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Dear Colleagues, In this issue of eye Insights, we highlight two treatments for the management of strabismus: botulinum toxin and adjustable sutures. We include indications for their use, techniques to incorporate them into practice, and outcomes. A list of peer-reviewed journal articles is included...

Botulinum toxin (BT) for the management of strabismus was approved by the FDA in 1989 based on work by pediatric ophthalmologist Alan B. Scott, MD. BT can be the first-line treatment for certain forms of strabismus. Indications Acute comitant esotropia in children: BT can be injected to both medial...

Standard strabismus surgery involves altering the position or length of the extraocular muscles to improve ocular alignment. The muscle is reattached to the globe at a set position. The adjustable suture technique was introduced to refine the result immediately after surgery in both adults and...

Diagnosis The gold standard for diagnosis is irrigation of saline through the tear drainage system via a lacrimal cannula through the punctum and canaliculi. Passage of saline through the system into the nasal cavity confirms that the system is patent. Reflux from the opposing punctum indicates an...

In this issue of eye Insights, we take a close look at two common oculoplastics disorders seen in ophthalmology practice: primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (PANDO) and orbital inflammatory syndrome (OIS). Inside, you’ll find key information about how PANDO and OIS are diagnosed, treated...

Overview The Harvard Ophthalmology Mentoring Program was created in 2014 to direct and support junior faculty toward promotion. Mentors help mentees focus on clinical or investigative goals, keeping in mind the tripartite Harvard Medical School (HMS) mission: clinical or investigative expertise...

Goal: To prepare in-gel glycoproteins for N-glycan isolation and analysis by mass spectrometry. Notes: Glassware and glass tubes are cleaned with MilliQ water and dried beforehand.Reagents are weighted on aluminum foil with utensils cleaned with MilliQ water beforehand. Whenever possible, liquid...

Canceled Topic: Intestinal Stem Cells: Identity, Development, and Metabolic Control Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 Boston Children's Hospital Location: Folkman Auditorium, 320 Longwood Ave, Enders Research Building, Boston, MA 02115 Register Here 12:30 Registration, Sign-In, and Coffee 1:00 Introductory...