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Pupillary expansion rings
Implantable pupillary expansion rings are providing improved treatment of miosis. Instead of traditional methods of cutting or stretching the iris, these gentle implantable rings provide consistent results to maintain appropriate pupillary diameter for patients with disorders such as Horner’s syndrome.
Pupillary expansion rings
Implantable pupillary expansion rings are providing improved treatment of miosis. Instead of traditional methods of cutting or stretching the iris, these gentle implantable rings provide consistent results to maintain appropriate pupillary diameter for patients with disorders such as Horner’s syndrome.
Anterior segment OCT
The highest utilized technique for visualizing the posterior segment of the eye, optical coherence tomography is now being utilized outside of the US for visualization of the anterior chamber. This technology produces a 3D image of the anterior chamber from
Anterior segment OCT
The highest utilized technique for visualizing the posterior segment of the eye, optical coherence tomography is now being utilized outside of the US for visualization of the anterior chamber. This technology produces a 3D image of the anterior chamber from
Telemedicine enabled by continuous glucose monitoring in diabetes during COVID19
A Danish diabetes clinic was able to improve the quality of telemedicine visits by having patients upload summaries of the data from their continuous glucose monitors, blood glucose meters, and insulin pumps directly to an online program that providers could
Telemedicine enabled by continuous glucose monitoring in diabetes during COVID19
A Danish diabetes clinic was able to improve the quality of telemedicine visits by having patients upload summaries of the data from their continuous glucose monitors, blood glucose meters, and insulin pumps directly to an online program that providers could
Digital health and diabetes
New wearable monitors are generating large amounts of data for patients with diabetes with tremendous potenital to improve patient and provider understanding and management of the condition. This article discusses a proposal for a Digital Diabetes clinic which would gather
Digital health and diabetes
New wearable monitors are generating large amounts of data for patients with diabetes with tremendous potenital to improve patient and provider understanding and management of the condition. This article discusses a proposal for a Digital Diabetes clinic which would gather
HTN management app study in African Americans
The impact of health maintenance using technology has been understudied in minority groups including African Americans. 60 African American males were enrolled in prospective study using the “COACHMAN” app system comprised web-based education, home BP monitoring, medication management application, and
HTN management app study in African Americans
The impact of health maintenance using technology has been understudied in minority groups including African Americans. 60 African American males were enrolled in prospective study using the “COACHMAN” app system comprised web-based education, home BP monitoring, medication management application, and
Online weight management system
Patients enrolled in a supplemental online weight loss management program in addition to their regular in-person care had significant increases in weight loss after 1 year over those who only utilized the online system or in-person visits alone. The difference
Online weight management system
Patients enrolled in a supplemental online weight loss management program in addition to their regular in-person care had significant increases in weight loss after 1 year over those who only utilized the online system or in-person visits alone. The difference
Drone delivery of defibrilators
A pilot study of a drone-based defirbilator delivery system resulted in significant reduction of wait time compared to ground delivery. Depending on the difficulty of terrain, wait time was reduced by 1 minute 30 seconds to nearly 3 minutes. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7523534/
Drone delivery of defibrilators
A pilot study of a drone-based defirbilator delivery system resulted in significant reduction of wait time compared to ground delivery. Depending on the difficulty of terrain, wait time was reduced by 1 minute 30 seconds to nearly 3 minutes. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7523534/
COPD remote monitoring
Researchers investigated the use of a remote monitoring system for COPD rehabilitation using a Bluetooth-enabled device kit to monitor oxygen saturation, blood pressure, temperature, weight, and symptoms. Patients assigned to a self monitoring group had no significant differences in outcome
COPD remote monitoring
Researchers investigated the use of a remote monitoring system for COPD rehabilitation using a Bluetooth-enabled device kit to monitor oxygen saturation, blood pressure, temperature, weight, and symptoms. Patients assigned to a self monitoring group had no significant differences in outcome
Pancreas-on-a-chip
“Pancreas-on-a-chip” is an in vitro micro-fluidic environment based on stem-cell research which can be utilized to grow and maintain pancreatic islet cells prior to transplant. This method can also test the health of the cells and predict their chances for
Pancreas-on-a-chip
“Pancreas-on-a-chip” is an in vitro micro-fluidic environment based on stem-cell research which can be utilized to grow and maintain pancreatic islet cells prior to transplant. This method can also test the health of the cells and predict their chances for
3D printing eye prosthesis
A new proposed 3D printing method for producing eye prosthesis can reduce length of creation time from weeks to 30 minutes and significantly reduce costs. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-38992-y
3D printing eye prosthesis
A new proposed 3D printing method for producing eye prosthesis can reduce length of creation time from weeks to 30 minutes and significantly reduce costs. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-38992-y
Ray tracing in LASIK surgery
LASIK surgery relies on corneal surface imaging to produce a topographic landscape for optimal refraction, but a new technology called Ray tracing holds promise to improve the precision of this surgery. This AI technology plots the expected trajectory of thousands
Ray tracing in LASIK surgery
LASIK surgery relies on corneal surface imaging to produce a topographic landscape for optimal refraction, but a new technology called Ray tracing holds promise to improve the precision of this surgery. This AI technology plots the expected trajectory of thousands
AI and glaucoma detection
AI shows promise in combating the expected 74% increase in glaucoma rates by 2040. By combining info from the disc exam, the visual field and OCT results, AI devices are being tested for their utility in determining risk for glaucoma
AI and glaucoma detection
AI shows promise in combating the expected 74% increase in glaucoma rates by 2040. By combining info from the disc exam, the visual field and OCT results, AI devices are being tested for their utility in determining risk for glaucoma
Gene Therapy for Achromatopsia
Researchers are demonstrating the safety and efficacy of gene therapy for treating achromatopsia, a heritable condition of cone dysfunction resulting in poor vision commonly due to 2 mutations, CNGB3 and CNGA3. They are delivering the recombinant gene using a virus-based
Gene Therapy for Achromatopsia
Researchers are demonstrating the safety and efficacy of gene therapy for treating achromatopsia, a heritable condition of cone dysfunction resulting in poor vision commonly due to 2 mutations, CNGB3 and CNGA3. They are delivering the recombinant gene using a virus-based
Home-based AMD monitoring
Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive degenerative disease requiring close surveillance by ophthalmologists. Many elderly patients struggle attend these frequent visits, especially in the age of the COVID pandemic, so this at-home OCT imaging device is being investigated for efficacy
Home-based AMD monitoring
Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive degenerative disease requiring close surveillance by ophthalmologists. Many elderly patients struggle attend these frequent visits, especially in the age of the COVID pandemic, so this at-home OCT imaging device is being investigated for efficacy
Cooling anesthesia for intravitreal injections
A new hand-held device which focally cools a region of the eye to provide rapid anesthesia for intravitreal injections is demonstrating superiority to traditional anesthesia methods. Previously, lidocaine-based eye drops were used to reduce pain during injections, however many patients
Cooling anesthesia for intravitreal injections
A new hand-held device which focally cools a region of the eye to provide rapid anesthesia for intravitreal injections is demonstrating superiority to traditional anesthesia methods. Previously, lidocaine-based eye drops were used to reduce pain during injections, however many patients
Ophthalmic imaging in surgery
The DISCOVER study is examining the benefits of OCT imaging used in in the operating room during retinal procedures. This imaging modality can produce a high-quality 3D rendition of the retina which can provide surgeons with. information to inform their
Ophthalmic imaging in surgery
The DISCOVER study is examining the benefits of OCT imaging used in in the operating room during retinal procedures. This imaging modality can produce a high-quality 3D rendition of the retina which can provide surgeons with. information to inform their
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