Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy Common in Patients with Kidney Disease
Risk factors for these two diseases often go hand in hand, a report shows.
11/13/2018
DR Patients Fare Better with Anti-VEGF Injection
A new Phase III trial shows improvements for moderate and severe patients.
10/29/2018
Blood Sugar Fluctuations Elevate Diabetic Retinopathy Risk
Even with relatively steady readings, spikes can cause eye damage.
10/26/2018
Inflammation Linked to DR and Choroidal Vasculopathy
High concentration of high-sensitive C-reactive protein serum associated with the two diseases.
10/23/2018
Lucentis an Option for DR Patients
Five-year study bodes well for those with proliferative disease.
10/17/2018
Ganglion Cell Thinning Tied to Diabetic Retinopathy
Research shows the structure can foretell progression.
10/02/2018
ROCK Inhibitors May Boost Anti-VEGF Efficacy
Patients with DME may benefit from a dual treatment regimen.
09/11/2018
Macular Thickness Tied to Diabetic Retinopathy in Children
Changes on OCT precede fundus findings, aiding in early diagnosis.
09/07/2018
Insulin and Blood Sugar Levels Influence Corneal Nerve Health
The revelations may allow for more targeted therapy in diabetes patients.
08/30/2018
Smoking, Diabetes Combine to Destroy Endothelial Cells
Research uncovers yet another reason to counsel patients on quitting.
08/29/2018
Upcoming Events
November 18, 2018
Pathways to Premium Outcomes through Effective Surgical Comanagement with the Latest Technologies
Location: New York Athletic Club, New York, NY
Program Chairs: Paul Karpecki, OD, and Marc Bloomenstein, OD
Up to 6 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
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November 30-December 1, 2018
The Optometric Retina Society and Review Group Vision Care Education Present: Retina Update 2018
Location: Fairmont Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
Program Chairs: Steve Ferrucci, OD, and Mohammad Rafieetary, OD
Up to 11 CE credits (COPE approved)
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December 14-15, 2018
West Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium
Location: Monarch Hotel, Dana Point, CA
Program Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, OD
Up to 12 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
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Location: Monarch Hotel, Dana Point, CA
Program Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, OD
Up to 12 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
Jobs
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Clinical Manager
Maine Eye Center
11/13/2018 -
Doctor of Optometry
US Vision
11/13/2018 -
Ophthalmic Technician
Mid Atlantic Retina
11/13/2018
