Aron Rose, MD
Associate Clinical ProfessorAbout
Titles
Associate Clinical Professor
Positions outside Yale
Assistant Clinical Professor, Surgery, Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Biography
Dr. Aron Rose is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma and cataract. He has authored numerous articles in the peer-reviewed literature, consulted for surgical and pharmaceutical industry, cared for patients and taught physicians throughout the developing world, where he has a keen interest in the treatment and prevention of blindness. Dr. Rose is also a long time faculty member of the Yale Multidisciplinary Center for Bioethics where he teaches a seminar in Global Health Ethics.
Appointments
Ophthalmology
Associate Clinical ProfessorPrimary
Other Departments & Organizations
Education & Training
- Resident and Chief Resident
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1989)
- MD
- New York Medical College (1985)
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Ophthalmology
- Original Certification Date
- 1989
Research
Overview
Investigator: Open Label One Year Long Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Efficasy, Safety, and Acceptability of 2% Pilasite BID, 1992 Insite Vision.
Investigator: Three Month Study to Compare the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of 0.1% Betasite and 0.5% Betasite to 0.5% Betagan BID in Subjects with Open Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension, 1992, Insite Vision.
Investigator: Long-Term Safety and Ocular Hypotensive Efficasy of Brimonidine Tartrate
0.2% in Subjects with Open Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension, 1993 Allergan.
Investigator: A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficasy of Metipranolol 0.1% / Pilocarpine 2% BID, Metipranolol 0.3% / Pilocarpine 2% BID, Metipranolol 0.3% BID and Pilocarpine 2% QID for 12 Weeks in the Treatment of Patients with Ocular Hypertension or Glaucoma with Open Iridocorneal Angles, 1995 Bausch & Lomb.
Investigator: A Vehicle Controlled Study Evaluating the Ocular Safety and Efficasy of Ketorolac Tromethamine 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution in Subjects with Inflammation Following Cataract Surgery, 1995 Allergan.
Investigator: A Controlled Double-Masked, Two Period Crossover Study Comparing the Efficasy and Tolerability of 0.5% Timolol Maleate Gel Froming Solution QD vs. 0.5% Levobunolol Hydrochloride BID in Patients with Open Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension, 1996 Merck.
Investigator: A Controlled Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of the Efficasy of Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 2% in the Prophylaxis of Elevated Intraocular Pressure After Anterior Segment Laser Surgery, 1996 Merck.
Investigator: A Twelve Month Triple Masked Parallel Group Primary Therapy Study of AL-6221 .00015% and AL-6221 .0004% Compared to Timoptic 0.5% and Xalatan .005% in Patients with Open Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension, 1997-8 Alcon
Investigator: Three Month Study of the Evaluation of Xalatan When Used as Adjunctive Therapy to Betoptic S Ophthalmic Suspension 0.25% or Timoptic Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, 1998-9 Alcon
Investigator: Safety and Efficasy of 0.2% Brimonidine Tartrate/0.5% Timolol Combination Twice Daily Compared With 0.5% Timolol Twice Daily or Alphagan Three Times Daily in Patients With Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension, 2000-2001 Allergan
Investigator: A 48-Month, Mulit-Center, Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Oral Memantine in Daily Doses of 20 mg and 10 mg in Patients with Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma at Risk for Glaucomatous Progression, 2000- 2007
Investigator: Safety and Efficacy of Phacoemulsification: Comparison of Sovereign with Whitestar and Legacy with Advantec and NeoSonix 12/02-4/03
Investigator: Comparative Clinical Trial of Ultrasound Phacoemulsification with and without WhiteStar System 2003
Investigator: Clinical Evaluation of a Lightweight Handpiece for the Sovereign Phacoemulsification System, 2003-2004
Principal Investigator: Thermal Imaging Study Comparing Phacoemulsification with the Sovereign WhiteStar System to the Legacy with AdvanTec and NeoSoniX System. 2004-2005
Investigator: Nepafenac Ophthamlic Suspension 0.1% Compared to Acular LS for Treatment of Inflammation After Cataract Surgery. 2005
Principal Investigator: Comparison of Post Operative Intraocular Inflammation After Standard Cataract Surgery With Either the AMO Sovereign WhiteStar ICE or the Alcon Infinity Phacoemulsification System. 2006-2007
