Retina Research Foundation, Inc

a not-for-profit corporation 501(c)(3)

Present Position

2004 - Chairman of the Board, Retina Research Foundation, Inc.

2002 - Professor of Ophthalmology Albany Medical College

2002 - Director Retina Service Lions Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology
Albany Medical College Albany NY 12208

Founder & President

2004 - Retina Research Foundation, Inc.

2002 - Retina Consultants, PLLC

2000 - The Retina Office PLLC

1998 - Paul Marius Beer, PLLC

Office Address:

Retina Consultants, PLLC
1220 New Scotland Rd. Suite 201 Slingerlands, NY 12159
Tel. (518) 533-6550 Fax: (518)533-6556
E-mail: DrBeer@RetinaConsultants.org
Web: www.retinaconsultants.org

Past Positions:

Education and Experience:

Medical Licensure:

Certification:

Positions Held:

Honors and Scholarships:

Grants:

Research Awards:

Investigator Sponsored Trials:

Multi-center Studies

Independent Research:

Posters and Presentations:

Ring Melanoma of the Ciliary Body. L.I.J. Grand Rounds 1985

Clinical Cases. Senior Resident L.I.J. Grand Rounds 1986

Biweekly Fluorescein Angiography Conference. L.S.U. Residents. 1986-1988

Diabetic Retinopathy for the Non-Ophthalmologist. M.I.B. Hospital Grand Round, Oct. 10, 1988

Guest Speaker. Macular Dystrophies. Albany Ophthalmology Update. ALbany medical College. Apr.6,1989

Ocular Melanoma, Multidisciplinary Tumor Conference, Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Sep.28,1989

Beer P.M., Ludwig IH, Packer AJ. Complete Visual Recovery after Bacillus Endophthalmitis. Seventh Annual Vitreous Society Meeting, Orlando, FL., Dec. 9, 1989

Packer AJ, Brod RD, Newsome DA, Beer P.M. Phototoxic Retinal Lesions from Operating Microscope Light Exposure. Seventh Annual Vitreous Society Meeting, Orlando, FL. Dec. 9, 1989

Beer P.M. Retinal Detachment Surgery through a Stenopeic Slit: An encounter with the PC-28LB IOLD. Atlantic Vitreoretinal Surgery Study Group. Towson, MD. Oct. 20 1990

Beer P.M., Mehta N, Ludwig IH: Terson's Syndrome in the Shaken Baby: The Importance of Early Vitrectomy. Eighth Annual Vitreous Society Meeting, Kamuela, Hawaii, Jan. 24, 1991

Beer P.M., Mystery Case. Wills Eye Fluorescein Angiography and Retina Conference. Philadelphia, PA Sept. 6, 1991

Beer P.M., VIswanathan R. Fluorescein Angioscopy During Vitrectomy Surgery Clinical Considerations. Ninth Annual Vitreous Society Meeting, Paris, France. Sept. 25 1991

Beer P.M. Viswanathan R Fluorescein Angioscopy During Vitrectomy Surgery. The Atlantic Vitreoretinal Surgery Study Group. Baltimore, MD. Nov. 1, 1991

Beer P.M. Diabetes and Its Complications Diabetic Retinopathy. Bassett C.M.E. Conference. Cooperstown, NY., Nov 6, 1991

Guest Speaker Therapeutic Modalities in Advanced Macular Degeneration. Albany Ophthalmology Update, Albany Med. College. Albany, NY. Mar.7, 1992.

Beer P.M. Intraoperative Angioscopy & Subretinal Laser. Research Grand Rounds, Bassett Hosp. Cooperstown, NY, Mar.21,1992.

Beer P.M. Subretinal Endophotocoagulation in Pigmented Rabbits. ARVO # 3082, Sarasota, Fl. May 5, 1992

Beer P.M.: Optic Nerve Tumor. Annual Willis Eye Fluorescein Angiography and Retina Conference. Philadelphia, PA., Aug.28,1992 Beer, P.M. Subretinal Endophotocoagulation in the Treatment of CNV and Submacular Hematoma. The Tenth Vitreous Society Meeting. Laguna Niguel, Ca. October 19, 1992.

