Increased capillary dropout is associated with worsening diabetic retinopathy, regardless of metabolic control and disease duration.
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Scleral spur as a new diagnostic tool for glaucoma
OCT imaging shows that it is significantly shorter in glaucomatous eyes versus healthy eyes.
Continue readingEye 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
Continue readingSilicone 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.
Continue readingA 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
Continue readingSMILE! It works!
This 10-year follow-up study shows that this refractive procedure is effective for myopia and myopic astigmatism.
Continue readingThe 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.
Continue readingGlaucoma 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
Continue readingAge 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.
Continue readingDry 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.
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