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DOWNLOAD FULL ISSUE Trainee Resilience:A Barometer for Departmental Success The wellness of trainees is a priority for the department. Joan W. Miller discusses what the Resident Wellness Committee has achieved in its inaugural year. Developing Resilience Harvard Ophthalmology gathered in Rhode...

Educating Future Ophthalmology Leaders Medical education is integral to Harvard Ophthalmology's mission. Our internationally renowned faculty offer dynamic and broad-reaching programs that aim to inform and inspire trainees, faculty, alumni, and the broader ophthalmology and vision research...

Join us, as we explore Harvard Ophthalmology's culture of learning, which fosters open inquiry and multidisciplinary discussions. Cover art created by student at Perkins School for the Blind. See page 12 for full story. Notes From the Chair Objective measures are here to stay Teaching Outside the...

Glaucoma The diagnosis and follow-up of glaucoma in Boston KPro-implanted patients are complicated because of the difficulty of measuring intraocular pressure accurately with standard tonometers due to the rigidity of the KPro back plate. An alternative is finger palpation of the sclera, though this...

What are the benefits of genetic testing? Genetic tests can help to: Diagnose disease Improve the accuracy of a patient’s prognosis and genetic counseling Identify gene mutations that could be passed on to children Screen newborn babies for certain treatable conditions Identify mutations...

Genetic testing can be ordered only by a medical professional. Blood is the preferred specimen for testing. CLIA-certified genetic testing services provided by the Ocular Genomics Institute at Mass. Eye and Ear range from $500-$3,500. Health insurance may cover part or all of the cost. A typical...

Primary Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (PANDO) PANDO is a condition in which chronic inflammation and scarring block the tear drainage system without another identifiable cause for the obstruction, such as trauma, tumor, etc. Patients with PANDO usually seek help when tears overflow...

In this issue of eye Insights, we take a close look at idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). You'll find key information about how IIH is diagnosed and treated. Inside: Message from the Editor-in-Chief What is Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension? How is a Patient Diagnosed? What are the...