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The Eye Pathology Laboratory at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is one of the oldest eye pathology laboratories in the United States. It was founded by B. Joy Jeffries in 1868. The eye pathology laboratory was at the beginning just a cabinet that held the Infirmary's pathological specimens and drawings. Jeffries was named the Microscopist and Curator of the Pathological Cabinet of the Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary.
The first true pathology laboratory of the Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary came into being, complete with a microscope in 1891. Before long, it was in active operation and was proving itself to be a valuable adjunct in exact diagnosis. To further the work of the department, a camera and other equipment for a photographic room were added.
Since then, the Eye Pathology Laboratory has undergone many changes. It is currently located on the 5th floor of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and was dedicated to David G. Cogan in 1982. It has a 10-head teaching microscope and digital photography capabilities. It also has an extensive slide collection and reference books that are important resources for the education of residents and fellows.
Frederick A. Jakobiec, MD, DSc, Director, Eye Pathology
Anat Stemmer-Rachamimov, MD, Assistant Director, Eye Pathology
Thaddeus P. Dryja, MD
Slide read-out with an attending is from Monday-Friday at 3pm at the David G. Cogan Eye Pathology Laboratory Room 544, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Two kinds of educational materials are available - a selection of teaching slides and an area which is password protected, and can only be viewed by specific physicians who sent in the pathology sample.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
ARVO
Digital journal of Ophthalmology
Medline/ Pubmed
Glass slides for consultative opinions and wet tissue in formalin can be sent to:
David G. Cogan Laboratory of Eye Pathology
c/o Ms. Marion Athanas
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
243 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-573-3319
Fax: 617-573-3168
For a rapid report, contributor should include telephone, fax, and email address.
A fellow can be reached at all times.
To page: 617-523-3844 (pager number 2323)
Cell phone: 617-275-1767
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