The term coloboma is derived from the Greek word “Koloboma,” which means “hole.” Coloboma of lens is usually unilateral, but in some cases bilateral and double coloboma may be present. The zonules may be mal-developed, which may be due either to typically incomplete closure of the optic vesicle, or to persistent remnants of fibrovascular sheath of the lens interfering with development of zonules.
Hypertension drugs may increase risk for early AMD
Use of vasodilators and oral beta-blockers was tied to a significantly increased incidence of exudative age-related macular degeneration, indicating that use in the care of older adults may need to be reevaluated, according to a study. The longitudinal…
New research shows that good design improves the independence of people with dementia and sight loss
New guidelines launched by the sight loss charity, Thomas Pocklington Trust and the University of Stirling, reveal how clever design of living spaces can improve the lives of people who are living…
VIDEO: Surgeon updates corneal crosslinking for keratoconus
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C.— William B. Trattler, MD, discusses corneal cross-linking for keratoconus and his preference for an epi-on technique over epi-off, in this video from Kiawah Eye 2014.
The First EMR to Integrate with Watson (INTERVIEW)
At Medgadget we’re optimistic about the potential of IBM‘s Watson computer to improve clinical workflow and efficiency, which is why we were excited to learn about the first integration of Watson into an EMR. Modernizing Medicine has staked its claim in a relatively crowded EMR space by focusing on specialty-based medicin (Read more...)
AMA calls on private sector physicians to care for veterans during VA crisis
The American Medical Association will seek the help of private sector physicians to provide health care for veterans still waiting for care through the troubled US Department of Veterans Affairs health care system while the system works to resolve its …