

The damage of the optic nerve due to high intraocular pressure causes the glaucoma and if it is untreated than it will progresses to vision loss with the initiation of unobserved blind spots at the edges of visual field followed by tunnel vision and finally to blindness. The causes of glaucoma include optic nerve damage along with the several underlying causes which are unknown. According to world health organization (WHO) glaucoma is the 2nd major cause of blindness across the globe.

Relevant Conferences:

Global Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Conference November 7-9, 2016 Melbourne, Australia; 6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2016 Osaka, Japan; 7th European Ophthalmology Conference, June 16-18, 2016, Alicante, Spain; 8th Global Ophthalmology Meeting July 18-20, 2016 Chicago, USA; International Conference and Expo on Cataract & Refractive Surgery August 04-06, 2016 Manchester, UK; World Ophthalmology Conference September 15-17, 2016 Berlin, Germany; 2nd International Conference on Eye and Vision September 26-28, 2016 Miami, USA; International Conference & Expo on Optometry and Vision Science October 27-29, 2016 Rome, Italy; 9th World Ophthalmic Conference October 24-26, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey; American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 03-06, 2016, Fort Lauderdale, USA; 3rd Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Conference, July 14-16, 2016, Chiang Mai, Thailand; European Glaucoma Society Conference, June 19-22, 2016, Prague, Czech Republic; Glaucoma 360 Annual Gala, January 28-29, 2016, California, USA; 8th International Congress on Glaucoma Surgery, February 17-20, 2016, Muscat, Oman; American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2016- Innovate), October 15-18, 2016 Chicago, USA; American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 03-06, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, USA; Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society Congress, July 14-16, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand; for more meetings visit Ophthalmology Meetings

The Science of Orthoptics

Orthoptics is the study and treatment of improper or defective vision (binocular vision), abnormal functioning and action of ocular muscles or inappropriate visual habits. A clinical approach of vision therapy has been practiced to treat the binocular vision defects, nystagmus, strabismus, amblyopia and certain visual disorders.

Relevant Conferences:

6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2016 Osaka, Japan; 7th European Ophthalmology Conference, June 16-18, 2016, Alicante, Spain; 8th Global Ophthalmology Meeting July 18-20, 2016 Chicago, USA; International Conference and Expo on Cataract & Refractive Surgery August 04-06, 2016 Manchester, UK; World Ophthalmology Conference September 15-17, 2016 Berlin, Germany; 2nd International Conference on Eye and Vision September 26-28, 2016 Miami, USA; International Conference & Expo on Optometry and Vision Science October 27-29, 2016 Rome, Italy; 9th World Ophthalmic Conference October 24-26, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey; Global Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Conference November 7-9, 2016 Melbourne, Australia; Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2016 (ARVO), May 1-5, 2016, Seattle, USA; IOA XIIIth International Orthoptic Congress, June 27-30, 2016, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER), October 5-8, 2016, Nice, France; American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, October 15-18, 2016, Chicago, USA; The 12th European Glaucoma Society Congress, June 19-22, 2016 Prague, Czech Republic; American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2016- Innovate), October 15-18, 2016 Chicago, USA; American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 03-06, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, USA; Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society Congress, July 14-16, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand; for more meetings visit Ophthalmology Meetings

Ophthalmology Novel Approaches

Novel approaches are referred to the techniques and procedure which is used to treat the ailment in specific manner to gain the maximum therapeutic effect. The novel approaches could be development in the ophthalmic formulation of drugs to reach out the desired site of action through different drug delivery systems and also usage of biomaterials, tissue science technologies, stem science technology to eradicate the various eye diseases.

Relevant Conferences:

6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2016 Osaka, Japan, Global Pediatric Ophthalmology Congress, June 06-7, 2016 London, UK; 8th Global Ophthalmology Meeting July 18-20, 2016 Chicago, USA; International Conference and Expo on Cataract & Refractive Surgery Aug 04-05, 2016 Manchester, UK; 9thGlobal Ophthalmology Summit, August 24-26, 2016 Sao Paulo, Brazil; 7thEuropean Ophthalmology Conference, September 21-23, 2016 Amsterdam, Netherlands; 2nd International Conference on Eye and Vision September 26-28, 2016 Orlando, Florida, USA; Global Ophthalmology & Glaucoma Conference, October 13-15, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; International Conference & Expo on Optometry and Vision Science October 27-29, 2016 Rome, Italy; World Ophthalmology Conference, November 24-26, 2016 Melbourne, Australia; Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2016 (ARVO), May 1-5, 2016, Seattle, USA; IOA XIIIth International Orthoptic Congress, June 27-30, 2016, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER), October 5-8, 2016, Nice, France; American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, October 15-18, 2016, Chicago, USA; The 12th European Glaucoma Society Congress, June 19-22, 2016 Prague, Czech Republic; American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2016- Innovate), October 15-18, 2016 Chicago, USA; American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 03-06, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, USA; Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society Congress, July 14-16, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand; for more meetings visit Ophthalmology Meetings

Ocular Microbiology and Immunology

Fungi, parasites, bacteria and virus can enter the human body and are capable enough to spread to attack the interior surface of an eye thus spreading the infection. The immune system plays a crucial role to inhibit the effect of infections of eye and also during the corneal transplantation since transplantation is increasing rapidly. This scientific track highlights the significance and connection of ocular microbiology and immunology.

