Glaucoma
A Light in the DARC: Seeing Glaucoma Before it Strikes
This cutting-edge technology could give us a window into the disease earlier in its course—shifting treatment ahead and possibly preventing vision loss.
02/15/2019
Can We Lower IOP with Glasses?
Researchers are finding shocking new ways to employ electro-stimulation.
02/15/2019
If Only They Had Asked
Complications can and do occur, though some can be averted.
02/15/2019
Could OCT-A Help Detect Glaucoma?
There are some early indicators of a potential role.
02/14/2019
Gene Behind Pigmentary Glaucoma ID’d
Researchers discover origin of heritable condition.
02/13/2019
Visual Crowding Worse in Glaucoma Patients
Severity was significantly associated with the amount of neural loss.
02/13/2019
Blepharitis Leads to Glaucoma Medication Dropout
After two years, one-third of patients stopped ripasudil therapy.
02/12/2019
No Direct Link Between Cigarettes and Angle Closure
Researchers say it won’t cause angles to close, but heavy smoking could lead to greater severity.
02/08/2019
Cataract Surgery Doesn’t Slow VF Loss in Glaucoma
Still, IOP parameters improved after extraction.
02/08/2019
CBD Won’t Reduce IOP
The trendy marijuana derivative may actually cancel out benefits of THC.
02/06/2019
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)
Register here
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)
Register here
April 11-13, 2019
New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care—San Diego
Location: Manchester Grand Hyatt
Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Up to 19 CE Credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
Jobs
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Ophthalmic Surgery Scheduler
Duke Eye Center
2/16/2019 -
Optometrist
Walmart/Sam's Club Health & Wellness
2/16/2019 -
Certified Optician
UC Berkeley School of Optometry
2/16/2019
