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.

November 4, 2019 Iris and Ciliary Body

Eye rubbing linked to increase in intraocular pressure

Continuous monitoring of experimental macaques showed that this mindless habit can increase intraocular pressure, predisposing the individual to eye conditions

November 2, 2019 Cornea

Progenitor cells exist in the transitional zone between the peripheral corneal endothelium and trabecular meshwork

These cells are arranged in two layers, express stem markers, and may hold the key for increasing the regenerative capacity

October 31, 2019 Vitreoretina

Silicone oil endotamponade may be detrimental to the ganglion cell layer

Its effects on this retinal layer may be the reason why there is limited visual recovery even after surgical success.

October 29, 2019 Pediatrics

Persistent fetal vasculature outcomes are better with early surgery in children

A limbal surgical approach is also associated with greater functional visual acuity.

October 27, 2019 Clinical Practice

Seeing through the eyes

Computed tomography scan remains to be the most practical initial imaging to undertake in patients presenting with an open globe.

October 25, 2019 Glaucoma

Using 24-hour eye pressure measurements in glaucoma research

Better designed studies will facilitate a greater understanding of the physiology and pathology of IOP changes, making glaucoma treatments more

October 24, 2019 Vitreoretina

A conversation on conbercept, the new anti-VEGF in town

Conbercept has been shown in Phase III clinical studies to be safe and effective even with a quarterly dosing regimen

October 21, 2019 Refractive Surgery

SMILE! It works!

This 10-year follow-up study shows that this refractive procedure is effective for myopia and myopic astigmatism.

October 16, 2019 Cornea

Contact-lens assisted cross-linking prevents keratoconus progression

In patients with thin corneas and keratoconus, this treatment is effective in halting thinning and in improving vision and astigmatism.

October 8, 2019 Pediatrics

Risk factors for enucleation in Coats disease

The largest cohort study thus far found that the extent of retinal detachment and severity of aneurysms, in addition to