Bevacizumab and ranibizumab did not increase risk of mortality, myocardial infarction, bleeding or stroke among patients with age-related macular degeneration when compared with photodynamic therapy or pegaptanib use, a study found.
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Intravitreal Injections Expose Patients to Streptococcus More Often Than Eye Surgery
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AAO: Vitamin D Has Retinopathy Link (CME/CE)
CHICAGO (MedPage Today) — Diabetic retinopathy may be added to the list of conditions potentially related to vitamin D insufficiency, a researcher said here.
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and Middle East Africa Council of Ophthalmology (MEACO) 2010 Joint Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology
AAO: Ocular, Glycemic Surprises Found in Diabetic ‘Medalists’ (CME/CE, with video)
CHICAGO (MedPage Today) — Many long-term survivors with diabetes show little or no progression of retinopathy after a certain point, and this resistance apparently has nothing to do with glycemic control, a researcher said here.
Retina Implant’s first clinical trial results presented at 2010 AAO annual meeting
Retina Implant AG, a leading developer of subretinal implants for the visually impaired, is proud to announce Co-Founder and Chairman Eberhart Zrenner, M.D. was invited to present the exciting results of clinical trials he has been leading since 2005 b…
Can’t Read The Fine Print? New Vision Options For Baby Boomers
Results of clinical research on new presbyopia treatments now available in Europe – and possibly available soon in the United States – were reported in today’s Scientific Program of the 2010 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)…
Statement On The LASIK Quality Of Life Collaboration Project
While multiple studies have documented that LASIK surgery is safe and effective and has an excellent patient satisfaction rate, more research into the post-LASIK patient experience is a welcome addition. The Academy anticipates that the LASIK Quality o…
Cataract Surgery Saves Lives, Dollars By Reducing Auto Crashes
Cataract surgery not only improves vision and quality of life for older people, but apparently can also help reduce the number of car crashes. The research will be presented today at the Scientific Program of the 2010 American Academy of Ophthalmology …
Highlights of world’s largest ophthalmic education conference
Results of clinical research on new presbyopia treatments now available in Europe-and possibly available soon in the United States-were reported in today’s Scientific Program of the 2010 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and …
Cataract surgery also reduces car crashes
Cataract surgery not only improves vision and quality of life for older people, but is also apparently a way to reduce the number of car crashes. The research will be presented today’s at the Scientific Program of the 2010 American Academy of Ophthalmo…
AcuMEMS Announces New Glaucoma Product For Cataract Surgery
AcuMEMS, Inc. announced the development of a new sensor for wireless intraocular pressure (IOP) monitoring of patients with co-incident cataract and glaucoma. Successful animal studies confirm the precise delivery of the implantable pressure sensor int…
Contact Lenses: A Safe Option When Used Properly
For 40 million Americans, using contact lenses to improve vision is a way of life. While a good number adhere to the medical guidelines for wearing contacts, some do not. According to the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) annual American Eye-Q&17…
Pars Plana Vitrectomy Still A Good Strategy For Management Of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Pars plana vitrectomy for the management of proliferative diabetic retinopathy is effective, but attention to pre- and perioperative techniques may lead to even better results, according to a speaker here.
Cataract Surgery Saves Lives, Dollars By Reducing Auto Crashes
Cataract surgery not only improves vision and quality of life for older people, but is also apparently a way to reduce the number of car crashes. The research will be presented today’s at the Scientific Program of the 2010 American Academy of Ophthalmo…
Statement On The LASIK Quality Of Life Collaboration Project
While multiple studies have documented that LASIK surgery is safe and effective and has an excellent patient satisfaction rate, more research into the post-LASIK patient experience is a welcome addition. The Academy anticipates that the LASIK Quality o…
Pars Plana Vitrectomy Still A Good Strategy For Management Of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Pars plana vitrectomy for the management of proliferative diabetic retinopathy is effective, but attention to pre- and perioperative techniques may lead to even better results, according to a speaker here.
Eating Disorder Anorexia Nervosa Causes Potentially Serious Eye Damage
Cataract Surgery Saves Lives, Dollars By Reducing Auto Crashes
Cataract surgery not only improves vision and quality of life for older people, but is also apparently a way to reduce the number of car crashes. The research will be presented today’s at the Scientific Program of the 2010 American Academy of Ophthalmo…
New Vision Correction Options For Baby Boomers
CHICAGO – Results of clinical research on new presbyopia treatments now available in Europe-and possibly available soon in the United States-were reported in today’s Scientific Program of the 2010 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology …