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Statins May Cut Postconcussion Dementia Risk Concussion in older adults is tied to a dramatically increased risk for dementia, but new research suggests statins may mitigate this risk.
Medscape Medical News, June 3, 2019
Dexamethasone Injection May Speed IOP Drop in Angle-Closure Glaucoma In acute primary angle closure (APAC), subconjunctival dexamethasone injection helps high intraocular pressure (IOP) drop more quickly and improves treatment success rate, researchers in China report.
Reuters Health Information, May 14, 2019

Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Tied to Reduced Glaucoma Risk
Reuters Health Information, May 9, 2019
Watch the Birdie: Badminton Players at Risk for Eye Injuries
Reuters Health Information, April 19, 2019
IStent Inject Device Lowers IOP After Cataract Surgery in Glaucoma Patients
Reuters Health Information, April 2, 2019
Alert FDA OKs Rocklatan, a New Once-Daily Eye Drop for Glaucoma
FDA Approvals, March 13, 2019

Glaucoma Perspective

A 70-Year-Old Woman With Sudden Eye Pain: USMLE Question A 70-year-old woman presents with blurred vision, headache, and severe eye pain after exiting a movie theater. What diagnostic test is indicated?
Osmosis, May 31, 2019
A 39-Year-Old Man's Contact Lens Exam Reveals Abnormalities A temporal visual field defect is noted in each eye. It's up to you to find out the most likely cause.
Medscape Ophthalmology, May 20, 2019

Glaucoma: Overview Video
Osmosis, April 26, 2019
Adrenal Fatigue: 'Just a Myth'?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, March 7, 2019
Two-Stent Injection Lowers IOP in Various Glaucoma Types
Medscape Ophthalmology, February 25, 2019
Why the Cleveland Clinic Said No to Medical Marijuana
Medscape Neurology, January 23, 2019

Journals

Vision Impairment and Cognitive Decline-Related Limitations
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, June 10, 2019
Precision Medicine to Prevent Glaucoma-Related Blindness
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, May 28, 2019
Cannabinoids in Inflammatory and Neoplastic Skin Diseases
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, May 1, 2019
Relationship of Lifestyle, Exercise, Nutrition With Glaucoma
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, March 28, 2019
Medicare Wellness Visits: Their Value to Your Practice
Family Practice Management, March 28, 2019

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