Author: Bryan Watson

ASOA Board of Directors Election Results – Thomas Brown, JD, COE

Surgeon

We are very proud to share the results! The ASOA Board of Directors election concluded on January 5th and the results have been certified. The ASOA Board had two vacancies, with terms of office starting on April 12, 2018. The election results are as follows: ASOA Board of Directors: (Term 2018 – 2020) Thomas Brown, […]

Staying Active May Lower Odds for Glaucoma

Eye Care, Glaucoma

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter (WebMD) WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) — You probably know that exercise benefits your heart and waistline. But how about your vision? Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles analyzed long-term data on American adults, and found that the most physically active folks were 73 percent less likely to develop glaucoma than the least active […]

American Refractive Surgery Council

LASIK, Refrative

Posted October 23, 2017 LASIK The LASIK success rate – or LASIK outcomes – is well understood with literally thousands of clinical studies looking at visual acuity and patient satisfaction. The latest research reports 99 percent of patients achieve better than 20/40 vision and more than 90 percent achieve 20/20 or better. In addition, LASIK […]

Thinking About Vision Safety Before, During and After a Natural Disaster

Allergies, Eye Care, Eyes, LASIK

The impact and aftermath of this year’s hurricanes, earthquakes, fires and other natural disasters serve as an important reminder to all about the importance of preparing for these events. Earthquakes, storms and fires can take us by surprise, leaving little time to respond safely and effectively. Planning and preparation is essential and this year’s disasters […]

A message for Dr Linn from Jim Maxwell

Eye Care, Eyes, Surgeon

Shree Kurup, M.D., to Receive ABO Quality Improvement Award

Surgeon

October 6, 2017 The American Board of Ophthalmology will award its first-ever John G. Clarkson, M.D. Quality Improvement Award to diplomate Shree Kurup, M.D., this fall for his efforts in creating a project to improve patient compliance with follow-up dosages of immunosuppression medications. The Clarkson Quality Improvement Award celebrates the passion, pride, and professionalism exemplified by American Board […]