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The University of Insubria CV The University of Insubria CV Claudio Azzolini, M.D.
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Contact data

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Department of Surgical Sciences
V.le Borri 57 – 21100 Varese
Tel: 0332-278217
Fax: 0332-278310
E-mail: claudio.azzolini@uninsubria.it
 

Biography

 Born in Florence, Italy, on January 9, 1949. Married, two daughters.

1968-1975: University of Trieste Medical School, Italy.

1975-1979: Residency, School of Ophthalmology, University of Trieste, Italy (Chairman: Prof. R. Brancato).

1982: Fellowship, Retina Associates, Boston, USA (Chairman: Prof. C.L. Schepens).

1983 (June): Clinique Ophtalmologique Universitaire, Lausanne, Switzerland (Chairman: Prof. Cl. Gailloud).

1985 (March) and 1987 (June): Retina Associates, Boston, USA (Chairman: Prof. C.L. Schepens).

1984-1988 (one week per month): Training and practice in medical and surgical retinal/vascular and macular diseases. Department of Ophthalmology, Scientific Institute San Raffaele Hospital, University of Milano, Milano, Italy (Chairman Prof. R. Brancato).

1988-1990 (one week per month): Vitreoretinal Department, Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, Holland and Vitreoretinal Department, Middelheim Hospital, Antwerp,
Belgium (Head: R. Zivojnovic, MD).

1991 (October, one month): Department of Ophthalmology, The New York Hospital, Cornell Medical Center, New York, USA (S. Chang MD).

1994 (May): Retina Consultants Ltd, St. Louis, USA (M.A. Thomas, MD).

1976-1982: Full time assistant, Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital of Udine.

1983-1988: Full time senior assistant, Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital of Udine.

1988-2004: Director of Vitreoretinal Service, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Scientific Institute San Raffaele Hospital, University of Milano (Chairman: Prof. Rosario Brancato).

1997-2000: Scientific Director of SHARED (Satellite Health Access for Remote Environment Demonstrator) Telemedicine project. Already member of the Working Group n. VII “R&TD Trends” of the Telemedicine European Commission.

2000-2003: President and Scientific Director of Comed Telemedicine program in Ophthalmology.

2005-today: Chairman of the Clinic of Ophthalmology of the University of Insubria – Varese.
 

Qualifications and awards

 1975: Italian Medical Licensure.

1979: Italian Ophthalmology Licensure.

1982: Certificate in Management of Diseases of the Retina and Vitreous, Retina Associates, Boston.

1987: Italian Ophthalmology Head of Service Licensure.

1988-1998: Lecturer, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Scientific Institute San Raffaele Hospital, University of Milano (Chairman: Prof. R. Brancato).

1998-2004: Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.

2005-today: Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Insubria, Varese and Como.

- Honorary Member of the "Italian Society of Ophthalmology”
- Member of the 7 Italian Societies and 8 International Societies.
 

Research interests

 Diagnosis, surgical treatment and follow-up of vitreoretinal/macular diseases. Ultrabiomicroscopy, optical coherence tomography, vitreoretinal cutting lasers, vitreous substitutes, new substances (polymer) and new technical solutions to facilitate vitreoretinal surgery (surgical image tracker – patented). Surgical endoscopy. Portable corneal fluorimeter for the early detection of diabetic retinopathy. Organization, programming and technical solution of a new telemedicine program. In collaboration with engineers, physicists and bioengineers at this and other Universities (Milano, Roma, Brescia).
 

Teaching experience and appointments

 At the II School of Ophthalmology of the University of Milano since 1988.

At the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University since 1999. Continuous Medical Education on vitreoretinal surgery at the SHARED telemedicine program since 1996.

At the University of Insubria of Varese and Como since 2004.
 

Representative  publications

1. Azzolini C, Brusini P. Fluorescein angiography of the optic disc and visual field defects in open-angle glaucoma at the initial stage. Heijl A and Greve EL (eds), Proceedings of the 6th Int Visual Field Symposium, Dr W Junk Publ, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, 1984;415-419.

2. Azzolini C, Jalkh AE, Jabbour N, Trempe CL, Schepens CL: Foveal choroidal neovascularization in senile macular degeneration: role of laser photocoagulation. In: Modern Concepts in Vitreo-Retinal Diseases, Neetens A Ed, Antwerp, Belgium, 1985;235-239.

3. Azzolini C, Jalkh AE, Jabbour N, Trempe CL, Schepens CL. Management of foveal choroidal neovascularization in age-related macular degeneration. In Retinal Diseaes 2, Proceedings of the Retina Workshop-2, Florence, Brancato R, Coscas G, Lumbroso B eds. Kugler Publ Amsterdam-Berkeley/Ghedini Ed Milano, 1987;27-32.

4. Azzolini C, Menchini U, Pece A, Camesasca F, Giuliani V. Age-related macular degeneration and vitreous hemorrhage, Wichtig Ed, Milano, Eur J Ophthalmol 1991;1:142-147.

5. Azzolini C, Docchio F, Brancato R, Trabucchi G. Interactions between light and vitreous fluid substitutes. AMA ed, Chicago, Arch Ophthalmol 1992;110:1468-1471.

6. Azzolini C, Docchio F, Brancato R. Refractive hazards of intraoperative retinal photocoagulation. Slack Inc., Thorofare, Ophthalmic Surg 1993;24:16-23.

