Ophthalmology
Glaucoma: Spotting it early is crucial
Treatment can control the symptoms of the most common type of glaucoma and save someone's vision.
Jul 14, 2023
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Ophthalmology
High-tech imaging offers new way to detect signs of early glaucoma
A new, non-invasive ocular imaging method may be able to detect an early indicator of glaucoma in time to prevent disease progression and vision loss, according to a new study from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount ...
Aug 2, 2022
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Ophthalmology
Laser treatment could significantly improve glaucoma care in Africa, potentially at no extra cost
Laser treatment has the potential to transform the management of glaucoma in Africa, and to prevent more people from going irreversibly blind, particularly in regions with high disease prevalence and incidence, suggests new ...
Oct 14, 2021
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Ophthalmology
Cataract surgery in infancy increases glaucoma risk
Children who undergo cataract surgery as infants have a 22% risk of glaucoma 10 years later, whether or not they receive an intraocular lens implant. The findings come from the National Eye Institute (NEI)-funded Infant Aphakic ...
Dec 17, 2020
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Ophthalmology
XEN-45 implant effective in uncontrolled uveitic glaucoma
(HealthDay)—For medically uncontrolled uveitic glaucoma, the XEN-45 implant is effective, reducing the need for further surgery, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology.
Oct 29, 2017
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Ophthalmology
Stent surgery could benefit select glaucoma patients
(HealthDay)—Stent surgery using a 6-mm-long stent made of gelatin material seems promising for patients with glaucoma, according to a report from the University of Michigan.
Aug 1, 2017
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Ophthalmology
Non-invasive, effective contact lenses and glasses to treat glaucoma, prevent blindness
A Purdue-affiliated startup, Bionode LLC, is developing a wearable neuro-modulation device that could be used as a non-invasive, personalized therapy to treat and prevent elevated intra-ocular pressure in patients diagnosed ...
Jun 1, 2017
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Ophthalmology
Repeated eye injections for age-related macular degeneration associated with increased risk for glaucoma
Patients with age-related macular degeneration who received seven or more eye injections of the drug bevacizumab annually had a higher risk of having glaucoma surgery, according to a study published online by JAMA Ophthalmology.
Mar 16, 2017
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Ophthalmology
Membrane-tube shunt device can reduce intraocular pressure
(HealthDay)—Glaucoma surgery using a novel membrane-tube (MT) type glaucoma shunt device (MicroMT) can safely reduce intraocular pressure (IOP), according to a study published online May 3 in Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology.
May 12, 2016
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Ophthalmology
A second look at glaucoma surgery
New research led by Queen's University professor Robert Campbell (Ophthalmology) has revealed using anti-inflammatory medications after glaucoma laser surgery is not helpful or necessary.
Sep 18, 2014
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