Guest Speaker Macular Surgery. Forth Annual Low Vision Symposium, Northeaster Association for the Blind. Albany, N.Y. October 19,1992.

Update on Treatment Options for Macular Degeneration. Grand Rounds, Department of Ophthalmology, M.I.B.H., Cooperstown, N.Y., October 30,1992.

Beer. P.M. Diabetic Retinopathy for the Non-Ophthalmologist. Nathan Littauer Hospital C.M.E. Sept. 24, 1993

Beer. P.M., Lopatynsky MO, DiPillo MA, Deichman CB. Sulcus Implantation of Intraocular Lenses in the Absence of Capsular or Suture Support. American Academy of Ophthalmology Chicago, Ill. November 17, 1993

Beer, P.M. Diabetic Retinopathy. Diagnosis and Treatment. Glens Falls Lions Club. Dec. 4, 1993.

Beer, P.M. Sulcus IOL Positioning in the Absence of Capsular Support. Albany Medical College Annual Ophthalmology Update. March 5, 1994

Beer P.M. Retina Service Update. Albany Medical College Annual Ophthalmology Update. March 5, 1994 Beer, P.M., Zobal, Jr. Retinopathy of Prematurity. Pediatrics Grand Rounds. Albany Medical Center. April 6, 1994.

Beer, P.M. Treatment of R.O.P. Guest Speaker. Capital District Pediatric Society. Albany, N.Y. October 3, 1994.

Beer, P.M Advances in the Treatment and Diagnosis of Macular Degeneration. Guest Speaker. N.A.P.A. Albany, NY. October 25, 1994

Beer, P.M. Pediatric Ocular Trauma. Ophthalmology Conference for the Primary Care Physician. Albany Medical Center. November 9, 1994

Beer, P.M. Digital Imaging of Choroidal Melanomas Regional Tumor Conference The New York Hospital, Cornell Medical Center, March 7, 1995. N.Y.C., N.Y.

Beer, P.M. Digital Imaging of Pigmented Lesions of the Anterior Uvea. Vitreous Society Meeting. August 15, 1995. London U.K.

Beer, P.M., Kansora, M. Choroidal Vascular changes in ARMD - an ICG Study. Albany Ophthalmology Update. June 7, 1995. New Scotia, N.Y.

Beer. P.M, Kansora, M. Choroidal Vascular Changes in ARMD - an ICG Study. Wills Eye Hospital Vitreoretinal Update. September 21, 1996., Philadelphia, PA

Beer P. Macular Degeneration - A Historic Perspective. Guest Speaker. N.A.P.A. ALbany, NY November 1997.

Meadows M, Salvin M, Beer P, Krohel G. Indocyanine Green Angiography of Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Giant Cell Arthritis. NANOS Poster. March 1998.

Beer, P.M. New Treatments for Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Lions Eye Institute, Albany, N.Y. November 2000

Beer, P.M. New Emerging Therapeutic Modalities in the Vitreoretinal Field. Guest Lecturer. TLC, Albany April 25, 2001

Beer, P.M. AMD and Related Retinal Diseases: An Update for Eye Care Providers. Guest Lecturer: The Johns Hopkins University: Gideon Putnam Hotel. Saratoga Springs, September 14, 2001

Beer, P.M. I.V.K. and R.O.N. Study Results. A Retina Office CME Activity. gideon Putnam Hotel Saratoga Springs, November 5, 2001

Bakri SJ, Beer, PM. The Effects of Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide on Intraocular Pressure. The 19th annual Vitreous Society Meeting. Puerto Rico, November 28, 2001

Bakri SJ, Beer, P.M. Verteporfin Photodynamic Therapy for Classic Choroidal Neovascularization Secondary to Focal Laser Photocoagulation. The 19th Annual Vitreous Society Meeting Puerto Rico, Poster. November, 2001

Bakri SJ, Beer, P.M. The Vitreoretinal Surgery for Optic Pit-Associated Serous Macular Detachment. the 19th Annual Vitreous Society Meeting. Puerto Rico, Poster. November 2001

Beer, P.M, Bakri SJ.: The Radial Optic Neurotomy for C.R.V.O. the 19th Annual Vitreous Society Meeting. Puerto Rico, E-Poster. November 2001

