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ONL Therapeutics Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory Board

ONL Therapeutics Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory Board

October 14, 2015

ONL Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for preserving sight in a range of retinal diseases, has announced that Joan W. Miller, MD, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School and Chief of Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Massachusetts General Hospital, is one of five of the world’s premier retinal disease thought leaders who will serve on its newly formed scientific advisory board (SAB). The goal of...

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Press for Boston KPro

September 1, 2015

Mass. Eye and Ear's Boston KPro was credited as the most widely used artificial cornea in an article from Ophthalmology Times on the use of bioengineered corneas.

September 1, 2015 Ophthalmology Times

Researchers Resurrect Ancient Viruses in Hopes of Improving Gene Therapy

Researchers Resurrect Ancient Viruses in Hopes of Improving Gene Therapy

July 30, 2015

Boston, MA Researchers at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Schepens Eye Research Institute have reconstructed an ancient virus that is highly effective at delivering gene therapies to the liver, muscle, and retina. This discovery, published July 30 in Cell Reports, could potentially be used to design gene therapies that are not only safer and more potent than therapies currently...

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Mass. Eye and Ear, Mass General Hospital Receive #1 Rankings From U.S. News & World Report

July 27, 2015

We are thrilled that Mass. Eye and Ear, the primary affiliate hospital of HMS Ophthalmology, and Mass General Hospital, where we lead the Ophthalmology Department, have been ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals 2015-2016.

This year’s report ranked Mass. Eye and Ear’s Department of Otolaryngology as the best program in the country,...

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The Evolution of Laser Cataract Surgery

The Evolution of Laser Cataract Surgery

July 15, 2015

Jonathan Talamo, MD, from Mass. Eye and Ear’s Waltham location, was quoted in an article about advances in laser technology and physicians' attitudes toward this dramatic evolution. While some doctors are skeptical of new technology, Dr. Talamo believes laser cataract surgery can create safer and more predictable procedures, and will continue to gain popularity.

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Use sunglasses for vision protection starting at an early age

Use sunglasses for vision protection starting at an early age

June 24, 2015

Louis Pasquale, MD of Mass. Eye and Ear's Glaucoma Service and Thomas Merrill, OD, optician and manager of Mass. Eye and Ear Optical Services, were quoted in an article on protecting eyes from sun damage. Dr. Pasquale stressed the danger of reflective surfaces, such as water or snow, to eyes, and Thomas added that quality sunglasses will provide the best protection.

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Charles Schepens, Father of Modern Retinal Surgery and WWII Hero, Featured in EyeWorld

Charles Schepens, Father of Modern Retinal Surgery and WWII Hero, Featured in EyeWorld

June 25, 2015

The remarkable story of Charles L. Schepens, MD, is featured in the June 2015 issue of EyeWorld: The Newsmagazine of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. Dr. Schepens is widely known as the Father of Modern Retinal Surgery and the founder of what is now the Schepens Eye Research Institute. However, his lesser-known role as...

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