Ophthalmology Update

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

To contact the Department of Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic for a referral or physician consultation, please call 507-284-2744.

2013 Issues

Vol. 3, No. 1, 2013 (PDF)

• Immunosuppressive Agents May Enhance Corticosteroid Treatments for Uveitis
• Children With Congenital Esotropia Are at Increased Risk of Developing Mental Illness
• Incidence of Cataract Surgery Continues to Increase Steadily

2012 Issues

Vol. 2, No. 3, 2012 (PDF)

• Patients With Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy Experience Residual Corneal Haze After DSEK
• Anti-VEGF Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Yields Improved Acuity for Eyes With VMID
• Blepharoptosis Repair Improves Patients' Quality of Life

Vol. 2, No. 2, 2012 (PDF)

• Aflibercept Shows Promise as a Game-Changer for Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration
• Dendrimers Deliver Drug Therapy to Target Retinal Degeneration
• Cancer Immunotherapy Eradicates Tumors From Within

Vol. 2, No. 1, 2012 (PDF)

• Expanded Trinucleotide Repeat in TCF4, E2-2 May Be a Functional Cause of Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
• George B. Bartley, M.D., Appointed Editor in Chief of Ophthalmology
• Studies Shed Light on the Role Episcleral Venous Pressure Plays in Intraocular Pressure Variation
• KATP Channel Opener Diazoxide Shows Potential as a Modality for Treatment of Glaucoma

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