Systemic beta-blockers and nitrates linked to lower intraocular pressure
Image: PD 1. Both ß-blockers (-0.92 mmHg, p<0.001) and nitrates (-0.63 mmHg, p=0.011) were associated with a significantly lower intraocular...
Risk score system accurate in predicting macular degeneration risk
Image: PD 1. 8 predictors (age, sex, education level, race, smoking status, presence of pigment abnormality, soft drusen, and maximum...
Doxycycline may improve vision in nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy
Image: PD 1. At 24 months, frequency doubling perimetry (FDP) foveal sensitivity was significantly decreased in the placebo group (-1.9...
Hydrus microstent increases outflow in cadaveric human eyes
Image: PD 1. Outflow facility in cadaveric eyes increased from a baseline of 0.28 ± 0.10 µL/min/mmHg to 0.44 ±...
Evidence suggests H7N9 avian influenza transmitted through animal contact
Image: PD 1. 139 individuals were infected with H7N9 (avian influenza) with 82% having had an exposure to live animals....
Motion Displacement Test is accurate in screening for glaucoma
Image: PD 1. Moorsfield Motion Displacement Test (MMDT) had 86% sensitivity and 95% specificity in diagnosing glaucoma. 2. Probability of...