Latest Updates from VMR Institute – Leading Eye Care Center Serving Orange County and Los Angeles Area
The VMR Institute in Huntington Beach, California is a leading provider of vitreous, macula, and retina care. To maintain this distinction, Dr. Sebag stays involved in the ophthalmologic field through memberships, lectures, and other endeavors.
Dr. Sebag's Induction into the American Ophthalmological Society
During the organization's annual meeting in May 2006, was inducted into the American Ophthalmological Society. Founded during the Civil War, the American Ophthalmological Society is the oldest specialty society in America. It is also considered by many to be the most prestigious ophthalmologic society in the world.
To be considered for this society, a candidate must, among other requirements, be recognized for distinction in the art and practice of ophthalmic science. is proud to have been recognized by the American Ophthalmological Society and able to become a part of this organization that is dedicated to patient care, education, research, and the advancement of ophthalmology.
Ophthalmologic Lectures and Presentations by J. Sebag, MD, FACS, FRCOphth
Dr. Sebag is a renowned researcher and lecturer in the ophthalmologic field. Because of this, he is often asked to present at meetings of various professional organizations. Below are some of Dr. Sebag's recent and future presentations.
- Dr. Sebag gave a lecture at the joint meeting of the Retina Society and the Club Jules Gonin in Cape Town, South Africa in October 2006.
- Dr. Sebag will present a poster at the joint meeting American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Pan American Ophthalmology Society in November 2006.
- Dr. Sebag is slated for four guest lectures at the annual meeting of the California Optometric Society in March 2007.
Enrollment is Now Open!
If you have diabetic retinopathy or retinal vein occlusions, consider joining this research program at the VMR Institute in Huntington Beach. Please contact the VMR Institute for more information:1-866-837-6188. The enrollment period is limited, so act now.
Biotechnology companies are developing new drugs to treat diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusions, as well as agents to have the operation called vitrectomy. The VMR Institute has been chosen as a participating center in this groundbreaking research. If you would like to avail yourself of the most recent advances in genetically-engineered drug therapy for these conditions (not widely available elsewhere), contact the VMR Institute in Huntington Beach.
Supporting the Education of Future Eye Care Professionals
Currently, Dr. Sebag is working with two fourth year medical students from the University of Southern California (USC) on clinical research projects. The students come to VMR Institute on a weekly basis to work conduct their clinical projects. As an educator and researcher himself, Dr. Sebag enjoys being able to support medical students.
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