Joseph W. Sassani MD
Professor of Ophthalmology and Pathology, Penn State Health Eye Center, Hershey, PennsylvaniaDr. Joseph Sassani is an ophthalmologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and Professor of Ophthalmology and Pathology at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center/Penn State Health Eye Center. He has been in practice for more than 45 years.
Dr. Sassani was awarded his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College) in Philadelphia. He underwent residency training at the Scheie Eye Institute of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Medicine), where he also completed his fellowship in Ophthalmic Pathology.
Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:
- No Conclusive Best Treatment for Dry Eye Disease
- Association Between Genetic Variants in AMD and Outcomes With Anti-VEGF Treatment
- Predictability of Need for Intravitreal Ranibizumab Retreatment
- Treating Dry Eyes in POAG Can Affect Glaucoma Treatment Decisions
- VEGF Level Correlated With Glycemic Control in Diabetic Retinopathy
- Addition of mfERG SD-OCT or Fundus Autofluorescence Upped Screening Cost by 40%
- Acidosis Is the Best Predictor of Visual Outcome Associated With Methyl Alcohol Poisoning
- CXL is a Safe, Effective Stabilizing Strategy for Progressive Mild-to-Moderate Keratoconus