September 29, 2014

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Congenital cataract DNA test leads to faster diagnosis

San Francisco—According to a recent study, advanced DNA testing for congenital cataracts can quickly and accurately diagnose a number of rare diseases marked by childhood blindness. » What the study found

Glaucoma drug may help treat diabetes

Victoria, Australia—A recent study found that methazolamide significantly lowered HbA1C levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. » More on this study

'Piggybacking' IOLs safer than IOL exchange

A review of recent literature on the management of residual refractive error after cataract surgery found that piggyback IOL implantation is safer than and more accurate than an IOL exchange. »Find out more

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