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AAO: Ocular, Glycemic Surprises Found in Diabetic ‘Medalists’ (CME/CE, with video)
CHICAGO (MedPage Today) — Many long-term survivors with diabetes show little or no progression of retinopathy after a certain point, and this resistance apparently has nothing to do with glycemic control, a researcher said here.
Retina Implant’s first clinical trial results presented at 2010 AAO annual meeting
Retina Implant AG, a leading developer of subretinal implants for the visually impaired, is proud to announce Co-Founder and Chairman Eberhart Zrenner, M.D. was invited to present the exciting results of clinical trials he has been leading since 2005 b…
Statement On The LASIK Quality Of Life Collaboration Project
While multiple studies have documented that LASIK surgery is safe and effective and has an excellent patient satisfaction rate, more research into the post-LASIK patient experience is a welcome addition. The Academy anticipates that the LASIK Quality o…
Can’t Read The Fine Print? New Vision Options For Baby Boomers
Results of clinical research on new presbyopia treatments now available in Europe – and possibly available soon in the United States – were reported in today’s Scientific Program of the 2010 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)…
Cataract Surgery Saves Lives, Dollars By Reducing Auto Crashes
Cataract surgery not only improves vision and quality of life for older people, but apparently can also help reduce the number of car crashes. The research will be presented today at the Scientific Program of the 2010 American Academy of Ophthalmology …