Dr. Lucy H.y. Young MD, PHD
Ophthalmologist
243 Charles St Meei Massachusetts Eye An Boston MA, 02114About
Originally hailing from Taipei, Taiwan, Lucy H.Y. Young, M.D., Ph.D. earnedher degree in medicine from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine. After completing her Ophthalmology residency and ...
Education and Training
Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1981
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Closed-globe contusion injuries of the posterior segment.
- Anterior and posterior segment intraocular foreign bodies.
- Ultrasonography in the traumatized eye: intraocular foreign body versus artifact.
- MRI of blood volume and cellular uptake of superparamagnetic iron in an animal model of choroidal melanoma.
- Treatment of experimental choroidal melanoma with an Nd:yttrium-lanthanum-fluoride laser at 1047 nm.
- MRI of blood volume with MS 325 in experimental choroidal melanoma.
- MRI of blood volume with superparamagnetic iron in choroidal melanoma treated with thermotherapy.
- Sturge-Weber syndrome (choroidal hemangioma and glaucoma).
- Ocular manifestations and treatment of syphilis.
- Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease.
- Sympathetic ophthalmia.
- Treatment options for metastatic tumors to the choroid.
- Future laser approaches in melanoma treatment.
- Ocular manifestations of helminthic infections: onchocersiasis, cysticercosis, toxocariasis, and diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis.
- Cytomegalovirus retinitis.
Awards
- Boston Super Doctors 2011
- Epsilon Sigma Epsilon.
- Chancellor'S Vilas Scholarship.
- Letters & Science Honors Program.
- Dean'S List.
- Springer Verlag Scholarship.
- Heed Fellowship.
- Knapp Fellowship.
- National Research Service Award 5-Yr NIH Grant.
- Meei Distinguished Service Award.
- Lancaster Course Teaching Award.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
- Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1988
- Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Fellow:Retina 1988
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