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Advocacy Day: A Chance to Make Issues ‘Local’ for Your Legislators
aao.org — “To say that our country is in the middle of serious financial and international uncertainty is an understatement. And given that this is an election year, there appears to be a growing interest in politics and political involvement. So what about advocating in one area where your voice is certain to be heard: ophthalmology? And the timing couldn’t be more perfect for you to jump into the political arena and attend Advocacy Day.” View full resource at aao.org
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2012 at 11:05 pm By:
Rob Melendez, MD, MBA Doctor, Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, Physician, and Active Health Library
Advocacy Day: A Chance to Make Issues ‘Local’ for Your Legislators with Lindsay Rhodes, MD... http://t.co/xR7AOdhS
Hiring a New Physician — Answers to Some Key Questions
aao.org — “Most practices eventually need to add a new physician, whether to meet increasing demand or to maintain practice capacity. If you’re considering the addition of a new associate, here are answers to some of the critical questions involved.” View full resource at aao.org
Most Recently Shared on April 3, 2012 at 12:41 am By:
Rob Melendez, MD, MBA Doctor, Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, Physician, and Active Health Library
Hiring a New Physician — Answers to Some Key Questions http://t.co/4PKuuIPD
Glaucoma
aao.org — “Glaucoma” View full resource at aao.org
Most Recently Shared on March 13, 2012 at 11:30 am By:
excellent results.
Education & Training
After graduating with top honors from the University of Southern California (USC), he received the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship to attend Harvard Medical School. While in medical school, he accepted a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health to study visual cognition. Dr. Richardson then completed an internal medicine internship at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, which was followed by ophthalmology training at LAC+USC/Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles – one of the top ophthalmology residencies in the country.
Experience & Specialization
Dr. Richardson joined the San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates in 1999 and became San Gabriel’s first ophthalmologist to use such modern technologies as the accommodating Crystalens (with cataract surgery) and the iTrack microcatheter (canaloplasty glaucoma surgery). Dr. Richardson is among an elite group of glaucoma specialists in the country performing the highly specialized canaloplasty procedure. Patients have traveled from as far away as Mumbai, India to have canaloplasty by Dr. Richardson.
Dr. Richardson not only performs canaloplasty, he also teaches other surgeons how to do so. As one of the leading canaloplasty surgeons he regularly gives talks at the national meetings of eye surgeons. As part of his quest to make this safer glaucoma surgery available to glaucoma patients throughout the world, he is often asked to fly out to teach individual doctors how best to incorporate canaloplasty into their practices. Dr. Richardson was recently included among a panel of respected glaucoma surgeons whose goal was to find ways to make it easier for other eye surgeons to learn how to perform canaloplasty. You can read what this panel had to say here.
To learn more about Dr. David D. Richardson, visit http://david-richardson-md.com." /> David Richardson, MD - Glaucoma and Canaloplasty Surgeon Physician, Active Health Library, Doctor, and Ophthalmologist
Treating Phacolytic #Glaucoma http://t.co/Sn8w56Vj
Seven Pediatric Ophthalmology Pearls
aao.org — “Performing eye examinations on children can have its challenges, but also holds great rewards. I sometimes joke with my colleagues that performing eye examinations on children is close to veterinary medicine. At times, all you have to guide you is your observations during the course of the examination. Over the first five years of my practice, I have developed seven pearls that I have found to be helpful when examining children’s eyes.” View full resource at aao.org
Most Recently Shared on January 4, 2012 at 11:13 pm By:
Children's Eye Care Physician Group
Nicely done, Aaron! http://t.co/JqMp0V3s
Achievement Award Program, Life Achievement Honor Award Recipients 2010: American Academy of Ophthalmology
aao.org — “Achievement Award Program, Life Achievement Honor Award Recipients 2010: American Academy of Ophthalmology” View full resource at aao.org
Most Recently Shared on November 16, 2011 at 2:05 pm By:
Wills Eye Drs. Haller, C. Shields and Savino receive AAO's 2011 Life Achievement Honor Awards. http://t.co/RM5vwU8n
More Time Outdoors May Reduce Kids’ Risk for Nearsightedness
aao.org — “ORLANDO, Fla. – A new analysis of recent eye health studies shows that more time spent outdoors is related to reduced rates of nearsightedness, also known as myopia, in children and adolescents. Myopia is much more common today in the United States and many other countries than it was in the 1970s. In parts of Asia, more than 80 percent of the population is nearsighted. The analysis suggests that more exposure to natural light and/or time spent looking at distant objects may be key factors. Toda” View full resource at aao.org
Most Recently Shared on October 27, 2011 at 6:54 pm By:
Paul Fu, Jr. Doctor, Pediatrician, and Physician
