Aaron R. Kaufman, MD

Cornea specialist at University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Cincinnati Eye Institute.

[Aaron R. Kaufman, MD @aaronkaufmanmd]

Monkeypox EyeWiki article hot off the press! Monkeypox can cause ocular manifestations including eyelid lesions, conjunctivitis, and keratitis. https://t.co/np0TD9XP9M #monkeypox #Ophthalmology #eye @HMSeye @MassEyeAndEar @aao_ophth

[Harvard Ophthalmology @HMSeye]

It is with enormous sadness that we announce the passing of Claes H. Dohlman, MD, PhD, Professor of Ophthalmology, Emeritus, and former Chief and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at @MassEyeAndEar and @harvardmed. https://t.co/sRafRAgzr2

[Aaron R. Kaufman, MD @aaronkaufmanmd]

Phase I trial results now published in Science Advances! https://t.co/4iakJ4YFms

[Aaron R. Kaufman, MD @aaronkaufmanmd]

Wonderful spotlight on the CALEC trial on @NBCNightlyNews! CALEC is a protocol for cultivated limbal epithelial transplantation for unilateral #LSCD. The CALEC trial is led by Dr Ula Jurkunas at @MassEyeAndEar @HMSeye.

[NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas @NBCNightlyNews]

An experimental procedure was found to improve the vision of patients whose eyes were damaged, according to a new study.

@kristendahlgren has more on the procedure, which uses stem cells to restore the cornea: https://t.co/fpC6B3czzi

[Mass Eye and Ear @MassEyeAndEar]

Recently, during the annual Founders' Day luncheon for Mass Eye and Ear, guests heard from patient Phillip Durst. Phillip's eyesight was saved by Ula Jurkunas, MD and her team after a devastating chemical accident left him blind. Read about her work: https://t.co/9T8GUIT3yn

[NEJM @NEJM]

Figure 4. Extracutaneous Manifestations of Mpox. https://t.co/x43clrttzo

[Elmer Tu @ElmerTu1]

Ophthalmic preservatives have been vilified in recent years, sometimes justifiably, but recent eye drop related infections remind us of the importance of sterility of our drugs.

Balancing antimicrobial efficacy and toxicity of currently available t... https://t.co/4ia5AuflBx

[Aaron R. Kaufman, MD @aaronkaufmanmd]

#MEEI crew at the @YoungMDConnect meeting in Austin! Having a blast! @HMSeye @MassEyeAndEar @nandinivenkatmd

[Hamid Alemi, MD, MPH @Hamid__Alemi]

So proud of our research group & what we've been able to achieve together: @CorneaJournal - presenting the first murine model for Descemet Stripping Only.A huge thank you to all the co-authors, esp. Dr. Nakagawa, and my incredible mentors Drs. Dana, Yin, and Dohlman! @HMSeye

[Harvard Ophthalmology @HMSeye]

Congratulations to our ophthalmology residents who matched with top clinical fellowship programs today! #fellowshipmatch #matchday

And we're delighted to have Dr. Isaac Bleicher staying on as our AY23-24 Chief Resident and @MassEyeAndEar Trauma Service Director.

[Corneal Physician @CornealPhys_Mag]

Do you know the ideal candidates for topography-guided custom ablation treatment? See https://t.co/GwHXJCu8Wq #Cornea #Ophthalmology #eye #eyes @aaronkaufmanmd

[Aaron R. Kaufman, MD @aaronkaufmanmd]

Our review of #Monkeypox in @JAMAOphth is now available – we synthesize clinically relevant info for eye care providers about #MPXROD (#ocularMPX) in the 2022 outbreak!
@HMSeye @MassEyeAndEar @aao_ophth @CDCgov
https://t.co/VG6ERcnLlG

[Aaron R. Kaufman, MD @aaronkaufmanmd]

New @CDCMMWR report on ocular #monkeypox in the US! Although eye involvement by #MPX is rare, severe vision-threatening disease including keratitis can occur. Honored to help contribute to this report. @HMSeye @MassEyeAndEar @CDCgov https://t.co/yZSBu875Ot

[Mass Eye and Ear @MassEyeAndEar]

Claes Dohlman, MD, PhD, has been recognized with the 2022 Champalimaud Vision Award, the highest distinction in vision science. Dr. Dohlman, who turned 100 this week, invented the Boston KPro, the most widely used artificial cornea in the world. https://t.co/yyggrTjeql

[Ophthalmology @AAOjournal]

A patient presented with a firm pedunculated tarsal lesion with a flattened top molded to the contour of the globe. The lesion was excised and found to be a tarsal fibroma of the eyelid - a rare benign lesion. @uicovs @aaronkaufmanmd @AnnQTran https://t.co/EJj4BwsSz1

[UIC Ophthalmology @uicovs]

With July 4th just weeks away, the IEEI is reminding everyone to be safe and that fireworks can cause devastating eye injuries that can cause permanent eye damage and vision loss.

To learn more, visit: https://t.co/YevD6zCaE2

(Information & image retrieved from the AAO)

[Aaron R. Kaufman, MD @aaronkaufmanmd]

Excited to share our review paper on updates in the mgmt of #AcanthamoebaKeratitis! Thank you @ElmerTu1 for your mentorship on this project. https://t.co/9wyAVYYzo5

[Elmer Tu @ElmerTu1]

#Acanthamoeba Keratitis continues to harm patients and challenge those who care for them. Our most recent take on treatment advances written beautifully by our MEEI Cornea fellowship-bound UIC resident, Aaron Kaufman, MD. https://t.co/H7nIX45udT

[Ophthalmology @AAOjournal]

Residual oil from hydraulic fluid trauma presenting as discrete periorbital foreign bodies https://t.co/HxoxfqwlsT

[UIC Ophthalmology @uicovs]

Congratulations to our newest class of resident ophthalmologists! These six will join us in July 2021 as integrated interns in our department. We are thrilled to welcome them to Chicago and IEEI! #ophthalmologymatch