Posts by Alice C. Lorch, MD, MPH
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Usage Patterns of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery Differ by Glaucoma Type
Researchers at Mass Eye and Ear, led by Nazlee Zebardast, MD, MSc, examined six years of nationwide U.S. data on standard and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. They found that the specific glaucoma diagnosis influences the choice of procedure, as well as concurrent and subsequent surgeries.
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Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery Has Been Adopted Rapidly in the U.S.
Ophthalmologists at Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Massachusetts General Hospital have determined that between 2013 and 2018, the number of minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries surpassed the number of conventional glaucoma surgeries, despite limited evidence of long-term safety or effectiveness.
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Incidence of Ocular Burns Increasing in U.S.
Ophthalmologists at Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Massachusetts General Hospital found in a U.S. ophthalmology registry study that the incidence of ocular burns increased 20% between 2013 and 2017, and women and men were affected equally.
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Mass Eye and Ear Sets Standards of Transparency and Accountability in Ophthalmology
The Department of Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Massachusetts General Hospital leads the ophthalmology community in developing and implementing outcome measures in every subspecialty area—setting the standard for transparency, accountability, and continued quality improvement in the field.
Biography
Dr. Lorch graduated with a BS in Biology from Yale University and subsequently earned her MD at Harvard Medical School (HMS). A graduate of the HMS Residency Program in Ophthalmology, Dr. Lorch served as Chief Resident and Director of the Trauma Service for the academic year 2014-15. After this, she accepted a position as a member of the Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Consultation Service at Mass Eye and Ear while completing an MPH in Clinical Effectiveness at the Harvard School of Public Health. In July 2018, she took on the role of Associate Chief for Quality for the Department of Ophthalmology.
Mass Eye and Ear/Mass General Ophthalmology
An international center for ophthalmology treatment and research, Mass Eye and Ear/Massachusetts General Hospital is the primary teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School’s Department of Ophthalmology, and is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s top hospitals for eye care. Led by Chief and Chair Joan W. Miller, MD, the department provides seamless access to the most innovative care available anywhere in the world.
