The 32nd Annual Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation Meeting was held in person @ the AAO in Chicago. Two VR fellows, Drs. Hasenin Al-Khersan & Charles M.T. DeBoer, were selected as this year’s award winners bringing the total # of RGM fellows to 107.
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On June 20th, Grieshaber was awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design for their new ergonomically designed FINESSE REFLEX handle. Congratulations to the Grieshaber R&D team for their commitment to advancing the field of vitreous surgery. bit.ly/3OoGY2y
Congratulations to the 2021 Ronald G. Michels, RGM, Award Winners, Drs. Jordan D. Deaner, Edward Korot, Kenneth C. Fan & Cassie A. Ludwig. Read more about the 2021 award winners, virtual meeting highlights & where the 2020 RGM Award Winners are now.
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HNY! Welcome to 2022 & RetinaLink’s first post of the new year. RetinaLink is honored to feature Dr. Sean Adrean, Retina Consultants of OC. Dr. Adrean shares his NAIL to EYE video, 45 yo pt.presented with rusty nail penetrating his pupil. See video & PO VA Bit.ly/3yn6Ntg
“Even though we are in age of IVI’s for DR, laser is still one of the cornerstone treatments in the clinic,” Dr. Maria Berrocal said. NORLASE, a new player in the laser space, is revolutionizing practice efficiency with LION. Read Dr. Berrocal’s interview Bit.ly/38PWL8l
Read Dr. Christina Weng’s entire interview on her newly published book with Dr. Nina Berrocal, Women in Ophthalmology: A Comprehensive Guide for Career & Life from Springer. Dr. Weng highlights her favorite chapters, selection process for authors & topics. Bit.ly/2VS1y68
After a year-long hiatus, the much anticipated annual Nantucket Retina meeting was back… better than ever! This was a special meeting for many reasons but, most importantly, the group celebrated their 35th anniversary. Read all meeting highlights. Bit.ly/3mzYOW0
There are bright stars and then, there are brilliant stars. Dr. Mina M. Chung was both the brightest & most brilliant. Her accomplishments were many. She was involved in a tragic accident in Italy earlier this yr. Mina will remain in our hearts forever. Bit.ly/2QiGe3j
Dr. John S. Pollock, Illinois Retina Associates, Chicago, IL, discusses AREDS2-based supplements, what options are available, his preferences & how he counsels his pts. During his interview, he highlighted Focus Select as one of his preferred formulations. Bit.ly/2PJHn4h
Staying the Course with Dr. Ross Lakhanpal @VRSurg818 Baltimore, MD. Dr. Lakhanpal discusses his COVID-19 protocol, VBS’ decision to cancel this year’s annual meeting & genesis for VBS Virtual Series. See his entire interview. #thankyoudoctors #staysafe bit.ly/36j1kWB
Dr. Steve Houston @trieyedoc, Florida Retina Institute, highlights Transforming Telemedicine during COVID-19. It’s been discussed for yrs. & now a reality. Dr. Houston & colleagues Drs. Ehsan Rahimy & John Miller collaborated to develop Hybrid Tele-EyeCare bit.ly/2YA65Jl
Staying the Course during COVID-19 with Dr. R.V. Paul Chan @rvpchan He shares his perspective during this pandemic, UIC Ophthalmology dept. response, guidance from his colleagues & that “we are all in this together.” THANK YOU Dr. Chan. #staysafe Bit.ly/2yiLhv9
Staying the Course with Dr. Christina Weng @Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Dr. Weng shares her COVID-19 experience & her new norm when seeing pts. clinically & surgically. She outlines how she decompresses after a long day. #staysafe #thankyoudrs bit.ly/2xULuEZ
Staying the Course during COVID-19 with Dr. Anton Orlin in NYC. Dr. Orlin contributes his account of this ongoing pandemic & working on the front line at Weill Cornell. He discusses new pt. protocols & decompressing after a long & busy day. Bit.ly/2xLFiiu
Staying the Course with Dr. Rishi P. Singh @drrishisingh, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic. Today, Dr. Singh discusses his new clinical protocol, virtual patient visits, diagnostics, PPE & his stress relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bit.ly/2XWcsXc
Staying the Course w/ Dr. Charles WG Eifrig, Retina Associates Orange County, in Laguna Hills, Santa Ana & Newport Beach, CA. Today, Dr. Eifrig shares how things have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic started. See his entire interview bit.ly/2VBZrPV
Staying the Course continues with Dr. Alan J. Franklin in Mobile, AL. Dr. Franklin shares his new patient protocols in both his clinic & operating room and how he decompresses after a busy day during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bit.ly/2RI3LvK
Staying the Course with Dr. Nina Berrocal. Dr. Berrocal describes her clinic & surgery days in our new normal of the COVID-19 crisis. She provides insight into her PPE protocol, changes in her OR and stress relief in these extraordinary times. #retinalink Bit.ly/3cg5xfu
Staying the Course continues with Dr. Timothy Murray, Miami, FL. Dr. Murray is the ASRS President & Founding Director - Murray Ocular Oncology & Retina. He discusses his clinic, staff, surgery days, safety precautions & recent changes to his pt. protocol. Bit.ly/2RqNPxY
The last 60 days has changed our world. WE, together, are working to end COVID-19. RetinaLink is honored to share its new series-Staying the Course. Thank you to Dr. Steve Charles who is our 1st featured guest. See pt. protocol, personal precautions, etc. bit.ly/2X4nqJF