Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
August 2017 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for August 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Retinal Emboli Linked to Cardiac Risk Factors, Kidney Disease
Older age, Indian ethnicity, HTN, chronic kidney disease, history of stroke linked to retinal emboli
Good Cosmetic Outcomes for Super Pulse CO2 Laser Therapy
Wounds were epithelialized with normal-appearing epithelium within two to four weeks
Visual Dysfunction Tied to Poor Cognitive Function in Seniors
Association identified using data from two nationally representative samples
Review: Global Prevalence of Blindness, Visual Impairment Up
Increase seen despite drop in age-standardized prevalence of blindness, impairment from 1990-2015
July 2017 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for July 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Switching to Generic Eye Meds Could Save Medicare Millions
Medicare is billed more than $1 billion annually for glaucoma treatments alone, researchers say
Multi-Luminance Mobility Test Identifies Visual Impairment
MLMT differentiates normal-sighted from visually-impaired subjects
Infants With Potential Zika Exposure Should Have Eye Exam
All infants with potential exposure to the virus need screening eye examination, researchers say
Visual System Changes Could Indicate Parkinson’s Disease
Changes may provide important biomarkers for early detection and monitoring of the disease