Relevant Conferences:

6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2016 Osaka, Japan, Global Pediatric Ophthalmology Congress, June 06-7, 2016 London, UK; 8th Global Ophthalmology Meeting July 18-20, 2016 Chicago, USA; International Conference and Expo on Cataract & Refractive Surgery Aug 04-05, 2016 Manchester, UK; 9thGlobal Ophthalmology Summit, August 24-26, 2016 Sao Paulo, Brazil; 7thEuropean Ophthalmology Conference, September 21-23, 2016 Amsterdam, Netherlands; 2nd International Conference on Eye and Vision September 26-28, 2016 Orlando, Florida, USA; Global Ophthalmology & Glaucoma Conference, October 13-15, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; International Conference & Expo on Optometry and Vision Science October 27-29, 2016 Rome, Italy; World Ophthalmology Conference, November 24-26, 2016 Melbourne, Australia; ICODDD 2016: 18th International Conference on Ocular Diseases Drug Discovery, April 22-23, 2016, London, UK; Vail Vitrectomy 2016, February 20-21, 2016, Colorado, USA; 8th Ocular Diseases Drug Discovery Conference, March 21-22, 2016, San Diego, USA; The 7th International Conference on Ocular Infections, September 3-4, 2016 Barcelona, Spain; 2nd San Raffaele OCT FORUM, April 12-13, 2016, Milan, Italy; American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2016- Innovate), October 15-18, 2016 Chicago, USA; American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 03-06, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, USA; Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society Congress, July 14-16, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand; for more meetings visit Ophthalmology Meetings

Ophthalmic Research & Drug Delivery

The aim and scope of ophthalmic research is to study the diseases minutely to eradicate the problems associated with vision and eye health. With the latest technological development and modern treatments in the field of ophthalmology the new techniques have been significantly improvising the life of humans. The detection of diseases through biomarkers aid the efficacy of treatment and new technological procedure such as stem cell, tissue science and use of biomaterial can change the perception of human vision. This scientific track dedicated to the latest technology, amendments, techniques and procedures in the field of Ophthalmology.

Relevant Conferences:

6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2016 Osaka, Japan, Global Pediatric Ophthalmology Congress, June 06-7, 2016 London, UK; 8th Global Ophthalmology Meeting July 18-20, 2016 Chicago, USA; International Conference and Expo on Cataract & Refractive Surgery Aug 04-05, 2016 Manchester, UK; 9thGlobal Ophthalmology Summit, August 24-26, 2016 Sao Paulo, Brazil; 7thEuropean Ophthalmology Conference, September 21-23, 2016 Amsterdam, Netherlands; 2nd International Conference on Eye and Vision September 26-28, 2016 Orlando, Florida, USA; Global Ophthalmology & Glaucoma Conference, October 13-15, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; International Conference & Expo on Optometry and Vision Science October 27-29, 2016 Rome, Italy; World Ophthalmology Conference, November 24-26, 2016 Melbourne, Australia; 8thOcular Diseases Drug Discovery Conference, March 21-22, 2016, San Diego, USA; World Ophthalmology Congress, February 5-9, 2016, Guadalajara, Mexico; Retina 2016, Hawaii, January 16-22, 2016, USA; World Cornea Congress VIII, May 06-10, 2016, New Orleans, USA; 8th International Congress on Glaucoma Surgery, February 17-20, 2016, Muscat, Oman; American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2016- Innovate), October 15-18, 2016 Chicago, USA; American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 03-06, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, USA; Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society Congress, July 14-16, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand; for more meetings visit Ophthalmology Meetings

Entrepreneurs Investment Meet

A global platform aimed to connect ophthalmic industries, Proposers, Entrepreneurs and the Investors worldwide. With a vision to provide and facilitate the most efficient and viable business meeting place for engaging people in constructive discussions, evaluation and execution for a promising future in the field of ophthalmology.

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6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2016 Osaka, Japan, Global Pediatric Ophthalmology Congress, June 06-7, 2016 London, UK; 8th Global Ophthalmology Meeting July 18-20, 2016 Chicago, USA; International Conference and Expo on Cataract & Refractive Surgery Aug 04-05, 2016 Manchester, UK; 9thGlobal Ophthalmology Summit, August 24-26, 2016 Sao Paulo, Brazil; 7thEuropean Ophthalmology Conference, September 21-23, 2016 Amsterdam, Netherlands; 2nd International Conference on Eye and Vision September 26-28, 2016 Orlando, Florida, USA; Global Ophthalmology & Glaucoma Conference, October 13-15, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; International Conference & Expo on Optometry and Vision Science October 27-29, 2016 Rome, Italy; World Ophthalmology Conference, November 24-26, 2016 Melbourne, Australia; American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2016- Innovate), October 15-18, 2016 Chicago, USA; American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, March 03-06, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, USA; Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society Congress, July 14-16, 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand; for more meetings visit Ophthalmology Meetings

OMICS International played host to a diverse panel of key members of the Ophthalmology community from research lab, industry, academia and financial investment practices, discussing the future of Ophthalmology specialties. This event was really aimed for examining where the real ophthalmological specialties are going in the future and purpose of the event was to provide an opportunity for cross fertilization of ideas and development of ideas, in the field of Ophthalmology.