7. Azzolini C, Brancato R, Camesasca FI, Codenotti M. Influence of silicone oil on iris microangiopathy in diabetic vitrectomized eyes. Lippincott-Raven Publishers, Hagerstown, Ophthalmology 1993;100:1152-1159.

8. Azzolini C, Brancato R, Trabucchi G, Camesasca F, Codenotti M, Verdi M. Endophotocoagulation through perfluorodecalin in rabbit eyes. Kluwer Academic Publischers, Dordrecht, Int Ophthalmol 1994;18:33-36.

9. Azzolini C, Brancato R, Venturi G, Bandello F. Pece A, Santoro P. Updating on intraoperative light-induced retinal injury. Kluwer Academic Publischers, Dordrecht, Int Ophthalmol 1995;18:269-276.

10. Azzolini C, Brancato R. Posterior empty spaces during vitreoretinal surgery. Wichtig Ed, Milano, Eur J Ophthalmol 1996;6:173-178.

11. Azzolini C, Gobbi PG, Brancato R, Carena M, Fortini A. Automatic centration of the microscope image for vitreoretinal surgery. Lippincott-Raven Publ, Hagerstown, Retina 1996;16:333-336.

12. Azzolini C, Gobbi PG, Brancato R, Trabucchi G, Codenotti M. New semiconductor laser for vitreoretinal surgery. Alan R Liss Inc, New York, Lasers Surg Med 1996;19:177-183.

13. Azzolini C, Fantaguzzi S, Brancato R, Docchio F, Bandello F, Guarisco L. Vitreous laser absorbtion following fluorescein angiography in diabetic patients. Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, Graefes Arch Clin Exp 1996;234:488-492.

14. Azzolini C, Pierro L, Codenotti M, Brancato R. OCT images and surgery of juvenile macular retinoschisis. Wichtig Ed, Milano, Eur J Ophthalmol 1997;7:196-200.

15. Azzolini C. Health care suffers as Italy strives toward reform. Collective opinions by Mr. HW Singer. Slack Inc., Thorofare, Ocular Surgery News International Edition 1997;8:1, 32-35.

16. Azzolini C, Gobbi PG, Brancato R. Erbium:YAG laser mediated ablation: the myth of one micron penetration. Reply to letter. AMA ed, Chicago, Arch Ophthalmol 1998;116:830-831.

17. Azzolini C, Gobbi PG, Brancato R. Vitreoretinal surgery and mid-infrared cutting lasers. SPIE publ, Bellingham, SPIE Proc 1998;3246:192-5.

18. Azzolini C. Telemedicine in vitreoretinal surgery. Alcon Ed. International Retinal Education and Contemporary Techniques (R.E.A.C.T.) 1998;1:17.

19. Azzolini C, Pierro L, Patelli F, Brancato R. Retinal light damage by operating microscope. In: Anterior & Posterior Segment Surgery: Mutual Problems and Common Interest. AJ Brucker & M Stirpe Eds, Publ. Ophthalmic Communications Society, New York, 1998;128-130.

20. Azzolini C, Patelli F, Codenotti M, Pierro L, Brancato R. Optical coherence tomography in epiretinal membrane surgery. Wichtig Ed, Milano, Eur J Ophthalmol 1999;9:175-189.

21. Azzolini C, Patelli F, Codenotti M, Pierro L, Freschi M, Brancato R. Optical Coherence Tomography in idiopathic macular holes. JB Lippincott Company, Hagerstown, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 1999;40/4:112.

22. Azzolini C. OCT may provide valuable diagnostic information on macular hole and epiretinal macular membrane. Slack Inc., Thorofare, Ocular Surgery News International Edition 2000; 18:64.

23. Azzolini C, Patelli F, Brancato R. Correlation between optical coherence tomography data and biomicroscopic interpretation of idiopathic macular hole. Am J Ophthalmol 2001;132:348-355.

24. Azzolini C., Brancato R. Role of OCT in macular surgery. Textbook of Ophthalmology. Agarwal, Ed Jaypee Medical Publischer LTD. 2002;Vol IV,2385.

25. Azzolini C, Ciaccia S, Golinelli A, Mason A, Brancato R. Teleconsultation proceures in vitreoretinal surgery. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 2002.

26. Azzolini C, Bali E, Alessandrini E, Ciaccia S, Paties C, Tanzi C, Maestranzi G and R. Brancato. Practical aspects of fibrinogen glue in vitreoretinal surgery. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, Arvo 2003.

27. Azzolini C. Autologous plasmin enzyme safely, effectively treats and prevents tractional diseases. Slack Inc. Publ., Ocular surgery News International Edition 2003;21,6.

28. Azzolini C., D’Angelo A, Maestranzi G, Codenotti M, Della Valle P, Prati M, Brancato R. Intrasurgical plasmin enzyme in diabetic macular edema. Elsevier Inc, Am J Ophthalmol 2004;138:560-566.

29. Azzolini C., Carella G, Brancato R. Uveal Effusion. AJ Brucker & M Stirpe Eds, Publ. Ophthalmic Communications Society, New York, 2005; Section 5:341-349.

30. Azzolini C. et al. Radial optic neurotomy supported by eco-colour-doppler. Submitted; 2005.
 

Clinical interests

Diagnosis and surgical treatment of posterior segment eye diseases.

 
 
   
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