Systemic Disease
Anaphylaxis in Your Exam Lane
When a patient is gasping for air, will you be prepared?
01/15/2019
Race, Income and Insurance Status Affect Prevalence of Uveitis
African Americans, Medicare and Medicaid patients have higher odds of developing the affliction.
01/14/2019
IOP Reduced With Bariatric Surgery
Shedding pounds could also alleviate some pressure.
01/08/2019
Tear Proteins May Serve as Biomarkers for Thyroid Eye Disease Progression
Routine measurements could help predict disease severity in patients with an autoimmune disorder.
12/14/2018
Cardiovascular Stressors Raise Cataract Risk
Excess weight, diabetes and hypertension all were implicated.
11/28/2018
Eye Diseases May Foretell Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea
Several ocular conditions can indicate the systemic disorder, according to a study.
11/06/2018
Inflammation Linked to DR and Choroidal Vasculopathy
High concentration of high-sensitive C-reactive protein serum associated with the two diseases.
10/23/2018
Thyroid Eye Disease Linked to Smoking, Poor Nutrition
A study discovers molecular findings and risk factors that could help further explain the disease.
10/04/2018
Visual Disability: A Matter of the Heart
This population runs a higher risk for major adverse cardiovascular events.
09/21/2018
There’s a Killer on the Loose
Patient history and visual field testing can help ODs catch cases of glioblastoma multiforme before it’s too late.
09/15/2018
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
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)
Register here
Jobs
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Optometrist
Denver Eye Surgeons
1/15/2019 -
Optician
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1/15/2019 -
Cornea and Refractive Surgeon
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