The conference had multiple sessions, Keynote presentations, panel discussions and poster sessions. We received active participation from various scientists, researchers, students and leaders from the field of Ophthalmology who made this event successful.

The conference aimed a parallel rail with theme Scientific eye for visual intelligence. Focusing on

Ophthalmology 2015 Organizing Committee would like to thank the Moderators of the conference, Dr. Vijaya Juturu, Omni Active Health Technologies Inc., USA, Dr. Emmanuel S Buys, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA and Dr. Yoko Miura, University of Luebeck, Germany for their contributions which resulted in the smooth functioning of the conference.

The conference was initiated with a series of eponymous lectures delivered by both Honorable Guests and members of the Keynote forum. The list includes:

Instruction course carried by Dr. Atul Bansal, Consultant Ophthalmologist, University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire, UK customising surgical glaucoma treatment to the patient and their disease

OMICS 5th International Conference on Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology was a great success with the support of international, multiprofessional steering committee and coordinated by the Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, International Journal of Ophthalmic Pathology and Biological Systems: Open Access.

Ophthalmology-2014

In the presence of inter professional researchers and practitioners involved in the development of high quality education in all aspects of clinical skills, OMICS 4th International Conference on Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology was held during July 14-16, 2014 in Baltimore, USA

OMICS Group played host to a diverse panel of key members of the Ophthalmology community from research lab, industry, academia and financial investment practices, discussing the future of Ophthalmology specialties. This event was really aimed for examining where the real ophthalmological specialties are going in the future and purpose of the event was to provide an opportunity for cross fertilization of ideas and development of ideas, in the field of Ophthalmology.

Focusing on Cornea and External Eye Disease, Retina and Retinal Disorders, Glaucoma: Visual Field Loss, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Microbiology and Immunology, Research Trends in Surgical and Medical Ophthalmology,Ophthalmic Research and Drug Development, and Novel Approaches to Ophthalmology Therapeutics as well, the three days of discussions enabled professionals to gain an insight into the current innovations and opened up networking opportunities.

Ophthalmology-2014 Organizing Committee would like to thank the Moderator of the conference, Dr. Rebecca M. Sappington, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, USA who contributed a lot for the smooth functioning of this event. We are also thank full to all the speakers who made this event a grand success, our special thanks to Dr. Chris Hekimian, Inventor of the Quantitative Retina Test Grid for exhibiting at the conference, many thanks to all the media partners for the promotion of our event.

The highlights of the meeting were the eponymous lectures, delivered by Chi-Chao Chan from National Institutes of Health, USAand Ashim K Mitra from University of Missouri-Kansas City, USA, Sayon Roy from Boston University School of Medicine, USA, Jayne S. Weiss fromLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center, USA. These talks were of great interest to the general ophthalmologists and were enormously informative.

OMICS 4th International Conference on Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology was a great success with the support of international, multiprofessional steering committee and coordinated by the Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, International Journal of Ophthalmic Pathology and Biological Systems: Open Access.

Ophthalmology-2013

The 3rd International Conference on Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, hosted by the OMICS Group was successfully held during April 15-17, 2013 in Chicago/Northbrook, USA. Outstanding response and active participation received from the Researchers, Leaders from Pharmaceutical R&D sectors, Government Organizations, and Principal Investigators. And Editorial Board Members of OMICS Group helped in making this meeting an ostentatious success.

Keynote Speakers:

Dr. Chi-Chao Chan, National Institutes of Health, USA

Dr. Lea Hyvarinen, Technical University of Dortmund, Germany

Dr. Christopher Hekimian, dxdt Engineering and Research, USA

Dr. Sayon Roy, University of Naples, Italy

A series of invited lectures by Honorable guests and members of the Keynote forum marked the commencement of the event. Keynote session was very prolific to the scientific community and they lifted up solutions and illustrated a way on the theme "Intolerable Disparity in Vision and Novel Therapies"

Scientific sessions established active contribution from researchers and principal investigators, and the Poster presentations were phenomenally excellent with the enthusiastic students and fellow researchers. It established a new prospect and hopes on ongoing projects in field of Ophthalmology.

OMICS Group felicitated all the Organizing Committee Members and Editorial Board Members who enthusiastically participated in the conference and made this meeting a huge success.

OMICS Group on behalf of OCMs and EBMs congratulates all the Best Poster Awardees for their outstanding contribution in the field of Ophthalmology and simultaneously encourage all the participants who tried to put their efforts in poster presentations and wish them success for their future research.

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Jeffrey L. Goldberg, M.D., Ph.D. Professor and Chairman Department of Ophthalmology

Welcome to the Byers Eye Institute in the Department of Ophthalmology, at Stanford University School of Medicine, a top-tier, internationally recognized, multidisciplinary center combining world-class resources with a commitment to providing the highest level of diagnostic and therapeutic care to our patients.