Thompson, J.T, Beer, P.M. Macular HOles and ILM Peeling. Breakfast with the Experts. The 19th Annual Vitreous Society Meeting. Puerto Rico, November 29, 2001

Bakri SJ, Beer PM. Afghani Woman with Visual Loss Atlantic Cost Retina Club Wills eye Hospital Philadelphia, January 18, 2002

Beer, P.M. Pharmacokinetics of Intravitreal Kenalog-40. Killington 3rd Annual Glaucoma meeting. Killington VT., February 2, 2002

Beer, P.M. Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Related Diseases: Medical & Surgical Approaches to Treatment. New York State Ophthalmologic Society. Wolfert's Roost Country Club. Albany, N.Y., March 15, 2002

Beer, P.M. New Treatment Modalities for Retinal Diseases: Study Results. Glens Falls Primary Eye Care Conference. Queensbury, N.Y., May 5, 2002

Bakri, S.J., Beer, P.M. Intravitreal Triamcinolone for Diabetic Macular Edema: A Clinical and Fluorescein Angiographic Study ARVO Poster 444. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. May 8, 2002

Beer, PM. Pharmacokinetics of Intravitreal Triamcinolone. Albany Ophthalmology Update Glen Sanders Mansion, Scotia, N.Y., May 31, 2002

Beer, P.M. AMD and Related Retinal Diseases: An Update for Eye Care Providers. Guest Lecturer: The Johns Hopkins University: Colonie country Club Colonie, N.Y., June 13 2002

Bakri, S.J. Beer, P.M., et al. Intraocular Concentration and Pharmacokinetics of Triamcinolone Acetonide after a Single Intravitreal Injection. Retina Congress 2002. San Francisco, CA., Sept. 30, 2002

Moshfegh, D., Beer, P.M, Bakri, SJ et al. Acute Endophthalmitis Following Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection American Academy of Ophthalmology, Orlando, FL., Oct. 22, 2002

Bakri, S.J., Beer, P.M., et al. Pharmacokinetics of Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide. American Academy of Ophthalmology, Orlando, FL., Oct. 22, 2002

Leon, J,. Beer, P. Cavitary Melanoma. Atlantic Coast Fluorescein Angiography Club New York, NY January 2003

Beer, P.M. ARMD and Related Retinal Diseases: An Update for Eye Care Providers. Guest Lecturer: the Johns Hopkins University: Albany Institute of Art. Albany, N.Y., June 18, 2003

Johnathan A. Nickel, Sophie J. Bakri, Paul M. Beer, Naomi S. Falk, George B. Peters III. Verteporfin Photodynamic Therapy for Neovascular Age Related Macular Degeneration Associated with Subretinal Hemorrhage. 21st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Retinal Specialists, N.Y.C. NY August 18, 2003

Paul M. Beer, Sophie J. Bakri, Naomi S. Falk, George B. Peters III. Verteporfin Photodynamic Therapy for Macular Edema Due to Radiation Retinopathy. 21st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists, N.Y.C. NY August 20, 2003

Sophie J. Bakri, Paul M. Beer. Choroidal Neovascularization After Radial Optic Neurotomy For Central Retina Vein Occlusion.

Poster 21st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists, N.Y.C. NY August, 2003

Beer, P.M. Real Patients in Rhufab Trials and Outstanding OCT's. Glens Falls Primary Eye, Care Conference. Queensbury, N.Y., April 26, 2004

Costello, PA., Beer, PM, Singh, R, Falk, NS. Vitreous Penetration of topical moxifloxacin and gatifloxacin in humans. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Poster. October 2004

Stepien K, Beer P.M., Peters, GB, Falk, NS: Optical Coherence Tomography Findings in the Macula of Patients Undergoing Pneumatinc Retinopexy for Rhegmatgenous Retinal Detachment. Poster Present #267, ARVO, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. May 2005.

Beer P.M., Kieval, S: Macular Degeneration 2005: Understanding Contemporary Choices & Expectations. Glens Falls Primary Eye Care Conference, Queensbury Hotel, Queensbury, NY April, 2005.

