Ophthalmology

Rudy Bilous, MD, FRCP Richard Donnelly, MD, PHD, FRCP, FRACP Diabetic eye disease primarily affects the retinal vasculature, but the iris and lens can also be involved. Most people with diabetes will show signs of retinopathy after 25 years duration, but only a minority progress to the severest form. Photocoagulation has revolutionized …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Eylea (aflibercept) which may improve vision for patients with diabetes….

In a Canadian study, printed educational messages (PEMs) aimed at family practitioners were not effective in promoting retinal screening among diabetes patients….

Early studies are showing that the use of vasodilators to lower BP may be related to development of early-stage age-related macular degeneration….

Dok LLC Free/iOS   Eye Chart Pro is a randomizable visual acuity exam, and can be controlled remotely. It’s useful for triaging, house visits, and for those patients who have memorized the office chart. Features include: Randomizable Snellen Chart; Randomizable Tumbling E Chart; Randomize the whole chart or one line at a time; Smooth …

Access to eye care professionals result in better outcome…. 

Freedom Meditech has received marketing clearance for a device that measures lens autofluorescence without dilation…. 

Several risk factors for CV disease are also risk factors for cataract…. 

Many patients with diabetes do not obtain annual eye care…. 

Long-term use of Lucentis (ranibizumab) looks safe….