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2003

NYEE Physician Helps Author New Policy for Surgical Safety (December 2003)
J. Robert Rosenthal, M.D., represents NYEE and the American Association of Eye & Ear Hospitals at the JCAHO Summit on Wrong Site Surgery and contributes to JCAHO's new universal protocol.

NYEEI Holiday Ball Raises over $300,000 for Children's Services (December 2003)
Peter Frelinghuysen, Paul L. Chodosh M.D., Young Bin Choo, M.D., and Felix DePinies, M.D. are honored at annual gala.

Less Painful Tonsillectomy Procedure for Kids Under Study at NYEEI (November 2003)
Information about the new coblation tonsillectomy procedure

Robert C. Della Rocca, M.D. Receives Humanitarian Awards from National and State Organizations (November 2003) 
Chief of Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive & Orbital Surgery at NYEE is a 2003 recipient of a prestigious national honor given to only three doctors each year by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Implanted Artificial Iris Improves Patient's Vision and Appearance (October 2003)
Implant clinical trial begins.

Latest News from the Retina Center (Summer 2003)
Take a virtual tour and learn more about the new Retina Center

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Named One of America's Best Hospitals (Summer 2003)
U.S. News & World Report annual survey: NYEE among best in eyes, ear, nose, and throat care.

Ladies Professional Golf Association and NYEE Affiliate to Conduct First-of-its-kind Research for Golfers (Summer 2003)
Partnership launches national research project

Middle Ear Infections in Kids (Summer 2003)
The Latest on Ear Tubes, Summer Swimming...and Taking a Bath

Dramatic Increase in Eye Melanoma Among White Males: Study (Summer 2003)
Results from a study recording the incidence of conjunctival melanoma.

The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Congratulates Graduating Classes of 2003 (Summer 2003)
NYEE, Nation's oldest specialty hospital, congratulates residency graduates.

Gloria Park, Winner of 2002 LPGA Tournament to Tour The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (Summer 2003)
Golf world's Southern Korean newcomer visits The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, the Official Charity of the 2003 Sybase Big Apple Classic in Westchester.

Special Eye Trauma Center Treats Region's Most Serious Eye Emergency Cases 24/7 (Spring 2003)
33 Trauma surgeons on-call nightly at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Announces Opening of State-of-the-Art Retina Center (Spring 2003)
Retina visits have doubled in past five years.

NYEE Named "Official Charity" of LPGA Tournament (Spring 2003)
For the second year in a row, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary will play a role in the Sybase Big Apple Classic in Wykagyl, NY.

NYEE Receives Federal Funding For Glaucoma Research (Spring 2003)
The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary receives funding to learn more about patients at high risk for glaucoma.

NYEE Receives Grant to Fight Facial Paralysis (Spring 2003)
The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary receives award for electrophysiology research to improve understanding of the debilitating problem of facial paralysis

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2002

The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary's Holiday Ball Raises $400K for New Retina Center (December 2002)
Holiday Gala helps to fund the expansion and modernization of the The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary's Comprehensive Retina Center

Program at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Helps Elderly Prevent Falls (October 2002)
The Vestibular Rehabilitation Program helps correct balance problems in older patients.

New Vision Correction Technique Taught at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (November 2002)
New technique considered an advancement in vision correction technology

The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Named One of "America's Best Hospitals" (July 2002)
The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary ranked among top hospitals in US News and World Report's annual Best Hospitals survey.

Surgery Provides New Hope for Teenager Injured in Bombing (July 2002)
Surgery team at NYEE remove shrapnel lodged near brain

Golf Tournament Brings Recognition to New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Services (July 2002)
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary volunteers contribute to making LPGA Tournament a success.

Eyedrops Delay Onset of Glaucoma in People at Higher Risk (July 2002)
Eye drops used to treat elevated pressure inside the eye are found to be effective in delaying the onset of glaucoma

Cod Liver Oil and a Vitamin/Mineral tablet May Prevent Middle Ear Infections in Children (Summer 2002)
Research study finds that Grandma's old remedy was right!

