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The American Academy of Ophthalmology's newsletter for senior ophthalmologists (SOs). Scope is published quarterly, with all articles posted online and a PDF download available for print. The online archive includes all articles starting with the summer 2017 issue and select articles from prior issues.

2020 Winter Edition of Scope (PDF 1 MB)
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Artificial Intelligence: What Does It Mean for Our Future?

OCT 03, 2019 By Alfredo A Sadun, MD, PHD in Features

Dr. Alfredo Sadun's interest in artificial intelligence began as an undergraduate in the late 1960s. There, at MIT, he had an amazing lecturer on the subject, Marvin Minsky, who is regarded as one of the three great fathers of AI.

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A Home of Its Own

OCT 03, 2019 By Norman B Medow MD FACS in Features

In 1980, with the foresight of a few, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Foundation first conceived of a museum. The idea was to preserve our ophthalmic heritage, in part, so that by understanding our past, we could improve on our future. We would be able to better unde…

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Frederick Blodi, MD: From Austria to Iowa

OCT 03, 2019 By Barbara Ann Blodi MD, Christopher F Blodi MD in Features, History

Frederick Blodi was born on Jan. 11, 1917 in Vienna and grew up in the southern suburb of Maria Entzesdorf. His father was a corporate lawyer for the large multinational construction firm, the Nobel Dynamite Co.

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Walter H. 'Terry' Marshall, MD: Preserving Sight and Our Heritage

OCT 03, 2019 By M Bruce Shields MD in Features

The annual meeting of our Academy in San Francisco this fall promises to be especially memorable with a preview of the Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye, details of which can be found in this and the previous issue of Scope.

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Blue Angels: A San Francisco Treat

OCT 03, 2019 By Susan H Day MD in Features

As AAO 2019 approaches, consider this both an invitation as well as a “heads up” notification: The Blue Angels will be flying overhead during our meeting.

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Eliot Berson: A Pioneer in the Study and Treatment of Retinal Degenerations

JUL 23, 2019 By Frank G. Berson, MD in History, Features

In a life filled with many accomplishments, Dr. Eliot Berson is highlighted by Dr. Frank Berson, on his major contributions to treating Retinal Disease.

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Bernard Becker, MD: The Smartest Person I Ever Knew

JUL 23, 2019 By George M Bohigian MD in Features

George Bohigian, MD goes back to his training days at Washington University in St. Louis, where he met Bernard Becker, MD, his mentor and lifelong friend.

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Introducing the Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye

JUL 23, 2019 in Features

As ophthalmologists, we understand that vision matters to a great deal to people of every age and from every background. The public will soon be able to understand and visit San Francisco’s newest museum dedicated to vision, housed at AAO headquarters.

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Gregory P. Kwasny, MD: Master of Sight, Flight and Wood

JUL 23, 2019 By M Bruce Shields MD in Features

Gregory P. Kwasny, MD, has enjoyed a long career as an ophthalmologist. But he also has become a craftsman of woodworking, making furniture for his friends and family.

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The Medical Board and You

MAY 09, 2019 By Thomas S Harbin, MD, MBA in Features

Thomas Harbin, MD, a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, shares an explanation of the role of medical boards and advice on the best way to handle board inquiries.

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