Posts by George N. Papaliodis, MD
-
New Scoring System Predicts Risk of Cataract in Eyes with Anterior Uveitis
A team of Mass Eye and Ear researchers suggest maintaining good control of uveitis; preventing posterior synechiae, band keratopathy, and the need for glaucoma surgery; and minimizing the local steroid dose could be valuable for reducing cataract risk in eyes with anterior uveitis.
Biography
Board-certified in internal medicine and ophthalmology, Dr. George Papaliodis specializes in the treatment of systemic diseases that are associated with ocular inflammation. As the director of the Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Service, he treats patients with a range of ocular inflammatory disorders at Mass Eye and Ear's main Charles Street campus and Stoneham satellite office, as well at Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition, as a member of the Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Consultation Service, he performs cataract surgery at Mass Eye and Ear's Charles Street location.
While most of his time is devoted to patient care, Dr. Papaliodis has been involved in a number of research projects, including an investigation of LX-211 for the treatment of inflammatory eye diseases and a study of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for the treatment of uveitis. He also investigated serum biomarkers in ocular sarcoidosis and was part of the Abbvie sponsored study evaluating Humira for the treatment of uveitis.
A renowned expert in ocular inflammatory diseases, Dr. Papaliodis has presented at many national and international conferences, including those hosted by the International Ocular Inflammation Society, the American College of Rheumatology, the Aegean Retina Society, the New England Ophthalmologic Society, the North Carolina Dermatology Society, the Dominican Republic National Ophthalmologic Society, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and SECO International.
In addition to establishing one of the largest ocular inflammatory disease practices in the country, he has played a critical role outlining the teaching curriculum in the field of uveitis/ocular inflammation for the residents at Harvard Medical School.
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.
