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Serious Complications Uncommon After Primary Lens Implantation in Children

Low rates of retinal detachment, endophthalmitis, but frequent reoperation for opacification

Jun 22, 2023
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New Evidence Links Calcium Channel Blockers to Increased Risk of Glaucoma

Meta-analysis shows highest glaucoma risk with CCB monotherapy, reduced IOP with beta-blockers

Jun 13, 2023
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Implant Matches Topical Timolol for Intraocular Pressure Control, With Good Safety

Numerical advantage for implant meets noninferiority goal, implant exchange appears safe

May 09, 2023
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Lifestyle Factors and Glaucoma: Lots of Common Sense, Not So Much Evidence

Links to nutrition, diet, mental stress, and body positioning remain tenuous

May 07, 2023
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Artificial Intelligence Creates Inroads to Ophthalmology Clinical Practice

Expanding opportunities to hone precision care, reduce burnout, improve patient satisfaction

May 07, 2023
ASCRS over a photo of the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, WA.
AAO Roundup: Glaucoma Subtype Linked to Alzheimer's Disease Risk

Other studies report fewer reoperations with combo eye surgery and vision risk with shingles

Oct 06, 2022
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Traditional Glaucoma Surgery Tops MIGS for Treatment Success

Twice as many patients met IOP goals with TIGS, but confounders complicated data analysis

Oct 03, 2022
AAO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois
Glaucoma: The Newest Autoimmune Disease?

Researchers argue for a "paradigm shift"

Mar 21, 2022
An ophthalmologist measures the intraocular pressure of a patient’s eye using a tonometer.
Glaucoma Risk Persists Years After Cataract Surgery in Young Children

"Lifelong follow-up" is important for these kids

Feb 10, 2022
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Microstent for Cataract Surgery Reduced Need for Glaucoma Meds

Device lowers eye pressure by promoting fluid flow through Schlemm's canal

Nov 17, 2021
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Make the Diagnosis: The Eyes Have It

A 34-year-old man went to the doctor complaining of ocular pain in both eyes.

Jul 23, 2021
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Eyes Offer Window Into Cognitive Impairment

Glaucoma study provides more evidence of common neurodegenerative pathway

Mar 29, 2021
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Arkansas Ballot Issue Pits Ophthalmologists Against Optometrists

Ophthalmologists want to undo law allowing lesser-educated rivals to perform some laser surgery

Sep 11, 2020
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Morning Break: Azar the E-Cig Czar; Cochrane Chaos; Baby Walker Danger

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the MedPage Today staff

Sep 17, 2018
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