• Ophthalmology 2011: The Year in Review

    Ophthalmology 2011: The Year in Review

    During the past year, we witnessed the emergence of many new ophthalmic technologies. Some were novel products that were launched and others included products that gained wider acceptance in the medical community. The following is a brief overview of the five most interesting diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. read more
  • Research Highlights from AAO 2011

    Research Highlights from AAO 2011

    The 2011 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting recently was recently held in Orlando, Florida. This year’s meeting was well attended and there was much excitement about a variety of new technologies for anterior segment. read more
  • New Treatments for AMD

    New Treatments for AMD

    Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness in the Western world and the leading cause of blindness in the United States in patients older than 65 years of age. AMD is a progressive degenerative disease of the retinal pigment epithelium, Bruch’s membrane, and choriocapillaris that is classified into two types:
    1. nonexudative or dry AMD (90%) characterized by drusen, pigment changes, and RPE atrophy
    2. exudative or wet AMD characterized by choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and disciform scarring (10%).
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  • Stories from the ER

    Stories from the ER

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute emergency is a unique experience for any resident, fellow, or even attending physician to experience. Due to its reputation and location in a densely populated area, there can easily be over a hundred visits every day. Its geographic location enables many patients to come to the ER literally moments after passing immigrations, some of whom have not had access to ophthalmic care for decades. My favorite cases, however, were from local young men who unfortunately had poor judgment. read more
  • Webinar: Why You Need a Slit Lamp Camera

    Webinar: Why You Need a Slit Lamp Camera

    Slit Lamp Imaging: The benefits of photographic documentation and why this technology can be useful for all ophthalmic specialties. read more