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.

October 7, 2019 Pediatrics

The Spot Vision Screener underestimates hyperopia in children

Nevertheless, in children 12-36 months of age, this autorefraction screening tool is valuable for identifying risk factors for amblyopia.

October 4, 2019 Glaucoma

Glaucoma drainage implant surgery does not change corneal topography

However, there is a transient increase in central thickness, and there is a significant decline in endothelial cell density a

October 2, 2019 Glaucoma

Optic disc tilt may predict glaucoma progression in a subset of patients

The results of this study show that in patients with myopia and normal tension glaucoma, the way the disc is

October 1, 2019 Adnexa

Age matters: Meibomian gland loss for the diagnosis of dry eye disease

Meibomian gland loss is correlated with tear film and ocular surface parameters. But so is age.

September 30, 2019 Cornea

Photodynamic therapy with rose bengal dye can be used as an adjunct in infectious keratitis

The use of this dye with green light generates reactive oxygen species, which can be toxic to infectious pathogens, and

September 28, 2019 Cornea

Dry eyes? Don’t neglect your headset!

Wearing a virtual reality headset when working in front of a (computer) screen may protect the eyes from dryness.

age related macular degeneration with hemorrhage and geographic atrophy

September 26, 2019 Vitreoretina

Pegcetacoplan: A new drug for geographic atrophy

This complement C3-inhibitor has passed phase 2 clinical studies in terms of safety and efficacy and is on track to

September 24, 2019 Lens

Lens exchange to correct refractive errors is a safe and effective method

Tired of wearing glasses? Aside from refractive laser surgery, refractive lens exchange surgery is also a safe and effective technique.

September 22, 2019 Glaucoma

Cataract or glaucoma surgery first?

This 5-year follow-up retrospective cohort study says that it doesn’t matter.

September 20, 2019 Clinical Practice

Fashion in the ophthalmology clinics: what patients think

Patients still prefer their doctors to wear formal attire with a white coat. An ophthalmologist doing a slit-lamp examination on