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One in 10 Malay, Indian and Chinese Singaporeans aged ≥40 years undergoes cataract surgery in at least one eye over 6 years, according to data from the Singapore Epidemiology of Eye Diseases (SEED) Study. Diabetes and myopia are modifiable risk factors for cataract prevalence.
The success of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for myopia has been improving over the years, according to an 18-year, single-centre study from Singapore.
Success of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) in the early and entire postoperative period is very probable if without operative complications and when the donor does not have diabetes, a recent study has found.
Spending more time walking and doing moderate-to-vigorous physical and nonsedentary activities appears to lead to slower rates of visual field (VF) loss in glaucoma patients, according to a study.
Nonophthalmologists deliver a better and more accurate fundus examination when using a smartphone-based alternative than with a direct ophthalmoscope, according to a recent study.
The latest research, clinical data and innovations in ophthalmology were presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in Chicago, USA, held on 27−30 October 2018. As in previous years, an international panel of renowned ophthalmologists attended the meeting and contributed articles to create the Eye on AAO 2018 e-Bulletins featuring conference highlights of the latest research and hot topics in ophthalmology, and commentary on their relevance to clinical practice in the Asia Pacific region.
The e-Bulletins are conveniently available for download from this page; they will surely be of significant interest to those seeking updates on the latest advances in ophthalmology.
The e-Bulletins are conveniently available for download from this page; they will surely be of significant interest to those seeking updates on the latest advances in ophthalmology.
Age-related macular degeneration is strongly associated with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides, with the magnitude of effect being higher for early disease and related to drusen size and area, a study has found.
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The latest research, clinical data and innovations in ophthalmology were presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in Chicago, USA, held on 27−30 October 2018. As in previous years, an international panel of renowned ophthalmologists attended the meeting and contributed articles to create the Eye on AAO 2018 e-Bulletins featuring conference highlights of the latest research and hot topics in ophthalmology, and commentary on their relevance to clinical practice in the Asia Pacific region.
The e-Bulletins are conveniently available for download from this page; they will surely be of significant interest to those seeking updates on the latest advances in ophthalmology.
The e-Bulletins are conveniently available for download from this page; they will surely be of significant interest to those seeking updates on the latest advances in ophthalmology.
At the recent Alcon launch symposium of Systane® Hydration in Kuala Lumpur, three prominent speakers shared their experiences on the management of ocular dryness and highlighted the role of the new therapy.
The 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) was held in Chicago, USA, from 15−18 October 2016. A panel of renowned international clinicians in the field of ophthalmology contributed the articles for the Eye on AAO 2016 e-Bulletins, which feature conference highlights, reviews of hot topics discussed at the meeting, Asian and clinical relevance of few of the important topics.
In conjunction with World Glaucoma Week, MIMS Doctor brings you highlights of recent discoveries in glaucoma research, with topics ranging from stem cell manipulation to the physics of pancake making.
