July 2007

Carbohydrate Quality, AMD Vision Loss Linked

CONNI BERGMANN KOURY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Ocular Neovascularization: In Vitro and In Vivo Models

The development of these models provides researchers with an important tool for studying the angiogenic process.

JOHN S. PENN, PhD, AND SUSAN E. YANNI

Cataract, AMD are Associated With Increased Mortality

Further studies are needed to clarify whether visual impairment in older people accelerates aging and frailty.

CONNI BERGMANN KOURY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

London Project Aims to Cure AMD

Backers hope to develop surgical therapy to stabilize and restore vision.

LEAH D. FARR, ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Handling Increased Patient Flow in a Retina Subspecialty Practice

When things are running as they should, the doctors should never wait for anything. Patients flow to them so that they never have downtime. It makes for an exhausting day for the physicians because they never stop, but it is very efficient.

ALEX STOCKDALE

Amount and Type of Dietary Fat Plays a Role in Vision

Evidence shows high-fat and low-fish diets may increase the risk for ARM.

CÉ,CILE DELCOURT, PhD

IVTA Useful in Uveitic Eyes Having Cataract Extraction

In a pilot study of 19 eyes, the incidence of macular edema was markedly reduced.

NARCISS OKHRAVI, FRCOphth, PhD

Vision Problems Remain an Economic Drain

Preventing vision loss is not only a medical imperative but an economic one as well.

LEAH D. FARR, ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Protein Shows Potential as Treatment for ROP

Promising discovery may prevent eye damage in premature babies.

MARIA B. GRANT, MD

25-gauge Vitrectomy Safe for Macular Surgery

With today's increasingly complete and efficient surgical instruments, the spectrum of conditions that might lend themselves to this minimally invasive approach is growing.

FABIO PATELLI, MD

Early Detection and Better Results for AMD

The Foresee PHP is an important tool for determining the conversion to neovascular AMD.

DIANA REEVES, MD

Clinical Trial Update: AMD

Trial: Genetic Study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Ocular Angiogenesis as an Organizing Principle in Biomedicine

Jointly sponsored by The Dulaney Foundation and Retina Today Release Date: July 31, 2007. Expiration Date: August 31, 2008. This continuing medical education activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech.

JUDAH FOLKMAN, MD

5 Questions with Mark Humayun, MD

Dr. Humayun marks his 20th year of involvement in the development of an artificial retina.

Mark Humayun, MD