Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Barry A. Schechter

Ophthalmology
Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute Inc
1717 W Woolbright Rd, 
Boynton Beach, FL 

Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute Inc
1717 W Woolbright Rd, 
Boynton Beach, FL 
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Overview

Barry Schechter is an Ophthalmologist in Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Schechter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in FL
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

FLORIDA EYE MICROSURGICAL INSTITUTE INC
1717 W Woolbright Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Call: 561-737-5500

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked Study To Evaluate The Safety, Tolerability, And Efficacy Of SURF-100 Ophthalmic Solution (A Mycophenolic Acid/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Combination) In Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked Study To Evaluate The Safety, Tolerability, And Efficacy Of SURF-100 Ophthalmic Solution (A Mycophenolic Acid/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Combination) In Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Combination of Mycophenolic Acid and Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Mycophenolic Acid, Restasis Ophthalmic Emulsion, Xiidra Ophthalmic Solution
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled Study of KPI-121 0.25% Ophthalmic Suspension Compared to Vehicle in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
A Phase 3, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled Study of KPI-121 0.25% Ophthalmic Suspension Compared to Vehicle in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 03, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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11 Total Publications

Effect of OTX-101 in Patients with Dry Eye Disease at Day 14 of Treatment: Ocular Surface Endpoint Results from the Phase 2b/3 Clinical Trial.
Effect of OTX-101 in Patients with Dry Eye Disease at Day 14 of Treatment: Ocular Surface Endpoint Results from the Phase 2b/3 Clinical Trial.
Journal: Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)
Published: October 05, 2022
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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Astigmatism
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    • Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
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    • Ocular Hypertension (OHT)
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    • Orbital Cellulitis
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    • Experienced
    • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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    • Allergic Conjunctivitis
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    • Benign Essential Blepharospasm
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