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👁️🗨️ Revolutionary Glaucoma Monitoring: A New Horizon in Eye Care 👁️🗨️ We're on the brink of a breakthrough in glaucoma management! Introducing a groundbreaking, non-invasive contact lens sensor that monitors intraocular pressure (IOP) continuously over 24 hours. 🕒 This pilot study unveils a metamaterial-inspired sensor embedded in a soft contact lens, paving the way for better glaucoma control and potentially slowing disease progression. With glaucoma affecting over 70 million people globally, innovations like this could be a game-changer. 🌍 For eye care professionals, this means being at the forefront of technological advancements that offer a detailed understanding of IOP fluctuations and their implications on treatment strategies. 🩺💡 Let's dive into the future of ophthalmology together! Read more about this fascinating study and how it's reshaping our approach to one of the leading causes of blindness. #GlaucomaCare #EyeHealth #Innovation #MedicalDevices #Ophthalmology https://lnkd.in/dJFvbNGn

Ophthopedia Update:Corneal Edema and Opacification PPP 2023 - IN PRESS: Evidence-based update of the Corneal Edema and Opacification Preferred Practice Pattern® (PPP) guidelines, describing the natural history, rationale for treatment, diagnosis, medical and surgical management, counseling and referral, and socioeconomic impact of corneal edema and opacification in the United States. #Ophthalmology #Eyecare

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss over the age of 60 in the United States. Over 20 million Americans are affected by this disease each year. That is why February is dedicated to macular degeneration awareness. In this video, Dr. Elizabeth Shanika Esparaz board certified #ophthalmologist shares more information on #AMD . She mentions: There are two different types: 1️⃣ Dry macular degeneration that can be asymptomatic at first which underscores the importance of a dilated eye exam and retinal scan. 2️⃣ Wet macular degeneration, a more advanced form, can cause central vision loss. For more information can be found on the Envision Ophthalmology and Wellness blog here: https://lnkd.in/enqK-cXT Financial Disclosures: None #ophthalmology #optometry #amdawareness #retina #wetamd #dryamd #eyecare

June is Cataract Awareness Month. Cataract is disease of the eye and one of the leading causes of vision loss among people over the age of 40. With cataracts, cloudy spots appear in the eye and images may appear fuzzy or blurry. Most often the disease develops gradually due to physiological changes in the eyes, but sometimes it can occur spontaneously in childhood. Vision can deteriorate to such an extent that the ability to see is lost completely. Poor nutrition, smoking, eye injuries and burns, and concomitant chronic diseases can accelerate the development of cataracts. To date, the only true method of cataract treatment is surgical, as no means has yet been invented to restore the transparency of a cloudy lens without surgery. If a person has a history of diseases that can provoke clouding of the lens, it is necessary to follow all the recommendations for prevention: eye protection - special glasses and sunglasses; control of cholesterol and glucose levels; timely treatment of ophthalmologic diseases; avoidance of bad habits, especially smoking. Our team of experienced professionals has conducted many successful clinical trials in the field of ophthalmology. Contact us at bd@gctrials.com to learn more about how we can help bring your study to success. https://lnkd.in/e8YuEdT4 #GCT_awareness #CataractAwarenessMonth #Cataract #ophthalmology #GCT #GlobalClinicalTrials #CRO #clinicalresearch #drugdevelopment #medicine #pharma #clinicaltrials #clinicaltrial #gctrials #research 

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. Learn all about AMD—symptoms, causes, treatment, and more. https://bit.ly/3Sood4G #AMD #AMDAwareness #MacularDegeneration #Eyes #Vision #EyeCare #EyeHealth #Ophthalmology #Ophthalmologist

#AGS2024: Rates of intraoperative complications, cystoid macular edema (CME), and visual improvements are similar between patients who receive cataract extraction combined with trabeculectomy (phaco+trab) compared with patients who undergo cataract extraction after prior trabeculectomy (post-trab phaco), according to research presented at the American Glaucoma Society's 2024 Annual Meeting. Presented by Joseph Toma, MD, PhD, (of Jones Eye Institute, UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) and colleagues. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wHQhd #CystoidMacularEdema #CME #VisualImprovements #CataractExtraction #Trabeculectomy #PhacoTrab #PostTrabPhaco #Ophthalmology #EyeCare

