A Tennessee bill would let optometrists perform eye surgery. An ophthalmologist warns this threatens patient safety.
If you're apprehensive about getting an intravitreal injection for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), you're not alone. Ophthalmologist Monika Fleckenstein, MD, explains the procedure, how it can ...
Researchers found a new procedure to prevent a common diabetic eye disease. 1. Many people who have diabetes also get diabetic macular edema, said Caesar Luo, MD, a retinal specialist. 2. Typical ...
CHICAGO — Specialists are losing money with every intravitreal injection they administer, regardless of the drug being injected, an investigator warns. Each injection we do costs $127.74 — $1.60 for ...
This week, we welcomed the federal government’s announcement that it will not proceed with the proposed private health insurance procedure type ...
If you have wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) or another disease of the retina, your doctor may recommend treatment with an anti-VEGF drug. VEGF, or vascular endothelial growth factor, is ...
"As health care systems continue to adapt to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, our study highlights the need for targeted interventions to address regional disparities and ensure that ...