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Taking a step back with a wider view
Wednesday, December 4, 2019Innovative Approaches in the Delivery of Primary & Secondary Eye Care is part of Springer’s Essentials in Ophthalmology series. Rather than reiterating the specifics of pathology and treatment, this book takes a step back for a broader view. Topics include “Expanding & Optimizing Human Resources for Eye Care,” “Affordability & Financing for Eye Care” and […]
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A summary of 77 important trials
Wednesday, December 4, 2019“Do you always have the latest evidence-based medicine at your fingertips?” This is the challenge posed by Current Clinical Evidence in Ophthalmology (Kugler), edited by Drs Roberts, Gale & Martin. This book summarises 77 important trials in ophthalmology, offering all the information needed for a clinician to make informed decisions. Organised by subspecialty (anterior segment, […]
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Shocking convergence
Wednesday, December 4, 2019Low-voltage shock leaves lasting visual effects
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Diagnosing Alzheimer’s
Tuesday, October 1, 2019Study explores potential for assaying biomarkers in tears
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Raising IRD awareness
Sunday, September 1, 2019Providing inherited retinal disease (IRD) patients with the most up-to-date knowledge on their condition and their own disease status can enable them to make fully informed decisions on which style of management will suit them best
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Greater HazMat awareness needed
Sunday, September 1, 2019Jazardous material incidents frequently involve ocular injury with early effects that include eye complaints such as miosis, epiphora, conjunctival irritation, photophobia, eye pain and blepharospasm
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Vigilance urged with herpes zoster resurgence
Friday, June 14, 2019Efforts to combat vision loss from herpes zoster (HZ) ophthalmicus require a multifaceted approach from vaccination to potential long-term suppressive therapy
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Study finds Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers in tears
Thursday, May 2, 2019Larger study planned to validate pilot results
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A treasure trove of invaluable data
Wednesday, May 1, 2019In an era of advanced computing power and digital technology, it is no surprise that registries comprising medical data play an increasingly important role in healthcare and research.
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Editorial: The value of registries – Mor Dickman
Wednesday, May 1, 2019In recent years, there is growing recognition that registries are a valuable tool to improve healthcare outcomes and contain rising healthcare spending. Data from registries is increasingly being used for research and to inform guidelines
