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Combating Uveal Melanoma with New Treatments
UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of uveal melanoma, the most common primary intraocular malignancy. J. William Harbour, M.D., who was recruited to UT Southwestern ...
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Gene that regulates immune activity in the retina identified
Lipe could play a role in macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye diseases, UTSW researchers say
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Novel surgical technique may be more effective in treating common eyelid disorder
A novel, minimally invasive surgical technique for correcting blepharoptosis – often called “droopy eyelid” – is more efficient and produces better results than the traditional method that uses sutures, according to a UT Southwestern Medical Center study.
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Patients with Family History of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Should be Screened by 55
Patients with a family history of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of permanent vision loss in those older than 60, should visit an ophthalmologist by age 55 to be screened for signs of the disease, advises an ...
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Placement of a Sutureless Secondary Intraocular Lens
Kishan G. Patel, MD, shares a surgical video showing placement of a sutureless secondary intraocular lens in a patient with history of previous vitrectomy and aphakia.
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Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program
The goal of the two-year Vitreoretinal Program at UT Southwestern is to provide graduates the widest possible exposure to surgical and medical retina. The Fellowship Program is suitable for individuals considering a career in private practice ...
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Overview of UT Southwestern Ophthalmology Residency Program with J. William Harbour, M.D.
J. William Harbour, M.D., Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology, discusses the strengths of the department's training programs.
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Ophthalmology Residency Summary
Each year, our UTSW residents gain outstanding and rigorous clinical experience in the Department of Ophthalmology as a result of high surgery volume and clinical pathology.
Department of Ophthalmology ophthalmic photographer Joseph Morales, CRA, COA, had two of his award-winning photos appear on journal covers. “Tortuous Vein on the Optic Nerve” is on the August 2023 cover of Ophthalmology after receiving Honorable Mention during the 2022 Ophthalmic Photographers’ Society Scientific Exhibition (Fundus Photography High Magnification category), while “Cat Scratch Fever with Macula Star” appeared on the October 2023 cover of Ophthalmology Retina after placing second in the same competition (Fundus Photography Normal 30-40 Degrees category).
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