Webcast: Curious About Surgery? (Summer 2002)
In this informative presentation, basic anatomy of the nose, pre-operative evaluation, anesthesia considerations and the actual surgery are covered.

Protecting Your Eyes from the Summer Sun (June 2002)
Tips for preventing damage caused by harmful UV rays

Low Vision Exhibit Stops in NY-metro Area (June 2002)
NYEE sponsors interactive exhibit developed by the National Eye Institute

National Golf Tournament Helps Benefit The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (May 2002)
NYEE Named "Official Hospital" of The Sybase Big Apple Classic LPGA Tournament

Thyroid Center Offers Comprehensive Evaluation in One Visit (May 2002)
The Thyroid Center is uniquely designed to incorporate state-of-the-art medical and surgical treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the thyroid gland.

Roy A. Holliday Appointed Director of Radiology at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (Spring 2002)
Internationally known radiology expert joins The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

New Procedure Can Predict Risk of Glare After LASIK (January 2002)
Common side effect may be minimized by new measurement

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2001 & earlier

Mayor Giuliani Honored at Holiday Gala (December 2001)
"Spirit of the City" Gala raises funds for a new state-of-the-art Microsurgical Education center

Cold, Allergies or...Chronic Sinusitis? (September 2001)
Various treatments and procedures provide relief to sufferers of sinusitis

World Trade Center Disaster (September 2001)
Eyewitness accounts from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Doctors at World Trade Center Triage Site

New Surgical Techniques to Help Patients With Vision Problems After LASIK (June 2001)
Automated Lamellar Therapeutic Keratoplasty (ALTK) helps restore corneal material removed during surgery

New Surgical Technique Could Reduce Need for Reading Glasses (June 2001)
FDA-monitored clinical trials test effectiveness of scleral expansion surgery

Surgical Team Saves Sight of Patients with Graves' Disease (May 2001)
Regional specialists utilize orbital decompression to help those with severely protruding eyes

New Hope in Treatment for Glaucoma Blocks Toxic Substances That Damage Nerve Cells (2001)
Memantine drug trials begin

Reaching Out To Russian Immigrants Who May Have Been Exposed To Radiation in Chernobyl (2001)
Thyroid disorder study focuses on local population

Innovations in Cosmetic Surgery: Human Derived Collagen and Fast Healing Lasers (2001)
New treatments rid skin of wrinkles, scars

Professional "Voice-Abusers" Find Help at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (2001)
The Voice Center: Diagnosing and treating dysphonia

NYEE Uses "Real Time" 3-D Computer Images For Sinus Operations (2001)
New device guides surgeons through endoscopic surgery

The Head & Neck Cancer Support and Rehabilitation Program (2001)
Group helps laryngectomy patients return to a useful role in society

Researchers Investigate New Treament for Diabetic Retinopathy
New drug could help prevent progression to later stages of the disease

More Male Executives Face Mid-Life With Facial Surgery
Lasting results requires surgery that is more than skin deep...

Balloon Catheter Helps Patients With Watery Eyes
Non-invasive technique safer, cheaper, faster

Vestibular Rehabilitation Program Helps Patients With Chronic Dizziness
New program is headed by a former sufferer of chronic dizziness

Glaucoma: New Concepts, Practical Approaches
Announcing a video CME seminar produced by the Institute of Continuing Education at the NYEEI

Latest In Eye Research: Presentations at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (Fall 2000)
Faculty/Staff represent NYEEI at Annual Conference Meeting

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Joins Continuum Health Partners, Inc. (August 1999)
World-renowned specialty hospital becomes Continuum's fourth member institution

NYEE Researchers Study Light Activated Therapy for Macular Degeneration (January 1999)
Phase III Trials Begin

Indirect Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Drawing
A CME-accredited course on CD-ROM, available Fall '96

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Media Information

If you are a reporter seeking to interview a doctor at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, please contact Jean Thomas, at (212) 979-4274, or Axel F. Bang, at (914) 234-5433.

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