Farhaad Rasool

Farhaad Rasool

Farhaad Rasool is a fourth-year medical student at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. Before starting medical school, he worked as an ophthalmic technician and scribe at SightMD in New York. His goal is to learn and spread knowledge about the field of ophthalmology and shed light on his experience as an osteopathic medical student.

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Resources
These Are the Foods to Avoid if You Have Glaucoma
Clinical Guides
These Are the Foods to Avoid if You Have Glaucoma

Review how optometrists can educate glaucoma patients on which food and drinks to avoid and those that should be incorporated into their diet.

October 11, 2024
Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Infections: A Concise Overview
Bacterial & Viral Infections
Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Infections: A Concise Overview

Review the ocular manifestations of systemic infections that ophthalmologists are likely to encounter and download the cheat sheet for quick reference.

May 23, 2024
The Distinction Between Brand-Name and Generic Ophthalmic Medications
Pharmaceuticals
The Distinction Between Brand-Name and Generic Ophthalmic Medications

Familiarize yourself with the differences between the two! Featuring a cheat sheet with common brand-name and generic ophthalmic medications.

August 15, 2023
Retinal Toxicity of Oncology Treatments
Clinical Guides
Retinal Toxicity of Oncology Treatments

Discover how ophthalmologists can manage the retinal side effects of oncological treatments such as biologics, small molecule inhibitors, and platinum analogs.

April 3, 2023
Ocular Manifestations of Common Cardiovascular Diseases
Clinical Guides
Ocular Manifestations of Common Cardiovascular Diseases

To manage their patients' eyesight and cardiovascular health, ophthalmologists must understand the ocular manifestations of common cardiovascular diseases.

February 8, 2023
Visual Pathway Lesions and Corresponding Visual Field Defects with Download
Clinical Guides
Visual Pathway Lesions and Corresponding Visual Field Defects with Download

Knowing the patterns of visual deficits can help to diagnose and manage patients. Learn components of the visual pathway as well as the types of defects that may result from a lesion along the pathway through this article and the corresponding illustrated cheat sheet.

September 14, 2022
The Pharmacodynamics Behind Glaucoma Drops Plus Cheat Sheet
Pharmaceuticals
The Pharmacodynamics Behind Glaucoma Drops Plus Cheat Sheet

Delve into the different eye drops available to manage glaucoma, including drug classes, pharmacodynamics, typical side effects, and physician-patient considerations.

June 16, 2022
Treating Presbyopia In Cataract Surgery
Surgery
Treating Presbyopia In Cataract Surgery

Today’s advances have made it possible to treat presbyopia with cataract surgery and implantation of multifocal IOLs. Learn about the main considerations and options.

April 5, 2022