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Ophthalmologist's role in preventing diabetic eye disease

Eye-care providers can contribute to early diagnosis, improved prognosis, and prevention of the complications of late-stage eye disease caused by diabetes.

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Ophthalmologist's role in preventing diabetic eye disease

Eye-care providers can contribute to early diagnosis, improved prognosis, and prevention of the complications of late-stage eye disease caused by diabetes.

Travoprost: A prostaglandin analogue for the treatment of glaucoma

In August 2003, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a contract for prostaglandin ophthalmic agents with travoprost as the agent of choice. Although there was no national mandate to switch patients from existing therapy, many VA facilities had agreements from their local ophthalmology and optometry departments to conduct a therapeutic interchange of patients from existing prostaglandins (eg, latanoprost) to travoprost.

San Francisco unmatched as a travel destination

San Francisco is nearly synonymous with a high cost of living. The advent and financial success of the early years of the Internet revolution still lures high-income folks to the city by the bay. Property values and household income are among the top in the nation, which enables a profitable restaurant and entertainment scene.

Besifloxacin: Fluoroquinolone developed expressly for ophthalmic use

Besifloxacin is the first chlorinated fluoroquinolone developed especially for use in the eye.

Pediatric dispensing for any age

From babies to toddlers to pre-teens, there are many important considerations to implement when you are dispensing to kids. These considerations range from toddler eyes that are sensitive to ultraviolet rays to protective eyewear for your budding athlete.

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Retinal vessel occlusion

Retinal artery occlusion is a blockage of the blood supply in the arteries to the retina — the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye.

Retinitis pigmentosa

Retinitis pigmentosa is an eye disease in which there is damage to the retina. The damage gets worse (progresses) over time.

Tonometry

Tonometry is a test to measure the pressure inside your eyes. The test is used to screen for glaucoma.

Vision Problems

There are many types of eye problems and visual disturbances. These include blurred vision, halos, blind spots, floaters, and other symptoms. Blurred vision is the loss of sharpness of vision and the inability to see small details. Blind spots (scotomas) are dark "holes" in the visual field in which nothing can be seen. For the most severe form of visual loss, see blindness.

Melanoma of the eye

Melanoma of the eye is cancer that occurs in various parts of the eye.

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