Comanagement News

Tinnitus was significantly associated with pre-existing primary open-angle glaucoma, researchers reported in the Journal of Glaucoma.

Research into concussions has been growing rapidly over the past decade. The majority of the research that has expanded our knowledge of the signs, symptoms and clinical course of youth concussion has focused on sport-related injuries.

Ocular manifestations appeared common among patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases, suggesting a need for more integrated ocular and immunological care, according to a study.

When I make a cataract surgery referral for a patient on an ocular hypertensive medication for glaucoma, my referral letter always states, “Cataract surgery with MIGS (minimally invasive glaucoma surgery).”

Working as an optometrist in a major hospital system in the Boston area has its perks.

Ultra-widefield imaging systems have been widely adopted in optometry, and for very good reasons.

Comanagement has become an intrinsic part of every optometric practice, but it is not always seamless.

BOSTON – The iStent inject and iStent inject W are trabecular meshwork bypass technologies performed to reduce patients’ risk of glaucoma progression and decrease medication burden, Mitch Ibach, OD, said here at the American Academy of Optometry meeting.

People who have suffered a concussion are often told to stay home from work, school and sports activities for cognitive and physical rest, although exactly how they should rest is poorly defined.

This entry will continue where last month’s discussion on refractive lens exchange patient selection, limitations and risks left off.