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Dr. Wendy Lee interviews Dr. David Goldman of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Goldman talks about a new, stronger, steroid medication that he is using for patients in his ophthalmic practice, and how he is monitoring the outcomes of its use. Dr. Goldman also touches on femtosecond laser surgery for cataracts. He looks forward to the future of IOLs, when the smaller incisions from femtosecond cataract surgery will allow for the possibility of gel intraocular lenses.
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Now is the time to seize the opportunity to talk about contrast sensitivity testing with patients, students, colleagues and partners. We should take a moment to illustrate real-life examples of low-contrast sensitivity and reinforce why testing is paramount (ex: patients with low-contrast sensitivity may not be able to see the pedestrian crossing the road at night). Precision Vision® understands that the interiors of every office, research facility and school are different, which is why the Rabin Contrast Sensitivity Tests we offer come with their own illuminator cabinets, allowing for extremely accurate and reliable testing in any setting.
Mentor, Ohio (February 4, 2010) – Volk Optical, the leader in the ophthalmic lens industry, is expanding its global territory with the appointment of Jorge Fernandez to the newly created position of Regional Business Manager, Latin America and Caribbean.
Source: Volk Optical
Cataract patients younger than 65 years at the time of surgery showed more stable self-reported and clinically evaluated visual function than an older comparator group at 10 years out, according to a study.
Source: Ocular Surgery News
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A 40 y.o. female pictured below comes to the office with swelling of both upper lids, mild shortness of breath and symptoms of dry eyes. One would expect to see as part of her work up:
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