Heavy Drinking Can Damage Every Part of the Eye
WEBJun 24, 2022 · Those who drink heavily can develop peripheral neuropathy, which in turn may decrease corneal sensitivity, masking the real severity of dry eye. Researchers behind that study say their findings “indicate that controlling alcohol consumption may help to reduce [dry eye] prevalence.” 9. Sight-Threatening Diseases.
Cataract Surgery on Second Eye Need Not Wait a Month
WEBAug 6, 2021 · Waiting longer than 14 days to perform cataract surgery on the second eye may be unnecessary, according to an analysis of more than 1.8 million participants, published in JAMA Ophthalmology. The retrospective cohort study evaluated population-based refractive outcome data from American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Intelligent Research in Sight ...
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis Treatment Options Explained
WEBJuly 20, 2023. Myasthenia gravis (MG) can occur in 2 forms: a generalized myasthenia gravis (GMG) or purely ocular myasthenia gravis (OMG). Ocular myasthenia gravis is characterized by progressive fatigability of skeletal muscle limited to the orbicularis oculi, levator palpebrae superioris, and the extraocular muscles. 1 Up to half of patients ...
For Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Wait-and-See No More
WEBMar 18, 2022 · A “wait and see” approach when caring for patients with CSCR may well apply to a smaller set of those with the disorder than previously thought, according to recent research and observations of clinical experts. Undoubtedly, CSCR often spontaneously resolves in 3 months or less. However, pathology may be …
Triaging Emergency Eye Patients Remotely and With Success
WEBApr 9, 2021 · A review published in Ophthalmology shows, the triaging ophthalmologists at Wills were able to correctly diagnose 69.9% of conditions over the phone from referring providers who may not have the advanced resources required to examine a patient with an ocular emergency in-depth. 2. Not all facilities prioritize ophthalmology so highly.
In Acquired Vitelliform Lesions, Height Predicts Progression ...
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Acquired vitelliform lesion (AVL) height and the presence of subretinal drusenoid deposits are the key biomarkers that physicians can use to predict the progression of AVL to atrophy, according to findings published in Ophthalmology Retina. The researchers set out to evaluate the progression of …
Intravitreal Injections Affirmed as Treatment Option for Some …
WEBThe anti vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) drug bevacizumab achieved long-term results for patients with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR), according to a new study. 1 Approximately 90% of eyes with CSCR showed at least 1 complete remission during a mean follow-up of 35 months, the research shows. 1 However, half the eyes that saw at least 1 complete resolution developed ...
Restoring the Retina: Coming Advancements to Repair Structure …
WEBFeb 16, 2021 · Retinal implants capture light and stimulate secondary neurons that have remained in the retina, such as ganglion cells and bipolar cells, which then send signals to the brain through the optic nerve. “Patients who get a retinal implant will see at least flashes of light,” says Gislin Dagnelie, PhD, associate professor of ophthalmology at ...
Retinal Applications for ROCK Inhibitors Represents Next Step in ...
WEBMar 19, 2021 · Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK) inhibitors are highly present across ocular tissues, and ROCK pathway upregulation has been demonstrably related to the pathogenesis of multiple ocular disorders, from glaucoma and corneal neovascularization to diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). 1 However, despite the widespread presence of ROCK isoforms throughout the eye, the ...
Spare, Don’t Tear, the Trabecular Meshwork - Ophthalmology …
WEBMay 21, 2021 · However, we now also know that in addition to pumping fluid out of the eye, the trabecular meshwork acts as both a sensor of pressure and regulator of aqueous outflow. As such, the healthy trabecular meshwork doesn’t just restrict outflow but monitors, controls, and facilitates it as well. 17 Given this modern understanding, tearing through ...
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