10 Jan FDA Denies Iluvien
Iluvien, a promising sustained drug delivery system for the treatment of diabetic macular edema, fails to pass FDA scrutiny...
Iluvien, a promising sustained drug delivery system for the treatment of diabetic macular edema, fails to pass FDA scrutiny...
VEGF Trap-Eye is a new injectable medication that blocks VEGF for the treatment of wet macular degeneration. It may be as good as Lucentis, but not given as often....
These are the 'Top Ten" facts that every patient with diabetes should know. For instance, every patient will develop the disease, but it doesn't mean they'll go blind!...
In order to maintain my medical license, I must go "back to school" and take 50 hours of courses a year. I usually try and get most of my CME done in one trip....
I just went to both Parents' Weekends to check on my kids. While I didn't suspect any problems, I needed to make sure they were doing well. The same is true for getting your eyes examined!...
Retinal specialists have been using intravitreal injections to treat retinal disease. Sustained release systems are gaining in popularity. Soon, more than retinal disease will be treated with these devices....
Iluvien is a type of drug delivery system that may be FDA approved for treating diabetic retinopathy. Instead of laser treatment, the eye will be injected....
Macular degeneration affects those over 55, those of northern European ancestry, both eyes and causes decreased vision. Diagnostic tests can be performed....
The retina is the only part of the eye affected by diabetes. Only your eye doctor can diagnose the disease. There may be no symptoms at all....
Did you know that almost every diabetic patient will develop the disease regardless of sugar control? Did you know that vision loss can be prevented?...