Optineurin: Defending against viral infections of the eye
September 19, 2021
Mutations in this glaucoma-associated gene may be commonly reported in many other neurodegenerative diseases.
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Considering keratoconus-like changes after DMEK in Fuchs' dystrophy
September 20, 2021
A retrospective review was performed to describe changes in corneal thickness and to identify the incidence of posterior corneal changes characteristic of keratoconus, following DMEK surgery. Here’s what investigators found.
Ophthalmology Foundation focuses on mission of vision
September 02, 2021
Organization looks to improve global eye care through ophthalmic education.
Considering double-organ bias in clinical trials of eyelid ptosis
September 01, 2021
Investigators searched PubMed over the past 2 decades for clinical trials on eyelid ptosis using the terms blepharoptosis or upper eyelid ptosis or eyelid ptosis” and the filters “randomized controlled trial (RCT), clinical trial, and humans.”
Patient glaucoma management focuses on pivotal studies
September 01, 2021
Randomly assigned controlled trials key in increasing understanding of disease.
Physicians measure contrast sensitivity in patients with cataract
August 23, 2021
Advances help gain clearer image, enhancing decision-making process.
VA and visual function go the way of ocular inflammation
August 12, 2021
Tool for quantifying measures may predict outcomes for patients.
Bausch + Lomb: clinical trial, pipeline updates for 2021
August 11, 2021
Bariatric surgery may lead to decreased risk of cataract
August 11, 2021
Substantial weight loss can help patients’ eye health, study results show.
Donald Zack, MD, PhD, honored for vision research
August 10, 2021
The Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB), the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) and an anonymous donor have recognized Donald Zack, MD, PhD, for ground-breaking contributions to the field of vision research.