Tag: research
Tamoxifen may prevent photoreceptor death. Didn’t see that one coming did...
The study rundown:
Researchers induced photoreceptor cell death by exposing mice to "light injury" which typically causes photoreceptor degeneration. However, mice that were given tamoxifen had...
Tamoxifen may prevent photoreceptor death. Didn’t see that one coming did...
The study rundown:
Researchers induced photoreceptor cell death by exposing mice to "light injury" which typically causes photoreceptor degeneration. However, mice that were given tamoxifen had...
What your patient might ask you…
I saw on the news you can tell if I have peripheral artery disease. Â Is that true?
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition where there...
What your patient might ask you…
I saw on the news you can tell if I have peripheral artery disease. Â Is that true?
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition where there...
Does the location of a laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) affect dysphotopsia...
A new study asks the question:  Is a superior LPI better than a nasal/temp LPI in preventing dysphotopsias?
The short answer?  No.
The study details:Â Over 500 patients with angle closure...
PSA: smoking while pregnant is still bad. Write that down.
A study of roughly 1300 kids between the ages of 11-12 found that maternal smoking during pregnancy and low birth weight were independently associated with thinner retinal nerve...
PSA: smoking while pregnant is still bad. Write that down.
A study of roughly 1300 kids between the ages of 11-12 found that maternal smoking during pregnancy and low birth weight were independently associated with thinner retinal nerve...
Potential new glaucoma drugs.
Two new drugs were resubmitted for FDA approval last week.
1.  Rhopressa - dosed once a day to reduce IOP. The drop works via three different mechanisms:
a....
If you’ve been waiting in anticipation….wait no more. New guidance on...
It's been 15 years since the American Diabetic Association (ADA) last issued guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. Â Last week, the...
If you’ve been waiting in anticipation….wait no more. New guidance on...
It's been 15 years since the American Diabetic Association (ADA) last issued guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. Â Last week, the...