Through an integrated, personalized approach to healthcare delivery, our dedicated team of specialists, surgeons, nurses, and technicians provides the latest therapies in treating eye disorders such as glaucoma, cataracts, uveitis, and retinal, pediatric, and corneal disease. Associated with Stanford Health Care, and the Lucille-Packard Children's Hospital, our faculty and staff has been providing excellence in ocular and vision healthcare to patients across Northern California and from around the world, while our cutting-edge team of researchers carries out some of the most innovative laboratory research and clinical trials anywhere in the world.

The Department of Ophthalmology's educational mission is focused on clinical service, cutting edge research and innovation, and training the next generation of clinicians and scientists in ophthalmology and visual science. Stanford faculty are trained specialists in Retina, Glaucoma, Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Pediatrics, Oculoplastics, and Neuro-ophthalmology, and are prepared to serve your needs.

I am very proud of our exceptional faculty and staff and their accomplishments in our mission areas of patient care, research, education and community outreach. Whether you are a patient, a resident, or a leader in academic or clinical ophthalmology, I invite you to explore our programs, visit our clinics and operating rooms, and receive your eye care from our premier faculty.

We are here for you.

The new Eye Institute at Stanford, which opened to patients in September 2010, was named for its lead donors, Brook and Shawn Byers. The state-of-the-art facility was formally named The Byers Eye Institute at Stanford. More on The Byers Institute at Stanford

PHILLIPS HEALTHSUITE HACKATHON March 2015

Team 6 Analytics and their app: MediDash In this recent developer "Hackathon", Team 6 and its leader, Robert Chang, MD., Stanford assistant professor of ophthalmology, developed the winning application over one weekend. See the video below:

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EyeGo Adapters

EyeGo adapters let you perform eye exams using a smartphone

Developed by Stanford Ophthalmology assistant professor Robert Chang, MD., and ophthalmology resident, David Myung, MD., the system consists of two adapters that are added to an existing smartphone camera. MORE >>

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UI Health Care is recognized as one of the best programs in the nation for eye care. Our compassionate staff and skilled specialists provide a comprehensive array of vision and eye health services. Services range from routine vision screenings and eye care to the diagnosis and treatment of complex and rare eye conditions. We also offer the convenience of on-site services for ordering contact lenses and prescription eyewear and solutions such as laser vision correction and refractive surgery.

In addition to our main clinics on the University of Iowa Health Care Campus, several of our eye care services are available for patients and families at Iowa River Landing. Located at the Coralville interchange on Interstate 80 (exit 242), UI Hospitals and Clinics - Iowa River Landing offers patients easy access, free parking, and a state-of-the-art building for delivering outstanding patient care. General eye exams are now available from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays at UI Health CareIowa River Landing. Enjoy the convenience of free parking and finding all of your follow-up needs under one roof.

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We provide a broad range of general eye care services from routine eye examinations to expert prescription and fitting of eye wear and contact lenses.

Eye care services are also available at UI Health Care - River Crossing in Riverside.

UI Healthcare eye specialists are ranked among the best in the world at diagnosing and treating eye diseases. Patients from around the world come to the UI Hospitals and Clinics and UI Children's Hospital to be treated by our staff.

University of Iowa clinicians and researchers provide cutting-edge diagnosis and treatments of eye cancers to patients of all ages.

Our oculoplastic surgeons provide a full range of cosmetic and reconstructive eye services.

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The Department of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai consists of faculty and staff based at The Mount Sinai Hospital and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, the nations oldest specialty hospital. The long-term goal of the Department is to advance new diagnostic and therapeutic innovations by enhancing, expanding, and integrating collaborative efforts between our leading clinicians and researchers.

The Department has partnered in research with interdisciplinary institutes at Mount Sinai, including The Friedman Brain Instituteand The Icahn Institute and Department of Genetics and Genomics. Our focus areas for translational research are:

In addition, the Department has continued its longstanding commitment to providing the highest quality, compassionate, and patient-centric care, as well as training and educating the next generation of leaders in eye care and research.

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is committed to upholding a tradition nearly two centuries old of training outstanding residents who will advance the field of ophthalmology.

The Departments training programs, at both New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai and The Mount Sinai Hospital, provide a wide spectrum of clinical activity. This includes extensive experience in hands-on patient care, as well as cataract surgery, glaucoma procedures, strabismus surgery, eyelid and orbital surgery, cornea and refractive surgery, and retina-vitreous surgery by the completion of the respective residencies. In addition, a comprehensive schedule of lectures and conferences provides an excellent didactic program to complement the clinical experience.

Learn more about the Ophthalmology Residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

Learn more about the Ophthalmology Residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital

Research faculty in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai engage in both NIH-funded and foundation-funded research, as well as industry-funded clinical trials. The research encompasses bench eye and vision science research, with concentrations in cornea, anterior segment physiology, retina, stem cells, and glaucoma, and all facets of clinical research. Department investigators play national leadership roles in NIH-funded multi-center clinical trials and epidemiologic studies in the fields of Cornea and Uveitis. Department members also participate in NIH-funded clinical trials in glaucoma, retina, and pediatric ophthalmology.

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Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, serves society by publishing clinical and basic science research and other relevant manuscripts that relate to the sense of sight. Excellence is pursued through unbiased peer-review, the advancement of innovation and discovery, and the promotion of lifelong learning.

