Dr. Edward N. Burney Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

Cleveland, OH, January 14, 2016 (Newswire.com) - ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Dr. Edward N. Burney, Director of The Anterior Segment Services, University Hospitals of Cleveland, has joined The Expert Network, an invitation only service for distinguished professionals. Dr. Burney​​​ has been chosen as a Distinguished Doctor™ based on peer reviews and ratings, numerous recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career.

Dr. Burney​​​​ outshines others in his field due to his extensive educational background, recognitions, and career longevity. He graduated magna cum laude from Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, OH with a double major in biology and chemistry. He received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University. He completed internships in both internal medicine and ophthalmology at Mt. Sinai Hospital of Cleveland, and a residency in ophthalmology at University Hospitals of Cleveland. He completed a 13 month fellowship specializing in glaucoma at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

"There are newer medications and the goal is to try and select those that are most complementary. It's not like a stew where you can throw everything together. It's more like a chef putting together a soufflé. You really only want to combine treatment and medication options that are complementary and in the best interest of the patient. But there are many considerations because the patients are often taking other medications or have other health conditions."

Edward N. Burney M.D., FAAO, FACS, Director of The Anterior Segment Services, University Hospitals of Cleveland

With over 25 years dedicated to medicine, Dr. Burney​ brings a wealth of knowledge to his industry, and in particular, to his area of expertise, ophthalmology. When asked why he decided upon this particular specialization, Dr. Burney​​​ said:

"I have always enjoyed working with my hands and I have always been a hands-on kind of person. But it was not until my Ophthalmology clerkship that I truly felt at home. The doctor-patient relationship was great, and the doctors really seemed to enjoy their work. It was a great mixture of both medical and surgical care."

As a thought-leader in his field, Dr. Burney is keenly aware of recent trends in Glaucoma. In particular, he notes the acute increase in the number of patients diagnosed with the disease. He attributes this rise to increased patient awareness, and increased population longevity, along with more sensitive and advanced detection methods. Burney also notes that fortunately many new treatment options have become available in recent years, but challenges still remain. He noted:

"There are newer medications and the goal is to try and select those that are most complementary. It’s not like a stew where you can throw everything together. It’s more like a chef putting together a soufflé. You really only want to combine treatment and medication options that are complementary and in the best interest of the patient. But there are many considerations because the patients are often taking other medications or have other health conditions."

Dr. Burney is currently a Professor of Ophtalmology at his alma mater, Case Western Reserve. He is board certified by the American Acadmy of Ophthalmology, and a Fellow of the presitigious Academy College of Surgeons. Dr. Burney has been listed in the Best Doctors in America every year since 1996; received the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2011 national Award for best poster presentation about the impact of the EYES Ophthalmic surgical simulator on improving resident cataract surgical outcomes; a Vitals Patient's Choice Provider Award for 2013, 2014, and 2015; Veteran's Administration National Wings Award for outstanding leadership 2004 (only 50 given nationally); coauthored a book "Maintaining Target Pressure" with Drs. Mildred Olivier and Sade Kosoko-Lasaki; and over the past 20 years, has delivered over 200 lectures local, national and internationally.

For more information, visit ​​​​Dr. Burney​'s profile on the Expert Network here: http://expertnetwork.co/members/edward-n-burney-md,-faao,-facs/34f48db92d2d7c8a

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