Results of clinical research on new presbyopia treatments now available in Europe – and possibly available soon in the United States – were reported in the Scientific Program of the 2010 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and…
Medicare Study: Bevacizumab, Ranibizumab No Riskier Than Other AMD Therapies
Bevacizumab and ranibizumab did not increase risk of mortality, myocardial infarction, bleeding or stroke among patients with age-related macular degeneration when compared with photodynamic therapy or pegaptanib use, a study found.
Intravitreal Injections Expose Patients to Streptococcus More Often Than Eye Surgery
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Anorexia nervosa may cause potentially serious eye damage, study suggests
The eating disorder anorexia nervosa may cause potentially serious eye damage, a new study suggests.
AAO: Vitamin D Has Retinopathy Link (CME/CE)
CHICAGO (MedPage Today) — Diabetic retinopathy may be added to the list of conditions potentially related to vitamin D insufficiency, a researcher said here.
AAO Chicago 2010: Social Media and Medicine
I just returned from Chicago where I attended the American Academy of Ophthalmology. I learned a lot about how doctors are not yet using the Internet to improve their medical practices.