Ophthalmology Update

Ophthalmology Update is a publication for physicians. It highlights trends in ophthalmology-related procedures and research at Mayo Clinic.

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2011 Issues

Vol. 1, No.3, 2011 (PDF)

• Bevacizumab Expands Treatment Options for Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration
• Current Assessment and Management of Intermittent Exotropia
• The Role of Fluctuation in the Relationship Between Intraocular Pressure Variability and Glaucoma Risk
• Uveal Melanoma Treatment Study Recruits Participants

Vol. 1, No. 2, 2011 (PDF)

• Cornea Transplantation: The New Era of Endothelial Keratoplasty
• New Scleral Contact Lens Offers Hope for Patients With Severe Corneal Disease
• Amblyopia Studies Compare Treatment Effectiveness
• "Antiviral Treatment Thwarts Recurring Eye Problems From Herpes Simplex" Is a Medscape Most-Read Article

Vol. 1, No. 1, 2011 (PDF)

• Uveal Melanoma Research and Treatment at Mayo Clinic
• New Glaucoma Research Increases Understanding of Human Conventional Outflow
• Retina Photography Project Ensures Early Detection and Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
• Research Confirms Association Between TCF4 Gene and Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy