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March 28, 2024
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Glaucoma linked to high individual, societal costs

Glaucoma linked to high individual, societal costs

Glaucoma appeared tied to significant costs not only for individuals, but also for society as a result of premature retirement and loss of productivity, according to a study conducted in Finland and published in PLOS One.

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March 27, 2024
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Timolol microdrops appear as effective as conventional drops in lowering IOP

Timolol microdrops appear as effective as conventional drops in lowering IOP

Timolol maleate 0.5% microdrops delivered with the Nanodropper Adaptor met three noninferiority endpoints in lowering IOP compared with conventional timolol drops, according to a study.

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March 27, 2024
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‘365 breathing’ increases parasympathetic activity, reduces IOP in patients with glaucoma

‘365 breathing’ increases parasympathetic activity, reduces IOP in patients with glaucoma

The “365 breathing” technique significantly increased parasympathetic activity and reduced IOP and serum cortisol levels after 6 weeks in patients with glaucoma, according to a study published in the Journal of Glaucoma.

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March 25, 2024
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Telehealth in eye care: Focusing on the benefits, meeting the challenges

Telehealth in eye care: Focusing on the benefits, meeting the challenges

With the continued increase in the older patient population and a nearly 20% decline in the health care workforce, there is an urgent need to expand ocular telehealth, according to a speaker at the American Glaucoma Society meeting.

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March 21, 2024
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BLOG: More patients may benefit from cross-linking under anesthesia

BLOG: More patients may benefit from cross-linking under anesthesia

When children and teens present with early onset of keratoconus, we often see severe disease and rapid progression.

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March 19, 2024
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PALADIN study: Navigating IOP-lowering surgery in DME patients for optimal outcomes

PALADIN study: Navigating IOP-lowering surgery in DME patients for optimal outcomes

In the dynamic landscape of diabetic macular edema management, the PALADIN study continues to offer helpful insights into the outcomes of IOP-lowering surgery after treatment with Iluvien.

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March 14, 2024
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VIDEO: ViaLase femtosecond laser trabeculotomy shows promising outcomes

VIDEO: ViaLase femtosecond laser trabeculotomy shows promising outcomes

FRANKFURT, Germany — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ESCRS winter meeting, Kevin L. Waltz, OD, MD, speaks about the ViaLase femtosecond laser technology for high-precision trabeculotomy.

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March 12, 2024
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Smartphone-based tools improve patient care in glaucoma

Smartphone-based tools improve patient care in glaucoma

Smartphones are nearly ubiquitous and powerful tools that allow physicians to take better care of patients and help patients improve care for themselves, according to a speaker at the American Glaucoma Society meeting.

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March 07, 2024
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Five-year results favor trabeculectomy in advanced glaucoma

Five-year results favor trabeculectomy in advanced glaucoma

Patients with advanced glaucoma should be offered trabeculectomy as their primary intervention, according to a study presented at the American Glaucoma Society meeting.

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March 07, 2024
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What are the benefits and challenges of AI for glaucoma detection in the developing world?

What are the benefits and challenges of AI for glaucoma detection in the developing world?

Glaucoma is a major blinding disease. The onset is hidden, and early diagnosis is difficult. Cost-effective screening tools are lacking, and often we diagnose the disease when the optic nerve damage is irreversible.

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