With this new modality, a greater view of the retina is available.
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The utility of Meibomian gland dropout in diagnosing dry eye disease
Meibomian gland dropout can differentiate, in contact lens-wearers, those who have dry eye disease.
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Methylphenidate can improve visual field testing outcomes
Used for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, the drug has also shown potential use in eliminating some cognitive artifacts
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The connection between the health of your nails and your eyes
Nailfold and retinal microcirculation have been showed to linked in this study of healthy subjects.
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The surprising link between fatty acids and early AMD
A higher intake of saturated fatty acid is inversely associated with the presence of early age-related macular degeneration.
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Fenofibrate may prevent ocular surface squamous metaplasia
Normally used to lower triglyceride levels in the blood, fenofibrate may have some potential as a preventative agent to prevent
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Hypoxia regulates meibomian gland function
Decreased oxygen in the local environment is shown to be essential for the normal function of meibomian glands.
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Obstructive sleep apnea linked to early optic nerve damage
In patients with obstructive sleep apnea and normal intraocular pressures, imaging of the optic nerve showed some changes associated with
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What role do the eyes play in the novel coronavirus disease?
The eyes do not seem to be a preferred site of entry or infection of the novel SARS-CoV2 virus.
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What ophthalmologists can do during the coronavirus pandemic
Eye doctors are more at risk for coronavirus infection. Here are some measures that can be done to ameliorate that
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