Depression is a common risk for people who have lost their vision from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but a new study shows that a type of rehabilitation therapy can cut this risk in half. The study was funded by the National Eye Institute (NE…
New approach can reduce incidence of depression by ½ among people with low vision due to AMD
The first clinical trial to examine integrated low vision and mental health treatment has shown that the approach can reduce the incidence of depression by half among people with low vision due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
An Infant With Poor Visual Response
What condition do you suspect is present in this 11-month-old boy with roving eye movements who is unable to fixate on a target? Medscape Ophthalmology
VIDEO: First live PDEK surgery performed at IIRSI in Chennai
In this video, Amar Agarwal, MS, FRCS, FRCOphth, performs pre-Descemet’s endothelial keratoplasty during the Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society (IIRSI) meeting in Chennai, India, on July 5, 2014.The live surgery video on PDEK showcases the separation of the pre-Descemet’s layer along with DM-endothelial complex by creation of typical type 1 bubble which spreads from the center to the periphery.
Optimis Fusion laser platform granted FDA 510(k) clearance
Quantel Medical received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its Optimis Fusion integrated laser platform, indicated to treat glaucoma, cataract and retina conditions, according to a company press release.
What’s the Diagnosis? Surfer’s Foot and Unhappy Girlfriend
(MedPage Today) — Take some of our quizzes to see how your diagnostic skills measure up to those of our other readers.