In the News

• As a consultant and member of OptiMedica’s Medical Advisory Board for the last four years, Dr. Jonathan Talamo played a significant role in OptiMedica’s product development which resulted in recent FDA 510(k) clearance.  We at Talamo Laser Eye Consultants are pleased by this landmark development, which we feel will change the future of cataract surgery.
   
  “We are privileged to partner with such an outstanding team of scientists and clinicians who have worked tirelessly with us for the last several years to bring a whole new level of innovation to cataract surgery”. – Mark J. Forchette, President and Chief Executive Officer, OptiMedica.
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• Talamo Laser Eye Consultants receives the 2011 Best of Waltham Award!  Click here to read the press release.
• Dr. Talamo was selected as one of the Nation's Top Doctors. Click here to read the press release.
• Dr. Talamo co-authors “Femtosecond Laser Capsulotomy” in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, July 2011 edition.
• Click here to watch Dr. Patalano discuss "Life After Implantation of Accomodating IOL" surgery with Dr. Jonathan Talamo.
• During the AAO’s refractive surgery subspecialty day program (Refractive Surgery 2010), several presenters, (including Dr. talamo), discussed femtosecond laser surgery and imaging as well as the femtosecond laser’s intracorneal applications in cataract surgery. Click here to read excerpts from Dr. Talamo's discussion regarding Integrated OCT for Incision’s Placement in Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery.
• Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery with integrated optical coherence tomography and advanced guidance software gets good results in a recent study conducted by Optimedica. Click here to learn more about this case-controlled study in which Dr. Talamo was one of the original authors and investigators.
• Click here to learn more about featured story on eyewiretoday.com, regarding ophthalmic device company OptiMedica Corp. announcing their results from a clinical study of its Catalys Precision Laser System.
• Dr. Talamo was featured in the acclaimed journal: Science - Translational Medicine. Click here to read his article on Femtosecond Laser–Assisted Cataract Surgery with Integrated Optical Coherence Tomography.
• October 2010 - Dr. Talamo presented OptiMedica’s Catalys Precision Laser System at the American Academy of Ophthalmology clinical presentations. Click here to learn more.
• Dr. Kathryn Hatch is selected as Elite Women’s runner for the New York Marathon. Click here to read the article in the New York Times.
• Click here to download the recent article of "Life After Implantation of an Accomodating IOL," written by Dr. Talamo and Dr. Vincent Patalano.
• Click Here to download the Eye on Health Article featuring Florence Henderson and her Crystalens experience!
• View Dr. Hatch and Dr. Talamo's recent article in the July/August 2010 issue of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today on Excimer Basics. Click here to download a PDF of this article.
• "Today's news from the 2009 AAO annual meeting brought to you by EyeWorld magazine," featuring Dr. Talamo, among other notable colleagues.
• Dr. Jonathan H. Talamo is once again, named as one of the "BEST DOCTOR'S IN AMERICA" 2009-2010. Dr. Talamo has held this distinction since 2003.
• A new treatment for progressive keratoconus is on its way to getting approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). First recognized in the younger patients, keratoconus can be described as a "non-inflammatory eye condition in which the normally round dome-shaped cornea preogressively thins causing a cone-like bulge to develop. This ultimately results in significant visual impairment." However, keratoconus has a cure... Corneal Collagen Crosslinking. Read about the procedure that will be available at Talamo Laser Eye Consultants following its approval in the United States.
• Dr. Jonathan Talamo appears on Channel 5 News(WCVB TV) to warn the public of how damaging the sun can be to our eyes.
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• Kathryn M. Hatch, M.D. joins Talamo Laser Eye Consultants We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kathryn Hatch will join our practice effective July 2008. Dr. Hatch is a graduate of Middlebury College and the University of Vermont Medical School. She completed her ophthalmology residency at New York University/Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital and a cornea fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. In addition to advanced training in refractive surgery techniques such as all-laser LASIK and advanced surface ablation, Dr. Hatch has expertise in selective endothelial transplantation (DSEK) as well as traditional corneal transplant techniques. Click here to learn more about Dr. Hatch.
• CRYSTALENS HD™ RECEIVES FDA APPROVAL
• Jonathan H. Talamo, M.D. selected in Boston Magazine, November 2007, "TOP DOCTORS BOSTON" 2007 Best Physicians as chosen by their Peers.
• Jonathan H. Talamo, M.D. named as one of "THE BEST DOCTORS IN AMERICA" 2007-2008. Dr. Talamo has held this distinction since 2003.
• View story about Dr. Talamo's recently published research on Intacs Surgery to treat Keratoconus (OSN SuperSite Top Story 10/9/2007). Click here to download a PDF version of the article.
• View Dr. Talamo's recently published article on the improved accuracy of all-laser LASIK surgery with Intralase (Journal of Refractive Surgery). Click here to download a PDF version of the article.
• IntraLase: Clinical Studies Fact Sheet:
  Clinical data validates IntraLase as a superior technology for creating corneal flaps to initiate the LASIK procedure, providing a level of safety and predictability never-before-available to the LASIK surgeon. Click here to download a PDF version of the article.
• Dr. Hatch and Dr. Talamo featured in Contemporary Ophthalmology: 'Surgical Management of Cataract & Astigmatism'
• Dr. Talamo featured in story on advances in refractive surgery - Ophthalmology Times 2006 Click here to download a PDF version of the article.
• Dr. Talamo speaks about All-Laser LASIK Technology (Click to see article).
• American Academy of Ophthalmology recognizes Jonathan H. Talamo, MD with the Senior Achievement Award. The achievement awards program recognizes individuals for their contributions to the Academy based solely on a cumulative point system. Points are earned through participation in the Annual Meeting (i.e., Course Instructor, Scientific and Poster Presenter, Paper, Video/Film Producer), or other areas of service to the academy such as councilors, representatives, committee members, authors, Co-authors, Reviewers of Academy materials, and support of Advocacy efforts. Individuals who have accumulated thirty points receive the Senior Achievement Award.
• Dr. Jonathan Talamo appeared on Channel 5 News(WCVB) to speak about a procedure known as the implantable contact lens (Staar Visian ICL). The interview also featured Dr. Talamo's patient, who underwent this procedure 2 years ago. Click here to watch Dr. Jonathan Talamo's interview on Channel 5 News (WCVB).