Disclaimer Notice: Statements and opinions expressed in Ophthalmology are those of the author(s) and are not necessarily those of the Academy or publisher, or indicative of Academy views, policy or editorial concurrence. The Editor(s), the Academy, and the Publisher assume no responsibility for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions, or ideas contained in the material herein including those in a language other than English. No suggested test or procedure should be carried out unless, in the reader's judgment, its risk...

Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, serves society by publishing clinical and basic science research and other relevant manuscripts that relate to the sense of sight. Excellence is pursued through unbiased peer-review, the advancement of innovation and discovery, and the promotion of lifelong learning.

Disclaimer Notice: Statements and opinions expressed in Ophthalmology are those of the author(s) and are not necessarily those of the Academy or publisher, or indicative of Academy views, policy or editorial concurrence. The Editor(s), the Academy, and the Publisher assume no responsibility for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions, or ideas contained in the material herein including those in a language other than English. No suggested test or procedure should be carried out unless, in the reader's judgment, its risk is justified and the patient has received information sufficient to give a fully informed consent. Because of the rapid advances in the medical sciences, medical practitioners should obtain independent verification of diagnoses and drug dosages. Discussions, views, and recommendations as to medical procedures, choice of drugs, and drug dosages are the responsibility of the authors. Consumers should consult with their own doctors about their individual health status before making any health decisions. The Academy does not endorse companies, drugs or other products.

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Overview of the Specialty

Ophthalmology deals with the structure, function, diagnosis and treatment of the eye and the visual system. It provides patients with total eye care using medical, surgical and rehabilitative services. Ophthalmologists typically work with a broad range of patients and usually over a long period of time.

Training Requirements

The length of training in ophthalmology must be at least three years. All applicants entering an ophthalmology training program must have taken a general postgraduate clinical year of training in a program accredited by the ACGME or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. There were 116 ophthalmology residency training programs accredited by the ACGME for 2014/15 that offered 465 advanced positions.

Matching Program Information and Match Statistics

Ophthalmology residency training programs participate in the Ophthalmology Matching Program through SF Match (sfmatch.org). Match results are summarized in the U.S. Match Statistics table below. The ophthalmology matching process is one of the "early match" programs: the matching process is generally completed in late-January (about six weeks prior to the NRMP).

Source:SF Match (sfmatch.org)Opthalmology Residency Match Report.*Competitiveness is based upon the percentage of U.S. Seniors who ranked each specialty as their only choice.

WUSM Match Statistics

For a list of WUSM match statistics for the past several years, please visit Search for WUSM Statistics. You will need to log in with your Medpriv account.

Subspecialty/Fellowship Training

Subspecialty/fellowship training following completion of an ophthalmology training program is available in cornea/external disease, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, ophthalmic pathology, oculoplastics, pediatric ophthalmology, vitreoretinal disease, and uveitis/immunology. Detailed information about the scope of these subspecialty training programs, number of positions offered and length of training is available in the GMED. Further information can be obtained from the American Medical Association and the Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database Access page. American Medical Association (AMA) FREIDA

Career Information

FREIDA physician workforce information for each specialty includes statistical information on the number of positions/programs for residency training, resident work hours, resident work environment and compensation, employment status upon completion of program and work environment for those entering practice in each specialty.

Washington University Resources

Washington University Graduate Medical Education: GME Information about graduate medical education at Washington University

Washington University Department Website: Department Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Faculty Contacts: Ophthalmology

Susan M. Culican, MD, PhD

362-5722

Morton E. Smith, MD*

747-5559

John Lind, MD

362-3857

747-6554

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We have dedicated ourselves to a multidisciplinary approach with an emphasis on efficient and compassionate bench to bedside care. We provide superior facilities and services to our physicians, scientists, residents, and staff to enable them to best serve the needs of our patients. We are committed to furthering research and patient care objectives as we teach the next generation of ophthalmologists and vision scientists.

About the Department of Ophthalmology

Looking ahead, its my mission to build on our vision research programs by investing and recruiting and developing strong faculty who are dedicated to discovery, innovation and collaboration within the rich network of talent and resources we enjoy at USC. Rohit Varma, MD, MPH Interim Dean, Keck School of Medicine of USC Grace and Emery Beardsley Professor and Chair, USC Department of Ophthalmology Director, USC Roski Eye Institute Chairs Corner

The Department of Ophthalmology supports a wide spectrum of endeavors to promote and provide the best clinical care to patients of all ages. Our faculty members, representing every ophthalmic specialty, are both nationally and internationally renowned. Their clinical expertise touches the full range of patient care from consultation to specialized testing and treatment and includes tertiary care. The ophthalmologists of the Keck School are actively involved in clinical trials at LAC+USC Medical Center, in addition to The Vision Center at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

Our clinical services include:

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Message from the Chairman:

In accepting the positions of Chairman of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and director of the UPMC Eye Center, I have discovered that one of the most exciting aspects is the opportunity to interact across the entire spectrum of the field. In a typical week, I have the opportunity to work with students, residents, fellows, faculty, the community, and the population at large. Each of these groups' needs defines the purpose of the UPMC Eye Center and its mission.