Understanding the root causes of dry eye disease is crucial for effective patient care. Join us as we delve into the various factors that can contribute to this complex condition. Each month, we'll explore a different cause. First up - contact lenses. Dry eye is actually one of the most common complaints among contact lens wearers. Contact lenses can cause decreased nerve sensitivity on the corneal surface, which can contribute to poor lacrimal gland function, as well as a decreased blink rate - both of which can lead to dry eye disease. #SurfaceOphthalmics #ophthalmology #DryEyeDisease #DryEye #DryEyeSyndrome Surface Ophthalmics

Ophthopedia Update:Evaluation of the Inner Macula Layers, Circumpapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer, and Minimum Rim Width Thickness in Patients with Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome Without Glaucoma Compared to Controls: Precis: Minimum Rim width (MRW) is thinner in patients with non-glaucomatous pseudoexfoliation syndrome (XFS) and may be the first parameter affected in these patients due to the vascular nature of this disease. Purpose: To evaluate the macular inner layers, circumpapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (cp-RNFL), and MRW in non-glaucomatous XFS compared to healthy subjects. Methods: In this prospective study, using Heidelberg Spectralis optical coherence tomography (OCT) with glaucoma module premium edition, 8×8 grids of macular inner layers were exported, and the global, superior, and inferior thicknesses were used. Also, on the deviation map, the elliptical annulus around the fovea, which was 4.8×4 mm in size, was analyzed. Moreover, both groups calculated cp-RNFL and MRW values in three superior and three inferior sectors. Results: Thirty-two eyes of thirty-two subjects with clinically detected non-glaucomatous XFS and 30 right eyes of age-sex-matched healthy controls were included. No significant difference was found between the case and control groups concerning the intraocular pressure (IOP) (14.94±2.09 mmHg vs. 15.27±2.27, respectively, P value= 0.556). The MRW of the superotemporal segment (MRW-TS) was significantly thinner in the XFS group compared with the control ones (303.69±60.49 µm vs. 341.43±56.19 µm, P = 0.014). No significant differences were found in the other sectors of MRW, macular inner layers, and cp-RNFL thickness between the groups. Conclusion: These findings indicate that the MRW, especially in the superotemporal sector, may show early eye damage in patients with non-glaucomatous XFS, and it may be used to detect the early stage of glaucoma in XFS. Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. #Glaucoma #Ophthalmology #Ophthotwitter

Ophthopedia Update:The Problem With Dry Eye Trials: In this issue of JAMA Ophthalmology, McCann et al are to be commended for undertaking a critical review of the literature on the efficacy and adverse effects of various dry eye therapies. Overall, 71 systematic reviews evaluating interventions for dry eye were included, and of the 26 systemic reviews deemed reliable, no conclusive evidence was identified for the effectiveness of any dry eye intervention. These interventions included environmental modifications, polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation, artificial tears and lubricants, punctal occlusion, intense pulsed light therapy, vectored thermal pulsation therapy (Lipiflow [Johnson & Johnson]), topical corticosteroids, topical cyclosporine A, topical secretagogues, and autologous serum. Of these interventions, the authors suggest that the strongest, yet still inconclusive, evidence existed for the use of air humidification, punctal plugs, and topical corticosteroids for dry eye symptoms. When examining these findings, questions arise as to why, despite having so many studies examining dry eye therapeutics (>8000 PubMed hits with this term), data regarding efficacy are lacking. #Ophthalmology #Eyecare #JAMA

Ophthopedia Update:OCT Angiography of Retinal Capillary Hamartoma: A 17-year-old boy underwent a preinduction physical examination at the retina clinic. Slit-lamp examination revealed no abnormalities except for a vascular anomaly in the inferior retina of the right eye. A, Swept-source OCTA demonstrated several vascular lobules composed of numerous extremely tiny blood vessels directly arising from retinal arteries and veins. B, OCT B-scan showed no additional lesions but only a thickened inner retina corresponding to the area of the abnormal vascular network. #Ophthalmology #ophthotwitter #eyecare