Beer, P.M., Wong S, Falk N, Hammad A, Khan S, O'Malley M: Vitreous Levels of Unbound Bevacizumab and Unbound Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors in Two Human Subjects. 24th Annual ASRS Meeting, Cannes Retina Festival, Cannes, France. September 2006.

Khan S, Beer P.M., Falk N, Hammad A, O'Malley M: Six-month Follow-up on 50 Consecutive Patients with Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injections for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration. 24th Annual ASRS Meeting, Cannes Retina Festival, Cannes France. September 2006.

Wong S. Beer P.M.: Suspension Phase Microsphere Immunoassay of Bevacizumab. 24th Annual ASRS Meeting, Cannes Retina Festival, Cannes, France. September 2006.

Falk NS, Beer P.M., Hammad AM: Adult Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy Treated with Bevacizumab. 24th Annual ASRS Meeting, Cannes Retina Festival, Cannes, France. September 2006.

Wong S, Beer P.M.: Suspension Phase Microsphere Immunoassay of Bebvacizumab Levels in Ocular Fluids and Sera. NYS Department of Health Poster Day, Albany, NY November 2006.

Publications:

Portnoy SL, Beer P.M., Packer PJ, Van Dyke HJ. Embolic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy. J Clin Neuro-Ophthal 1989;9(1): 21-25.

Beer P.M, Ludwig IH, Packer AJ. Complete Visual Recovery after Bacillus Endophthalmitis in a Child Amer. J. Ophthalmol. 110:212, 1990.

Beer P.M. Fluorescein Angiography for Diabetic Retinopathy. Clinical Considerations. J. Ophthalmic Photography. 1990; 12(1):26-27

Beer P.M. Intraoperative Color Fluorescein Angioscopy During Vitrectomy Surgery. Letter to the Editor. Retina. 1992; 12(3):281.

Lopatynsky MO, Beer P.M. Intraoperative Color Fluorescein Angioscopy during Corneal Transplantation Surgery. Invest. Ophthalmol. And Vis. Sci. 34:1086, 1993

Beer, P.M, Lopatynsky MO, DiPillo MA, Deichman CB. Sulcus Implantation of Intraocular Lenses in the Absence of Capsular or Suture Support. Ophthalmology (supp) 100:85, 1993

Hulseberg KW, Meyer DR, Beer P.M. Enucleation for Fulminant Ocular Infections: Is Primary Reconstruction with an Orbital Implant Safe? Invest. Ophthalmol. And Vis. Sci. 35:1700, 1994

Beer. P.M. A Laser Printing Option for Digital Angiography Systems. Amer. J. Ophthalmol. 118:535-536, 1994

Cooper, HM. Beer, P.M. Spontaneous Regression and Successful Laser Prophylaxis in Progressive Outer Retinal Necrosis. Amer. J. Ophthalmol 1996; 121:723-4

Beer, P.M. evaluation of Impaired Visual Acuity Following Cataract Surgery. Clinician's Corener Consultant. Focal Points. AAO 1996; Vol XIV, 6:13-7

Beer, P.M, Cooper, HM, Krohel GB. Indocyanine Green Angiographic Findings in Toxemia of Pregnancy. Vitreous Society Online Journal, www.vitreoussociety.org/beer/beer.htm March 3, 1997

Beer, P.M. Bakri SJ, Singh R, Liu W, Peters GB III, Miller MH. Intraocular Concentration and Pharmacokinetics of Triamcinolone Acetonide after a Single Intravitreal Injection. Ophthalmology. @003 Apr; 110(4): 681-686.

Sophie J. Bakri, Paul M. Beer. Choroidal Neovascularization After Radial Optic Neurotomy For Central Retinal Vein Occlusion. Retina In press

Sophie J. Bakri, Paul M. Beer. Verteporfin photodynamic therapy for classic choroidal neovascularization secondary to focal laser photocoagulation for radiation retinopathy. Ophthalmic Sug LAsers Imaging. 2003 Nov-Dec: 34(6) 475-7

Sophie J. Bakri, Paul M. Beer. THe effect of intravitreal Triamcinolone on intraocular pressure. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging. 2003 Sep-Oct; 34(5):386-90.

