Week in review: Faricimab durability, mysterious floaters, frosty eyes
January 8, 2021
Our weekly posting provided by AAO.orgA weekly roundup of ophthalmic news from around the web.
Really, Toy Guns Are Dangerous for Your Eyes
December 15, 2020
Some people think Nerf darts are safe because they’re ‘soft.’ But three patients at the heart of a medical report all had days or weeks of pain and blurred vision from toy dart injuries.The report, published in BMJ Case Reports, reinforces what that the American Academy of Ophthalmology has said many times. Projectile toys are not safe. The three cases, treated at Moorfield’s Eye Hospital in the United Kingdom, underscore the serious nature of eye injuries during playtime.
Top Tips for Choosing Safe Toys this Holiday
December 9, 2020
No one chooses gifts with the intent to harm, but some popular children’s toys can cause serious injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 200,000 toy-related injuries are treated in emergency rooms annually, and almost half of these injuries affect the head or face.
Patient Portal Smartphone App Now Available!
August 14, 2020
We live in a world where more people have a smartphone or tablet than a computer. That is why we have worked with our vendors to bring an app to your smartphone to make it even easier to communicate with your doctors and see your records....
Study shows Cataract Surgery Leads to Longer Life
April 10, 2020 |
Aging is the great equalizer. There is nothing that you can do to avoid the years going by, seemingly quicker than they once did. While these changes show wisdom and character, they can also be a source of frustration for many. One such frustration we see in our bodies as we age into our senior years is the development of cataracts.
