Author: Dr. Jade Marie Tomaszewski

Dr. Jade Marie Tomaszewski is a pathologist-in-training at McGill University, where she also did her degree in MSc Pathology. She obtained her medical degree (MD) from the University of the Philippines, after completing a BSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. In her (little) spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, curling up with a book and a large mug of tea, and trying out new recipes in the kitchen. You can follow her on LinkedIn and Twitter.

April 30, 2020 Pediatrics

Vision difficulties after cataract surgery in babies

It may be advisable to do surgery at a later age and use a 3-piece intraocular lens.

April 23, 2020 Glaucoma

Are patients with glaucoma afraid of falling?

Patients with glaucoma who are afraid of having falls may also have decreased quality of life.

April 15, 2020 Orbit

The effect of guggulsterone on primary orbital fibroblasts

This phytosterol was investigated as a possible candidate drug for Graves’ ophthalmopathy.

April 7, 2020 Vitreoretina

Using OCT angiography to monitor diabetic retinopathy progression

Increased capillary dropout is associated with worsening diabetic retinopathy, regardless of metabolic control and disease duration.

March 31, 2020 Ophthalmic Pathology

Changes in prognostic factors in uveal melanoma patients 5 years post-enucleation

The male gender and gain of chromosome 8q are the only significant independent predictive prognostic factors five years after enucleation.

March 16, 2020 Cornea

Why scleral lenses may be uncomfortable

Assays of inflammatory mediators show increased levels of matrix metalloproteinases with daily use of scleral lenses.

March 9, 2020 Glaucoma

Scleral spur as a new diagnostic tool for glaucoma

OCT imaging shows that it is significantly shorter in glaucomatous eyes versus healthy eyes.

January 30, 2020 Cornea

Treating corneal limbal stem cell deficiency using autologous serum tears

Serum from blood extracted can be used to make autologous tears, which are used to treat ocular surface disorders.

November 8, 2019 Oculoplastics

Orbital fractures are a poor prognostic factor in open globe injuries

There exists an increased risk of enucleation or evisceration or a visual acuity corresponding to no light perception.

November 6, 2019 Lens

Personalized intraocular lenses for cataract surgery

Using corneal measurements to create a customized intraocular lens resulted in better contrast sensitivity for patients.