Dr. Alan Cruess

Professor

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Biography

Alan Cruess is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at Dalhousie University. He received his medical degree from Queen's University and completed a Retina Fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital. His research focuses on clinical trials and new technologies related to macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal imaging, and vision health policy. He has been involved in the management of diabetic retinopathy in Canada, contributing to guidelines and algorithms aimed at improving patient outcomes. Cruess has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, notably on topics like neovascular age-related macular degeneration and the economic health burden of visual impairment. He has also played a significant role in professional organizations, serving as President of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and as a board member for CNIB. With a career that spans several decades, Cruess has also received notable awards for his contributions to the field of ophthalmology, including the Bayer Award for innovation in science.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

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Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS

Teaching and conducting research in the field of ophthalmology.

Professor

— Present

Queen's University • Kingston, ON

Taught and conducted research in the field of medicine.

Awards

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Medals Medicine & Surgery

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Bayer Award Innovation