By Scottie Andrew, CNN
Life under coronavirus means staying at home as much as possible — but you’ll likely need to make a trip to the grocery store or pharmacy at somepoint.
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AR Emerges as a Potential Game-Changing Technology for Surgeons
Recent advances in technology are radically shifting the practice of medicine in eye care and other fields. One of the newest technologies in the medical field is augmented reality (AR). Popularized by smartphone apps, AR is the overlay of digital information on the real world through the lens of a camera. In medicine, AR is… Continue Reading
Mathematical Models May Improve Understanding of Glaucoma
Scientists are developing mathematical models to help explain pathophysiological changes in the eyes of people with glaucoma. Continue Reading
Use of OCTA Technology to Diagnose Early Stage Glaucoma
Compared to other diagnostic techniques, optical coherence tomographic angiography can facilitate glaucoma diagnosis at an early clinical stage. Continue Reading
Current Benefits and Challenges of Telemedicine
Telemedicine has the potential to reduce healthcare inequities and lower costs, but physician licensure and reimbursement policies are hindering it. Continue Reading
Pediatric Glaucoma and the Critical Importance of Early Detection
One of the important facts often overlooked about glaucoma is the fact that the disease can also affect children. Glaucoma is often thought of as a disease affecting seniors since it primarily affects older people. In rare cases, the condition can also affect children. The mechanism is the same in both populations: intraocular pressure builds… Continue Reading
The Future Possibility of Optic Nerve Regeneration
Nebraska researchers recently published findings about the mTOR signaling pathway and its connection to optic nerve regeneration. Continue Reading
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty as First-Line Treatment for Glaucoma?
A recent study published in The Lancet contends SLT is more effective and cheaper than eye drops for glaucoma treatment. Continue Reading
High Cholesterol Levels Linked to Greater Glaucoma Risk
A recent study in JAMA Ophthalmology linked high cholesterol levels to higher risk of developing glaucoma and found statins to be protective. Continue Reading
Dr. Rohit Varma Performs First ClearPath Glaucoma Surgery in L.A.
Posted to Yahoo! Finance from Businesswire. Newest Implant Helps Surgeons in the Fight Against Leading Cause of Vision Loss CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (CHA HPMC), a hospital that is a member of CHA Health Systems, a global network providing a full spectrum of dynamic healthcare services, announces that Rohit Varma, MD, MPH, director of its Southern… Continue Reading