There are hundreds of groups around the world making face masks as fast as they can to help slow the spread of COVID-19. While face masks can help to block particulates from entering the nose and mouth, they also make it impossible to see the mouth moving when the wearer is talking. This is actually […]
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VIDEO: Ophthalmologist gives snapshot of coronavirus impact on eye hospital system in India
In this Healio video, Ashvin Agarwal, MD, discusses how the coronavirus has affected daily life under lockdown in Chennai, India, to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses the decisions made in the lead-up to the nationwide lockdown at the Dr. Agar…
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Ab interno trabeculotomy with Trab360 effective in childhood glaucomas
Two-thirds of eyes with childhood glaucomas that underwent ab interno trabeculotomy with the Trab360 device experienced postoperative IOP of 24 mm Hg or less with no additional surgeries, according to a study.“We concluded that single-incision ab inter…
IVERIC bio Announces Fast Track Designation from U.S. FDA for Zimura® for the Treatment of Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IVERIC bio announced that the U.S. FDA has granted Fast Track designation to Zimura® for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to wet AMD.
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Guest Commentary: Managing a private practice during the COVID-19 pandemic
In this Guest Commentary, Peter R. Honig, DO, a family physician with a private practice in Philadelphia, spoke with Healio Primary Care about the strategies he is using to manage his practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.Three weeks ago, I was driving…
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AAO coronavirus website provides timely updates for ophthalmologists
An American Academy of Ophthalmology website, “Important coronavirus updates for ophthalmologists,” has provided ophthalmologists with treatment considerations, breaking news and updated research on COVID-19 as it relates to ophthalmology since the vir…