Ophthalmology Experts & Viewpoints

Supplementation and AMD: An Update of AREDS and AREDS2 Dr. Emily Chew reviews the latest findings concerning diet and the risk of AMD from AREDS as well as the ongoing AREDS2.
Expert Column, August 2008
Why Should I Report an Adverse Drug Event? Individual clinicians can play a vital role in detecting potentially serious adverse drug events -- and the safety of our drug supply depends on them.
Expert Column, August 2008
Traumatic Glaucoma Following Closed Globe Injury What factors contribute to the development of traumatic glaucoma following a closed globe injury?
Commentary, August 2008
Supplements and Age-Related Eye Diseases Researchers used data from the Beaver Dam Eye Study population to further examine the association between supplementation and age-related eye diseases.
Commentary, August 2008
Achieving Spectacle Independence With Intraocular Lenses in the 21st Century New technology and evolving patient needs have coincided to offer several options in intraocular lenses for patients undergoing cataract surgery.
Expert Column, August 2008
The Incidence of Amblyopia and Strabismus in Underserved Populations How common are amblyopia and strabismus among African-American and Hispanic children in the United States?
Commentary, August 2008
Anti-angiogenesis in Eyes With Choroidal Neovascularization Is there a role for VEGF inhibitors to treat CNV caused by disorders other than AMD?
Commentary, August 2008
Retooling for an Aging America Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, President, Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC, discusses the impact of the "baby boomer" generation on medicine.
Commentary, August 2008
Hyperemia in Glaucoma Patients Distinguishing hyperemia from ocular allergy in a glaucoma patient taking IOP-lowering medication should help ensure safe and effective glaucoma care.
Expert Column, July 2008
Physicians for Sale: How Medical Professional Organizations Exploit Their Members To improve the state of US healthcare, physicians need to rethink what their profession is and identify what they need to do to regain their professional integrity.
Commentary, July 2008

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Traumatic Glaucoma Following Closed Globe Injury What factors contribute to the development of traumatic glaucoma following a closed globe injury?
Commentary, August 2008

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