Diabetes
Detect Diabetic Retinopathy Earlier with OCT-A
Routine screening could change the standard of care.
01/15/2019
Choroidal Thickness Increases With Diabetes Duration
This measurement could be an important screening tool in children.
01/04/2019
Patients Frequently Skip Anti-VEGF Injections
Those with macular diseases often no-show, study says.
12/12/2018
Diabetes Patients With Poor Metabolic Control Likely Have DED
This finding highlights the importance of routine screening.
12/06/2018
Glucose-monitoring Contact Lens Shelved
After years of research, developers couldn’t quite crack the technology.
11/20/2018
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
Upcoming Events
February 15-19, 2019
Annual Winter Ophthalmic Conference
Location: The Westin Snowmass Conference Hotel
Program Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Leo Semes, OD
Up to 20 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
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March 7-10, 2019
New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care—Orlando, FL
Location: Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club
Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Up to 20 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
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May 17-19, 2019
New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care—Nashville, TN
Location: Gaylord Opry Resort & Convention Center
Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Up to 18 CE Credits (COPE approval pending)
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Optometrist
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1/15/2019 -
Cornea and Refractive Surgeon
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