Lynda Charters is a journalist who focuses on optometry and ophthalmology. She writes for publications such as Optometry Times and Ophthalmology Times, covering topics related to eye health, research, and advancements in the field. Her work has also been featured in AJMC - The American Journal of Managed Care.
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Lynda's coverage primarily focuses on scientific and healthcare topics, specifically ophthalmology, eye diseases, treatments, retina issues, and research studies. Her articles cite data extensively.
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By: Lynda Charters
A new study described the underlying defect responsible for development of AMD and related macular dystrophies (MDs).
By: Lynda Charters
Related macular dystrophies include Sorsby’s fundus dystrophy, Doyne honeycomb macular dystrophy, and autosomal dominant radial drusen.
Camp AAO offers childcare for children aged 6 months to 12 years, ensuring a safe environment near McCormick Place.
The meeting highlights lectures on diverse topics, including surgical ethics, health care disparities, and pediatric keratoconus, showcasing advancements in ophthalmology.
Vision loss in glaucoma patients is associated with increased depression and anxiety, impacting quality of life and disease progression.
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R. Theodore Smith, MD, PhD, Professor of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, reported that cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation are associated with subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDDs) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The SDDs may serve as a biomarker of serious heart disease. He presented his results at the 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting, Chicago.
By: Lynda Charters
The authors assessed whether a new diagnosis of dry eye increases the risk of developing depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue compared to those without dry eye.
By: Lynda Charters
According to data presented this week at the 128th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, being held in Chicago, about three-quarters of medication volume remains in multiuse eye drop bottles tossed in the garbage well before FDA-regulated expiration dates.
The researchers identified 12 eyes of 7 patients (mean age, 73.3 years; 4 women) with noninfectious IOI after intravitreal faricimab injections.
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