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Dr. Chang First to Perform Susvimo Surgical Implant in MA
Dr. Chang First to Perform Susvimo Surgical Implant in MA On October 16, Dr. Chang became the first surgeon in Massachusetts to surgically implant Susvimo,
Psoriasis and Eye Inflammation
Psoriasis and Eye Inflammation By Peter Y. Chang, MD, FACS August is Psoriasis Awareness month. Do you know that there is an association between psoriasis
Office Virus Prevention Guidelines
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) COVID-19 Patient Information Update for MERSI Eye Center and OIUF Under Governor Baker’s Phase 2 reopening guidelines for Massachusetts, medical practices can now
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Dear Patients, We always recommend that those of you on immunomodulatory therapy be vigilant about practicing universal precautions to prevent getting ill (see below). The
C. Stephen Foster, MD, FACS, FACR Presents Grand Rounds Necrotizing Scleritis and Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis at Boston University Medical Center
Necrotizing Scleritis and Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis On February 5, 2020, Dr. Foster discussed Necrotizing Scleritis and Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis to the Rheumatology Fellows at Boston
Uveitis/OID is the Third Leading Cause of Blindness
Uveitis/OID is the Third Leading Cause of Blindness By C. Stephen Foster, MD, FACS, FACR Did you know that Uveitis/OID is the third leading cause
Looking Forward to 2020: The Year of Vision a Self-Reflection
Looking Forward to 2020: The Year of Vision a Self-Reflection By Stephen D. Anesi, MD, FACS This time of year is always a time for
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy By Peter Y. Chang, MD Diabetes affects 415 million adults worldwide, and it is becoming more prevalent in children and adolescents thanks to
Inaugural C. Stephen and Frances Foster Lecture in Ocular Immunology
Ocular Immunology Lecture: Inaugural C. Stephen and Frances Foster Event On November 4, 2019 C. Stephen and Frances Foster Lecture in Ocular Immunology was held
Psoriasis and Eye Inflammation
Psoriasis and Eye Inflammation By Peter Y. Chang, MD August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. Do you know that there is an association between psoriasis and
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Associated Uveitis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Associated Uveitis by Stephen D. Anesi, MD, FACS July is juvenile arthritis awareness month, and thus I feel it is time
Highlights from the 2019 Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion
Harvard Ophthalmology hosted its Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion on June 7-8. The CME-accredited event featured faculty and alumni lectures, award presentations, a poster contest,
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Current Status and Treatment
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Current Status and Treatment Peter Y. Chang, MD Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss over the
C. Stephen Foster, MD is named Boston Magazine’s 2019 Top Doctors:
Congratulations to C. Stephen Foster, MD, FACS, FACR for being listed as Boston Magazine’s 2019 Top Doctors! After 30 years on the full-time faculty of
Dedication of The Frances and Stephen Foster Center for Ocular Immunology
We are pleased to announce the opening of the Frances and Stephen Foster Center for Ocular Immunology. This is a historic….read more
AIDS and the Eye
AIDS and the Eye C. Stephen Foster, MD, FACS, FACR The ocular manifestations of AIDS revolve primarily around infectious and malignant disease. Prior to the
Association of Ocular Inflammatory Disease with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Association of Ocular Inflammatory Disease with Inflammatory Bowel Disease C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.A.C.R. Even more surprising than the association between arthritis and eye
Birdshot Retinochoroidopathy
Birdshot Retinochoroidopathy C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.A.C.R. What is Birdshot Retinochoroidopathy? Birdshot retinochoroidopathy, commonly referred to simply as “birdshot”, is a rare form of
Cataract Surgery and Uveitis
Cataract Surgery and Uveitis C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.A.C.R. Cataract develops in patients with uveitis because of the uveitis itself and also because of
Cataract Surgery in Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid
Cataract Surgery in Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.A.C.R. We reported the results of our experience with cataract surgery in 20 patients
Connection Between Arthritis and Ocular Disease
Connection Between Arthritis and Ocular Disease C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.A.C.R. The eye is made up primarily of collagen, as are ligaments, tendons, and
Connection Between Skin Disorders and Ocular Disease
Connection Between Skin Disorders and Ocular Disease C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.A.C.R. Most individuals do not realize the extraordinary connection between skin and eye,
Harvard Ophthalmology 2018 Annual Meeting & Alumni Reunion
Harvard Ophthalmology 2018 Annual Meeting & Alumni Reunion was held on June 8-9, 2018 and featured alumni presentations along with Distinguished Achievement Award Lectures. C.
