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• Ophthalmology Update, December 2004

  Topics include:

  • Cataract Surgery Update Issue

  • When Should Cataract Be Removed

  • The Surgical Experience of Cataract Extraction

  • The History of Cataract Surgery

  • New Intraocular Lens Implant Technology

  Download the December 2004 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, May 2004

  Topics include:

  • Chemical Eye Injuries

  • Dangerous Household Chemicals

  • New Treatment Options for Dry Eye

  • Ocular Itching and Treatment

  • Causes of the "Foreign Body" Sensation

  Download the May 2004 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, December 2003

  Topics include:

  • Life Threatening Ophthalmic Conditions

  • Risks of Retinal Emboli

  • Uveitis

  • Isolated 3rd Cranial Nerve Palsies

  • Gaze Evoked Amaurosis Fugax

  • Ptosis from Myasthenia vs. Nerve Paralysis

  Download the December 2003 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, September 2003

  Topics include:

  • Ophthalmic side effects of drugs

  • Statin therapy and cataract

  • Hormone replacement therapy and dry eye

  • Viagra Update

  • Glaucoma medication use in pregnancy

  • Complications of cocaine use

  • Plaquenil risks

  Download the September 2003 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, February 2003

  Topics include:

  • Life threatening ophthalmic disorders

  • Pituitary tumors

  • Carotid - cavernous sinus fistula

  • Non-inflammatory causes of a red eye

  • Pituitary apoplexy, Horner's syndrome, paraneoplastic syndrome

  Download the February 2003 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, July 2002

  Topics include:

  • Medical correlations with Uveitis - ocular inflammatory disease

  • Anterior Uveitis and rheumatologic syndromes

  • Distinguishing between different causes of ocular inflammation

  • Infectious causes of Uveitis

  • Scleritis

  • Masquerade syndromes

  Download the July 2002 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, February 2002

  Topics include:

  • Update from the 2001 American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting

  • AREDS - Antioxidants and zinc help prevent macular degeneration

  • The Medicare Glaucoma Screening Benefit

  • Findings associated with Age Related Macular Degeneration

  • Restoring near vision after cataract surgery - Array Multifocal Implant

  Download the February 2002 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, November 2001

  Topics include:

  • Ophthalmic Trauma Update

  • Ocular injuries from Bungee cords, fireworks, slingshots, laser pointers, car airbags, air soft guns, paintballs

  • Retinal hemorrhages in infants

  • Chemical eye injuries

  • Recognizing severe ocular trauma

  • Orbital blowout fractures

  Download the November 2001 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, July 2001

  Topics include:

  • Ophthalmic Medication Update

  • Ophthalmic antibiotics and ophthalmic allergy eye drops

  • Treatment of specific types of infections

  • New Treatment options for dry eye

  • Eye infections requiring immediate referral to an ophthalmologist

  Download the July 2001 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, April 2001

  Topics include:

  • Ophthalmic Controversies

  • Routine laboratory testing prior to cataract surgery

  • Inhaled nasal steroids and cataract risk

  • Night lights and myopia

  • Significance of Roth Spots

  • Need for Plaquenil related eye examinations

  Download the April 2001 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, December

  Topics include:

  • Neuro-ophthalmology Update

  • Clinical tests for myasthenia gravis

  • Significance of the CHAMPS study

  • Causes of sudden Bilateral visual loss

  Download the December 2000 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, Sept 2000

  Topics include:

  • The current state-of-the-art in Laser Vision Correction

  • Medical contraindications to Laser Vision Correction

  • Alternatives to LASIK

  • Upcoming laser technology

  Download the September 2000 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
  
   

• Ophthalmology Update, May 2000

  Topics include:

  • Lutein and Age Related Macular Degeneration

  • Bilberry, Gingko biloba, and St. Johns Wort, and the eye.

  • Vitamin Supplementation and cataract, macular degeneration risk.

  • Preventative strategies for cataract and macular degeneration.

  Download the May 2000 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, February 2000

  Topics include:

  • Benefits of Intensive Diabetic Control on Retinopathy

  • Retinopathy in African Americans with IDDM

  • Ocular Findings in Diabetes and Mortality Risk

  • Significant Fundoscopic Findings in Diabetes

  Download the February 2000 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, October 1999

  Topics include:

  • Corneal Abrasions - to patch or not to patch.

  • Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis

  • Patterns of Corneal Fluorescein Staining

  • Treatment of Conjunctival Infections

  • The Flashing Lights Symptom

  Download the October 1999 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, July 1999

  Topics include:

  • Risk Factors and Screening Strategies for Glaucoma

  • Glaucoma Masquerade Syndromes

  • Clinical Evaluation of the Optic Nerve

  • Contraindications and Significant Side Effects of Glaucoma Medication

  • Normal Pressure Glaucoma

  • Photographic Examples of Optic Nerve Pathology

  Download the July 1999 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, April 1999

  Topics include:

  • Marijuana as a Potential Glaucoma Medication

  • Ocular Complications of Allopurinol and Amiodarone

  • Evaluation of Vertical Diplopia

  • Photodynamic Therapy as a Possible Breakthrough Treatment for Macular Degeneration

  • Oral Acyclovir and Herpetic Eye Disease

  Download the April 1999 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.
   

• Ophthalmology Update, January 1999

  Topics include:

  • Ophthalmic Complications of Viagra

  • Nasal Steroid Induced Glaucoma

  • The Afferent Pupillary Defect

  • Ocular Risks of Laser Pointers

  • Risk Factors for Glaucoma

  Download the January 1999 Ophthalmology Update Newsletter.