AAO: More outdoor time may lower risk of myopia in children http://t.co/OQW1Mqcx http://t.co/S9kdOrOy
Implantable Miniature Telescope Offers Some Age-Related Macular Degeneration Patients a New Lease on Life
aao.org — “SAN FRANCISCO – August 24, 2011 – A new study in Ophthalmology (online), the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, says that an implantable miniature telescope (IMT) makes a positive difference in the lives of some people with end-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD). These patients had lost most of their central vision and were considered legally blind. They had either stopped responding to AMD medications or had a form of the disease for which no treatment is available. AMD” View full resource at aao.org
Most Recently Shared on October 10, 2011 at 5:28 pm By:
Roger D. Jones, PhD PhD, Doctor, Health Executive, and Health Social Media
Implantable Miniature Telescope Offers Age-Related Macular Degeneration Patients a New Lease on Life http://t.co/2E3LVo3E #health #medicine
American Academy of Ophthalmology Warns About the Risks Associated with Transforming Your Eyes This Halloween
aao.org — “SAN FRANCISCO – Each year, as Halloween approaches, revelers find new and interesting ways to enhance their costumes. Many have turned to decorative contact lenses to complete their ghoulish or fantasy-like looks. Topping off a costume with blood-drenched vampire eyes, glow-in-the-dark lizard lenses or maybe even the newest fad, circle lenses are all cool and trendy options. But most people do not know the sight-stealing consequences behind making these choices. Obtaining decorative lenses inclu” View full resource at aao.org
Most Recently Shared on October 6, 2011 at 2:45 am By:
Dr. Dean Dornic Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, Physician, and Doctor
Decorative #contact lenses used for #halloween costumes can be dangerous. http://t.co/9N1quGUm
AAO Calls for Medicare Physician Pay Fix that Assures Patient Access to Quality Specialized Medical Care
aao.org — “The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) late last week introduced a proposal to fix the formula used to establish Medicare physician pay that includes an 18 percent cut in reimbursement for specialists (5.9 percent for three years), followed by a seven-year freeze at the reduced level. Over the past decade, freezes in Medicare reimbursement have already meant physician fees have lagged inflation by about 16 percent.” View full resource at aao.org
Most Recently Shared on September 22, 2011 at 1:15 pm By:
@aao_ophth calls for Medicare physician pay fix that assures patient access to quality specialized medical care: http://ht.ly/6BF9v
Restricted Access
aao.org — “Restricted Access” View full resource at aao.org
Most Recently Shared on March 5, 2011 at 6:41 pm By:
Dr Robert Schertzer Doctor, Ophthalmologist, and Physician
See Glaucoma Blog at AAO community http://t.co/SgHCwIH to discuss imaging use for open angle glaucoma {AAO Members only] #agsam11
Statement from the American Academy of Ophthalmology regarding Circle Lenses
aao.org — “New decorative contact lenses called circle lenses are an emerging and potentially dangerous trend among teenagers and young adults. In response to this, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) would like to alert consumers to the hazards of buying any decorative lenses, including circle lenses, without a prescription. Any type of contact lens is a medical device that requires a prescription, proper fitting by an eye care professional and a commitment to proper care by the consumer.” View full resource at aao.org
Most Recently Shared on July 8, 2010 at 6:49 pm By:
EyeSmart Health Organization and Ophthalmology
Circle lenses are an emerging and potentially dangerous trend among teenagers and young adults. http://bit.ly/d3p0CU
Dispatch from Haiti: Treating Eye Injuries ... and Much More (Dr. Johnson)
aao.org — “Dispatch from Haiti: Treating Eye Injuries ... and Much More (Dr. Johnson)” View full resource at aao.org
Most Recently Shared on May 12, 2010 at 3:50 pm By:
Ryo Kubota, MD, PhD Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, Physician, and Doctor
Focus on Your Vision Insight: Compelling account by an ophthalmologist who treated Haiti earthquake survivors http://ow.ly/14mAS
Employment Opportunities: American Academy of Ophthalmology.
aao.org — “A listing of employment opportunities at the American Academy of Ophthalmology.” View full resource at aao.org
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 3:28 pm By:
Reporting on Health Health Organization
American Academy of #Ophthalmology looking for an online community manager: http://bit.ly/amZI6C #jobs
Advocacy: American Academy of Ophthalmology
aao.org — “Overview of key advocacy topics from the Academy's Governmental Affairs division.” View full resource at aao.org
Most Recently Shared on February 26, 2010 at 2:18 am By:
Richard Ellison Doctor, Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, and Physician
Medicare cuts on horizon see http://aao.org/advocacy/ to clarify dangerous impact drastic cut carries for patients, physicians and jobs.
Annual Meeting: American Academy of Ophthalmology
aao.org — “Annual Meeting: American Academy of Ophthalmology San Francisco 2009” View full resource at aao.org
Most Recently Shared on October 28, 2009 at 1:20 pm By:
RT @RINCvideo: RT @aao_ophth: Save the date! AAO 2010 Joint Meeting w/MEACO Oct 16-19 Chicago http://www.aao.org/2010.
