Lynda Charters

Diagnostic and monitoring advances in glaucoma need fine-tuning

Columbia University researchers have successfully isolated antibodies from severely ill, ventilated patients who recovered from COVID-19.

With an eye on innovation, money is driving research of new therapies and devices.

Industry develops creative approaches to help increase patient medication adherence

According to an interim analysis, the phase 1 trial of the messenger RNA (mRNA)-1273 vaccine conducted by Moderna is showing promising results.

One company is providing urgent eye care to patients in a refugee camp settlement of Rohingya.

Panel discusses IOP monitoring, drug delivery, data collection

For many physicians, “moral injury” may be actual issue

A new study from China found that about half of the patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are hyperglycemic.

Future entry into country for graduate medical students, research fellows at risk

High-level observations for how the latest developments can help glaucoma specialists solve problems to achieve the utmost in patient care

A new recommendation by six medical societies touts adherence to meeting the daily recommended dose of vitamin D.

Besides traditional medications, here are some of the many novel approaches to treat patients with glaucoma

There are other mimickers of NTG that should be kept in mind

Physicians must play a critical role in setting the tone in an ophthalmology facility

New products increase the chance of early diagnosis

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a smart thermometer has become a valuable tool in detecting coronavirus hotspots.

While the spikes that are characteristic of COVID-19 are well-documented, researchers have detected a subtle change from the onset of the pandemic in January to May, when the virus ultimately engulfed New York City.

New therapies on the horizon offer options for slowing progression

Novel technologies range from invasive to non-invasive approaches

In Australia, residents of suburbs of the city of Melbourne that are considered COVID-19 hot spots are being visited in their homes by authorities

Details help pave way for clinicians to provide safe environments for their patients

The CDC has updated the COVID-19 symptom list to include congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.

Treatment options may expand beyond surgery, medication, and lasers

Overcoming protein deficiency in autosomal dominant optic atrophy

Subclinical lesions have been detected that are not apparent on other imaging platforms

In the ever-changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global population must refocus daily to remain tuned in to the latest understandings about the virus. Some of the most important observations involve new ways in which the virus affects patients.