A new wave of streaming shows has replaced medical soap operas with the gritty, realistic stressors of modern medicine. Which ones do doctors like? Medscape
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UCSF program trains optometrists for glaucoma comanagement
A comanagement program at UCSF in which patients saw glaucoma-trained optometrists and had access to glaucoma specialists showed promising outcomes, according to a study published in Ophthalmology Glaucoma.“The majority of patients with glaucoma have s…
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Woman presents with visual disturbances upon awakening
A 65-year-old white woman presented with 9 months of intermittent “kaleidoscopic” visual disturbances and blurred vision upon awakening.Her medical history was significant for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, transient ischemic attack, peripheral arterial…
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Hook plugs help rescue intrascleral secondary IOL fixation
Intrascleral secondary IOL fixation is a challenging procedure that requires proper handling of the IOL haptics.Adequate tucking with appropriate manipulation of the haptics is essential to prevent any kink and slippage of the haptic in the eye. Surgeo…
Common Glaucoma Med May Undermine Trabeculectomy Success
Topical brimonidine is linked to a significantly increased risk for trabeculectomy failure in patients with glaucoma due to elevated intraocular pressure. Medscape Medical News
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Bausch + Lomb Launches R&D “Teach-in” Webinar Series
VAUGHAN, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced the first event in an R&D “Teach-in” webinar series that will …