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Paul Schacknow, MD, Ophthalmology, Stuart, FL

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Ophthalmology Stuart, FL

Glaucoma Related

Consultant in Glaucoma East Florida Eye Institute

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  • Office

    509 SE Riverside Dr
    Ste 302
    Stuart, FL 34994
    Phone+1 772-287-9000
    Fax+1 772-287-0507

Summary

  • Paul Schacknow, MD, is an ophthalmologist based in Stuart, Florida, with a subspecialty focus on glaucoma-related disorders. He completed his medical education at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, followed by an Ophthalmology residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School, and a fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center. He has experience in glaucoma, related disorders, and different forms of surgery. His professional career includes a long-standing position as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern. Dr. Schacknow has published various works, primarily focusing on glaucoma. Among his honors and awards, he has been named in both Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare and Guide to America's Top Physicians.

Education & Training

  • California Pacific Medical Center
    California Pacific Medical CenterFellowship, Ophthalmology, 1987 - 1988
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1984 - 1987
  • MetroWest Medical Center
    MetroWest Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1983 - 1984
  • University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
    University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 1983
  • City University of New York
    City University of New YorkPh.D., Experimental Psychology, 1970 - 1976
  • Brooklyn College
    Brooklyn CollegeB.S., Psychology, With Honors, 1965 - 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1987 - 2020
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1983 - 2009
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1988 - 2001
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • LEO Continuing Education Recognition Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2007
  • Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare - 6th Edition 2006
  • Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2005
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Association Between Intraocular Pressure Variation and Glaucoma Progression: Data from a United States Chart Review  
    Lee, PP et al. and the Glaucoma Care Study Group (including Schacknow, PN), American Journal of Ophthalmology, 1/1/2007
  • Travoprost 0004% With And Without Benzalkonium Chloride: A Comparison Of Safety And Efficacy  
    Lewis, RA et al. and the Travoprost BAC-free Study Group (including Schacknow, PN), J of Glaucoma, 1/1/2007
  • The Safety And Intraocular Pressure-Lowering Efficacy Of Brimonidine Tartrate 015% Preserved With Polyquaternium-1  
    Whitson, J and the Brimonidine 0.15% Study Group (including Schacknow, PN), Ophthalmology, 1/1/2006
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • A Comparison of Travoprost 0.004% / Timolol 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution And The Concomitant Administration Of Travatan And Timolol 0.5%
    Hughes, BA, et al, and the Travoprost 0.004% / Timolol 0.5% Study Group (including Schacknow, PN), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 1/28/2004
  • Three Month Comparison Of The Safety And Efficacy Of Travoprost 0.004% / Timolol 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution To Travatan And Timolol 0.5%
    Barnebey, HS, et al. and the Travoprost 0.004% / Timolol 0.5% Study Group (including Schacknow, PN), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 1/26/2004
  • An Analysis Of The Intraocular Pressure Lowering Efficacy Of Travoprost In Patients On Multiple Therapy With Only A Fixed Combination Of Dorzolamide / Timolol Replaced.
    Pryzdryga, J, Schacknow, PN and the TRAVATAN START Study Group, 19th Congress of the Asia - Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO), Bangkok, Thailand, 1/29/2003
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Lectures

  • Glaucoma Management in the Age of Generics 
    Ponce, Puerto Rico - 1/28/2011
  • Ocular Surface Disease Prevalence Among Glaucoma Patients 
    Epic Hotel, Miami, FL - 1/24/2011
  • A Comparison Of BAK-Free Glaucoma Therapies 
    Epic Hotel, Miami, FL - 1/24/2011
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Other

  • Prescribing Generics. (Expert interview) 
    Schacknow, PN, Glaucoma Management, Vol.1 # 1, p. 13 (Vindico Medical Education)
    Thorofare, NJ - 1/15/2011
  • Topical CAIs are effective adjuncts to prostaglandins. (Telephone interview-article) 
    Schacknow, PN, Ocular Surgery News (by Erin Boyle)
    Thorofare, NJ - 1/15/2007
  • Balancing Power and Control in Glaucoma Therapy 
    Crandall, AS, Barneby, H, Cuneliffe, I, Miglior, S, Pryzdryga, J, Schacknow, PN, Teus, M, Ocular Surgery News, Europe/Asia-Pacific Edition
    1/1/2003
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Press Mentions

  • Glaucoma 360 Reaches Milestones in Search of Glaucoma Cure
    Glaucoma 360 Reaches Milestones in Search of Glaucoma CureJanuary 29th, 2016

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