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eye Insights Issue 08: Glaucoma

In this issue of e ye Insights, we discuss new diagnostic, medical, and surgical innovations that are advancing treatments for glaucoma. We also include guidelines for comprehensive eye exams and links to patient handouts. In this issue: New Tools for Managing Glaucoma: From the Editor-in-Chief...

Clinical Summary

The Problem Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide that is significantly under-diagnosed. The Solution Early detection and monitoring of glaucoma progression is critical to prevent damage to the optic nerve and minimize vision loss. The Way Forward 1. Educate patients about risk factors...

Ask the Experts

As vision loss affects many areas of one's life, rehabilitative strategies focus on the whole person, including reading, activities of daily living, safety, continued participation in community, and well-being. What help is available for my patients? Amy Watts, OD DirectorVision Rehabilitation...

Message from the Editor-in-Chief

Dear Colleagues, As ophthalmologists, one of the most exciting facets of our profession is our role as problem-solvers. Some of our patients have typical complaints and clear signs pointing to their pathologies, while others have complex, multifactorial problems, often connected to underlying...

Submissions Open for 2019 Gragoudas Prize

Evangelos Gragoudas, MD, will once again offer an award for outstanding work in retina published by a Mass. Eye and Ear Trainee. For 2019, there will again be two $5,000 prizes, one for clinical work and one for basic or translational. Competition Rules You must be a current resident, clinical...

Invitation to join the Human Glycome Project (HGP)

Dear Colleagues, If your research is addressing the structure and/or function of glycans in humans, we are inviting you to join the Human Glycome Project (HGP). The Human Glycome Project is an international initiative aimed at understanding structure and function of human glycans. It functions as a...

Harvard Otolaryngology Faculty Take the Podium at Mid-Winter Meetings

Triological Combined Sections Meeting Our department had excellent representation in San Diego at the 2019 Triological Mid-Winter Meeting last month. There were dozens of outstanding presentations by our faculty members, residents, fellows, and trainees, in addition to several poster presentations...