Gregory S.H. Ogawa, MD Teaches at the 2018 Cornea Fellows Educational Summit
Gregory S.H. Ogawa, MD was a member of the invited faculty at the 2018 Cornea Fellows Educational Summit in early September. There are about 70 cornea fellows each year in the US and 80% of all the fellows attended this event. Dr. Ogawa lectured on both Iris Suturing and IOL Exchange. He ran a Macro… Read More
Shingrix Vaccination for Shingles
Shingles is a condition that is troubling to have on any part of the body, but there is a particular concern about it in ophthalmology because of the disastrous effects it can have on the eye and vision. Currently about 1 in 3 Americans get shingles in their lifetime, so it is actually a rather… Read More
Faculty Volunteer Member of UNM, School of Medicine
John J. Brinkley, MD has become a member of the volunteer faculty of the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, in recognition for his active and effective contributions to their teaching and service programs. Congratulations Dr. Brinkley.
Kristin Reidy, DO Assumes Presidency
Her work for this organization to date has focused on national advocacy on behalf of its members and their patients regarding reimbursement and other issues. This year during her presidency, she will focus on and continue to support the almost 50 osteopathic ophthalmology and otolaryngology residencies as they go through the Accreditation Council for Graduate… Read More
Two EANM Surgeons Provide Chapters for New Publication
This comprehensive new publication has contributions from some of the most well-known cataract surgeons throughout the world, providing helpful surgical tips to other cataract surgeons. Dr. Arthur Weinstein provided a chapter on a method to remove softer cataracts, while Dr. Gregory Ogawa authored a chapter on methods to sew in artificial lens implants and tie… Read More
Erin Byrne, OD – NMOA Young Optometrist of the Year
We are very proud to announce that Erin Byrne, OD has received the New Mexico Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year Award. Dr. Byrne’s new position as New Mexico’s Clinical Director for the Lions Club International Opening Eyes Special Olympics, has been recognized and rewarded by the NM Optometric Association. Congratulations Dr. Byrne.
Eye Associates Diamond Sponsor – 2017 NMOA Meeting
The New Mexico Optometric Association held their annual convention April 21-22, 2017. This year, Eye Associates participated as a Diamond Sponsor. Personnel from Dr2Dr and Information Services provided Eye Associates doctor and services information at the Eye Associates booth. This was also an opportunity for them to meet and greet the many optometrists attending the… Read More
Northern New Mexico Clinic Director Earns Lean/DFSS Green Belt
In case you don’t already know: A Six Sigma Green Belt serves as a specially trained team member within her function-specific area of the organization. A Green Belt works on small, carefully defined Six Sigma projects using enhanced problem-solving skills, including an emphasis on the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) model. Congratulations Diane.
National Doctor’s Day
The day-to-day work of healing conducted by physicians throughout the United States has been shaped, in large part, by great pioneers in medical research. Many of those pioneers have been Americans. Indeed, today we gratefully remember physicians such as Dr. Daniel Hale Williams and Dr. Charles Drew, who not only advanced their respective fields but… Read More
Eye Associates Employees Attend Annual Go Red Luncheon
Wednesday, February 22, 2017, a group of Eye Associates employee ‘Believers’ attended the Go Red Heart Association’s Women Luncheon at the Hotel Albuquerque.