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- Diabetic Retinopathy Appears Linked to Depressionhttps://modernod.com/news/diabetic-retinopathy-appears-linked-to-depression/2477864/People with diabetic retinopathy experience depression at higher rates than the general population, but the rate decreases at the most severe stage of the disease, an analysis of a large database shows, according to a Medscape report.
- AstraZeneca Targeting Over 2 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses After Latest Dealshttps://modernod.com/news/astrazeneca-targeting-over-2-billion-covid-19-vaccine-doses-after-latest-deals/2477865/AstraZeneca said it signed agreements with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi the Vaccine Alliance and the Serum Institute of India (SII) in a move aimed at broadening global access to an experimental COVID-19 vaccine being developed at the University of Oxford. The
- BVI Launches CryoTreq for Treatment of Retinal Tears and Detachmentshttps://modernod.com/news/bvi-launches-cryotreq-for-treatment-of-retinal-tears-and-detachments/2477863/BVI announced the European launch of CryoTreq—a single-use, handheld cryosurgery device for ophthalmology. The device functions without external connections to equipment, gas tanks, or power and does not require any service or maintenance. CryoTreq enables a minimally invasive ab externo a
- Devlyn Optical Partnering with Eyenuk to Offer Diabetic Retinopathy Screeninghttps://modernod.com/news/devlyn-optical-partnering-with-eyenuk-to-offer-diabetic-retinopathy-screening/2477858/Eyenuk and Devlyn Optical, an optical retailer with over 1,000 stores in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and the US, announced that they will collaborate to pilot diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening services at Devlyn
- AAO Statement on Death of George Floyd and Its Aftermathhttps://modernod.com/news/aao-statement-on-death-of-george-floyd-and-its-aftermath/2477850/The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) released a statement on Monday regarding the death of George Floyd and its aftermath. The statement reads: “The American Academy of Ophthalmology deplores the senseless death of George Floyd and others under similar circumstances. We
- Expert: Hospitals Should Prepare For Pent-Up Demand From Non-COVID-19 Patientshttps://modernod.com/news/expert-hospitals-should-prepare-for-pent-up-demand-from-non-covid-19-patients/2477848/While much of the focus has been on “flattening the curve” when it comes to COVID-19, experts warn hospitals should be prepared for another potential surge: pent-up demand for deferred care, according to a FierceHealthcare
- Can You Catch COVID-19 Through Your Eyes?https://modernod.com/news/can-you-catch-covid-19-through-your-eyes/2477840/You can catch COVID-19 if an infected person coughs or sneezes and contagious droplets enter your nose or mouth. But can you become ill if the virus lands in your eyes? Virologist Joseph Fair, PhD, an NBC News contributor, raised that concern when he became critically ill with COVID-19, ac
- Port Delivery System With Ranibizumab Shows Positive Phase 3 Results in Wet AMDhttps://modernod.com/news/port-delivery-system-with-ranibizumab-shows-positive-phase-3-results-in-wet-amd/2477824/Genentech announced positive topline results from the phase 3 Archway study, evaluating Port Delivery System with ranibizumab (PDS) in people living with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). PDS is a permanent refillable eye implant, approximately the size of a grain of rice, which continu
- CooperVision to Host “Best Practices to Get You Back to Practice” Webinar Serieshttps://modernod.com/news/coopervision-to-host-best-practices-to-get-you-back-to-practice-webinar-series/2477811/In support of U.S. eye care professionals working to reopen their practices and rebuild their businesses, CooperVision will host a webinar series featuring its Best Practices program honorees, “Best Practices to Get You Back to Practice.” The series kicks off on Thursday, May 28. “Best Pra
- Navajo Nation Surpasses New York State For the Highest Covid-19 Infection Rate in the UShttps://modernod.com/news/navajo-nation-surpasses-new-york-state-for-the-highest-covid-19-infection-rate-in-the-us/2477801/The Navajo Nation has surpassed New York and New Jersey for the highest per-capita coronavirus infection rate in the US— another sign of Covid-19’s disproportionate impact on minority communiti