As Chairman, driving new developments and striving for excellence in patient care, research and teaching are my top priorities.

Patient Care: UPMC Eye Center is rated among the top ophthalmology programs in the United States in the delivery of patient care. Our most fundamental function is to serve the community through patient care. As we see patients daily by referral, our primary goal is to offer them quality care and provide needed information to the referring doctors as soon as possible so that patients may return to their care.

We continue to expand our subspecialty areas by adding new faculty and positions, leading to a higher quality of oveall care.

Research: The Department of Ophthalmology recently ranked eighth in the country for National Institutes of Health funding for departments of ophthalmology and has one of the top basic and clinical research programs in the country. Research focuses on ocular immunology, infectious disease, molecular genetics, molecular biology of retinal disease and glaucoma, and advanced diagnostic imaging technology development.

Teaching: The Department of Ophthalmology has an outstanding residency program, training six residents each year in a three year program. Graduates have gone on to clinical, research, and combined clinician-scientist careers. The department is at the forefront of continuing medical education and provides both ongoing and specialized educational opportunities. This year, in addition to our 18 residents, we trained retina, cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastic and pediatric ophthalmology fellows.

Innovative changes will steadily filter through to each area of service. In view of these accomplishments, I can safely say that I am very proud of the department, and I look forward to keeping you up to date on future progress.

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The Scheie Eye Institute, founded by Harold G. Scheie in 1972, is a leader in the field of ophthalmological research, education and patient care.

Our physician-scientists focus on translational research ranging in topic from age-related macular degeneration to glaucoma to retinitis pigmentosa.

Our full-time residency and fellowship program is devoted to training 15 residents and 8 fellows to become leaders in the future of ophthalmology. In fact, Scheie was the first institute to receive a training grant in Ocular Genetics and Bioinformatics from the National Institutes of Health. This will enable us to train scientists and ophthalmologists to interpret the huge amount of genetic information which will become available to us within the next five years as whole genome sequencing becomes widely affordable.

The Scheie Eye Institute employs 60 physicians and researchers to consult and treat eye problems of every kind. Last year alone Scheie received 81,129 patient visits. We have three locations in the city of Philadelphia, and locations in Radnor, and Media Pennsylvania.

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I've been to their NOVA two locations, Fairfax and Falls Church. The first is just a review of the Falls Church location for Dr. McAteer.

I first went to see a specialist at their Fairfax location, but then was sent to see Dr. Mary Beth McAteer at their Falls Church location because I was told I needed a different specialist than the one in Falls Church for my eye issue. Ok, frustrating.

My appointment started off well because the doctor was on time, but she seemed to be in a big rush from the moment she walked in. Because of her hurried nature and brusqueness of her replies, I left at the end of my appointment feeling even more frustrated because I felt like none of my concerns and questions had been properly addressed. I was told I would need to go to yet another location, to a different eye specialist, to see about another test which would determine her recommendation.

I felt like I was being shuffled off.

Dr McAteer's office made an appointment with the third doctor that same morning. I verified I'd be in and out of the appointment in plenty of time to get to an important work meeting. If I couldn't make the meeting, I'd have to let my work know ASAP and take the entire day off. I was assured the test was very quick and there would be no problems getting to work.

When I arrived, the new doc's office, they said there was indeed an appointment for me, but they had no information about which test I needed. They got on the phone with Dr. McAteer's office and left repeated messages. It took about 30 mins before Dr McAteer's office returned the call and they finally took me to an exam room. It was there, I was told I could get the testing done by a technician, but the 3rd specialist I was supposed to see (who could interpret the results wasn't in the office) Regardless if I had the testing done, I'd need to make ANOTHER appointment to come back to see the 3rd doc . WHAT?!?!?

Not only did I miss my meeting and have to take the day off for no reason, I had to give pay the 2nd specialist a co-pay from my health insurance to basically sit around waiting... Grrr!!! I blame Dr McAteer's office for not getting all of the details of the test I needed to the new doc and wasting my time.

A week later, after taking a third day off, and yet another co-pay, I went to their Tyson's Corner location for the testing I needed, as well as a very extensive explanation of the results. I felt ALL my questions were answered. He said he would send to results to Dr. McAteer's office. The next day, Dr. McAteer left a 30 sec v/m with little explanation of the results.

Overall, very disorgainzed. Little communication. Felt I ran around more than I needed to resulting in a waste of time and multiple co-pays. Left with questions and uncertainty. Will NOT be going to see Dr McAteer again.

The ONLY reason I'm giving two stars (which I think is more than generous) is because Dr. McAteer was onto for my appointment. _____________________________________

Second review: After the Dr. McAteer fiasco, I saw Eye Doc #1 at the FC office. When I got there and signed in, I noticed someone else had signed in before me for the SAME APPT time!!! I asked and as told that the doctor was running on time, but when I went back to the waiting area, it wasn't just one person ahead of me, it was three patients.I ended up having to wait an additional 45mins past my appointment time to be seen by the doctor only after I told them I couldn't wait much longer as I had kids I needed to pick up after school.

