Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
Smartphone Use at Night May Result in Monocular ‘Blindness’
Transient vision loss due to optical adaptation of the eyes caused by reading smartphone with one eye
Zika Infection Also Linked to Uveitis in Adults
Physicians should note that a red eye associated with Zika is not necessarily only conjunctivitis
Treatment Options Reviewed for Herpes Simplex Viral Keratitis
Options include acyclovir, valacyclovir, topical ganciclovir; need for development of new compounds
Intensive HbA1c Control Cuts Diabetic Retinopathy Progression
Patients with type 2 diabetes reduced their risk by half with intensive management
Aflibercept, Ranibizumab Not Cost-Effective Vs. Bevacizumab
Not cost-effective for diabetic macular edema unless prices decrease considerably
May 2016 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Music During Eye Surgery = Less Sedation
And, patients who listen to relaxing music before procedure have less anxiety
New Ocular Findings in Infants With Zika-Related Microcephaly
Finding adds to growing understanding of damage virus causes in these infants, researchers say
Visual Impairment Expected to Rise Significantly by 2050
Aging boomers will trigger a doubling of blind or visually impaired people in next three decades
Even Mild Football Head Injury Can Cause Visual Disturbance
Study of college players raises concerns about repetitive non-concussive impacts
