Diabetes
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
Anti-VEGF for DME: Give it Time
An unsatisfactory response to therapy at 12 weeks doesn’t necessarily mean treatment failure.
08/27/2018
Stay Vigilant for Alzheimer’s
Glaucoma, AMD and DR patients are all at elevated risk, study says.
08/20/2018
CCT Increases With Diabetic Neuropathy
The phenomenon can complicate IOP measurement and elevate risk of keratoconus.
08/10/2018
Uveitis Common in Patients with Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes patients are at the highest risk.
07/17/2018
Diabetes Increases Risk of Glaucoma
Another large study confirms the link, regardless of age or sex.
07/04/2018
DME Microaneurysms Detected More on FA than OCT-A
Retinal thickness and leakage both factor into the results.
07/03/2018
Upcoming Events
November 2-4, 2018
New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care Arlington
Location: The Westin Arlington Gateway
Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Up to 19 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
Location: The Westin Arlington Gateway
Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Up to 19 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
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 Chair: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO
Up to 11 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
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)
Register here
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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Optometrist
Lehigh Valley Health Network
9/22/2018 -
Front Desk Receptionist
Eastside Eye Associates
9/22/2018 -
Doctor of Optometry
Lenscrafters
9/22/2018
