Glaucoma
Study: Cerebrospinal Outflow Slows in Glaucoma
Research adds fuel to popular hypothesis’s fire.
12/18/2018
Another Breakthrough for Glaucoma Diagnosis
Performing OCT in the prone position will help identify patients suffering from this aggressive, angle-closure disease.
12/17/2018
Open-angle Glaucoma Degrades Vision Faster Than Angle-Closure
A study shows the rate of field loss for each condition.
12/14/2018
Glaucoma and Depression Can Go Hand In Hand
Risk factors include low income and living alone.
12/03/2018
Sonographic Study Supports Optic Cup Evaluation
When media opacity or economic conditions preclude traditional methods, this can be a good alternative.
11/29/2018
Arabic Eyes With PACG Have Thinnest CCT
Study sheds light on the importance of acknowledging ethnicity when managing glaucoma.
11/21/2018
How Your Pillow Impacts Glaucoma
Where you lay your head may not be best for your eyes.
11/16/2018
Cyclodestructive Laser Procedure: High Risk, High Reward
A small study found it reduced IOP by almost 50%—but is associated with vision loss in a third of patients.
11/15/2018
Effect of Caffeine on IOP Depends on Daily Consumption
The higher the intake, the higher the pressure.
11/15/2018
Small-particle Air Pollution May Affect IOP Increase
Monitoring carbon exposure and physiological oxidative stress may prevent glaucoma development and progression.
11/14/2018
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)
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
2018 Conference Planner
Review of Optometry is pleased to offer this annual guide to live educational events for this year, ranging from local one-day seminars to the national meetings that span multiple days.
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Ophthalmic Technician
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Wilmington Eye, P.A.
12/18/2018
