Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of adult blindness in the U.S. One of the greatest barriers to prevention is access. All diabetic patients are asked to visit an eye care provider for an ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio-- At a recent eye exam, Carin Marks prepared for the dreaded retinal exam -- the one where the doctor uses eyedrops to dilate the eyes so much that it's hard to see well after -- by ...

The key to diagnosing the nation’s top cause of preventable blindness can now be found in the primary care physician’s office. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is responsible for causing up to 24,000 ...

Living with diabetes is challenging. So is treating it, with a myriad of factors determining or influencing a person’s health. Getting a diabetic retinopathy test completed annually, which might ...

A 76-year-old white female presented to our clinics for a comprehensive eye exam. Her ocular history was significant for a macular hole in the right eye and cataracts in both eyes. She was being ...

Amjad Hammad, MD, recently became the first Capital Region ophthalmologist to incorporate the Optos optomap retinal exam into his practice, according to a report in The Saratogian. Dr. Hammad, of ...

With diabetes rates projected to rise sharply, automated retinal screening may represent an attractive low-cost option to meet the growing demand for routine screening services. Nearly 4 in 10 ...

Most people consider an eye exam to be an inspection of the front of their eyes. However, doctors needs to examine the back of your eye, the retina, to check that it is healthy and not damaged or ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 56 year-old, white female presented for a routine eye examination with a chief complaint of dry eyes. Her ...

Could it be possible to diagnose Parkinson's disease with the help of a simple retinal exam? The idea should be seriously considered, according to a study published in the May issue of Neurobiology of ...

Could it be possible to diagnose Parkinson's disease with the help of a simple retinal exam? The idea should be seriously considered, according to a study published in the May issue of Neurobiology of ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 7 Have you been putting off a trip to the optometrist because you dread getting your eyes dilated? While your doctor has said that dilation is the most important part of your ...