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April 30, 2014

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CHECK OUT OUR APRIL 15TH ISSUE

GATT: Novel 360° ab interno glaucoma procedure

Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy is a circumferential trabeculotomy performed via a minimally invasive, ab interno approach. Results from follow-up of 6 to 12 months in a series of 85 adult eyes with uncontrolled glaucoma show high IOP lowering, along with a reduced need for medication. » Read more

Cutting-edge research focus of 2014 ARVO

More than 11,500 clinicians and researchers will gather in Orlando to learn more about leading eye and vision research at the 2014 meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. » Read more

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Treatments for CRVO and wet AMD

Stay up-to-date with the latest news, trials, and studies on central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) treatments. Read More.

Prepping cornea as vision rehab platform

In the second of a two-part series, Arun C. Gulani, MD, reviews how to repair or prepare the cornea from any situation to present it for final corneal reshaping—straight to 20/20.
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Smartphone marker serves as toric point of reference

A new device that can be plugged into a smartphone earjack is a convenient, easy way to make reference marks on the eye for placement of toric lenses and limbal incisions. » Read more

The role of ocular nutrition

The AREDS 1 and 2 studies provide important information about the role of ocular nutrition in AMD. However, to benefit patients, the findings must be condensed into clear and concise advice that will help them select appropriate vitamin supplements and follow a healthy lifestyle. » Read more

Daily multivitamin use may reduce cataract risk

A randomized, double blind study of physicians who took part in the Physicians’ Health Study II found that those who received a daily multivitamin had a 9% lower risk of cataract — and a 14% lower risk of nuclear cataract— than those who received placebo. Given the prevalence of cataracts in the population at large, a 9% reduction in risk could have a significant public health impact. » Read more

 

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