Gap between ‘retinal age’ and real age may signal likelihood of death
The difference between the biological age of a person's retina and their actual age is linked to their risk of ...
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In pursuit of more precise vitrectomy
Vitrectomy cutters are the fundamental tool for vitreoretinal surgeons. South Australian retinal specialist DR STEWART LAKE discusses one of the ...
Clinic with optomap imaging cuts visits by a third
A study conducted at a prominent research university has found patient visits were 28 minutes shorter on average after systemic ...
Funding for electroretinogram machine could halve waiting time
Funds raised from a campaign commencing in Queensland today will help purchase an additional electroretinogram machine that allows ophthalmologists to ...
Alzheimer’s eye test detecting ‘rogue proteins’ draws closer
Clinical trials for an eye test that can detect Alzheimer’s disease before it damages the brain could be under way ...
Long-term repeated injections can cause cumulative damage
New research suggests repeated use of intravitreal injections could have cumulative long-term effects such as an increased likelihood of glaucoma ...
Patient receives first wireless retinal device implant
A surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) has implanted the first patient in the US with a ...