Diabetes
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
Diabetes Linked to Increased IOP
Poor long-term glycemic control elevates risk of glaucoma.
07/03/2018
If It’s Not One Thing It’s Another
When a cataract patient presents with unexpected DME, the case becomes a balancing act. Here’s how to handle the situation.
06/15/2018
Financial Incentives a No-No for Diabetic Eye Screenings
Monetary rewards may negatively impact attendance rates.
06/07/2018
Decreased Vision Due to Diabetic Retinopathy Linked to Capillary Loss
Data shows macular vessel density is greater in the deep capillary complex.
05/21/2018
Study: DME Patients Monitored Better in Trials
New research looks at five years’ worth of EMR data.
05/08/2018
Dry Eye is Pervasive in Diabetes Patients
Over half of all cases go undiagnosed, and MGD plays a decisive—but often overlooked—role.
05/04/2018
Diabetic Retinopathy Increases Risk of Cognitive Impairment
Researchers found a more than two-fold increased incidence.
05/02/2018
Intermittent Fasting Halts Diabetic Retinopathy in Mice
A new method for regulating glucose and decreasing low-grade inflammation shows promise.
05/02/2018
Upcoming Events
September 21-22, 2018
East Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium
Location: Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
Program Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, OD
Up to 12 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
Location: Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
Program Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, OD
Up to 12 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
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
Jobs
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Front Desk Administrator
Watson Dry Eye Center. PA
7/16/2018 -
Optician
Hutto Family Eye Care
7/16/2018 -
Optometrist
Doctor’s Exchange of Colorado, P.C.
7/16/2018
