Jamie Hogan, OD,

A Review of the Management of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy

A Review of the Management of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy

Posted by | Feb 22, 2024 | , |

Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy leads to progressive visual deterioration that may cause acutely painful episodes. Medical management  has been limited to prescribing hyperosmotic agents. The advancement in therapeutic and surgical management has led to earlier intervention, better visual prognosis, and improved quality of life for patients affected by FECD. Optometrists play a role in the management of this condition’s diagnosis, treatment, and postsurgical care.

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Adam Provost, OD
Adam Provost, OD
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Dr. Provost graduated from New England College of Optometry in 2022 and then completed an ocular disease residency at VA…
Ana Bonaldi, OD, FAAO
Ana Bonaldi, OD, FAAO
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Dr. Ana Bonaldi earned her optometry degree from MCPHS, where she graduated salutatorian, and completed an ocular disease residency at…
Doug Rett OD, FAAO, ABCMO
Doug Rett OD, FAAO, ABCMO
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Dr. Rett is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Medical Optometry and the secretary for the American Board of Certification…
Emily Humphreys, OD, FAAO
Emily Humphreys, OD, FAAO
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Emily Humphreys is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry at the New England College of Optometry (NECO). In addition to…
John Conto, OD, Dipl. AAO
John Conto, OD, Dipl. AAO
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John Conto, OD, Dipl. AAO completed his optometric training at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and finished a residency in…
Jamie Hogan, OD,
Jamie Hogan, OD,
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Jamie Hogan, OD, Dipl AAO, graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry and completed her Primary Care Optometry residency at…
Joseph Kane OD, FAAO
Joseph Kane OD, FAAO
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Dr. Kane graduated from New England College of Optometry in 2015 and went on to complete an ocular disease/primary care…
Kyle D Klute, OD, FAAO
Kyle D Klute, OD, FAAO
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Dr. Klute owns and practices at Good Life Eyecare, a multi-location practice in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa. He is…
Mary Wittendorf, O.D. F.A.A.O
Mary Wittendorf, O.D. F.A.A.O
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Dr. Wittendorf is a 2020 graduate of the Michigan College of Optometry. Upon graduation, she completed an ocular disease residency…
Pete Thomas Liette, OD, FAAO
Pete Thomas Liette, OD, FAAO
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Dr. Liette graduated from The Ohio State University College of Optometry and completed his ocular disease residency at the Chalmers…
Shannon Cummings, OD
Shannon Cummings, OD
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Dr. Cummings graduated from the University of Missouri St. Louis College of Optometry in 2019 and went on to complete…
Shelly Kim, OD. FAAO
Shelly Kim, OD. FAAO
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Dr. Kim is the residency coordinator at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. She is also adjunct…
Simmy Panchal, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO
Simmy Panchal, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO
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Dr. Panchal graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2019 and completed an ocular disease, low vision and specialty contact…
Steve Njeru, OD, MS, FAAO
Steve Njeru, OD, MS, FAAO
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Dr. Njeru is a staff optometrist at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. He graduated from The Ohio State University: College…
Thanh T. Le OD, MPH, FAAO
Thanh T. Le OD, MPH, FAAO
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Dr. Le received her optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in 2005. After graduation, she served…
Victoria Shust, OD
Victoria Shust, OD
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Dr Shust got her undergraduate degree in microbiology at Penn State University and then went on to study at the…