Shachar Tauber - Ozark MO, US Randall Fuerst - Orangevale CA, US Keela Davis - Springfield MO, US Lyle Bowman - Pleasanton CA, US Gary Wnek - Cleveland OH, US
Assignee:
Ocugenics, LLC - Orangevale CA
International Classification:
A61F 13/00 A61K 9/00
US Classification:
424443, 424429
Abstract:
Electrospun fibers are utilized to improve the mechanical characteristics of a contact lens reducing the weight and mechanical strength of the polymers from which the lenses are typically formed. Electrospun fibers are also utilized as a drug delivery system, both through direct use in the eye and by inclusion of the fibers in a contact lens. The fibers are loaded with therapeutic drugs by a variety of methods and processed by coating and cross-linking the fibers.
Lyle Bowman - Pleasanton CA, US Gary Wnek - Cleveland OH, US Shachar Tauber - Ozark MO, US Randall Fuerst - Orangevale CA, US
Assignee:
OCUGENICS, L.L.C. - Orangevale CA
International Classification:
A61K 9/00 B29D 11/00
US Classification:
424429, 264 136
Abstract:
Electrospun fibers are utilized to improve the mechanical characteristics of a contact lens reducing the weight and mechanical strength of the polymers from which the lenses are typically formed. Electrospun fibers are also utilized as a drug delivery system, both through direct use in the eye and by inclusion of the fibers in a contact lens. The fibers are loaded with therapeutic drugs by a variety of methods and processed by coating and cross-linking the fibers.
Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Shachar Tauber Partner
Tauber, Shachar MD Offices and Clinics of Doctors of Medicine
330 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06510 Website: lasik.yale.edu
Shachar Tauber Chairman
Tauber, Shachar MD Offices and Clinics of Doctors of Medicine
330 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06510 Website: lasik.yale.edu
YALE EYE CENTER 40 Temple St Suite 3B, New Haven, CT 06510 2037852020 (Phone), 2037646768 (Fax)
Mercy Clinic Eye Specialists 1229 E Seminole St Suite 430, Springfield, MO 65804 4178209393 (Phone)
Certifications:
Ophthalmology, 1995
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
YALE EYE CENTER 40 Temple St Suite 3B, New Haven, CT 06510
Mercy Clinic Eye Specialists 1229 E Seminole St Suite 430, Springfield, MO 65804
Mercy Hospital Springfield 1235 East Cherokee, Springfield, MO 65804
Education:
Medical School Tulane Univ Sch Of Med Graduated: 1988 Medical School United Hlth Srvs Graduated: 1988 Medical School Tulane University Hospital and Clinics Graduated: 1988
Dr. Tauber graduated from the Tulane University School of Medicine in 1988. He works in Springfield, MO and specializes in Ophthalmology. Dr. Tauber is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield.
Mercy
Department Chair Ophthalmology and Optometry
Tauber Ophthalmic Research of America
Chief Executive Officer
St John Clinic
Cornea and Refractive Surgeon and Director of Ophthalmic Research
Ocugenics
Medical Director
Eyecare America
Physician Volunteer
Education:
Tulane University School of Medicine 1984 - 1988
Washington University In St. Louis 1979 - 1983
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Skills:
Surgery Ophthalmology Clinical Research Clinical Trials Healthcare Medical Devices Medicine Lasik Refractive Surgery Board Certified Physicians Medical Education Pediatrics Cataract Surgery Healthcare Management Treatment Public Health Cornea Glaucoma Optometry Cataract Infectious Diseases Neuroscience Residents Dry Eye Contact Lenses Research Eye Surgery Diabetic Retinopathy Prk Fundraising
Interests:
Ferraris
Surgeon, Researcher, Philanthropist, Co Owner Ophthalmic Biotechnolgy Company
Department Chair Ophthalmology and Optometry at Mercy, CEO at Tauber Ophthalmic Research of America, Cornea and Refractive Surgeon/ Director of Ophthalmic Research at St Johns Clinic, Medical Director at Ocugenics LLC, Physician Volunteer at EyeCare America, Director Ophthalmic Research at St. John's Health System, Medical Advisory Board at Unite for Sight
Location:
Springfield, Missouri Area
Industry:
Medical Practice
Work:
Mercy - Mercy Eye and Ear Center since Aug 2012
Department Chair Ophthalmology and Optometry
Tauber Ophthalmic Research of America since Mar 2011
CEO
St Johns Clinic since Sep 2006
Cornea and Refractive Surgeon/ Director of Ophthalmic Research
Ocugenics LLC since Jan 2006
Medical Director
EyeCare America since Jan 2005
Physician Volunteer
Education:
Tulane University School of Medicine 1984 - 1988
Doctor of Medicine
Washington University in St. Louis 1979 - 1983
BA, Biology
Skills:
Ophthalmology Surgery Clinical Research Cataract Surgery Clinical Trials Glaucoma LASIK Cornea Refractive Surgery Cataract Dry Eye Diabetic Retinopathy Board Certified Contact Lenses Physicians Infectious Diseases Research Medical Education Fundraising Healthcare Management PRK
Interests:
Ferraris, Formula 1 past and present and motor racing in general
The Blues
Movies
NY Mets NY Giants NY Rangers NY Knicks
New Ophthalmic technology
Developing ophthalmic care to the needy. I have been involved in the Unite for Sight organization and serve as their medical advisor. it has been a great privelege to wotk with this group. Please check out the website
Sailplaning
Sailing
Honor & Awards:
Kappa Sigma Leadership and Scholarship Award
George Kassenbaum Memorial Award Outstanding Service to Washington University
'Kappa Sigma Man of the Year
Edmundson Scholarship
James H. Allen Award Excellence in Ophthalmology
Summit Autonomous 1000 Plus
Course Director Award Excellence in LASIK 5 Years
Alcon Centurion Surgeon
Best Doctors in America