During a solar eclipse, the gaps between leaves on trees act as multiple pinhole cameras, and each gap projects its own crescent-shaped image of the eclipsed sun onto the ground. 📹gottigreen

Pre-existing levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) may predispose certain patients who undergo cataract surgery to develop a retinal pathology postoperatively. Read More: ow.ly/KVxM50Ra42e

Patients with untreated AIR generally experienced gradual worsening of VA and ERG parameters, whereas those treated with IVIg generally showed stability or improvement in VA and ERG parameters. ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-…

The use of face masks during the COVID-19 era may be responsible for a spike in the incidence rate of infectious keratitis following PRK Read More: ow.ly/G3yT50R8Mv5

Lamina Cribrosa Pores May Help Identify Severe Glaucoma These findings were associated with greater degrees of optic disc cupping and higher proportions of African ancestry. reviewofoptometry.com/article/lamina… #glaucoma #optometry

Experts Propose Four New Parameters to Boost Accuracy of Glaucoma Dx on OCT Fovea-to-disc distance, location of superior and inferior peaks of the cpRNFL thickness curve, and estimated AL all correlated with RNFL thickness more so than age and disc area. reviewofoptometry.com/article/expert…

This afternoon Dr. Dr. JB Isunju, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, joins World Health Organization (WHO)'s Climate Change and Health Unit to discuss Uganda Country experience: planning a climate change and health V&A assessment, work supported by The Rockefeller Foundation. Register bit.ly/3xQwJBs

Study Finds Prophylactic LPI Cost-Effective for PACS To reduce risk of angle closure, researchers strongly suggest considering this intervention in patients without visually significant cataract. reviewofoptometry.com/article/study-… #glaucoma #optometry #optometrist #eyecare

Custom vs. Standard Soft Lenses for the Irregular Cornea: How to Choose Learn which approach works best in this case-based article by Tiffany Andrzejewski, OD, and Lindsay Sicks, OD: reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/custom… #cornea #contactlenses #contactlens #optometry

In this surgical technique, a Descemet membrane graft was used as a scaffold to promote the closure of a full-thickness macular hole ow.ly/cPOF50QYVb0

Meta-analysis Demonstrates Effective, Safe Treatment for Uveitic Macular Edema The noninfectious form was helped by periocular and intraocular corticosteroids. Newer delivery methods have less evidence supporting their use. reviewofoptometry.com/article/metaan… #macularedema #uveitis

NEWS. Investigating the association between DR and the severity of ICA stenosis, a BMC study has suggested that the atherosclerosis caused by stenosis can contribute towards advancing proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Read now 👉 👉 👉 bit.ly/3W2hTBR

As a leader, if you ever find yourself having to choose between being silent and talking, I hope you choose the latter. I am happy to share that I achieved the Edinburgh award last evening for my role as a student leader at the University of Edinburgh. #EdinburghAward2024

This year #WorldSightDay will take place on 10 October. The theme will focus on the importance of prioritising children’s eye health and the IAPB has developed a number of activities to support involvement of the awareness day. Find out more here: ow.ly/aAzc50RqQgm #OT

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Our general Surgery team led by Catherine N. Kiruyi , has been busy today with; 1. Open Nissan Fundoplication for a young man with GERD and Hiatus hernia. 2.Emergency Exploratory laparptomy for a young man who came in with penetrating abdominal trauma after being gored by a bull.

Remember to always read the preface and first few pages of any book. There are valuable insights hidden in those pages. For example, on page 14 of Lenhinger’s textbook of Biochemistry, you'll find a discussion about the differences between a #hypothesis and a #scientifictheory.

"The Daves" have been hard at work in their Academy 2024 Indianapolis recording studio and at events all over the meeting! Be sure to keep an eye out for new American Academy of Optometry Foundation Clinical Podcast series, Flom Leadership Podcasts, and other fun things across

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Check out my latest article: World Sight Day 2025: Seeing the Change, Shaping the Future linkedin.com/pulse/world-si… via LinkedIn