Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
Screening, Treatment of ROP Varies Across NICUs
Retinopathy of prematurity screening and treatment mainly performed by pediatric/retina specialists
Preeclampsia Linked to Risk of Maternal Retinal Disease
Risk was higher for severe and early-onset preeclampsia versus mild or late-onset disease
Regular Cannabis Use May Affect Retinal Ganglion Cell Function
May disrupt, delay signal transmitted along the visual pathway via the optic nerve
New Visual Symptoms Not Uncommon After LASIK Surgery
But most patients report satisfaction with the procedure
November 2016 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for November 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
AHR Ligands May Be Therapeutic in Thyroid Eye Disease
Prevent formation of TGF-β-dependent myofibroblasts, dependent on AHR expression
Zika Virus Can Cause Retinal Damage in Infants
Severe damage caused to retina, including internal, external layers, choroid in congenital Zika syndrome
Protamine Has Dose-Dependent Antimicrobial Effect
Addition of EDTA, PHMB increased the antimicrobial effect in all strains except P. aeruginosa ATCC6538
Ocular Syphilis Cases May Be Increasing in United States
Among total syphilis surveillance cases in eight jurisdictions, 0.65 percent indicated ocular symptoms
~30K Sports-Related Eye Injuries Yearly in U.S. Emergency Rooms
Paintball and air-gun eye injuries account for large percentage of cases involving vision loss
