Scientists working on the genetics of age-related macular degeneration (AMD – the commonest cause of blindness in Europe and North America) have identified a new rare gene variant that predisposes people to the condition…
Castle Biosciences launches tissue repository for eye cancer patients
Castle Biosciences Inc. has announced the availability of a tumor tissue repository for patients whose tumors are being tested with the Company’s gene test for uveal, or ocular, melanoma. Patients will now have the option of storing an additional sampl…
Endogenous Panophthalmitis in the Setting of Chronic Hepatitis C With Pancytopenia
A 54-year-old white man was referred to the
New Mexico VA Health Care System eye clinic
on December 3, 2012, as an emergency consult.
He reported blurry vision in the left eye
for 3 days, accompanied by a swollen and red upper lid.
In additio…
Early Adopters’ Experiences With Laser Cataract
Incorporating laser cataract
surgery into my practice was a very
difficult—yet correct—decision.
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My colleagues’ and my surgery center was one
of the first in the United …
Postoperative Complications: What to Watch For
Although this article will address postoperative
care of cataract patients, we must emphasize
that one of the most important factors in the
surgery’s success is preoperative preparation.
The optometrist must assist in educating the patient
…
Update on Laser Cataract Surgery: The Basics
The use of femtosecond laser systems for performing
cataract surgery appears to be increasing
in the United States as well as globally. The
reason for the rapid adoption is because these
lasers can truly make surgery safer for patients and may…