I was told my appointment was late because patients before me had to have their eyes dilated. Couldn't the doctor have seen other patients in that time? I was also told that patients are told their appointments can run 1 to 1.5 hours. It's not because YOUR appointment runs that long, it's because the doctor may be running late.

I'm disappointed but will continue to see this doctor. Just probably not at this location. 🙁

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Welcome to Freehold Ophthalmology

Healthy eyes and good vision are important to your quality of life. That is why our doctors and office staff are committed to exceeding your expectations and providing the best comprehensive ophthalmic eyecare.

Freehold Ophthalmologyprovides a full range of eye related services including the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, dry eyes, infections, and eye trauma. Routine eye care and contact lens fitting are also a priority, and there is a fully staffed on-site optical shop in all 3 offices.

Our doctors specialize in cutting edge cataract surgery as well as state-of-the-art Laser Vision Correction. Cosmetic Botox treatments and plastic surgery around the eyes are also available.Types of Payment Accepted We accept cash, personal checks, MasterCard, and Visa.

Insurance Plans We participate with VSPand most major medical insurance and vision plans.

Facilities and Equipment Lasers for treatment of eye diseases. Visual field testing, HRT/OCT, Pachymetry for glaucoma Retinal photography and angiography Full Optical and Contact Lens service

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The Section of Ophthalmology and Visual Science provides medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases. The section members' interests include cataract surgery with lens implantation, transplantation including corneal diseases plus refractive surgery, vitreo-retinal surgery, and medical diseases of the retina including special treatment of diabetic retinopathy and age-related retinal degenerations, eye plastic surgery, strabismus surgery, and neuro-opthalmology.

Refractive surgery is based on special imaging of the cornea obtained by the computer. The surgery is employed to correct irregularities in the cornea. In selected cases, we also use surgery to correct refractive errors, eliminating the need for glasses.

The Retinal Imaging and Laser Treatment Center uses a computer to analyze retinal diseases in preparation for laser treatment. The vitreo-retinal center also specializes in difficult diagnostic problems including hereditary defects of the retina.

Glaucoma diagnosis and treatment is based on special computer-generated visual field testing and optical nerve imaging. The treatment includes outpatient laser as well as surgical intervention.

Strabismus surgery is based on television analysis and orthoptic testing of ocular motility. Treatment is carried out, in special cases, with sutures that can be adjusted after surgery for perfect alignment. Chemical injection replaces surgery in selected cases.

Neuro-ophthalmology consultation is available, as is ocular plastic surgery for external and eyelid defects.

All eye care services are located on the University of Chicago medical campus:

Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine 5758 S. Maryland Avenue, Clinic 1B Chicago, IL 60637

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The mission of the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology is the prevention of blindness through lifelong education and cultural exchange among ophthalmologists in the Western Hemisphere.

This Portal will provide a virtual meeting place for professionals from all over the world to gather as a Pan-American Community and focus on ways to standardize and improve ophthalmic knowledge and skills for the improvement of patient care.

The Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO) was founded in 1939 by Moacyr E. Alvaro MD (Brazil), Conrad Berens MD (USA), and Harry S. Gradle MD (USA). The Pan-American Ophthalmological Foundation (PAOF) was founded in 1959 to support the PAAO and its educational programs. The Pan-American strives to provide continuing education for ophthalmologists, prevention of blindness programs, and cultural exchange.

Pan-American Ophthalmological Foundation

For over 70 years, the Association has been instrumental helping to restore sight in countless numbers of people and has been a leader in elevating the standards of practice of ophthalmology and quality of eye care in the Western Hemisphere.

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Ophthalmology is the medicine discipline which deals with the anatomy and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist refers to a specialist in both medical and surgical eye problems, as ophthalmologists perform operations on eyes.

The word ophthalmology has Greek , as ophthalmos means eye and logos means a word or a thought. Thereby ophthalmology can literally be translated as the science of eyes. As a discipline, it applies to animal eyes also. However, veterinary medicine is regulated separately in many countries and states. Therefore ophthalmologists treating both humans and animals are rare.

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors (MD/MBBS or D.O.) who have completed a college degree, medical school, and residency in ophthalmology. Ophthalmology was the first medicine discipline to offer board certification which is now a standard practice among all specialties. In many countries, ophthalmologistscan also undergo specialized training in one of the many subspecialities, as the ones listed below.

Ophthalmology sub-specialities:

* Ocular oncology. * Oculoplastics & Orbit surgery. * Ophthalmic pathology.

* Refractive surgery. * Uveitis/Immunology. * Veterinary Formal specialty training programs in veterinary ophthalmology now exist in some countries. * Vitreo-retinal surgery, deals with surgical management of retinal and posterior segment diseases and disorders.

* Anterior segment surgery * Cataracts most general ophthalmologists perform cataract surgery, is not usually considered a subspecialty. * Cornea, ocular surface, and external disease. * Glaucoma. * Medical retina,which deals with treatment of retinal problems through non-surgical means. * Neuro-ophthalmology. * Pediatric ophthalmology/Strabismus (mis-alignment of the eyes)

In america, certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology is a voluntary process. This process involves a written and an oral examination. A candidate who successfully passes becomes a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. Thus this person is entitled to use the letters D.A.B.O. after his or her name.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is the largest national membership medical association of ophthalmologists in America. +90 percent of practicing U.S. Eye M.D.s are AAO Academy members, and the Academy has more than 7,000 international members. The group has its headquarters in San Francisco, California.

