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American journal of ophthalmology. 2013:155(5):787-95.DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2012.11.022

Increasing use of the vaccine against zoster through recommendation and administration by ophthalmologists at a city hospital

Jung, Jesse J; Elkin, Zachary P; Li, Xiaochun; Goldberg, Judith D; Edell, Aimee R; Cohen, Michael N; Chen, Kevin C; Perskin, Michael H; Park, Lisa; Cohen, Elisabeth J
PURPOSE: To increase the vaccination rate and identify barriers to administration of the vaccine against herpes zoster by having ophthalmologists screen and provide the vaccine. DESIGN: Prospective interventional cohort study. METHODS: setting: Academic City Hospital, Bellevue Hospital. participants: A total of 100 eligible patients based on recommended Centers for Disease Control (CDC) criteria and ability to speak English and Spanish who received the herpes zoster vaccine were compared with 66 patients who declined the vaccine. interventions: The vaccine was administered after written informed consent was obtained to complete a screening questionnaire evaluating the participants' eligibility and interest in receiving the vaccine. main outcome measures: Barriers to administration of the vaccine were evaluated. RESULTS: A total of 170 consenting patients, including 100 patients who were vaccinated, 66 patients who declined vaccination, and 4 patients who were ineligible, were analyzed. The proportion of subjects who would consider receiving the vaccine if recommended by a doctor among those who received the shingles vaccine, 98.0% (95% CI: 95%-100%), was significantly greater than the proportion in the group that declined, 74.2% (95% CI: 64%-85%) (P
PMID: 23394910
ISSN: 0002-9394
CID: 301172
Family medicine. 2011:43(3):198-200.DOI:

Smoking cessation knowledge, attitudes, and practice among community health providers in China

Klink, Kathleen; Lin, Susan; Elkin, Zachary; Strigenz, Daniel; Liu, Steven
BACKGROUND:The smoking prevalence is high (32.5%) among male providers in community health centers in Beijing, China. The majority of providers self reported that they advise patients to quit smoking, yet they have low expectations that their counseling is effective in helping patients to quit. Many have not received training on how to advise patients to quit, and half lack knowledge about nicotine replacement. These findings suggest that surveyed providers need more training in tobacco cessation services.
PMID: 21380953
ISSN: 1938-3800
CID: 3142042
Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.). 2011:5:1733-5.DOI: 10.2147/OPTH.S26035

Iritis and iris atrophy after eyebrow epilation with alexandrite laser

Elkin, Zachary; Ranka, Milan P; Kim, Eleanore T; Kahanowicz, Ronit; Whitmore, Wayne G
PURPOSE: To report a case of bilateral iritis and transillumination defects after laser hair removal of the eyebrows with an alexandrite laser. METHODS: A 41-year-old male presented with bilateral eye pain and mild photophobia 2 days after receiving alexandrite (755 nm) laser epilation of both eyebrows. Examination showed visual acuity of 20/20 in both eyes, 2+ conjunctival injection in both eyes, 1+ cells in the anterior chamber of right eye and trace cells in left eye, poor right pupil dilation, and left pupil without movement. Intraocular pressure and fundus examination were normal. He was diagnosed with iritis and iris atrophy, associated with laser epilation. Topical steroids and cycloplegic drops were prescribed for 1 month. RESULTS: After 1 month of treatment, transillumination defects remained in both eyes, but greater in right. In dim light, the right pupil was 4 mm and oval and the left pupil was 6 mm and round. Visual acuity remained 20/20 in both eyes. CONCLUSION: Laser hair removal of the eyebrows can lead to permanent ocular damage even with eye protection, and should be avoided.
PMCID:3245195
PMID: 22205833
ISSN: 1177-5467
CID: 158254