Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines

Diabetic Retinopathy Strongly Associated With Coronary Artery Calcium

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:37:51 EDT

Results of a study reveal a "rather striking" association between diabetic retinopathy, particularly proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and the presence and extent of coronary artery calcium (CAC), a reliable indicator of atherosclerosis, researchers report in the May issue of Diabetes Care.
Reuters Health Information

Low-Vision Rehab Improves Visual Function in Patients With Macular Diseases

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:44:29 EDT

Low-vision therapy for patients with moderate to severe vision loss from macular diseases can substantially improve reading ability, mobility, and overall visual function, according to a report in the May issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology.
Reuters Health Information

Cataracts and Diet

Mon, 12 May 2008 12:38:20 EDT

Two new studies examine the relationship between cataracts and diet.
Medscape Ophthalmology

Icyou: How Social Media Is the New Resource for Online Health Information

Fri, 9 May 2008 09:16:25 EDT

Prerna Mona Khanna, MD, MPH, Medical Editor, Icyou.com, Charleston, South Carolina, describes another promising use of the health Internet.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine

Complications of Glaucoma Surgery

Fri, 9 May 2008 16:55:20 EDT

This study examines the risk for hemorrhagic complications among patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy undergoing glaucoma surgery.
Medscape Ophthalmology

Alcohol and AMD

Thu, 8 May 2008 18:28:56 EDT

Is increased alcohol consumption a risk factor for AMD?
Medscape Ophthalmology