The academy originated as American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology (AAOO), founded in 1896 as a medical association of both ophthalmologists and otolaryngologists, but was split in 1979 and divided into separate academies for each specialty. Outside the medical community it promotes public health information.

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Neuro-ophthalmology is an academically-oriented subspecialty that merges the fields of neurology and ophthalmology, often dealing with complex systemic diseases that have manifestations in the visual system. Neuro-ophthalmologists initially complete a residency in either neurology or ophthalmology, then do a fellowship in the complementary field. Since diagnostic studies can be normal in patients with significant neuro-ophthalmic disease,[1] a detailed medical history and physical exam is essential and neuro-ophthalmologists often spend significantly more time with the patient than specialists in other disciplines.

Common pathology referred to a neuro-ophthalmologist includes afferent visual system disorders (e.g. optic neuritis, optic neuropathy, papilledema, brain tumors or strokes) and efferent visual system disorders (e.g. anisocoria, diplopia, ophthalmoplegia, ptosis, nystagmus, blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm). The largest international society of neuro-ophthalmologists is the North American Neuro-Ophthalmological Society (NANOS),[2] which organizes an annual meeting and publishes the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology.

Neuro-ophthalmology focuses on diseases of the nervous system that affect vision, control of eye movements, or pupillary reflexes. Neuro-ophthalmologists often see patients with complex multi-system disease and zebras are not uncommon. Neuro-ophthalmologists are often faculty at large university-based medical centers, typically in the ophthalmology department but may also be housed in other departments or be in private practice. Patients often have co-existing disease in other fields (rheumatology, endocrinology, oncology, cardiology, etc.), thus the neuro-ophthalmologist is usually a liaison between the ophthalmology department and other departments in the medical center.[3]

A neuro-ophthalmologists office is filled with patients who have been misdiagnosed or incorrectly diagnosed and drag literally pounds of diagnostic studies, which often reiterate that neuroimaging is normal, incorrectly performed, or incorrectly interpreted in many neuro-ophthalmologic disorders.[4] Neuro-ophthalmologists are often active teachers in their academic institution, and the first four winners of the prestigious Straatsma American Academy of Ophthalmology teaching awards were neuro-ophthalmologists.[5] Most neuro-ophthalmologists are passionate about their discipline and report high job satisfaction, stating that they think the field continues to be both fascinating and challenging.

Neuro-ophthalmology is mostly non-procedural, however, neuro-ophthalmologists may be trained to perform eye muscle surgery to treat adult strabismus, optic nerve fenestration for idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and botulinum injections for blepharospasm or hemifacial spasm.

Frank B. Walsh was one a pioneer of neuro-ophthalmology, helping to popularize and develop the field. Walsh was born in Oxbow, Saskatchewan in 1895 and earned a degree for University of Manitoba in 1921. He joined the Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute at Johns Hopkins University and began organizing Saturday morning neuro-ophthalmology conferences. Walsh compiled the first neuro-ophthalmology textbook, which was published in 1947 and has been updated over the years by generations of his students.[6]

Ophthalmologists have been decreasing the time spent with a patient due to economic pressures, the use of nonphysicians, and increasing reliance on laboratory tests. Neuro-ophthalmology has been affected more so than other specialties due to the complexity of the patients and the time required to do a neuro-ophthalmic history and physical exam.[5] Additionally, the current medical reimbursement system rewards quantity of service (performing assembly line procedures) rather than quality of service (making a correct diagnosis, patient education, and counseling), and seeing complex patients is not adequately recognized.

Improved functional neuroimaging is paving the way for better understanding, assessment, and management of many neurologic and neuro-ophthalmologic conditions. As our understanding of neuroscience evolves, neuro-ophthalmologists are becoming increasingly better at treatment, rather than only diagnosis, and novel therapies are emerging to treat traditionally vision-devastating disease.[7] For example, clinical trials began in February 2014 to use gene therapy to treat Leber hereditary optic neuropathy,[8] which is one of the first uses of gene therapy in the central nervous system. Progress has also been made in understanding retinal ganglion cell regeneration and in re-establishing synaptic connections from the optic nerve to the brain,[1] more than in other regions of the central nervous system.[9][10] One of the goals of the National Institutes of Health is to use the visual system as a window to understand neural plasticity and regenerative medicine in the central nervous system,[11] an area of neuroscience that has a promising future and is intimately intertwined with neuro-ophthalmology.

The weakening financial environment for academic neuro-ophthalmologists must be addressed so that there is the clinical infrastructure to treat patients, assess and implement emerging technologies and treatments, and train the next generation of neuro-ophthalmologists. Data is needed to quantify the problem (the revenue provided to other departments, the amount of money wasted on unnecessary tests, visits, and procedures before seeing a neuro-ophthalmologist, the average time a patient spends with the neuro-ophthalmologist, etc), and given the direction of ophthalmic and neurologic research, it is imperative to continue to have a vibrant academic neuro-ophthalmologic community for the future.

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