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Diabetic Retinopathy: 2-Year Screening Interval May Be Okay Findings suggest screening intervals could be lengthened, but both the study authors and editorialists urge caution pending further study.
Medscape Medical News, February 8, 2019

Glycemic Control Tied to Better Outcome of Anti-VEGF Therapy for Diabetic Macular Edema Strong glycemic control may optimize vision outcomes in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) treated with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy, researchers say.
Reuters Health Information, February 5, 2019
Conditions Treated With Cannabis Often Lack Good Evidence
Medscape Medical News, February 4, 2019
Eye Movements May Flag Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia
Medscape Medical News, February 4, 2019
Ranibizumab and Aflibercept Prompt Comparable Visual Gain in AMD
Reuters Health Information, January 31, 2019
Why the Cleveland Clinic Said No to Medical Marijuana
Medscape Neurology, January 23, 2019

Anti-VEGF Efficacy in DME: Early Response Is Not Destiny New data from Protocol T shows that eyes with poor 12-week response often had good vision at 2 years without switching therapies.
Medscape Ophthalmology, January 2019
Four Ocular Abnormalities Not to Overlook in Children Even subtle symptoms may herald serious conditions. If missed on eye exams, they can have life-threatening consequences.
Medscape Ophthalmology, January 2019
Glaucoma Drug Reduces IOP Spike After Anti-VEGF Injections Prophylaxis with brimonidine prevents sharp increases in intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients who undergo intravitreal injections with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF), according to a new study.
Reuters Health Information, January 2019

A Girl Whose Eyes Appear White in Photos Photographs of this 6-year-old girl show 'white eyes' that concern her parents. What is your diagnosis?
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
A 5-Year-Old Boy's Failing Vision
Medscape Ophthalmology, August 28, 2018
The Woman With Multiple Sclerosis and Blurry Vision
Medscape Ophthalmology, July 30, 2018

Hypoglycemia in a Patient With T1DM During Implant Surgery This case highlights the need for prompt and appropriate response to signs of hypoglycemia-precipitated acute symptoms in patients with diabetes mellitus undergoing dental surgery.
January 2019

Nutrition and Age-Related Cataract Formation and Progression
January 2019
Diabetes Quality of Care and Maintenance in New England
January 2019
Use of Steroid-Sparing Agents in Active Thyroid Eye Disease
January 2019
Optic Neuritis As the Only Manifestation of HBV Flare
December 2018

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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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