Corneal Transplantation and Immunologic Tolerance
Corneal Transplantation and Immunologic Tolerance C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.R. Corneal transplants, more often than not, are “tolerated (i.e., not rejected), unlike solid organ
Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.R. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, and, indeed, in
New Boston Office Focusing on the Retina and Vitreous Eye Care
ABOUT US Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (MERSI) is pleased to announce our second practice for retina care located at 10 Hawthorne Place in
Dry Eye
Dry Eye C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.R. Dry Eye or Keratoconjunctivitis sicca syndrome (KCS or dry eye) is a problem of major epidemiologic importance.
Episcleritis
Episcleritis C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.R. What is episcleritis? Episcleritis is inflammation of the episclera, which is the thin vascular outer coating of the
Herpes and the Eye
Herpes and the Eye C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.R. Herpes! The first thought in most people’s mind is venereal disease, sexual transmitted disease (STD).
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Uveitis: What is it and what is its effect on the eye?
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Uveitis C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.R. Uveitis is a serious complication of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Approximately 6% of all
Keratitis
Keratitis C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.A.C.R, Stephen D. Anesi, M.D., F.A.C.S What is keratitis? Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea, the clear window of
Ocular Autoimmune Disease: An Introduction
Ocular Autoimmune Disease: An Introduction C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.A.C.R The immune system, ordinarily in the “business” of protecting us from harm, generally protecting
Scleritis
Scleritis C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.A.C.R Scleritis What is scleritis? Scleritis is inflammation of the tough, white structural wall of the eyeball, the sclera.
Support groups and their role in caring for patients with ocular inflammatory disease
This article describes our experience with a self-help group for patients with uveitis that was founded in 1996 by Dr. C. Stephen, Foster, Frances Foster
Systemic Treatment of Ocular Inflammatory Disease (OID)
Systemic Treatment of Ocular Inflammatory Disease (OID) C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.R Most eye diseases which are treatable are treated with eye drops. In
Chemotherapy: Risks and Outcomes
Chemotherapy: Risks and Outcomes C. Stephen Foster, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.R. Inflammatory eye disease has blinded countless numbers of individuals during both ancient and modern times.
Cost of Care of Patients with Uveitis
Cost of Care of Patients with Uveitis C. Stephen Foster, M.D. Increasingly restrictive “gate keeping” policies of health maintenance organizations, insurance companies, and other medical
Cataract!
Cataract C. Stephen Foster, M.D. CATARACT: a scum or a film or a growth on the eye: right? Wrong! A cataract is none of these.
Leadership Gift Helps Launch Ocular Immunology
Duke Eye Center’s annual publication shares the latest in research, education and patient care at Duke Eye Center Vision 2018
Did you know the Connection Between Arthritis and Ocular Disease?
Connection Between Arthritis and Ocular Disease C. Stephen Foster, M.D. The eye is made up primarily of collagen, as are ligaments, tendons, and tissue within
Glaucoma
Glaucoma C. Stephen Foster, M.D. What is it? Some misconceptions exist regarding glaucoma. One thing that most of the public does understand, however, is that
Treatment Algorithm for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-Associated Iridocyclitis- Stephen Foster, M.D.
Great progress has been made during the latter half of this century in the care of patients with iridocyclitis associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA),
OIUF Symposium on Causes of Uveitis: What Pediatricians, Rheumatologists, Ophthalmologists and Caregivers Need to Know! – Saturday, October 7, 2017
Join the Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation this Fall for a conference devoted to pediatric uveitis! Symposium on Causes of Uveitis: What Pediatricians, Rheumatologists, Ophthalmologists
April is Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
Of the many causes of ocular inflammation, one of the more frequently seen causes, and frankly one many patients have never before heard of, is
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Epidemiology Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the number 1 cause of blindness in the Western world. It affects 8 million Americans, including more than 30%
Uveitic Glaucoma
Uveitis is the third leading cause of preventable blindness in this country, but many people who suffer from this group of diseases lose their vision
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes affects 415 million adults worldwide, and it is becoming more prevalent in children and adolescent thanks to the unhealthy diets and physical inactivity that
Uveitis Specialist Dr. Foster featured in the Boston Herald regarding 1st case of Zika-related Uveitis
An eye infection that can cause permanent blindness has been linked to the Zika virus, adding to the potential dangers for people traveling to Brazil
An Introduction to Ocular Autoimmune Disease
The immune system, ordinarily in the “business” of protecting us from harm, generally protecting us from germs and cancer cells, can become deranged, with the
Pediatric Uveitis
Uveitis is the third leading cause of blindness in America, and 5% to 10% of the cases occur in children under the age of 16.
Dr. Foster featured in Prevention regarding Cataracts
Ask most people what they know about cataracts and you’ll probably hear a combination of the terms “eye problem” and “older people”—and not much else.
Dr. Anesi talks floaters in Self Magazine
If you’ve ever noticed small, dust-like specks or squiggly lines floating around in your field of vision, you have eye floaters. Tons of people have