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Quieting the neuropathic components of ocular pain
Nerve blocks have been found to be a useful option for patients dealing with chronic issues, giving physicians another treatment choice.
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Tackling postop IOP head-on with sustained-release option
Dexamethasone intraocular suspension 9% is similar to topical prednisolone acetate, giving physicians another choice when tackling IOP in patients.
Study uncovers dispensaries in recommending marijuana for glaucoma treatment
Employees of medical marijuana dispensaries advocate drug’s benefits, contradicting the position of the American Glaucoma Society.
App offers personal risk profile for diabetic retinopathy
Tool is empowering patients to understand disease, become more involved in their treatment.
Glasses eyed as treatment in children
Pairing anti-inflammatory, mydriatic may reduce CME
Study offers tips for managing patients on antithrombotic drugs
Research finds many physicians unaware of guidelines for surgery cases
Surgical support app tracks safety, efficiency variables for physicians
Analysis may help surgeons track performance, create standardized metrics
OCTA: Potential early-warning system for glaucoma
Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) may be as an important tool in the management of patients with glaucoma, according to Robert L. Stamper, MD.
Current trends, challenges in glaucoma
Glaucoma specialists deal with numerous routine considerations on a daily basis. Andrew Iwach, MD, enumerated some of these consideration and discussed the bright spots and the pitfalls.
Unraveling role of genetics in the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy
Sixty-five genes identified with several belonging to signaling pathways
Excellent visual outcomes achieved with novel trifocal design
A diffractive trifocal IOL achieved satisfactory vision with a high rate of spectacle independence
Hypotony more than just a number; consider symptoms during therapy
While numerous techniques are available to surgeons, awareness is important
Laser therapy maintains position as key DME treatment option
Amid the introduction of new technologies, device still playing critical role
Retinal detachment: No time like the present or sleep on it?
Anatomic changes after RD might help determine best time for surgery
Neuropathic corneal pain: The new ‘umbrella’
Focus of dry eye may shift to ocular surface issues that can cause discomfort in patients
Drugs offer activation combination of Tie2 pathway in DR, DME
May provide better anatomic improvement, decreased DR severity scores
Photoreceptor replacement cells enter therapeutic space
Ganglion, bipolar cells increase options for patients with late-stage retinal disease
Three-step surgery allays aging, fatigue in lower lid procedure
Dual-plane blepharoplasty can improve tear trough, skin, lower lid position
Medical marijuana dispensaries advocate the drug for treating glaucoma
OCT and OCTA: Seeing deeper into sickle cell retinopathy
Imaging provides ophthalmologists with additional valuable information
Exploring stem cells as neurologic treatment: Not a closed case
While some results have proved to be less than promising, potential remains intact
Micropulse laser may increase aqueous outflow
Studies have shown changes in outflow system structures mimic effects of pilocarpine
Intracamerally injected mydriatic agents in cataract surgery: Good safety profile
Considering surgical methods for late in-the-bag IOL dislocation
Technology assisting surgeons in capturing spectral-domain OCT
Common devices differ in hardware, analysis, and display of data
Fighting fire with fire: Combating burnout among medical educators
Physicians are reporting emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and decreased accomplishment.
Engage faculty members in program expectations from the start
Communication is the key to optimizing the potential of every instructor.
Optogenetic stimulation: Solving challenge of controlling IOP
Lipid regulation within primary cilia may prove to be a solution for patients