Genentech, Inc., a member of the Roche Group, announced today that one of two Phase III studies evaluating monthly Lucentis® (ranibizumab injection) in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME), met its primary endpoint. DME is a serious complication…
JPEG For The Mind: How The Brain Compresses Visual Information
Most of us are familiar with the idea of image compression in computers. File extensions like “.jpg” or “.png” signify that millions of pixel values have been compressed into a more efficient format, reducing file size by a factor of 10 or more with li…
JPEG For The Mind: How The Brain Compresses Visual Information
Most of us are familiar with the idea of image compression in computers. File extensions like “.jpg” or “.png” signify that millions of pixel values have been compressed into a more efficient format, reducing file size by a factor of 10 or more with li…
Does Renin-Angiotensin System Blockade Have a Role in Preventing Diabetic Retinopathy? A Clinical Review
Recent studies suggest that renin-angiotensin blockade can slow the progression of–and possibly prevent–diabetic retinopathy, providing hope for this greatly feared complication of diabetes. International Journal of Clinical Practice
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Evaluating Link Between Rim Area, Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness May Help Identify Glaucoma
Comparing the correlation between optic disc rim area and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness may distinguish eyes with open-angle glaucoma from those with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, a study found.