Principal Investigator: Clinical Evaluation of a Modified Light Transmission Tecnis Acrylic Intraocular Lens, 2007 - 2009
Principal Investigator: Clinical Evaluation of a New Viscoelastic for Cataract Surgery, 2009-2010
Medical Research Interests
Public Health Interests
Research at a Glance
Publications Timeline
Research Interests
Cataract
Publications
2019
Two Worlds
Lancet, The, 2019-12-21, Volume 394, Issue 10216, Pages 2219-2236Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
2015
Insight on the Irrawaddy
Rose AD. Insight on the Irrawaddy. JAMA 2015, 313: 1015-1015. PMID: 25756435, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2014.13839.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetric
2013
Refining cataract surgery for the developing world
Rose AD. Refining cataract surgery for the developing world. Clinical And Experimental Ophthalmology 2013, 41: 318-319. PMID: 23738584, DOI: 10.1111/ceo.12134.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Face of Childhood Blindness
LancetPeer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
2011
Questioning the Universality of Medical Ethics: Dilemmas Raised Performing Surgery around the Globe
Rose AD. Questioning the Universality of Medical Ethics: Dilemmas Raised Performing Surgery around the Globe. The Hastings Center Report 2011, 41: 18-22. PMID: 21980895, DOI: 10.1002/j.1552-146x.2011.tb00136.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsMeSH KeywordsCross-Cultural ComparisonDecision MakingDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesEthics, MedicalGeneral SurgeryHealth Status DisparitiesHealthcare DisparitiesHumansInternational CooperationMedically Underserved AreaOphthalmologic Surgical ProceduresPatient SelectionRisk AssessmentStandard of CareTriageVolunteers
2010
Buduburam Refugee Camp
LancetPeer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
2006
Thermal Imaging Study Comparing Phacoemulsification With the Sovereign With WhiteStar System to the Legacy With AdvanTec and NeoSoniX System
Rose AD, Kanade V. Thermal Imaging Study Comparing Phacoemulsification With the Sovereign With WhiteStar System to the Legacy With AdvanTec and NeoSoniX System. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 2006, 141: 322-326.e2. PMID: 16458688, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2005.09.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsComparative clinical trial of ultrasound phacoemulsification with and without the WhiteStar system.
Fishkind W, Bakewell B, Donnenfeld ED, Rose AD, Watkins LA, Olson RJ. Comparative clinical trial of ultrasound phacoemulsification with and without the WhiteStar system. Journal Of Cataract And Refractive Surgery 2006, 32: 45-9. PMID: 16516777, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2005.10.026.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Occlusive microvascular retinopathy with optic disc and retinal neovascularization in acute lymphocytic leukemia.
Wiznia RA, Rose A, Levy AL. Occlusive microvascular retinopathy with optic disc and retinal neovascularization in acute lymphocytic leukemia. Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1994, 14: 253-5. PMID: 7973121.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1985
Pharmacological testing in the laser-induced monkey glaucoma model.
Lee PY, Podos SM, Howard-Williams JR, Severin CH, Rose AD, Siegel MJ. Pharmacological testing in the laser-induced monkey glaucoma model. Current Eye Research 1985, 4: 775-81. PMID: 3861296.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
honor Connecticut Best Doctors
Regional AwardCT MagazineDetails07/01/2021, 07/01/2020, 07/01/2019, 07/01/2018, 07/01/2017United Stateshonor Who's Who in America
National AwardMarquisDetails01/01/2020, 01/01/2019, 01/01/2018, 01/01/2016, 01/01/2015, 01/01/2014, 01/01/2013, 01/01/2011, 01/01/2010, 01/01/2009, 01/01/2008, 01/01/2007United Stateshonor Best Doctors in America
National AwardCastle ConnollyDetails01/01/2020, 01/01/2019, 01/01/2018, 01/01/2017, 01/01/2016, 01/01/2015, 01/01/2014, 01/01/2012, 01/01/2011United Statesactivity International Ophthalmology Volunteer Work
ResearchDetails01/01/1991 - 01/01/2014Thimpu, Bhutan; Dalian, Liaoning, China; Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana +4 moreAbstract/SynopsisResearch, teaching and patient care.
honor Volunteer of the Year
International AwardUnite for SightDetails04/17/2008United States
Links
Media
- Real time measurement of intraocular temperature during cataract removal (phacoemulsification) surgery.
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