Pediatric ophthalmology

Prevent Blindness Declares May as First-ever Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) Genetic Testing Awareness Month

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading nonprofit eye health and safety organization, has designated May as "Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) Genetic Testing Awareness Month," expanding its previous IRD and Genetic Testing Awareness Week initiative. The group is providing a variety of tools to promote awareness and education for IRDs and the importance of genetic testing, including a free webinar, expert and patient videos, shareable social media graphics, and fact sheets in English and Spanish. IRD Genetic Testing Awareness Month is supported by funding from Johnson & Johnson, and Spark® Therapeutics.

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  • Prevent Blindness expands IRD and genetic testing awareness initiative to educate patients on various forms of IRDs, and the importance of genetic testing to confirm diagnosis and possible treatments.
  • CHICAGO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness , the nation's leading nonprofit eye health and safety organization, has designated May as "Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) Genetic Testing Awareness Month," expanding its previous IRD and Genetic Testing Awareness Week initiative.
  • ET, the National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness will be hosting the free webinar, " Pathway to Diagnosis: Genetic Testing for Inherited Retinal Diseases ."
  • To register for the "Pathway to Diagnosis: Genetic Testing for Inherited Retinal Diseases" webinar, visit PreventBlindness.org/IRD-webinar-2024.

NCCVEH at Prevent Blindness Names '23 Champion for Children's Vision Award Recipient as Danielle Crull, owner of A Child's Eyes, and The Truffles the Kitty Organization

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH) has announced the recipient of the ninth annual "Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award" as optician Danielle Crull, ABOM, author, business owner of A Child's Eyes, organizer of The Pumpkin Patch Project, and founder of the Truffles the Kitty Organization (TKO). The award will be formally presented at the NCCVEH Annual Meeting on Sept. 14, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness has named Danielle Crull, ABOM, owner of A Child's Eyes, and The Truffles the Kitty Organization, as Recipient of the 9th Annual Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award.
  • The Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award recognizes significant efforts by an individual or group of individuals to improve public health approaches for children's vision and eye health at the state or national level.
  • "Thank you to the National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness for this award.
  • For more information on the 2023 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award, Prevent Blindness or the NCCVEH, please visit nationalcenter.preventblindness.org or contact Donna Fishman at [email protected] .

SightMD Welcomes Robert Spector, MD to its expert team in New York

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Robert Spector, MD to its expert team.

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  • SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Robert Spector, MD to its expert team.
  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Robert Spector, MD to its expert team.
  • Dr. Robert T. Spector, M.D., F.A.C.S.
  • SightMD is actively seeking ophthalmology professionals who are interested in joining our outstanding team.

Prevent Blindness Issues Call for Nominations for the 2023 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award from the NCCVEH

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH) has issued a call for nominations for the ninth annual "Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award." The award recognizes significant efforts by an individual, or group of individuals, to improve public health approaches for children's vision and eye health at the state or national level. The deadline for submission is July 1, 2023, at noon ET.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH) has issued a call for nominations for the ninth annual " Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award ."
  • The Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the NCCVEH, to be held virtually on Sept.14, 2023.
  • An all-volunteer committee for the Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award will review all nominations and select the award winner.
  • "We encourage anyone who shares in our sight-saving mission to submit nominations for this year's Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award!"

GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION RECEIVES GRANT TO CORRECT SERIOUS EYE ISSUES & VISION LOSS IN PATIENTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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Denver, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced today that it has received a transformative grant from The Salah Foundation .

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  • Denver, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced today that it has received a transformative grant from The Salah Foundation .
  • The condition, if left untreated, can lead to serious vision problems including blindness.
  • While keratoconus is not reversible, earlier detection can result in proactive treatment to halt the progression of the condition and can ultimately save the patient’s vision.
  • It is estimated that less than 2% of the general population suffers from keratoconus versus up to 30% in the Down syndrome population.

SightMD Welcomes Lina Abu-Saab, OD to its Expert Team of Physicians

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Lina Abu-Saab, OD to its expert team.

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  • SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Lina Abu-Saab, OD to its expert team.
  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Lina Abu-Saab, OD to its expert team.
  • Dr. Lina Abu-Saab is a board certified optometrist dedicated to providing her patients with the highest quality of care.
  • When asked what excites her most about joining the SightMD team, Dr. Abu-Saab said "I'm excited to be joining the team at SightMD and providing patients with exceptional eye care.

SightMD Welcomes Natalia Potapova, MD to its expert team

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Natalia Potapova, MD to its expert team.

Key Points: 
  • SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Natalia Potapova, MD to its expert team.
  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Natalia Potapova, MD to its expert team.
  • Natalia Potapova, MD is a board certified ophthalmologist offering comprehensive eye care services, laser surgery and cosmetic treatments.
  • When asked why she chose the SightMD team, Dr. Potapova said, "I am excited to join SightMD because I love working with a team.

SightMD is very excited to announce Alana Nattis, DO, and Eric Rosenberg, DO, as the two winners who are proudly recognized on Ophthalmology Management's 40 Under 40

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Ophthalmology Management" announced the winners of its inaugural "40 Under 40" list. This is a list that represents 40 ophthalmologists under the age of 40 who have achieved excellence in their fields. SightMD is proud to announce that two of their physicians are among these standouts. Based on the nominations, SightMD is very excited to announce Alana Nattis, DO, and Eric Rosenberg, DO, as the two winners who are proudly recognized as part of the next generation of ophthalmologists. Candidates from all around the world in every specialty – including the United States, India, Europe, ranging from oculoplastics to retina and cornea – were all included on the list.

Key Points: 
  • Based on the nominations, SightMD is very excited to announce Alana Nattis, DO, and Eric Rosenberg, DO, as the two winners who are proudly recognized as part of the next generation of ophthalmologists.
  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Ophthalmology Management" announced the winners of its inaugural "40 Under 40" list.
  • This is a list that represents 40 ophthalmologists under the age of 40 who have achieved excellence in their fields.
  • Based on the nominations, SightMD is very excited to announce Alana Nattis, DO, and Eric Rosenberg, DO, as the two winners who are proudly recognized as part of the next generation of ophthalmologists.

SightMD Welcomes Mukesh Kumar, MD to Their Expert Team in New York

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Mukesh Kumar, MD to its expert team.

Key Points: 
  • SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Mukesh Kumar, MD to its expert team.
  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Mukesh Kumar, MD to its expert team.
  • Dr. Mukesh Kumar, a comprehensive ophthalmologist, aims to give back to the community that has given him so much.
  • Dr. Mukesh Kumar started his educational journey at Macaulay Honors College at City College of New York obtaining a degree in biochemistry.

SightMD Welcomes R. Scott Russell, MD to Their Expert Team

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Scott Russell, MD to its expert team.

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  • SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Scott Russell, MD to its expert team.
  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Scott Russell, MD to its expert team.
  • R. Scott Russell, MD is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who takes a genuine interest in researching and educating himself on various new advancements in ophthalmology, so his patients get the best and the most advanced treatment possible.
  • SightMD is actively seeking ophthalmology professionals who are interested in joining our outstanding team.