A look at this year’s exciting new developments in the treatment of retinal diseases and a peek at what’s to come. Wills Eye Hospital
Tag: Commentary
Tips and Tricks for Glaucoma: Better Visual Fields and More
You won’t want to miss the latest techniques in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. Medscape Ophthalmology
It’s Time to Remove the Shackles
Dr Roger Steinert thinks it’s inexplicable that we’re a decade behind Europe because of the law’s restrictions on the FDA approval process for new devices. A change is needed. Medscape Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery: Challenges and Complications
Dr Roger Steinert summarizes the latest tips and tricks to avoid the common pitfalls in cataract surgery. Medscape Ophthalmology
Keratitis and Contact Lens Use
A few basic ‘contact lens hygiene’ measures can keep patients free of keratitis. CDC Expert Commentary
Retinoblastoma: 50 Years of Progress, With More to Be Done
Dr Roger Steinert shares the key points from the Jackson Memorial Lecture on retinoblastoma. Despite treatment advances, more remains to be done to combat this significant global health problem. Medscape Ophthalmology
Refractive Surgery: Technology on Trial
Dr Roger Steinert relates the salient points from the refractive surgery subspecialty day at this year’s American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, where judge and jury debated the latest technology. Medscape Ophthalmology
Up-and-Coming IOLs
Dr Roger Steinert describes the latest presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses expected to reach the US market soon. Medscape Ophthalmology
Healthcare Professionals: Get a Flu Vaccine or Risk Being a Fool
Healthcare providers have no excuse to avoid the flu vaccine; they have access to the world’s medical knowledge and should be able to rise above superstition and ignorance. Medscape Infectious Diseases
Sneak Peek at AAO 2014
Dr Roger Steinert outlines the popular and not-to-miss sessions at this year’s American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, and for those who can’t make it, the ‘virtual meeting’ is an option. Medscape Ophthalmology
World War Parallels Diabetes Epidemic
EASD President Andrew Boulton reflects on how lessons learned from WWI could help address the current epidemic of diabetes.
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology
Helping Patients Conquer Low-Vision Depression
A first-of-its-kind study seeks to ameliorate depression related to loss of vision in age-related macular degeneration. Wills Eye Hospital
Ophthalmologists: Don’t Put Off Learning ICD-10
Dr. Roger Steinert offers advice on how to begin learning ICD-10. The most important tip? Don’t wait. Medscape Ophthalmology
Fixing the EHR Beast
Dr. Lundberg tackles the user-unfriendly EHR mess and what needs to be done to fix it. Medscape Internal Medicine
Detecting ROP: A Better Way?
Retinopathy of prematurity is a major cause of blindness in children. Is there a better way to identify these children earlier? CHOP Expert Commentary
Lessons for the Practicing Ophthalmologist
You won’t want to miss these highlights of clinical eye research from Wills Eye Hospital. Wills Eye Hospital
Practice-Changing Highlights in Glaucoma
Find out whether you are up-to-date with the latest glaucoma surgery enhancements. Medscape Ophthalmology
How Far Would You Go for Science?
Dr. Roger Steinert shares a story told by Nobel laureate Dr. Barry Marshall, whose great discovery of Helicobacter pylori as the cause of peptic ulcer disease was difficult to swallow. Medscape Ophthalmology
23andMe CEO on Her Mission to Shake Up Preventive Care
Dr. Eric Topol talks with CEO of 23andMe Anne Wojcicki about how her company is challenging the status quo in healthcare. Medscape
Surgical Innovations in Pediatric Ophthalmology
Dr. Stefanie Davidson reviews the highlights from this year’s American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) meeting. CHOP Expert Commentary