Using a new technique called cryo-electron tomography, two research teams at Baylor College of Medicine have created a three-dimensional map that gives a better understanding of how the architecture of the rod sensory cilium (part of one type of photo…
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Eight days is magic number for macular reattachment
Individuals who have a macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment for up to 8 days before being treated can expect continued improvement in their visual acuity for up to a year after reattachment surgery, show study results.
Methylome modifications offer new measure of a person’s biological age
Women live longer than men. Individuals can appear or feel years younger – or older – than their chronological age. Diseases can affect our aging process. When it comes to biology, our clocks clearly tick differently.
Cataract specifics are not relevant to postsurgery improvement
Patient-reported improvements in vision after cataract surgery are high and are unrelated to the level of ocular comorbidity or whether the surgery is in the first or second eye, report researchers.
Modern Glaucoma Management
Glaucoma specialists discuss the latest innovations in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and whether the latest toy is necessary. Medscape Ophthalmology
AAO 2012 Wrap-up: Taking Ophthalmology to the Next Level
If you missed AAO 2012, don’t miss this summary of the latest innovations in ophthalmology. Find out what the buzz is all about. Medscape Ophthalmology
Prader-Willi children may receive relief from sleep disorders after adenotonsillectomy
Children with Prader-Willi syndrome may receive relief from sleep disorders after undergoing an adenotonsillectomy, suggests a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital published in the November print issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology-Head an…
Simple, accurate testing protocol to determine driving fitness in individuals with MS
A simple, accurate testing protocol to determine driving fitness in individuals with multiple sclerosis is the aim of a three-year study at Georgia Health Sciences University.
Aflibercept for Macular Degeneration Maintains Improvement
VIEW 1 and VIEW 2 follow-up at 96 weeks showed maintenance of visual acuity, but less frequent dosing is possible with aflibercept vs ranibizumab. Medscape Medical News
Total Iron, Calcium Intake Linked to Glaucoma Risk
NHANES data suggest that persons with the highest total intake of these nutrients were most likely to develop glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
Cornea and External Disease: Latest Trends in Medical and Surgical Care
In case you missed it, Dr. Christopher Rapuano from the Wills Eye Institute recaps the latest information and emerging trends in cornea and external disease from this year’s meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology
A Revolution in Ocular Genetics
Dr. Alex Levin from the Wills Eye Institute explains how the field of ocular genetics might change the future for patients with hereditary disease. Medscape Ophthalmology
Another Big Year in Retina
Retinal specialists from the Wills Eye Institute discuss progress in the treatment of AMD, retinal vein occlusion, and vitreoretinal disease. Medscape Ophthalmology
Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery: Present and Future
Surgeons experienced in femtosecond laser cataract surgery discuss their involvement with the procedure and try to imagine future possibilities. Medscape Ophthalmology
Researchers discover new cause of hydrocephalus
Researchers at the University of Iowa have discovered a new cause of hydrocephalus, a devastating neurological disorder that affects between one and three of every 1,000 babies born. Working in mice, the researchers identified a cell signaling defect, …
Cataract Surgery Moving Forward With Femtosecond Lasers
Laser cataract surgery appears safe and effective in a retrospective cohort studies. Medscape Medical News
Carl Zeiss Meditec introduces new family of OCT products at 2012 AAO-APAO Joint Meeting
Medical technology manufacturer Carl Zeiss Meditec introduced a new family of OCT products spanning the full spectrum of multi-modality imaging for retinal disease and glaucoma at the 2012 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the …
Diabetic Retinopathy Screening: Look for Changes
Two screens performed a year apart might help identify patients who need closer follow-up. Medscape Medical News
FDA approves Cook’s Zilver PTX drug-eluting peripheral stent
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that its partner Cook Medical, Inc. received approval on November 15, 2012 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market and sell the proprietary Zilver PTX drug-eluting peripheral stent, adding the Unit…
Latest in optometry: headache link debunked; iPads open up new vista
The latest research in optometry finds no link between headaches and refractive errors in children under the age of 18 years – and a clinical purpose for iPads.