Michael S. Cooper, OD
Michael S. Cooper, OD is an Optometrist and Past Director of Professional Strategies at Kala Pharmaceuticals in Arlington, MA. He specializes in anterior segment disease where he has treated a variety of conditions including dry eye and lid diseases, allergy, and uveitis. He has produced research, participated on expert ocular surface disease round tables, and lectured domestically and internationally on topics such as corneal disease states, uveitis management, Lyme disease, emerging pathogens, sports-related eye injuries in children, and AMD pedigree relationships. Dr. Cooper is published in journals such as Review of Optometry, Modern Optometry, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, Clinical Ophthalmology, Optometry Times, Primary Care Optometry News, and Ophthalmology/Optometric Management. Additionally, he has collaborated with CollaborativeEYE and Eyetube on a variety of digital media segments including “Managing the Surgical Patient” and “Hot Topics”. He has been actively involved in global clinical studies for novel anti-infective therapeutics, evaluating the efficacy of meibomian gland treatment modalities, ocular surface diagnostic validation, and AMD genetic research. Recently, he was been awarded a federal grant to evaluate Diabetes care efficiency across a multispecialty environment in a community health center setting.
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The 2024 Glaucoma Report
We surveyed nearly 400 optometrists on their approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of glaucoma. Download your free copy of the report to learn how your colleagues are approaching this disease!
The OD's Guide to Systemic and Topical Antibiotics with Cheat Sheet
Review key antibiotics in the optometrist's toolkit for treating and managing ocular disease and use the downloadable cheat sheet for quick reference.
The 2024 Dry Eye Report
We surveyed 337 optometrists on dry eye diagnosis, treatment, and management. Get your free copy of the report and learn about the state of the field!
The Year in Review: 2023 FDA Approvals, Product Launches, and Recalls
Let us revisit the exciting eyecare updates and innovations, breaking industry news, and unfortunate recalls of 2023.
The Optometrist's Guide to Geographic Atrophy
Read this extensive review of geographic atrophy (GA) for optometrists that covers key features on multimodal imaging, research on new treatments, and more.
The 2023 Optometrist Report
See how over 300 optometrists, on the same adventure as you, are navigating optometry in 2023, from salary expectations to future innovations.
True Colors: What Dyes Reveal in Ocular Disease with Cheat Sheet
Review the properties of various vital dyes used in eyecare and download the cheat sheet with information about uses, indications, and more!
The 2023 Retina Report
We surveyed over 500 optometrists and ophthalmologists about the challenges they face diagnosing, treating, and managing retinal disease. Download your free copy of the report to read all about it!
Gene-Based Therapies for Inherited Corneal Disease
Featuring a downloadable cheat sheet, review gene-based therapies available to ophthalmologists to treat inherited corneal diseases.
The 2023 Glaucoma Report
We surveyed over 500 optometrists on their approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of glaucoma. Download your free copy of the report to learn how your colleagues are approaching this disease!
The 2023 Myopia Report
We surveyed 316 optometrists on myopia management. Get your free copy of the report!
Comparative Guide of Refractive Surgery with Cheat Sheet
Read on to learn about different types of surgical procedures within refractive surgery, and download the cheat sheet for quick reference.
The 2022 Optometrist Report
See what over 600 optometrists had to say about optometry in 2022, from salary expectations to future innovations.