Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
February 2017 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for February 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Task Force Recommends Vision Screening in Children 3 to 5
Children should be screened for amblyopia before the age of 5
Retinal OCT Measures Tied to Intracranial Pressure in Children
OCT parameters have sensitivity, specificity of 89, 62 percent for detecting elevated intracranial pressure
Diet, Tobacco Counseling Feasible During Optometry Visits
Nearly 75% of adults surveyed indicated feeling comfortable talking to optometrist about these issues
One in Four Ocular ER Visits for Nonurgent Conditions
Risk of visiting ER for nonurgent ocular conditions down for those with established eye care provider
Orbital Cellulitis Reported After Use of Facial Soft-Tissue Filler
Patient had had soft-tissue filler injection and cheek-lifting cable sutures inserted six years earlier
Total Retinal Blood Flow Lower in Diabetic Macular Edema
Findings from en face Doppler OCT in patients with diabetic macular edema versus healthy eyes
RT Dose Main Risk for Radiation-Induced Optic Neuropathy
No significant associations for other risk factors after controlling for radiation dosage
Anterior Segment Parameters Tied to Gonioscopic Angle Closure
Smaller baseline angle opening distance at 750 µm, larger lens vault linked to development of closure
More Children Suffering Ocular Burns From Detergent Pods
Nearly 500 such injuries occurred in 2015, researchers say
