Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
Ophthalmology Patients Interested in Online Notes
Most patients want to view their clinic notes online, think access will up understanding of eye problems
Retinopathy Risk, HbA1c Should Guide Frequency of T1D Eye Care
New recommendations could cut need for type 1 diabetes eye exams in half over two-decade period
Various Diagnostic Tools Available for Ocular Allergy
Diagnosis of ocular allergy should be based on medical history, presence of signs and symptoms
Long-Term Eye Health at Risk in Infants Born With Zika Infection
Study of 43 South American infants found damage to retinas and optic nerves
RUNX1 May Play Role in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
RUNX1 upregulated in CD31+ vascular endothelial cells from human PDR fibrovascular membranes
Uveitis Risk Higher Among Individuals With Psoriasis
Increased risk with severe psoriasis, mild psoriasis with psoriatic arthritis
Recreational Drug ‘Poppers’ Linked to Retinal Damage
Legal, nitrate-based inhalant appears to harm retinal cells, causing some vision loss, researchers say
Teleretinal Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Ups Screening Rates
Implementation of TDRS program reduces median time to screening from 158 to 17 days
Many Youths With Diabetes Not Receiving Eye Examinations
Racial minorities less likely to undergo eye exam; increasing net worth increases likelihood of eye exam
ω-3 Essential Fatty Acids May Protect Corneal Nerves in Dry Eye
Pilot study shows ω-3 EFA supplementation is neuroprotective in patients with dry eye disease
