Ophthalmologists have found that a test of "twinkle after-effect (TwAE)," a type of illusory stimulus, can identify blind spots in people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), even before they are aware of their visual loss. Reuters Health Information
The authors test the hypothesis that age of type 2 diabetes onset influences inherent susceptibility to diabetic retinopathy, independent of disease duration and degree of hyperglycemia. Diabetes Care
Retinitis pigmentosa research advances have led to enhanced genetic understanding, screening, mutation detection, and therapy. This review summarizes the state of the science of RP. Expert Review of Ophthalmology
AGS 2008 highlighted the importance of detecting glaucoma early, while detailing some of the latest thinking in causes and treatment of the disease. Medscape Ophthalmology
Does digital photography have good sensitivity and specificity in detecting retinal hemorrhages when compared with ophthalmoscopy? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
The thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), as measured by optical coherence tomography (OCT), correlates with brain atrophy in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a report in the October 16th issue of Neurology. Reuters Health Information
