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Meet the Experts Janey Wiggs, MD, PhD Associate Director of the Ocular Genomics Institute at Mass. Eye and Ear Paul Austin Chandler Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School Dr. Wiggs is a board-certified medical geneticist specializing in the genetics of glaucoma with particular interest...

Save the Date for AAO 2022 The 2022 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting will take place September 30-October 3 in Chicago. Please check back for updates on Harvard Ophthalmology's participation in the 2022 Annual Meeting. Highlights from Last Year View highlights from the 2021 AAO...

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Cover Story A Bold Kickoff to the Campaign for Mass. Eye and Ear Massachusetts Eye and Ear had a lot to celebrate at its Sense-ation! Gala on October 13th. Amid the excitement of great entertainment by The New Kids on the Block and inspiring patient stories, Wycliffe “Wyc” Grousbeck, Mass. Eye and...

Cover Story Ocular Oncology Center of Excellence, Collaborating for a Cure Ocular oncology involves the study and treatment of tumors that occur in or around the eye. These tumors may cause vision loss or loss of the eye itself; some tumors are potentially fatal, while others may be benign yet...

In e ye Insights™ Issue 4, Massachusetts Eye and Ear specialists publish vital information about the usefulness of genetic diagnostic testing for eye diseases. Janey Wiggs, MD, PhD, provides guidelines for integrating genetic diagnostic testing into clinical care for patients with inherited retinal...

Dear Colleagues: The accelerated pace of molecular discoveries during the past two decades, coupled with an evolving “precision medicine” model in healthcare, are fueling an increase in the number of people who undergo genetic testing. In Ophthalmology, genetic testing is still in its early stages...

Offer genetic testing to patients whose clinical findings suggest a Mendelian disorder with a known gene mutation. If you are unfamiliar with the specific testing required, encourage the involvement of a board-certified medical geneticist, genetic counselor, or both for all genetic tests. This will...

Providing a world-class education for the future leaders of Ophthalmology is one of our department’s top priorities, and our mentoring program is a critical part of this mission. Many of you may know that we offer an array of clinical, research, and teaching opportunities to nurture and challenge...