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cataract surgeon
What's it like being an ophthalmologist?
There is tremendous responsibility in being an ophthalmologist, and especially being an eye surgeon.
lucentis
No more monthly injections for wet macular degeneration?
The FDA just approved ranibizumab (Lucentis) as an ocular implant to be injected into the eye for people with wet macular degeneration, based upon the successful Archway study run under the FDA umb...
dry eye
First nasal spray to treat dry eye symptoms approved by the FDA
The FDA has approved Tyrvaya nasal spray for dry eye syndrome.
cataract
Cataracts vs Glaucoma: What’s the Difference?
Unless you’re in the eye field, it’s easy to confuse the terms cataracts and glaucoma. And yesterday, I completed another dozen surgeries, some for cataracts, others for glaucoma. So what’s the dif...
age-related macular degeneration
Damaging DNA buildup in eyes of those with macular degeneration can lead to blindness
A recent study was published in the journal Science Advances which sheds light on how a build-up of damaging DNA in the eyes of people with macular degeneration can lead to blindness.
day of atonement
The Lessons of Ancient Religions for Modern Times
Whether you are Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Jewish or Muslim, ancient religions have the potential to teach us lessons rather than simply decreeing old dictums for our modern lives.
astigmatism
Diabetic moms have higher risk of babies that will need eyeglasses
Denmark researchers recently completed a study to determine if maternal diabetes increases the risk of needing eyeglasses in their children.
dry eye
What's the best eyedrop?
Dry eye patients begin to complain about symptoms in September when the weather changes, more so than the middle of winter when the air is actually most dry.
diabetes
5G Telephone Networks for Diabetic Retinopathy?
Researchers are currently looking into whether or not 5G technology can offer real-time remote telephotocoagulation treatments for diabetic retinopathy.