Retina
Good Metabolic Control Tied to DR Regression
Several factors increased the risk of retinopathy, including high diastolic blood pressure.
03/05/2021
COVID Causes Retinal Microvascular Changes
These abnormalities were dependent on the severity of the disease.
03/04/2021
Wet AMD Eyes Face Risk of Legal Blindness at Two Years
Nearly 10% of patients experienced this outcome, the main causes of which were macular atrophy and subretinal fibrosis.
03/03/2021
COVID Encourages Digital Outreach in AMD Management
This shift may mean the difference between safe care and unmet needs moving forward.
03/03/2021
Cigarette Smoking Impairs Retinal Vasculature
Study shows even relatively low exposure induces changes, particularly to the deep capillary plexus.
02/25/2021
Glaucoma Docs Would Welcome ‘Smart’ EHR Tools
Study shows nearly 90% are interested in add-on apps that incorporate algorithms from experts.
02/24/2021
Epiretinal Membrane Linked to Older Age
Study finds it a significant cause of visual impairment in the elderly.
02/23/2021
Phaco-related Macular Perfusion Culprit: Hyperemia
Increased light intensity stimulation of the retina after cataract removal was thought to be the cause.
02/22/2021
Two New AMD Biomarkers Identified
Inflammasome proteins such as interleukin-18 were elevated in patients, a study finds.
02/19/2021
Blood Sugar and Diabetes Duration Predicts DR Risk
Screening is necessary in these patients, even in those with controlled disease.
02/16/2021
