VIDEO: Corneal comorbidities considered in choice of IOL
KOLOA, Hawaii - In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, Elizabeth Yeu, MD, discusses considerations for choosing the appropriate lens implant for cataract...
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VIDEO: First determine source of residual refractive error, then go from there
KOLOA, Hawaii - In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, Marjan Farid, MD, discusses residual refractive error after cataract surgery. If the residual...
7 days ago - Healio - 2 articles
VIDEO: Address reasons for patient dissatisfaction to make them happier
KOLOA, Hawaii - In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, John P. Berdahl, MD, discusses his strategy for meeting the needs of an unhappy refractive cataract...
8 days ago - Healio - 4 articles
Reticular pseudodrusen in AMD more common than previously believed
KOLOA, Hawaii - Reticular pseudodrusen in eyes with age-related macular degeneration is a more common phenotype than previously believed, according to a speaker here. “I think...
8 days ago - Healio
Extra precautions needed when treating cataract patients with glaucoma
KOLOA, Hawaii - Cataract surgeons may need to monitor patients with glaucoma more than the average cataract patient, including discussing vision expectations and future IOP...
8 days ago - Healio - 2 articles
Less is more when faced with posterior capsular rupture
KOLOA, Hawaii - Cataract surgeons need to be able to defend their decision to continue operating after posterior capsular rupture and to aggressively chase vitreous floaters...
9 days ago - Healio
Personality and patient expectations play into selection of presbyopia-correcting IOL
KOLOA, Hawaii - Finding the right candidate for receiving a presbyopia-correcting IOL can be challenging, as is choosing the best IOL for that candidate, William B. Trattler...
9 days ago - Healio - 3 articles
VIDEO: Wet AMD therapy could be ‘transformative' for VEGF-mediated diseases
KOLOA, Hawaii - In this Healio Video Perspective from Retina 2023, Jay S. Duker, MD, discusses EyePoint Pharmaceuticals' EYP-1901, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor for patients with...
9 days ago - Healio - 3 articles
VIDEO: Using FLACS technology helps take the worry out of complex cases
KOLOA, Hawaii - In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, Audrey R. Talley Rostov, MD, discusses femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery for complex...
10 days ago - Healio - 2 articles
Chang: We all should care about cataract surgery's carbon footprint
KOLOA, Hawaii - David F. Chang, MD, was awarded the Philip M. Corboy, MD, Memorial Award and Lecture for Distinguished Service to Ophthalmology at Hawaiian Eye 2023. The U.S...
10 days ago - Healio - 2 articles
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Blood-based test could detect Alzheimer's disease early, study suggests
Research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London established a blood-based test that could predict the risk of the condition.
New Cancer Data Spark Outcry From Patient Advocates
A recent rise in the number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer has fanned resentment among patient advocates, who say their concerns have gone unheeded. Medscape Medical News
Reduced kidney function linked to higher levels of dementia-related blood...
Reduced kidney function was associated with increased levels of dementia-related blood biomarkers, but not an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease or dementia, researchers...
AAOS updates clinical practice guideline for surgical treatment of knee OA
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released an updated clinical practice guideline for the surgical management of knee osteoarthritis, according to a press...
Parkinson's: 'Exercise has left me symptom free'
Following his diagnosis Scott Hanley turned to physical activity and says he is now "symptom free".
Doctors reveal first warning sign of Parkinson's. and it's not one of the...
Altered speech may strike before the other hallmark side effects Parkinson's, Lithuanian researchers say. Parkinson's is caused by a loss of nerve cells in an area of the brain...
Bill Turnbull's daughter running London Marathon in his memory
Flora Turnbull is to run the event in honour of her father and raise prostate cancer awareness.
Anti-aging miracle? Ultrasound therapy sound waves produce "fountain of...
New research out of Texas points to ultrasound therapy, or the “zapping” of human cells with low-frequency sound waves, as a potential way to delay, stop, or even reverse the...
2023 Housing Choice Communities Designation Application Now Open
The Department of Housing and Community Development is pleased to announce the opening of the 2023 Housing Choice Communities Designation application. Age-and dementia friendly...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages stakeholders and communities involved in the age- and dementia friendly movement to check out the following upcoming...