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Dear Colleagues, January was National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to spread the word about this vision-robbing disease. Glaucoma is a leading cause of worldwide blindness; yet, half of the three million Americans with glaucoma are not aware that they have it. People of all ages...

Diagnostic Technology Diagnostic technology for glaucoma is evolving at a rapid pace. Examples of optic nerve imaging technology that aid in the early detection and management of glaucoma are: digital fundus photography, confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (HRT), and optical coherence tomography...

Louis R. Pasquale, MD Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical SchoolDirector, Glaucoma Service, Mass. Eye and Ear At what point should an eye care provider refer a patient to a glaucoma specialist? Glaucoma specialists have the training and expertise to medically and surgically treat all types...

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a nationally respected and innovative healthcare system that is making a positive difference in people's lives. Based in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston's metro-north communities, CHA provides coordinated care to a diverse patient population guided by its core...

Harvard Ophthalmology to Welcome Larger Residency Class This Year The Harvard Ophthalmology Residency Training Program, is proud of being clinically and surgically busy, and also focused on continually improving the experience of our residents. The faculty, volume, and opportunities have grown...

Center of Excellence CO-DIRECTORS David S. Friedman, MD, PhD, MPH Janey L. Wiggs, MD, PhD MEMBERS See a list of Glaucoma faculty The Glaucoma Center of Excellence was established with the explicit goal of shrinking the timeline in bringing sight-saving advances to our patients and people throughout...

Center of Excellence Co-Directors Reza Dana, MD, MSc, MPH Ula V. Jurkunas, MD Members See a list of Cornea COE faculty The Cornea Center of Excellence brings together one of the world’s largest group of scientists and physicians to advance our understanding of corneal biology, develop treatments for...

Richard Simmons, MD, Felix Sabates, Sr., MD, and Ralph Hinckley, MD Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion Weekend of Harvard Ophthalmology Resident and Fellow alumni, current trainees, and all current and former faculty members are invited to attend. Alumni Resources Event Calendar Alumni News

Harvard Medical School Intensive Cataract Surgical Training Course for Second-Year Ophthalmology Residents Mass Eye and Ear, Boston, MA This highly regarded weekend course is open to US and International second-year ophthalmic residents only. The course is free of charge, but registration is...

Course Details This highly regarded weekend course is designed exclusively for second-year ophthalmology residents. Utilizing the latest surgical techniques and taught by leading experts in the field, it is an intensive, information-packed weekend that will provide you with the skills and knowledge...