Does structural damage precede or follow visual field loss? Or do they co-occur? Drs. George Cioffi and Paul Mackenzie explore this pressing issue in the management of glaucoma. Medscape Ophthalmology
Does the presence of uveitis has an impact on the risk of complications from intravitreal steroid therapy in patients with macular edema? Medscape Ophthalmology
In this expert interview from ARVO 2008, Dr. Douglas Rhee discusses the potential association between the preservatives used in glaucoma medications and ocular surface disease. Medscape Ophthalmology
Intravitreal bevacizumab appears more effective than verteporfin photodynamic therapy (PDT) for treatment of macular degeneration in elderly patients, Lebanese researchers report in the October issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information
The simple gesture of providing nursing home residents with corrective eyeglasses not only improves their vision but also reduces depressive symptoms and improves psychological well-being. Medscape Medical News
