Dr. Georges Caputo MD

Practice: Office of Doctor Georges Caputo

Location: Paris

Website: https://www.fo-rothschild.fr/patient/georges-caputo

Phone: 01.48.03.65.68

Email: georgecaputo@mac.com

Biography

Dr Georges Caputo is an ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and medical-surgical retina, head of department at the Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital since 2004, head of the skills center for rare diseases in pediatric ophthalmology (OPHTARA) , head of GEFROP – French Study Group for Retinopathy of Prematurity.

Its clinical activity is mainly oriented towards the management of medical and surgical retinal pathologies in children and adults, and in particular retinopathy of prematurity. He coordinates the French Study Group for Retinopathy of Prematurity.  

He is the author of numerous medical publications and specialized works, in particular the report “Retinal Detachments” from the French Society of Ophthalmology and “Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus”. He is also a member of the scientific committee of the journal “Pratiques en ophthalmologie”.

Engaged in university and post-university teaching, he is educational manager for university diplomas and regularly organizes training days focusing in particular on innovations in ophthalmology. Each semester, it welcomes into its department numerous French and foreign interns wishing to train in the specificities of pediatric ophthalmology and vitreoretinal surgery.

Career path and distinctions 

  • January 2021: Decorated with the Legion of Honor

  • Since 2004: Head of department – ​​Rothschild Foundation Hospital - Paris - Ophthalmology

  • 1996 – 1999: Assistant clinical head - Hôtel-Dieu Hospital - Paris - Ophthalmology

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FAQ

At the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation, we are often contacted by anxious parents or patients who are seeking information after receiving a diagnosis of Coats’ Disease. The questions below are provided as a resource to assist you as you and your doctor decide the best approach for treatment. These questions do not constitute any form of medical advice or diagnosis. Each patient is unique. An experienced retinal specialist who has examined the patient is the best source of information for diagnosis and treatment. We always recommend getting a second opinion.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor (Download PDF)

  • Ahead of any treatments or procedures, it is important to ask yourself and the doctor the following questions:

    • How do you know that this is Coats’ Disease?

    • Has your doctor treated other patients with Coats’ Disease?

    • Have you sought a second opinion? If not, please consult our Doctor Directory for knowledgeable doctors in your area.

    • What Stage of Coats’ Disease is he/she in?

    • Will his/her vision get worse over time?

    • Will the eye have pain?

    • Will his/her eye start to turn out? Is muscle corrective surgery an option?

    • Are cataracts likely?

    • How likely is glaucoma? (due to retinal detachment)

    • Is there calcification?

    • What is the anticipated disease progression?

    • Is there a thorough vision exam available?

    • Where is the vision affected? (central/peripheral/distance)

    • Does he/she have depth perception? (3D visibility)

    • What about the non-Coats’ eye?

    • To what extent is his/her vision affected?

    • Will we be able to use this as a baseline to measure progress/decline?

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