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Are Modest Gains From Two-Stent Glaucoma Surgery Worth Pursuing? It may not replace trabeculectomy yet, but there is value associated with this second-generation microinvasive surgery.
Medscape Ophthalmology, June 18, 2019

FLUID Study Rethinks Treat-and-Extend in Neovascular AMD Study results show that some subretinal fluid can be tolerated after anti-VEGF injections without sacrificing visual outcomes. Dr Charles Wykoff explains why it may not be that simple.
Medscape Ophthalmology, June 11, 2019
Post-Approval Study Finds No Surprises With Argus II Retinal Implant
Reuters Health Information, June 11, 2019
Making Referrals Work for Physicians and Patients
Medscape Optometry, June 7, 2019
More Elderly Americans Dying From Falls
Reuters Health Information, June 5, 2019
Preemies and Early Arrivals Have Higher Risk of Heart Disease as Adults
Reuters Health Information, June 5, 2019

Brolucizumab as Good as Aflibercept for Neovascular AMD Brolucizumab is noninferior to aflibercept and requires less-frequent injections for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), according to results from two phase-3 trials.
Reuters Health Information, May 2019
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 2019
Seniors With Vision Loss Experience Discrimination, Depression Seniors with declining vision are more likely than peers with good eyesight to experience discrimination as well as depression that may result from this bias, a new study from the UK suggests.
Reuters Health Information, May 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
A 1-Week-Old Baby With Bilateral Cataracts
Medscape Ophthalmology, March 22, 2019
A Girl Whose Eyes Appear White in Photos
Medscape Ophthalmology, December 12, 2018
The Baby With a Swollen Eyelid
Medscape Ophthalmology, November 19, 2018
A Visual Field Defect in a Patient With History of Seizures
Medscape Ophthalmology, October 9, 2018

Patient BMI Knowledge in a Rural Primary Care Population Does an increase in patient knowledge about BMI promote a decrease in BMI?
June 2019

Vision Impairment and Cognitive Decline-Related Limitations
June 2019
Seven Habits for Reducing Work After Clinic
May 2019
Precision Medicine to Prevent Glaucoma-Related Blindness
May 2019
Advances in Dry Eye Disease Treatment
April 2019

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Leonard V. Messner, OD, Professor of Optometry, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; Executive Director, Illinois Eye Institute/Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, Illinois
Leonard V. Messner, OD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
Serve(d) on the scientific advisory board for: King-Devick Technologies
Serve(d) as a speaker for: Carl Zeiss Meditec
Received research grant from: Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness
Carlo J. Pelino, OD, Assistant Professor, Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Director, Chief, Primary Care, Chestnut Hill Eye Clinic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Carlo J. Pelino, OD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Christina M. Sorenson, OD, Retired Clinical Dean, Associate Professor, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona; Optometrist, Scottsdale, Arizona
Christina M. Sorenson, OD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

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