Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
Confocal Microscopy Aids Surgical Removal of Tumors From Eyelid
Current study evaluated reflectance mode, horizontal scanning for removal of eyelid basal cell carcinoma
Risk of Pedestrian Collisions ID’d in Peripheral Visual Field Loss
Risk of collision highest from pedestrians at angle of 45 degrees from patient with retinitis pigmentosa
Higher AlphaB-Crystallin Levels Linked to Diabetic Retinopathy
Findings imply that alphaB-crystallin may be involved in diabetic retinopathy angiogenesis
Kingella kingae Keratitis Described in HIV-Positive Adult
Patient was 52-year-old HIV-positive male with one week of orthokeratology lens use for myopia
Screening, Treatment of ROP Varies Across NICUs
Retinopathy of prematurity screening and treatment mainly performed by pediatric/retina specialists
Preeclampsia Linked to Risk of Maternal Retinal Disease
Risk was higher for severe and early-onset preeclampsia versus mild or late-onset disease
Regular Cannabis Use May Affect Retinal Ganglion Cell Function
May disrupt, delay signal transmitted along the visual pathway via the optic nerve
New Visual Symptoms Not Uncommon After LASIK Surgery
But most patients report satisfaction with the procedure
November 2016 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for November 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
AHR Ligands May Be Therapeutic in Thyroid Eye Disease
Prevent formation of TGF-β-dependent myofibroblasts, dependent on AHR expression