Moshfeghi DM, Kaiser PK, Scott IU, Sears JE, Benz M, Sinesterra JP, Kaiser RS, Bakri SJ, Maturi RK, Belmont J Beer PM, Murray TG, Quiroz-Mercado H, Mieler WF. Acute endophthalmitis following intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide injection. Am J Ophthalmol. 2003 Nov; 136(5): 791-6.

Moshfeghi DM, Kaiser PK, Bakri SJ, Scott IU, Sears JE, Benz M, Sinesterra JP, Kaiser RS, Maturi RK, Belmont J, Beer P.M, Murray TG, Quiroz - Mercado H, Mieler WF. Sterile endophthalmitis following intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide injection Ophthalmic Surg Laser Imaging. In press.

Bakri SJ, Beer P.M. Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide for Diabetic Macular Edema: A clinical and Fluorescein Angiographic Study. Can J Ophthalmology, In press.

Nickel J, Bakri SJ, Beer P.M. Long-term visual acuity results after photodynamic therapy for subretinal hemorrhage. Eye. In revision

Bakri SJ, Beer P.M. Verteporfin Treatment for Macular Edema Secondary to Radiation Retinopathy. Eye. In press.

Bakri SJ, Shah A, Falk NS, Beer P.M. Preservative-Free intravitreal Triamcinolone for Macular Edema. Eye. In press.

Moshfeghi DM, Kaiser PK, Sears JE, Scott IU, Benz M, Murray TG, Sinesterra JP, Quiroz H, Kaiser RS, Belmont J, Bakri SJ, Beer P.M, Maturi RK, Mieler WF. Vitreous wick syndrome - a potential cause of endophthalmitis after intravitreal injection of triamcinolone through the pars plana; Author Reply. Am J Ophthalmol. 2004 Jun; 137(6):1160-1.

Stepien K, Beer P.M., Peters, GB, Falk, NS: Optical Coherence Tomography Finding in the Macula of Patients Undergoing Pneumatic Retinopexy for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2005 46:E-abstract 267.

Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment. Invest Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci 2005 46:E-abstract 267.

Bakri SJ, Shah A Falk NS, Beer P.M. Intravitreal preservative free triamcinolone acetonide for the treatment of macular edema. Eye. 2005 June; 19(6):686-8.

Moshfeghi DM, Kaiser PK, Sears JE, Scott IU, Benz M, Murray TG, Sinesterra JP, Quiroz H, Kaiser RS, Belmont J, Bakri SJ, Beer PM, Maturi RK, Meiler WF. Vitreous wick syndrome a potential cause of endophthalmitis after intravitreal injection of triamcinolone through the pars plana: Author Reply. Am J Ophthalmol. 2004 Jun; 137(6):1160-1.

Adjunctive Diclofenac with Verteporfin (ADD-V) Study Group. Effect of Adjunctive Diclofenac with Verteporfin therapy for treatment of Choroidal neovascularization due to age-related macular degeneration: phase II study. Ophthalmology (in press).

Costello P, Bakri SJ, Beer PM, Singh R, Falk N, Peters G, Melendez JA: Vitreous Penetration of Topical Moxifloxacin and Gatifloxacin in Humans. Retina February 2006. 26(2):191-5.

Falk NS, Beer PM, Peters GB 3rd: Role of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide in the treatment of postoperative endophthalmitis. Retina 2006 May-June 26(5):545-8.

Bakri SJ, Nickel J, Yoganathan P, Beer PM: Photodynamic Therapy for Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Submacular hemorrhage in Age-Related Macular degeneration. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging. @0006. Jul-Aug.27(4):278-83.

Beer PM, Beer EA, Etpien KE, Stanciu N, Falk NS: Photographic Evidence of Vitreous Vitreous Wicks after Intravitreal Injections. Retina Today, 11-13, Spring 2007.

Societies and Memberships:

Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology

The American Society of Retina Specialists (Vitreous Society)

European Retina, Macula and Vitreous Society

Atlantic Coast Fluorescein Angiography Club

Wills Eye Fluorescein Angiography Club

New York State Medical Society

Albany County Medical Society

Knight of the Blind

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