Retina Surgeon Director of Retina Research and Clinical Trialist, Dad of 6 and Multi-sport Enthusiast
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Joined March 2009
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There are 30+ gene therapies approved across medicine. ABBV-RGX-314 is targeting wet AMD and is in global pivotal trials with positive preliminary trials to date, thanks @JasonHsuMD #RSLisbon2024 @Wills_Eye @MidAtl_Retina @REGENXBIO @abbvie
Phase 2 subretinal gene therapy of ABBV-RGX-314 in previously treated wet AMD showed good tolerance with few cases of inflammation responsive to steroid drops + stable vision and edema with over 70% injection free over 6 mos. @allenho #RSLisbon2024 @RetinaSociety @Wills_Eye
And the first Eyecelerator Innovation Awardees are .... Join us in Chicago @aao_ophth @Eyecelerator 2024 to learn the story of two of the most innovative and admired pharmaceutical leaders in the world and their vision of a brighter future for our patients
Congratulations to Drs. Leonard Schleifer and George Yancopoulos, @Regeneron recipients of the Eyecelerator #Innovation Award. Read the statement from @allenho + bios. Missed the breaking news? Sign up for the #Eyecelerator mailing list. eyecelerator.com/awards #ophthalmology
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🌿💰 Prepare for the rise of Slothana! With our coffers overflowing, it's time to embark on a Sloth crusade to establish a global empire. Slothana's reign is imminent. ⚔️ Anyone who stands in its way will face the wrath of the holy Slothana army! 🚀🦥 #SlothanaEmpire #CryptoCrusade
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🚀 Exciting news for our lazy sloth community! Our airdrop is being prepped for launch, which means the presale is wrapping up soon. ⏳ With Solana congestion expected to end in the coming days, now's the time to join the holy Slothana army!🌿💸 #SlothanaAirdrop #PresaleEnding
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🚀 Hold onto your branches, Slothana faithful! 🌿 We're gearing up to drop some major news: the official launch date is on the horizon! ⏰ Get ready to mark your calendars and set your alarms, because a countdown timer will soon grace our site. Let the hype for the Slothana launch begin! 🦥💫 #Slothana #memecoin
We fix it front to back @Wills_Eye. Knew from our med school days (rugby field!) that Dr Rapuano would lead others and do great things. Congratulations to our expert colleagues of the Wills Cornea Sevice @Cjrapuano @zeba_almas @BeeranMeghpara @bfast33 @JuliaHallerMD – at Philadelphia, PA
Our NEW webpage showcases the Cornea Service, its all star staff and their capabilities, special events coming up this academic year, and how YOU can play a vital role in advancing the mission of Wills Eye.
Learn more: willseye.org/yearofcornea/
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In eyes with primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment & high risk features for postoperative proliferative vitreoretinopathy, repair with combined vitrectomy & scleral buckling resulted in a higher odds of surgical success. @KhanRetina ow.ly/HXkj50PeYFO
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"It’s an incredibly important time for us and our patients," says Allen Ho, MD @allenho in a Retina Today interview where he shares his insights on caring for a whole new patient population with newly approved therapeutics. bit.ly/3IV0FiF
Takes a village to #eliminateDRblindnessPhilly #scheieeye #templeophthalmology #willseye #midatlanticretina #jeffersonmed . We are going for it together #noeyeslostPhilly
On Saturday, Mid Atlantic Retina partnered with @Wills_Eye for the second annual Wills Eye on Diabetes Day. Our specialists screened patients for diabetic eye disease free of charge in part of a city-wide diabetes event with Scheie Eye Institute and Temple Health.
Data science expert Dr Michael Morano lead our team @MMoranoMD, amazing skill set … there is a very bright future for Michael!
Incidence and Risk Factors for Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear aft... sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
This IRIS study of over 3 million cataract surgeries reveals that the incidence of retinal detachment after cataract surgery is 1/500. Lattice degeneration is the top risk factor.
Incidence and Risk Factors for Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear aft... sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
This IRIS study of over 3 million cataract surgeries reveals that the incidence of retinal detachment after cataract surgery is 1/500. Lattice degeneration is the top risk factor.
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Diabetic eye disease is the #1 cause of blindness in working age adults. Sign up to get your FREE diabetic eye disease screening at Wills Eye Hospital on April 29. Don't wait. ow.ly/HzKQ50NMZaY
VBS meetings showcase great scientific and clinically relevant programming and incredibly aggressive and creative social events, great learning and a great time @YoshiYonekawaMD @VitBuckleSoc
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FDA Approves Syfovre for Geographic Atrophy with commentary by Allen Ho, MD @allenho. Listen to the full podcast episode here - retinapodcast.com/episodes/2…
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Are you ready for the era of GA treatment? 🎧Tune into the latest New Retina Radio podcast to hear Drs. @allenho & Robert Avery discuss the recent FDA approval of pegcetacoplan (Syfovre, @ApellisPharma) & what it means for patient care & clinical practice. bit.ly/3Z5YX3T
Retinal surgery continues to evolve, check it out
With all the hubbub surrounding the rapidly expanding therapeutic landscape, it can be easy to overlook innovation in the #OR. That’s why we prefer to kick off the new year with an issue dedicated to our roots—#surgery! A new issue is now available at retinatoday.com.
