09 May Iluvien Gains Ground
Iluvien receives further European approval for the treatment of diabetic macular edema. It has yet to be approved in the U.S. Iluvien is an injected sustained release system....
Iluvien receives further European approval for the treatment of diabetic macular edema. It has yet to be approved in the U.S. Iluvien is an injected sustained release system....
We just got back from Chicago where we discussed what we've learned on social media and medicine. I also had an article published at KevinMD.com...
We're off to Chicago this weekend to participate on a roundtable to discuss what I've learned from this blog and social media....
Sometimes macular degeneration is diagnosed just after successful cataract surgery. These disappointed patients often wonder if AMD is caused by the cataract surgery?...
Most of the kids are on Spring Break. Amy and I took a few days off and are not making lots of plans, but, instead, are taking day trips if we can. The two college kids had their respective breaks 2 -3 weeks ago and each...
Routine examination for retinal detachments are usually not worthwhile...
Macular degeneration can only be diagnosed when there are symptoms and findings of the disease. Routine examination in normal situations may not be necessary....
All patients with diabetes should get checked for diabetic retinopathy at least annually. This recommendation is supported by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Optometric Association. Diabetic Retinopathy Occurs in Everyone It is likely almost every patient with diabetes will develop some diabetic retinopathy...
Drusen can be normal and do not mean the development of macular degeneration. There are other criteria that are required to make this diagnosis...
Iluvien, a sustained drug delivery system for the treatment of diabetic macular edema, gets closer to medical use in Europe. This novel treatment for DME remains viable....