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Jacksonville's Dr. S. Akbar Hasan nominated as the Florida Society of Ophthalmology's President for 2008
The Florida Society of Ophthalmology has named Dr. Saiyid Hasan of Jacksonville, Florida as the President for 2008 at the FSO Annual Meeting on June 21, 2008 at the Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. The Florida Society of Ophthalmology is the professional
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Tampa's Dr. Bradley D. Fouraker elected as President-Elect of the Florida Society of Ophthalmology for 2008
The Florida Society of Ophthalmology has nominated Dr. Bradley Fouraker of Tampa as President-Elect at the FSO Annual Meeting on June 21, 2008 at The Breakers in Palm Beach.
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Sarasota's Dr. John H. Niffenegger nominated by the Florida Society of Ophthalmology as Vice President for 2008
The Florida Society of Ophthalmology has nominated Dr. John H. Niffenegger of Sarasota, Florida as 2008 Vice President at the FSO Annual Meeting June 21, 2008 at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Miami Lakes' Dr. Joseph Trentacoste nominated by the Florida Society of Ophthalmology as 2008 Secretary-Treasurer
The Florida Society of Ophthalmology has nominated Dr. Joseph Trentacoste, M.D. of Miami Lakes, Florida as 2008 Secretary-Treasurer at the FSO Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Cape Coral's Dr. James E. Croley, Jr., awarded the John R. Brayton, Jr., MD Leadership Award
The Florida Society of Ophthalmology awarded the John R. Brayton, Jr., MD Award to James E. Croley, Jr., M.D. of Cape Coral during the FSO Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at The Breakers in Palm Beach.
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Dr. Ranya Habash of Boca Raton named Outstanding Young Ophthalmologist in Florida
The Florida Society of Ophthalmology has named Ranya Habash, M.D., of Boca Raton as the Outstanding Young Ophthalmologist in Florida.
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Palm Beach's Richard Shugarman, M.D., awarded the James W. Clower, Jr. M.D., Community Service Award
The Florida Society of Ophthalmology awarded the James W. Clower, Jr. M.D. Community Service Award to Richard Shugarman, M.D. of Palm Beach during the FSO annual meeting at The Breakers in Palm Beach on June 20-22, 2008.
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Fort Myers' Mark Gorovoy, M.D. awarded the Shaler Richardson, M.D. Service to Medicine Award
Fort Myers Ophthalmologist Dr. Mark Gorovoy, was given one of the top honors from The Florida Society of Ophthalmology, the Shaler Richardson, M.D. Service to Medicine award. Although he was unable to make it to the meeting, the award was announce during
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Bonita Springs Lions Eye Clinic Needs Your Help!
The Bonita Springs Lions Eye Clinic is a new FREE clinic that provides complete eye exams for indigent adults and children in SW Florida. If any of you have used equipment that you would like to donate to them, it would be greatly appreciated!
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“Flash Sterilization”—Avoid Confusion in Sterilization Terms
The term “flash sterilization” has caused confusion. To avoid misunderstanding, the American Academy of Ophthalmology strongly recommends that ophthalmologists and centers performing ophthalmic surgery avoid the term “flash sterilization,” and ins
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FSO Platinum Participation Award 2008
On April 10th, at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Mid–Year Forum in Washington, DC, the Florida Society of Ophthalmology was awarded the Platinum Participation Award.
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Claims Paid Under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule—News From CMS
To the extent possible, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is working with Congress, health care providers, and the beneficiary community to avoid disruption in the delivery of health care services and payment of claims for physicians, non
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American Academy of Ophthalmology Urges Safe Celebrations this Fourth of July
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Gene Therapy Helps Several Blind Patients See Better
For the first time, researchers have used gene therapy to increase light sensitivity and improve vision in patients who were virtually blind, a finding that offers new hope to hundreds of thousands of patients with inherited forms of vision impairment.
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First Ever “EyeRide for Sight”
EyeCare America, a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, today announced that six cyclists will embark on a transcontinental bike ride in order to educate the public about eye disease, encourage the public to u
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Legislative News
Congress Overrides Presidential Veto To Stop Medicare Physician Cuts and Preserves Access to Care
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