Most recent by Michelle Stephenson
New immunization schedules will be user-friendly
In anticipation of drafting the 2008 immunization schedule, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices surveyed immunization providers to find out their thoughts on the format and suggestions for how to make the new schedules more user-friendly.
Optometrists’ roles vary in cataract surgery comanagement
When patients develop cataracts, optometrists can help them navigate the surgical course, and an optometrist’s practice situation often dictates his or her specific role in patient care.
Pediatric double IOL implantation may control refractive, deprivation amblyopia
EUGENE, Ore. — Multiple IOL implantation with phased removal may control deprivation amblyopia and refractive amblyopia. The combination of a HEMA lens and an Alcon AcrySof is ideal for these children, according to the developer of the technique.
Color scanning laser ophthalmoscope provides true color imaging of fundus
ABERDEEN, Scotland — According to a recent study conducted here, the color scanning laser ophthalmoscope (SLO) provides all of the advantages of the currently available monochromatic device. In addition, it has the added advantage of true color representation of the fundus without increasing imaging time or level of exposure.
Association detected between H. pylori and glaucoma
THESSALONIKI, Greece — A recent study conducted here has found an association between Helicobacter pylori infection and glaucoma.
Eyes with glaucoma filtering blebs have more dysesthesia
MIAMI — According to a study conducted here, eyes with glaucoma filtering blebs experience more dysesthesia than eyes without filtering blebs.
Emotional distress is common in retinal disease patients
MIAMI — Patients with retinal disease often suffer from emotional distress. Risk factors for emotional distress in clude shorter duration of ocular disease, worse visual acuity, increased systemic co-morbidities and increased functional impairment.
Association detected between H. pylori infection and glaucoma
THESSALONIKI, Greece — A recent study conducted here has found an association between Helicobacter pylori infection and glaucoma.
Microsporidiosis should be considered in culture-negative stromal keratitis refractory
HOUSTON — Microsporidial ocular infections should be considered in the differential diagnosis of culture-negative stromal keratitis or keratoconjunctivitis that does not respond to conventional medical treatment.
Cryotherapy does not change refractive error status in eyes with severe ROP
PHILADELPHIA — According to a recent study evaluating the effect of cryotherapy on refractive error status, cryotherapy does not change refractive error status in eyes with severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).