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Artificial Intelligence Creates Inroads to Ophthalmology Clinical Practice

Expanding opportunities to hone precision care, reduce burnout, improve patient satisfaction

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AAO Roundup: Glaucoma Subtype Linked to Alzheimer's Disease Risk

Other studies report fewer reoperations with combo eye surgery and vision risk with shingles

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Traditional Glaucoma Surgery Tops MIGS for Treatment Success

Twice as many patients met IOP goals with TIGS, but confounders complicated data analysis

An ophthalmologist measures the intraocular pressure of a patient鈥檚 eye using a tonometer.

Glaucoma: The Newest Autoimmune Disease?

Researchers argue for a "paradigm shift"

A close up of a young boy who is having his eyes examined at an optometrist clinic.

Glaucoma Risk Persists Years After Cataract Surgery in Young Children

"Lifelong follow-up" is important for these kids

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Microstent for Cataract Surgery Reduced Need for Glaucoma Meds

Device lowers eye pressure by promoting fluid flow through Schlemm's canal

Ophthalmoscopy of glaucoma

Eyes Offer Window Into Cognitive Impairment

Glaucoma study provides more evidence of common neurodegenerative pathway

A person lies covered in surgical cloth, their eye is held open by forceps, a surgeons gloved hands are moving.

Arkansas Ballot Issue Pits Ophthalmologists Against Optometrists

Ophthalmologists want to undo law allowing lesser-educated rivals to perform some laser surgery

Glaucoma Drainage Devices Linked to Lower QOL

Timely diagnosis and preoperative discussions about potential psychosocial effects are key

Rho Kinase Drug Matches Timolol for IOP Control

Similar efficacy at 3 and 6 months

For Medicare Patients, Optometrists Lag in Glaucoma Testing

Ophthalmologist dominance a cause for professional concern?

Risks of Steroid Use for Glaucoma

Ubiquitous steroid use posing unwitting cause for glaucoma

Make the Diagnosis: A Toddler with Swollen Eyelids

Case Findings: A 4 year old male child is brought to your office by his mother who notes that his right eyelids have seemed red and swollen for the past 24 hours. She says that the child was outside playing in the backyard yesterday and thinks he was stung by a bee over the right upper eyelid. The redness and swelling began soon after. Although the child is in some discomfort, he seems otherwise well and is afebrile. On examination there is mild-moderate edema of the upper and lower eyelids but no apparent proptosis. Visual acuity is 20/20 bilaterally with normal extraocular movements, pupillary responses, and IOPs. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Innovations In Glaucoma Care

Here is the latest in glaucoma care