News tagged with intraocular pressure
Miniature pressure sensors for medical touch
A new kind of flexible, transparent pressure sensor, developed at the University of California, Davis, for use in medical applications, relies on a drop of liquid.
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Mar 05, 2012 |
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Obese women may be less likely to develop glaucoma
Obesity may be associated with higher eye pressure and a decreased risk of open-angle glaucoma in women but not men, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the May issue of Archives of Ophthalmology.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 14, 2011 |
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Common corneal condition associated with increased eye pressure
Corneal arcus, a condition in which a ring of lipids builds up around the cornea, appears common among middle-age and older adults and may be associated with elevated eye pressure, according to a report in the November issue ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 08, 2010 |
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'Gold standard' tool cuts needless serious eye problem referrals
A tool, widely regarded as the "gold standard," but often deemed to be too expensive, cuts needless referrals for suspected glaucoma, indicates preliminary research published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 02, 2010 |
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Study examines effects of delaying treatment for ocular hypertension
Early treatment of ocular hypertension appears to reduce the risk of developing glaucoma, especially in individuals at the highest risk, according to a report in the March issue of Archives of Ophthalmology. However, this s ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 08, 2010 |
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AMD drug and IOP; getting good eyeglasses to those in need
A first-time finding of intraocular pressure increases in patients with no personal or family history of glaucoma following anti-VEGF treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and a report on a simple, low-cost ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 26, 2009 |
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Medicare expenditures decrease for glaucoma surgery as number of procedures increases
The overall number of glaucoma surgical procedures appears to be increasing, but payments by Medicare for the procedures have been decreasing, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of Ophthalmology.
Jul 13, 2009 |
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