Lynda Charters

A new study explores the "drusen ooze" hypothesis, revealing how drusen can regress without atrophy in age-related macular degeneration.

The presence of AMD predicted an increased risk of all-cause and CVD mortality in patients with a high risk of CVD, even in the early stages of AMD.

A study reveals Hispanic patients face lower success rates in trabeculectomy with MMC compared to European patients, highlighting significant disparities in glaucoma surgery outcomes.

Surgical tools improve Schlemm canal access and enable earlier glaucoma care.

Surgeons navigate unpredictable healing and anatomy with customized strategies.

Opioids like fentanyl effectively prevent sneezing during propofol sedation for periocular injections, enhancing patient safety in ophthalmic procedures.

Fovea-sparing, multifocal, and bilateral lesions exhibited the fastest growth rates.

A complex case of uveitis linked to syphilis highlights the need for thorough history-taking and multidisciplinary management in diagnosis and treatment.

Hidden signs of systemic disease, including heart attacks, may first reveal themselves through visual symptoms or subtle patient cues in the exam chair.

New research findings reveal that increased physical activity significantly slows visual field loss in patients with glaucoma, highlighting exercise as a potential protective factor.

Ocular salvage and preservation of vision are essentially dependent on early diagnosis, and several studies have been conducted to identify the factors leading to delayed diagnosis at presentation.

Tirzepatide and semaglutide show favorable ocular safety compared to traditional weight loss formulations

Optomed Lumo launches a versatile handheld fundus camera, enhancing retinal imaging accessibility in diverse healthcare settings across the US.

Australian researchers highlighted the overlooked ocular risks surfers and divers face from UV and blue light exposure.

Authors noted it may be worthwhile to explore whether oral methylphenidate affects myopia by influencing dopamine levels