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Eyecare
Time to Revise Hydroxychloroquine, Retinopathy Guidelines, Say Authors
October 21, 2020
Rather than stopping hydroxychloroquine altogether, doses could be reduced and patients monitored if there are signs of retinopathy, say the authors of a commentary in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
Anti-VEGF Treatment Preserves Sight Needed for Reading, Driving
October 21, 2020
Study shows 12% retained sight for driving and 15% for reading.
Headaches Behind the Eyes – Triggers, Treatments and How to Prevent Them
October 21, 2020
Across the world, almost everyone has experienced a bad headache and knows the unpleasant symptoms that can come with it. Many have also faced migraines, which can cause dizziness, nausea and stomach pain - as well as impacting your vision.
Preventing COVID-19 Transmission: Face Masks, Social Distancing…And Eyeglasses?
September 22, 2020
A study conducted in China during the early weeks of the pandemic found few eyeglass wearers among hospitalized COVID-19 cases.
Anti-VEGF Therapy for Diabetic Retinopathy Gets to the Root Cause
September 14, 2020
Drugs block the formation of tiny blood vessels in the retina that are prone to breaking open, resulting in bleeds that can cause serious vision impairment and blindness, explains ADA chief scientific and medical officer, Robert Gabbay, in this conclusion of a four-part video series.
ADA's Dr. Robert Gabbay Discusses Patient, System Challenges to Eyecare
September 13, 2020
Less than half of Americans with diabetes get annual eye exams, says Robert Gabbay, M.D.,Ph.D., FACP, in this third of a four-part video series. Gabbay became chief scientific and medical officer for the American Diabetes Association this summer.
Diabetes Drugs and Retinopathy: So Far, It's All About Lowering A1C Level
September 12, 2020
In this second of a four-part video series, ADA Chief Science and Medical Officer Robert Gabbay, MD, PhD, FACP, says data showing kidney benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors may indicate protection against retinopathy but research is needed.
Diabetes Can Lead to Leaky Retinal Blood Vessels, Sudden Blindness
September 11, 2020
The American Diabetes Association and other groups are mounting a public health campaign to encourage people with diabetes to get annual eye exams. ADA Chief Scientific and Medical Officer Robert Gabbay, MD, PhD, FACP, explains "leaky blood vessels" and diabetic retinopathy in this first of a four-part video series.
Reasons for Underutilization of Generics by Ophthalmologists
August 20, 2020
Survey of Midwestern ophthalmologists identifies reasons for wariness of generics.
How Can Myopia Be Reduced?
August 20, 2020
There are several explanations for the growing number of nearsightedness people.Time spent looking at computer and cellphone screens has been identified as a culprit.