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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.

2019 Summer Edition of Scope (PDF 2.2 MB)
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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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In Defense of Wisdom

MAY 09, 2019 By Samuel Masket MD, Alfredo A Sadun, MD, PHD in Features

Last year, The New York Times contributor Haider Javed Warraich, MD, a 29-year-old physician-in-training, wrote that experienced (perhaps older) physicians may not be the best prepared to care for patients. Scope offers two responses to that article.

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To Care is Human

MAY 09, 2019 By Susan H Day MD in Features, Practice Transitions

Caring for patients is admirable, but ophthalmologists also need to learn to care for themselves.

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A Glaucoma Surgery: 'So Safe, So Easy and So Certain …'

MAY 09, 2019 By Wallace L M Alward MD in Features, History

Wallace L.M. Alaward, MD, reviews the published presentations of the 1913 Chicago Ophthalmological Society meeting and examines astonishing diagnoses as well as abandoned ophthalmic procedures of the day.

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Bruce T. Haight, MD: A Life on the Puzzler’s Grid

MAY 09, 2019 By M Bruce Shields MD in Features

Bruce T. Haight, MD, has enjoyed a long career as an ophthalmologist. But he also has an avocation as a puzzle master for The New York Times and other publications.

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The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem: Providing Eye Care Where None Exists

FEB 21, 2019 By Bruce E Spivey MD FACS in History, Features

Palestine, one of the most vulnerable and impoverished populations in the world, is getting the benefit of essential ophthalmic care from The St. John Eye Hospital Group (SJEHG).

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