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Gary A. Borawski, O.D.
Education:
Doctor of Optometry, University of Houston (1985)
Bachelor of Science, University of Houston (1983)
Professional Memberships:
American Optometric Association
Massachusetts Society of Optometrists
New English Council of Optometrists
American Optometric Association Contact Lens Section
Massachusetts Society of Optometrists Contact Lens Committee
National Eye Research Foundation Certification in Contact Lens Practice
Licenses:
Massachusetts Texas Certified Texas Therapeutic Optometrist
Practice/Clinical Activities:
Optometrist with Braverman-Terry Eye Associates, San Antonio, TX (June 1999 - Present)
Lecturer and clinical trainer of staff ophthalmic assistants and technicians Dedham Medical Associates, Dedham, MA (July 1992 - Present)
Staff optometrist in the Ophthalmology Department of Dedham Medical Associates, Dedham, MA (July 1992 - June 1999)
Guest speaker on a local cable TV program "A Home Remedy" discussing aging effects of the eyes, Boston, MA (September 1993)
Staff optometrist in the General Eye Service of the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA (August 1987 - July 1992)
On-call optometrist in the Cornea Service of the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA (January 1988 - July 1992)
Certified clinician in NEI sponsored Glaucoma Laser Trial Study in the Glaucoma Service of the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA (April, 1989 - July 1992)
Lecturer in optics, ophthalmic optics and refraction to Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary staff and residents (January 1989 - July 1992)
Certified clinician in NEI sponsored Eye Disorders Study in the Retina Service of the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA (August 1988 - 1992)
Clinical preceptor in General Vision modules of the New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA (March 1988 - March 1993)
Book review published in the journal Archives of Ophthalmology (February 1990)
Employed in private optometric practice by Mark Hutson, O.D., Austin, TX (December 1985 - June 1987)
Employed in private optometric practice by Douglas Jackman, O.D., Austin, TX (July 1985 - December 1985) Clinical externship, Brunswick Naval Air Station Medical Clinic, Brunswick, ME (August 1984 - December 1984)
Employed as ophthalmic technician by the Houston Eye Center, Houston, TX (January 1984 - August 1984)
Equipments
Digital Fluorescein Angiography
An instrument which visualizes the circulation of retinal blood vessels and check for impaired circulation
Fluorescein
FDT Perimetry
An instrument which quickly screens for damage due to tumors, strokes, or glaucoma
FDT Perimetry
HRT (Heidelberg Resonance Tomographer)
An instrument that allows for the detection of damage due to glaucoma by taking an image of the nerve fiber layer in the retina and analyzing that data acquired
HRT
IOL Master
An instrument used for measuring axial length (length of the eye), corneal curvature, anterior chamber depth and calculating intraocular lenses
IOL Master
Pachymetry
Measures the thickness of the cornea in microns
Pachymetry
Disc Cam (Digital Stereo Photography)
A camera which allows the capture of digital image of the optic nerve head
Stereo Photography
Topography
Measures the corneal curvature
Topography
Technical Terms
Diode Laser Photocoagulation
A laser used to treat glaucoma by decreasing the production of fluid in the eye in an attempt to lower the intraocular pressure.
Diode Laser Photocoagulation
Glaucoma Shunts
Devices implanted during glaucoma surgery which allow the flow of fluid from the interior of the eye to the exterior of the eye under the conjunctival layer where it is reabsorbed by the body. Thereby reducing the intraocular pressure.
Glaucoma Shunts
Topical Cataract Surgery
Latest method of cataract surgery performed. Patients undergo removal of the cataract about 15 minutes, no patch is required after the surgery, patients are able to see immediately following surgery (although slightly blurry), and the patients are free to return to all normal activities the same day of surgery.
Topical Cataract Surgery
Multifocal IOLs (IntraOcular Lenses)
Lenses implanted during cataract surgery which allow patients to be less dependent on their glasses when reading and looking at objects off in the distance.
Multifocal IOLs (IntraOcular Lenses)
Vitrectomy with Membrane Stripping
Removal of Vitreous, blood, and/or membranes from the eye, usually entering through the parsplana with a needle like rotary cutter that has fluid injection and suction capabilities.
Vitrectomy with Membrane Stripping
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