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To analyze the clinical spectrum and natural history of patients with BBS1-associated retinopathy. … [Read more...] about Genetic and Phenotypic Characterization of a Large Cohort of Patients with BBS1-retinopathy

To investigate the genetic architecture of high myopia. … [Read more...] about Genome-wide Meta-Analysis for High Myopia Provides Insights into Disease Mechanisms and Reveals a Causal Link to Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

As the White House approaches a federally mandated deadline to nominate a new CDC director, there have been no public signs indicating who the administration has in mind for the position, or even if it plans to select someone.Susan Monarez, PhD, was fired as CDC director on Aug. 27. Jim O’Neill took over a day later and served as acting CDC director until Feb. 13, when NIH … [Read more...] about White House quiet as deadline to name CDC director looms

A real-world analysis found that patients who wore Neurolens with contoured prism technology reported significant improvements in headaches, tired eyes, and neck and shoulder stiffness, according to a white paper.The study was conducted by Sumeer Singh, BSc Optometry, MPhil, PhD, director of clinical affairs at Newton, which makes Neurolens.Using a large dataset from practices … [Read more...] about Neurolens wearers report reduced headaches, tired eyes, stiffness

HELSINKI — Surgeons in training can stabilize their complication rate after approximately 100 cases, according to a speaker at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons winter meeting.“Patient safety can be easily achieved with good mentorship and a structured training program,” Nikolaos Dimitriadis, MD, resident doctor at General Hospital of Sparta, Greece, … [Read more...] about Complication rate highest in early cataract surgery training